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Don't like it. The whole point is to get out with new people. If you get out and both get no fish, then it should be 1 pt. each. Skunks happen. Only 0 pts if neither fish.

Barring any other donations, I think I am going to end the auction on Sunday, April 25 at 10 PM. By the way, no bids on the Dolly trip? Seriously?

Barring any other donations, I think I am going to end the auction on Sunday, April 25 at 10 PM. By the way, no bids on the Dolly trip? Seriously?

******************************************************************************** 37. BRONSON AUTOMATIC REEL AND TED WILLIAMS ROD donated by dryfly More from dryfly: "This set is probably from the early 60s. The rod is classed with the old system and "In the early 1960’s the American Fishing Tackle Manufacturer’s Associations (AFTMA) created the system presently in use." The rod is in mint condition. It is a Triple-Crown "Ted Williams" signature rod, model 80-2 and it is ~8 foot long. It is classed as an HDH-HCF which should make it a 6-7 weight. The automatic reels works well. The line is obviously old. While photographing, I found a flaw on the reel foot. It was obviously damaged and repaired. (See image in slide show.) It seems to have no affect on the functioning and the repair is solid. I will not mail this item, so we will have to arrange a pickup somewhere." Here is a slide show of the set. Winning Bid:$50 Taco Closed ******************************************************************************** 38. SPEY CASTING LESSON donated by toolman This is a 3 hr Spey Casting lesson on The Bow with toolman, Greg Allard. If you are new to Spey Casting, thinking about getting into it, or have been doing it for awhile and want to improve your skill, this lesson is perfect for you. Don't be surprised if at some point during the lesson you get to practice some fish handling as well. Wining Bid:$200 Iasgair Closed ******************************************************************************** 39. SNOWBOARDING LESSONS donated by Brian M. More from Brian: "what I would offer is a 3 hour lesson for two people (adults or kids) with rentals and passes at Nakiska with an trained and certified snowboard instructor who has been teaching at Nakiska for 6 seasons. As this would not be affiliated with TUC at all, please just use my first name and first initial. Thanks. This is for either a never-ever up to someone that is looking to get better at cruising down black diamond mogul runs in the glades. Any ability! This is NOT transferable to another resort or to skiing lessons (rather than snowboarding). The lesson will be set on an agreed upon date next December. From Rick: To give you an idea of the value of this unbelievable offer, the cost of the lift tickets, rental package, and 2, 3hr lessons for two adults would be $750!! Thank you Brian!! Winning Bid:$175 Troutlover Closed ******************************************************************************** 40 ASSORTED FLIES AND FLY BOXES tied and donated by Joe Neidermayer Joe is very active in TU and won the Bow River Chapter's Habitat Award in 2009! This is actually 3 auctions, but the details are the same for each. Each fly set comes with the box. The winning bidder can either take the box and flies he/she bid on OR for an additional $10 donation, when the winner comes to pick up the flies he can exchange these flies for his favorite style/color. The total number of flies would remain the same. There are a LOT of flies to choose from tied by Joe! Outside of box: 40a. 6 Letort hoppers with legs ( size 8 and 10 -3 each size- treated with hydrostop), 12 Terranasty (size 10 and 12- 3 green, 3 yellow each size), 7 Borger Polycaddis (size 16- various colors) Hoppers Terranasties and Polycaddis Winning Bid:$50 brndawg Closed 40b. 9 “Kelley Gallop” style articulated streamers- various colors (note: 2 hooks per fly) Closeup of Streamer Winning Bid:$25 Uberfly Closed 40c. 15 Clouser Minnows (size 4 and 6) various colors Current Bid:$40 Gustupshson Closed ******************************************************************************** 41. CHIRONOMID AND BRASSIE'S tied and donated by fishingfromayak More from fishingfromayak: I would like to put up for your auction a total of 3 dozen bead head brassies and chironomids all tied on size 12 and 14 Tiemco 2457 hooks.( 18 brassies and 18 chironomids )I will tie 1/2 with brass beads and 1/2 with tungsten beads. Here is a testimonial from beedhead: Hi Rick, Mike ties about 95% of all flies I use for all over AB, still waters, streams/Rivers, he sells his flies world wide with great success. I have been casting them for the last 3 years, andt hey are of top notch quality and creativity. He and I come up with some pretty awesome patterns. The Chironies he is offering work like a hot damn at Bullshead. The brassies are very, very nice as well, I had a great day on the crow, a couple weeks ago on Mike's Brassies... So, I'll do this in two auctions, one for the brassies and one for the chronnies: 41a. 18 Chironomids: (Note: chironomids have 4 bombers included so they will not be on 2457hooks but are tiemco 200r hooks) Current Bid:$40 tibore 41b.18 Brassies Winning Bid: $40 Tibore Closed ******************************************************************************** 42. STILLWATER CUTTIE TRIP TO SMITH LAKE with your fishing partner Pipestonflyguy More from Rob: Up for Auction: Use of equipment for a day on Smith Lake ! This is intended for a flyangler who has not experienced the pleasure of surface fishing for cutthroat on an alpine lake from a belly boat. It is prohibitted for me to guide in a national park so the bidder must have already decided and planned on visiting Smith Lake this season (with myself, as two friends from the Fly Fish Calgary site). What you are bidding on is the usage of one of my belly boats, waders, flippers, net, life jacket and access to an assortment of proven flies for the day (including my "cuttybuddy" mosquito variant). Be aware there is a 1.2km uphill hike carrying your belly boat / gear on your back so a mild level of fitness is required(Auction includes the use of one of my backpacks suited for the belly boat if needed, I will also provide a 3-5wt rod if your one of those fellas with just a 6wt or higher for your normal fishing on the bow) We will meet at the trailhead/parking lot on a mutually agreed upon date and remember your bidding on the gear only - my company (if you can tolerate it LOL !!!) is offered without condition, as collegues and friends sharing a common interest in flyfishing and members of the FFC site. (Smith is consistant and fun, but I am certainly open to discussion of other possible lakes with the winner) Please note that the winner is responsible for obtaining the Parks Fishing license (short term option exists) and vehicle Park Pass themselves. Winning bid:$75 McLeod Closed ******************************************************************************** 7. "I LIKE CAKE" by moderator, general troublemaker, and now chef BigBowTrout More info from Chris: "I would like to offer a BIGBOWTROUT CAKE SPECIAL. I will bake a cake of the winning bidders choice (I don't bake but how hard can it be). I will hand deliver the cake to almost anywhere in Alberta within reason and as long as there is good fishing close by" Now I guess we need someone to donate a pie to settle the debate once and for all! Winning Bid:$45 LoyalEddie ******************************************************************************** 9. "WHO WANTS CAKE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE PIE" brought to you byUberfly Oh, it's on now! The debate can finally be settled. More info from Peter: "I'll bake the pie (but can't guarantee I will be available to deliver - but we'll figure that out later)... Also, I will only bake one based on what seasonal fruit is available at that particular point in time (i.e. may not have a choice on what kind of pie - I will guarantee that it will be freshly baked and 100% homemade - including crust)" From Rickr:If Pete can't deliver the pie, I can anywhere from Edmonton to Southern Alberta as long as the winner is willing to work with me on dates. And fishing locations. Winning Bid:$50.00 Tightline ******************************************************************************** 43. BOW JET BOAT TRIP, PART 2! with host/guide Tungsten More info from Mike: "This trip is for up to 3 anglers,winning bidder picks the trip. Runoff or night time full moon float or daytime, anywhere on the Bow that allows a Jet Boat. I am not a guide, just a guy who likes to fish!" From Rickr: Though any trip would be good, anyone who has not experienced browns nuking big streamers against the bank during runoff or the sound of your hopper being destroyed by a big rainbow in the pitch black would do well to think about this trip!! [/b][/i][/color] Winning Bid: $350 Invermereangler: ******************************************************************************** 44. FLIES AND FLYBOXES donated by Icky Fly Works We will run this as two separate auctions. Both come with the boxes shown and in both cases Icky Fly Works will match the winning bid with an equal donation to Streamwatch, up to $100/auction. Many thanks to Icky Fly Works for this donation! 44a. 28 salmon/steelhead flies and a flybox. Included are 4 each of silver hilton, black stoat tail, silver doctor, blue charm, green butt skunk, black skunk, and garry dog. All are size #6 and tied on Mustad’s. Winning Bid:$40 PGK 44b. Proprietor’s reserve flybox filled with 48 flies (24 patterns with 2 each) that are not yet available through our store but are great producers on Alberta streams. Included patterns are micro leeches, Vladi nymphs, tungstuds, pickpockets, Klinkhamer’s and many more. Full Image Winning Bid:$100 Gustuphson ******************************************************************************** 45. THE SCRATCH ANOTHER SPECIES OFF THE BUCKET LIST TRIP...DOLLY VARDEN EXCURSION with hostGustuphson More info from Angus: "I will take the successful bidder, once we agree on a date that works for both of us, to a lake where I've caught Dolly Varden (there are also some willing cutties and great views). I will provide transportation to and from Calgary, lunch and flies (I can provide the remaining equipment if necessary as well). I will carry in a belly boat for the successful bidder to use if they like (you will need to provide your own waders...). The hike is approximately 10 KM round trip and involves an elevation gain of about 1,000 ft - I would rate it a moderate hike and am not in good enough shape to carry anyone." Winning Bid: $100 Drbulltrout : ********************************************************************************

Jayvee and I tied with two fish each. Great way to start, and we had (or at least I had) a blast. We fished from like 6 or so to 8:30. Great evening to be out, if a little windy.....

It was July wasn't it (no I didn't forget, I said there were some high temps early season)? And fairly localized, if my fading memory serves--not the Bow but Central Alberta?? And people rightly recommended not to fish at those temps. But it did not last, and was certainly not widespread. Not saying there is not potential this year, cuz there certainly is. But summer is a ways away yet. But as I said, yeah, rain/snow/runoff would be fantastic. Not just for water temps, I also shudder to think what the weeds would be like this summer after two years of crap runoff. And what does runoff or lack thereof do for didymo? Pipestone saw a bunch yesterday I think.That and I love to fish during runoff! And can anyone refresh my memory.... What was the reason for the poor runoff last year? I thought the snow pack was near average (again, old man memory disease). As to dry winter indicating a dry spring? I have no idea, but I think it's like investing isn't it? Past performance is not indicative of future returns. And while it is not hard to see that everything is currently pretty damn low, may want to wait a bit before sounding the alarm. Particularly since there isn't a damn thing we can do about it, except not fish when/if it gets too hot.

Didn't we go through this last year? I know it was a bit later in the year, but we had very little run off and high temps. Lots of people very worried that we were going to have very high water temps in the summer. And it never materialized as we had a reasonably mild summer (or at least I think we did, memory isn't what it once was) and water temps never really got that high after some higher temps early season. So while I agree this doesn't look good, lots of time for it to self correct. All that said, a nice really really we spring, with lots of spring snow in the mountains, would sure be welcome.

I was out the other evening. Saw a little seam I hadn't really noticed before. Made the first cast into it, and just didn't like the look of the drift. Made another cast and just knew the drift was perfect, then the indi bobbled, rod came up, and a few minutes later a nice brown was in my hand. I love that feeling!

The following are closing tonite at 10 PM 37. Vintage Fly Rod and Reel from Dryfly, current bid $50 38. Spey Casting Lesson from toolman, current bid $200 39. Snowboard Lessons, rentals, and lift tickets from Brian M, current bid $150 40a Dries from Joe N, current bid $50 40b. Streamers from Joe N, current bid $25 40c. Clouswers from Joe N, current bid $40 41a. Chronnies from fishingfromayak, current bid $40 41b. Brassies from fishingfromayak, current bid $40 42. Stillwater Cuttie Trip to Smith Lake from Pipestoneflyguy, $60 McLeod So there are still some screaming good deals there. By the way, we are essentially at $8,000 for the entire auction to date!

The following are closing tonite at 10 PM 37. Vintage Fly Rod and Reel from Dryfly, current bid $50 38. Spey Casting Lesson from toolman, current bid $200 39. Snowboard Lessons, rentals, and lift tickets from Brian M, current bid $150 40a Dries from Joe N, current bid $50 40b. Streamers from Joe N, current bid $25 40c. Clouswers from Joe N, current bid $40 41a. Chronnies from fishingfromayak, current bid $40 41b. Brassies from fishingfromayak, current bid $40 42. Stillwater Cuttie Trip to Smith Lake from Pipestoneflyguy, $60 McLeod So there are still some screaming good deals there. By the way, we are essentially at $8,000 for the entire auction to date!

Several items closing at 10 PM on Wed, including the Snowboard Lessons, which are the steal of the auction to date!

And gustuphson has offered up a hike in trip for Dollies!!

2010 Active Streamwatch Auction Items ALL AUCTIONS CLOSING SUNDAY APRIL 25 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 7. "I LIKE CAKE" by moderator, general troublemaker, and now chef BigBowTrout More info from Chris: "I would like to offer a BIGBOWTROUT CAKE SPECIAL. I will bake a cake of the winning bidders choice (I don't bake but how hard can it be). I will hand deliver the cake to almost anywhere in Alberta within reason and as long as there is good fishing close by" Now I guess we need someone to donate a pie to settle the debate once and for all! Current Bid:$40 LoyalEddie ******************************************************************************** 9. "WHO WANTS CAKE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE PIE" brought to you byUberfly Oh, it's on now! The debate can finally be settled. More info from Peter: "I'll bake the pie (but can't guarantee I will be available to deliver - but we'll figure that out later)... Also, I will only bake one based on what seasonal fruit is available at that particular point in time (i.e. may not have a choice on what kind of pie - I will guarantee that it will be freshly baked and 100% homemade - including crust)" From Rickr:If Pete can't deliver the pie, I can anywhere from Edmonton to Southern Alberta as long as the winner is willing to work with me on dates. And fishing locations. Current Bid:$40.00 brunsie ******************************************************************************** 43. BOW JET BOAT TRIP, PART 2! with host/guide Tungsten More info from Mike: "This trip is for up to 3 anglers,winning bidder picks the trip. Runoff or night time full moon float or daytime, anywhere on the Bow that allows a Jet Boat. I am not a guide, just a guy who likes to fish!" From Rickr: Though any trip would be good, anyone who has not experienced browns nuking big streamers against the bank during runoff or the sound of your hopper being destroyed by a big rainbow in the pitch black would do well to think about this trip!! [/b][/i][/color] Current Bid: $350 Invermereangler: ******************************************************************************** 44. FLIES AND FLYBOXES donated by Icky Fly Works We will run this as two separate auctions. Both come with the boxes shown and in both cases Icky Fly Works will match the winning bid with an equal donation to Streamwatch, up to $100/auction. Many thanks to Icky Fly Works for this donation! 44a. 28 salmon/steelhead flies and a flybox. Included are 4 each of silver hilton, black stoat tail, silver doctor, blue charm, green butt skunk, black skunk, and garry dog. All are size #6 and tied on Mustad’s. Current Bid:$40 PGK 44b. Proprietor’s reserve flybox filled with 48 flies (24 patterns with 2 each) that are not yet available through our store but are great producers on Alberta streams. Included patterns are micro leeches, Vladi nymphs, tungstuds, pickpockets, Klinkhamer’s and many more. Full Image Current Bid:$100 Gustuphson ******************************************************************************** 45. THE SCRATCH ANOTHER SPECIES OFF THE BUCKET LIST TRIP...DOLLY VARDEN EXCURSION with hostGustuphson More info from Angus: "I will take the successful bidder, once we agree on a date that works for both of us, to a lake where I've caught Dolly Varden (there are also some willing cutties and great views). I will provide transportation to and from Calgary, lunch and flies (I can provide the remaining equipment if necessary as well). I will carry in a belly boat for the successful bidder to use if they like (you will need to provide your own waders...). The hike is approximately 10 KM round trip and involves an elevation gain of about 1,000 ft - I would rate it a moderate hike and am not in good enough shape to carry anyone." Current Bid: $100 Drbulltrout : ********************************************************************************

3 New auctions added: 2 sets of flies and boxes from Icky Fly Works, and Icky will match donations up to $100 per auction item. Tungsten has offered up another Jet Boat Trip for up to 3 anglers, the anglers define the trip type.

How did you feel at 2 PM? I was dragging a bit. It was a fun morning guys, thanks!

New items! Another jet boat trip from Tungsten and a couple of fly and box packages from Icky Fly Works (this auction will start sometime today, waiting on pictures).

Several closing in an hour, including the Loop AEG and Multi 3/6. The Multi reel was voted "Best Value" by Field and Stream mag in the states! This reel retails for over $250. I pulled the following off a retail site: This combo is a steal at the auction price. A great buy for a great cause!

Fishpro, I don't know. I assumed it was the regular, not the lite when I looked it up. But that was a guess. You can email tyfish.

The following items will close tonite 28. Loop multi and AEG Rod 29. Dutchies Bow River Trip 30. Taco's Explore Trip 31. Rick and Al's Police Trip And the following will close tomorrow night at 10 PM: 32. Dryfly's Chinook Arch Print 33. "A River Never Sleeps" First Edition 34. "How to Build a Wooden Fishing Net" 35. Troutlover's Cast and Swing 36. Springtime at Bullshead

The following items will close tonite 28. Loop multi and AEG Rod 29. Dutchies Bow River Trip 30. Taco's Explore Trip 31. Rick and Al's Police Trip And the following will close tomorrow night at 10 PM: 32. Dryfly's Chinook Arch Print 33. "A River Never Sleeps" First Edition 34. "How to Build a Wooden Fishing Net" 35. Troutlover's Cast and Swing 36. Springtime at Bullshead

The following items will close Tonite at 10 PM: 25. Sundance Lake Trip 26. Sawbuck Jacket 27. Ladies Rainwear Shoes

SJW, I'm sure you must need some new flies, or maybe a lesson or two? Check out the Streamwatch auction and "direct" some of your winter earnings that way! An excellent way to get back into the sport........ I can't do anything for man boobs though--but maybe you'd like some ladies rainwear?????? Item 27 I think.

8 fish a trip? I need MORE handicap!

Can we start trash talking yet? How about whining about the draw? Here is my whine: I'm fishing against jayvee. Every place I look recently he is showing off some poly leader crap or talking about the 200 fish he's caught this winter. I haven't caught 200 fish in the last year (ok, maybe I have, but you can't prove it!). I think I should get a handicap. I don't know how old he is, but I say I get a 1 fish advantage for every 5 yrs of age differential. That oughta cover it.I think I should get that every week while we are on the subject. Except against tungsten, where I get 10 fish for every 5 yrs. And I'll still probably loose. I am NOT looking forward to this. I see something like a 3-15 record in my future. Maybe I should wear a Maple Leaf crest on my sweater. Or the Flames.......

From Wiki: (am not vouching for authenticity) I think here, amber would classify as yellow/orange The color of the lens can vary depending on style, fashion, and purpose, but for general use, red, grey, yellow, or brown are recommended to avoid or minimize color distortion, which could affect safety when, for instance, driving a car or a school bus. * Gray and green lenses are considered neutral because they maintain true colors. * Brown lenses cause some color distortion, but also increase contrast. * Turquoise lenses are good for medium and high light conditions because they are good at enhancing contrast, but do not cause significant color distortion. * Orange and yellow lenses increase both contrast and depth perception. They also increase color distortion. Yellow lenses are used by pilots, boaters, fishers, shooters, and hunters for their contrast enhancement and width perception properties * Blue or purple lenses are mainly cosmetic.