Welshmike
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Thanks Mate
I am arriving on the 16th July and will contact you prior to that.
Cheers
Mike
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Hi Mate.
Thanks for the advice, I also rarely if ever kill a fish. Far to precious.
Just returned from a 10 day trip on the Scottish Hebridean Lochs. 83 Browns biggest 3 pounds, was magnificent. Have already booked for all of next June.
Regards
Mike
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22 hours ago, BurningChrome said:
It's a good book but it certainly isn't required to find fish on the eastern slopes. The McLennan book should have all the hatch charts and everything else you need.
What do you consider a long hike and bush bashing? 4wd is nice to have but not required.
Hi
A 2 or 3 hour hike through bush is definitely not a favorite especially as with only 3 weeks fishing I am unlikely to be needing to seek out those hard places to get to.
Mike
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14 hours ago, danhunt said:
Hi Mike,
Do you have a rough idea of which portion of the east slopes you're looking to fish? Forgive me if I'm stating the obvious, but depending on how you define the East Slopes you're looking at 5 or 6 major river basins. Even if you're only talking about the Oldman River basin (which is arguably the most popular area in the province) you're looking at a drainage basin that is 26 700 square kilometers with hundreds of kilometers of fishable water. I'd narrow it down by what species you want catch, what kind of size of fish you want, what kind of water you want to fish (small, medium or large rivers), what your personal fitness level is and what kind of over-all experience you want. For example, the Ram River Canyon has some great opportunities for a large cutthroat, but if you're not reasonably fit with some prior experience in the wilderness I wouldn't recommend it.
Regards,
Dan
Hi Mate.
Forgive my ignorance, I forget how big a State Alberta is ( I am from Wales ). I will be based in Calgary, will have a 4wd and willing to drive wherever necessary. Wish to wade fish for trout, and my trophy fish days are over. Experienced, but not so keen on long hikes or bush bashing. Advice would be humbly accepted.
Mike
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12 hours ago, Kodak101 said:
Wait, $500? I'm pretty sure I picked up a copy at The Fishin' Hole for 20 bucks a couple years ago. I'm sure if you look around you should be able to find a copy online.
I checked Amazon, look at Nachako post, and Ebay. Nothing much below $500.
Mike
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3 hours ago, creekside said:
Hi Mate
Got that book, very, very good. I will most certainly contact you nearer the date.
Thanks
Mike
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Coming over mid July for 3 weeks and would like to fish the Eastern mountain streams. Which maps showing access and any other useful info should I look for.
Seen the famous book on Trunk Rd but am put off by the $500 price tag.
Any advice appreciated
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On 10/12/2017 at 6:46 AM, northfork said:
^ Do not pass that up!
Hi Mate
You will find me sleeping on your doorstep. Just my kind of fishing.
See you in July
Mike
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17 hours ago, adams said:
Hi WelshMike,
We've been having some problems with invasive species (whirling disease etc.) so just a friendly reminder to thoroughly dis-infect your gear before coming over and then again when you leave (you don't want to bring anything back home either). Have fun and enjoy.
Adams
Hi Mate
Go to NZ 3 times a year so very aware of the need for cleaning your gear. Dydimo is ruining some of the finest rivers in NZ.
Problem is that we do that but the boats go from waterway to waterway, and of course waterfowl carry it around with them. However that is no reason for us to be lax.
Thanks Mate
Mike
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On 10/11/2017 at 8:45 AM, bigbowtrout said:
Welcome to the forum. Feel free to PM for any details of the local area. Good to have another Taff on the site. (Parents are from the Port Talbot area)
Hi
Gorseinon, between Swansea and Llanelli. Thanks for the welcome. We have got them surrounded.
Mike
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6 hours ago, bigbowtrout said:
Welcome to the forum. Feel free to PM for any details of the local area. Good to have another Taff on the site. (Parents are from the Port Talbot area)
Hi Mate
From Gorseinon ( Swansea ) originally. Now live in Thailand. Will contact you near the and perhaps we can meet up for a few drinks.
Mike
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Hi Murray
Cheers mate I will most certainly contact you and unashamedly pick your brains
Mike
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4 hours ago, murray said:
Just a sample of what kind of fish are out there.
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Hi All
My name is Mike and as is clear from my User name am from Wales ( currently living in Thailand )
I am a trout fishing addict having had trips this year to Chile Patagonia, New Zealand ( done about 10 times ) Tasmania and most recently Montana.
Will be coming to Southern Alberta , for 3 weeks arriving mid July and will base myself in Calgary.
Two reasons for posting. Firstly obviously I seek as much advice on the Fly fishing in that area, but also to assist any other members who may be going to any of the areas I mentioned where I could hand over maps, books and usual booklets picked up along the way. Also I should add Uk and Ireland both of which I have fished extensively.
I know how difficult, and expensive it is to get info, thus my offer.
Got the Jim MClennan book, it was how I got the forum site.
Cannot wait for July
Tight lines
Welshmike
travelling to Calgary
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Hi
I am coming over to Calgary on 16th July for 6 days then to the Crow for 5 days and back to Calgary 27 - 3rd Aug.
If you are still looking for a boat share then I would be interested.
Mike