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Awesome shots. Love that brownie. Thanks for sharing

I don't think so. Had to reread the article because I missed it the first time. "A man in his 50's has died, after falling into the Bow River on Sunday." Very sad indeed. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

I agree with what most people are saying. Go with an 8 wt rod. Never had a problem landing 20 - 25 lb pike. They can cast some big flies with ease. I think a 10 wt would be ok but a little over kill in my opinion. I know if I have the option I will cast a lighter rod over a heavier rod. Lots of options for reels. I have owned pflueger presidents in the past and really liked the drag on them. All depends on what kind of money you want to spend but you can get started for relatively cheap and have no problem fighting these monsters. There is lots of time before spring so I would look for second hand deals. This will get you in some quality gear at a fraction of the price. Pike are a lot of fun. Enjoy.

Like them black and white shots. Good times. I think the guy holding the fish could be a hand model. I agree with you Heimdallr it is nice to see some different things being done with pictures.

Hey Jeff nice pics. looks like a fun little tour. So much to explore down that way but a guy never gets down there. Like that sunset. Thanks for sharing some pics

Nice pics. Love them brookies. Heading back home to try and catch one last trip with my dad before ice up. Looks like it's coming to an end for the stillwater fishing.

My advice is to come and do my job for me so I can do your casting.

Great pics. Thanks for posting. Perch that size would be pretty fun on a light weight set up. Nice bully too. Didn't get out much this season but a some good outings with Kyle (jksnijders) and a few memorable fish. It's going to be a long cold winter. Beed that fish in your avatar is ridiculous!

Nice work. Beautiful down there this time of year and no crowds. Glad to see you got into some fish.

Tie your own and use wire for the trailer. Only thing I will use for pike and it has paid off for me. Haven't had a pike break or bite through the wire yet and have caught a few beasts. Even store bought streamers can usually have the trailers cut off and wire tied in with a new trailer. Keep fishing with mono and you will keep filling your waders.

This is out of the Brooks weekend paper. Good to see that some people get caught. It was the eyes of other fisherman and a call to the RAP line that helped catch this guy. Just a reminder that it does work so lets keep calling in poachers.

nice pics. thanks for sharing. skinny water is always fun fishing.

nice pics. thanks for sharing.

PM coming your way

great pics. Thanks for sharing. Looks like the weather was nice too.

Thanks for sharing pics. Looks like you had a great trip. Need to get down there soon. To bad those cutties mouths are getting so shredded down there. Fished Livingston two years ago and most of the cutties caught were missing part of their lip or it was ripped and hanging there. Can't see it happening with single barbless hooks.

Nice fish. Congrats on the personal best. Looks like some nice water.

Tigers are an aggressive and beautiful fish. I enjoy fishing for them. I would like to know if cost is the only reason they are not being stocked in Alberta. There are about 7 lakes in Saskatchewan that are stocked with Tigers. Seeing as how they are public lakes I would imagine that they are stocked through the fisheries stocking program. There yearly sask resident licence is about $5 more than we pay here in Alberta. Alberta has a population that is more than 3x that of Saskatchewan. I would think there is alot more money generated through Alberta fishing licences than Saskatchewan. So this makes me wonder how Sask can stock them in about 7 lakes across the province and Alberta can't do it in one. The only difference I see is that Alberta puts money into stocking Bulls and Cutties. Maybe this is where the money goes instead. I guess it is good that Alberta is putting money into restocking the native fish. I think there is probably more to it than the money.

Great report.

Was a pretty good trip. Fishing was slow and the weather was horrible but a few nice ones caught. The red spots on the adipose fin of that one brown where the brightest spots I have seen yet. Almost flouresent. Reminded me of the color of the belly on a char in some photos. Guess I left the mojo on a little to long because I got skunked on the last day. One of those trips where fishing is usually really good until you take someone there with you and the fishing is slow. Dutchie it is a different place from where I usually go for browns but found some nice colorful fish here too. Would love to live there but unfortunately no work there so back to the grind in southern alberta. Just about time to focus on mountain streams. Hope I can get out a few times. Thanks for the photo's kyle they turned out awesome.

Great shots Max. Looks like a real good start to the year. Always enjoy your photo posts.

Too good.

A night time gig at the Maid would sure leave a lot of free time during the day for fishing. I might have to consider a career change.

Hey Jeremie you have posted many pics on here from trips that your dad has took you on. I think you should be greatful that you have been taken to more places than most kids your age. I am sure you will have many more trips in the future. It won't be long before you will just be thankful your old man can still walk up and down a river. Be happy for him.

Nice pics guys. Keep em coming. Biggest Bow River rainbow for me was 22" and largest brown was about 19". Need to spend more time on the bow. Love the shot of that brown Tracy. You definatley have some pics of browns.