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A little bitter Darren?

New auctions just started: Chironomid's and Brassies tied and donated by fishingfromayak and a day on Smith Lake, unguided, fishing with Pipestoneflyguy!

2010 Active Streamwatch Auction Items ******************************************************************************** 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:$35 Teck ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$50 Taco Closing Notice: Wed. April 21 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$200 Iasgair Closing Notice: Wed. April 21 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid:$150 BigBowTrout Closing Notice: Wed. April 21 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid:$50 brndawg 40b. 9 “Kelley Gallop” style articulated streamers- various colors (note: 2 hooks per fly) Closeup of Streamer Current Bid:$25 Uberfly 40c. 15 Clouser Minnows (size 4 and 6) various colors Current Bid:$40 Gustupshson Closing Notice: Wed. April 21 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid: $40 Tibore Closing Notice: Wed. April 21 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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. Current bid:$50 McLeod Closing Notice: Wed. April 21 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid: : ******************************************************************************** 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: 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. Current Bid:

The following items will close on Friday, April 16 at 10 PM: 25. Sundance Lake Trip 26. Sawbuck Jacket 27. Ladies Rainwear Shoes The following items will close on Saturday, April 10 28. Loop multi and AEG Rod 29. Dutchies Bow River Trip 30. Taco's Explore Trip 31. Rick and Al's Police Trip There will also be a couple of new fly auctions starting today!

Four new items: A Snowboard lesson package including a 3 hr lesson for 2 adults or kids, rentals, lift tickets at Nakiska for next December and 3 assorted fly and box packages.

And EVEN MORE new items: Snowboard lessons for two, for 3 hrs plus lift tickets and rentals, at Nakiska, by a certified snowboard instructor with 6 yrs teaching at Nakiska. A $750 value! I will also be adding 3 new fly boxes and flies later tonite!!

Two new items added: A vintage Fly Rod and Reel set from Dryfly A 3 hr Spey Casting Lesson from Toolman More to come tonite........

Started 2 new items: A vintage Fly Rod and Reel from Dryfly (hey Taco, heads up!) and a 3 hr Spey Casting Lesson from Toolman. And nobody has bid on the Bullshead trip? It's a perfect opportunity to learn how to fish one of Alberta's premier trophy lakes, and one that is only going to get better!

The Optio has a great rep here, from everything I've read. Take a look at Maxwell's shots. They were shot with an Optio (unless he recently changed). Not surprising to me a camera shop guy recommended the TS2 or Canon, they are significantly more expensive. I did look at the Canon at Saneal. Nice price, but still way more than what I can get an Optio on line for. Haven't decided yet.

10. NEW ZEALAND MADE "BROWS'S and BOW'S LANDING NET" Hand Crafted by Curt Carlson More info from Curt: Browns & Bows landing nets are hand crafted by Curt Carlson, (Alberta born) in Russell, New Zealand. Brown and Rainbow are the iconic trout of New Zealand. Everything you hear is true, big, wary to the angler, but fantastic to catch, and the rivers, streams, creeks and scenery are truly wild. Each summer I bring a few nets back to Calgary and am very pleased to offer this to the Stream watch Alberta auction. As we say in NZ, "good on ya". Each is unique, crafted one at a time, in limited numbers, at my shop. They are made from hardwoods such as Tasmanian Blackwood, Taraire, Matai,Tawa, Fiddleback Red Gum, Rewarewa, Kauri, Macrocarpa and Rimu. (I've secured a small supply of Ancient Kauri; this wood is excavated from far north swampy areas and is carbon dated to be 30,000-40,000 years old.) The handle of the frame has a variety of contrasting wood spots consistent with the trout you catch and release. Each net is "Browns & Bows " engraved to recognize New Zealand as a terrific fly fishing destination From Rickr: Thanks to BigBowTrout for talking to Curt about this donation. Seriously, I wish I could bid on this! A gorgeous and unique item for any Fly Fisherman in Alberta to own. Winning Bid:$180 slingshotz CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 16. "PARACHUTE ADAMS SHADOW BOX AUTOGRAPHED BY MASTER TYER LEROY HYATT" Donated by TU Edmonton via BRB Thanks to the boys from Edmonton stepping up!! Winning Bid: $75 TerryH CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 17. "FLY FISHING WEST CENTRAL ALBERTA" with Guide Kelsey of Kure Outdoors This very exciting trip will offer the winner a chance to fish waters rarely seen by anglers! Have a look!! Thanks to Kelsey for offering this up. Winning Bid:$400 PaleMorningDunce CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 18. "CROWSNEST ADVENTURE" With your host/guide Trailhead More from Vic: I will donate a flyfishing excursion that I will call the "Crowsnest Adventure". For up to two anglers, 2 days of fishing, accommodation provided, food to be a group effort, targeting all available species in the area, depending on the physical abilities of who participates. Strenuous hike in for goldens to very easy stillwater floats, and anything in between. Date to be determined by consensus of all involved. From Rick: Like my Panorama trip, except with a real fisherman leading the way!! Winning Bid:$350 Easternflyfish CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 19. SOUTHERN ALBERTA WALK AND WADE with your host/guide Hawgstoppah More from Brian: Walk and wade on a southern alberta river with Brian for a full day (be prepared for a FULL day). Chances at huge browns, huge rainbows, huge bulls (depending on the location chosen, which will be one of two rivers discussed by the winning bidder and Brian), this is a trip to those streams tucked away in the southwest corner of alberta that you hear rumblings about, but never REALLY hear about. This is meant to be a fun trip and for a good cause, so I will be doing some fishing too... of course the winner will get the very best holes though, as well as instruction if needed, but the main goal will be to have fun, catch a few big fish, and learn a new river that the winner can enjoy for years to come. Accomodation for one night plus BBQ steak dinner (the night before trip, or the night of the trip if you figure you\'ll be too tired to drive home) at my house in cardston if the winner so desires and a backyard campout and fire.. and story telling time smile.gif Trip is for 1 or 2 people Trip will take place around my work schedule for the summer depending on what job I can find. We should try for a weekday, but it may have to be a saturday or a sunday, but don't worry there are places we can go to get away from any crowd. From Rick: I'll kick this one off myself, fishing with Brian is a pleasure..... Winning Bid:$350 murray CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 20. "MAX's BOW WALK & WADE" With your host/guide Max Robinson More from Max: "full day, will take out 1 or 2 anglers on the bow and teach yall a ton of stuff!!!! slay a few fish too!!! bring your lunches rods reels lines, i got the flies and any other terminal tackle!!!!!". From Rick: While this trip is great for anyone of any skill level, I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone just starting out Fly Fishing or fishing the Bow. This is like concentrated classroom time, 'cept you get to catch fish! Winning Bid:$220 rob1 CCLOSED ******************************************************************************** 21. "ADC's BEGINNER PIKE TRIP" with Host/Guide ADC More from Allan: "I will offer a trip for one person to a pike lake somewhere in Southern Alberta. This would be an excellent trip for someone who hasn't caught pike on a flyrod but would like to give it a try or someone who is fairly new to flyfishing for pike and wants to get more experience. Trip will be a full day and I will supply lunch, a pontoon boat, flies and pike-worthy fly tackle." From Rick: I wonder if ADC will have a big net?? Winning Bid:$225 gustuphson CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 22. "FLY FISHING DVD COLLECTION" Selected and donated by: Fishtales Fly Shop This is a selection of 3 DVD's. The first is an instructional DVD by Gary LaFontaine and Dick Sharon called "Successful Fly Fishing Strategies," which is an instructional series shot on the water on how to "Observe, Analyze and Perform." The second is called "The Drift" which covers fly fishing, including spey casting in the trout streams of the US Nothwest, Belize, The Bahamas, and Kashmir, India! The final dvd is called "Red Gold", which is an award winning film on the proposed mines in Bristol Bay, Alaska and their potential impact to one of the most pristine and unique fisheries in the world. A very well thought out selection of movies, thanks Dave! Value $110 Winning Bid:$60 Murray CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 23. "Barnaby Ridge Golden Trout Adventure" with Host/Guide CDock and Birchy More from CDock and Birchy: "We'll offer a non-guided day trip to Barnaby Ridge for 1 or 2 anglers to try our luck for the rare Golden Trout. Transportation and food/snacks will be provided. We'll aim to arrive at the trailhead by sunrise, spend the day on the lakes, and then be back down before dark. Anglers must bring their own equipment and flies. Date TBD by us and the winning bidders. Before bidding, please take into consideration that the hike up the mountain would probably be considered "intermediate" level and requires a person to be in decent physical shape. Also, bring your cameras, because this will be a C&R trip only." Winning Bid:$250 teck CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 24. MAYFLY LIFE CYCLE by artist Evan Lacey (samuraifly) More info from Evan:\"Life stages of black quill mayfly, Nymph, Dun and Spinner burned on 9 1/2" x 7" 3/4" maple finished with satin varathane." Evan is also interested in doing commission work. If interested, please contact him at elacey1980@gmail.com. Here are a couple of posts on this site showing more of Evan\'s beautiful work: Wood Burning Post 1 Wood Burning Post 2 Winning Bid: $60 DrBullTrout CLOSED ******************************************************************************** 28. "LOOP AEG 9FT 5WT ROD AND LOOP MULTI 3/6 REEL" donated by tyfish I don't think I need to say much here. This is just a fantastic donation by Tyler. For those of you not familiar with Loop, here is a link to the reel Loop Multi 3/6 and the rod: Loop AEG Get after it folks!! Winning Bid:$275 ratonb CLOSED[ ******************************************************************************** 29. "DUTCHIES BOW RIVER TROPHY HUNT" with your host/guide Dutchie More from Dutchie: "A one day float trip on the bow for 2 guys , will be a trip searching for big bad ass trophy browns , i'll supply the lunch's " Here is Dutchie's web site: Bow River Adventures From rickr: This is not just for the experienced angler. Dutchie has the reputation on this site as a great guy to go with to enhance you fly fishing skills and to learn the Bow! Oh, and to maybe get a huge brown or to! Winning Bid:$350 Murray CLOSED[ ******************************************************************************** 30. "TACO'S TRIP INTO THE GREAT UNKNOWN" with your host/guide Taco More from Taco: "How about a unknown waters trout exploratory trip? Just jump in my truck and see what we can find for fish in Southern Alberta kinda thing. Some of these places I haven't fished in yrs, who knows exactly where.I'll supply food and beverages. The buyer must have the ability to ride in a cowman's regular cab truck, with all it's associated sounds and smells. I also have plenty of equipment to loan, for small, tight water" From rickr: Here is the chance to do what lots of us talk about, but few of us actually do: go on a total explore trip. From fishing with Taco before, I can pretty much guarantee wherever you end up, you won't be walking in anyone else's footprints! I'll pay the buyer to bring my gps along! Winning Bid:$200 brndawg CLOSED[ ******************************************************************************** 31.ADC and RICKR "PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR MOUTH IS" TRIP TO POLICE OUTPOST with your host/guide ADC and transportation, comic relief Rickr More from Rick and Al: "This trip is for one or two anglers to Police Outpost Lake. Al will provide the expertise and I'll supply the transportation from Calgary (the plan is to meet Al in Ft. Mcleod. Al has access to 3 pontoon boats, and I have access to one as well so the boats are covered. We are thinking May or June, date to be mutually agreed upon. This is an opportunity to learn what is going to become Alberta's next trophy lake. " Winning Bid:$200 Palemorningdunce Closed ******************************************************************************** 32.UNFRAMED 12 X 36 PRINT OF THIS PICTURE OF A CHINOOK ARCH OVER CHIEF MOUNTAIN TAKEN FROM POLICE LAKE taken and donated by dryfly Larger version here. http://members.shaw.ca/ocl3/chinookpano2000.jpg More from Clive I will upload the file to a London Drug lab nearest the purchaser. The print will be pre-paid by me. I will email the invoice to the buyer when the print is ready. The buyer will be responsible for picking it up and the framing. Michael's sells nice 11.75 by 36-inch frames for $70 to $80 but they can usually be purchased for 40% or 50% off. The purchaser will have to trim ~¼ inch off of one edge in order for it to fit in the off-the-shelf frame. As many of you on here know, Clive is a very accomplished photographer. You can see more of his excellent work here: Clive"s Photos I'll start this one off myself! Winning Bid:$200 Lynnf Closed ******************************************************************************** "33. A RIVER NEVER SLEEPS" by Roderick Haig-Brown. William Morrow & Company. First edition, 1946. donated by dryfly As show and described here. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetail...26x%3D0%26y%3D0 This is the actual book up for sale can be seen by clicking these URLs. http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2616-0.jpg This is the last paragraph in the book and may well be the best thing anyone ever wrote about fishing. http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2618-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2619-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2622-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2621-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2620-0.jpg I'll start this one off myself as well! Winning Bid:$65 Taco Closed ******************************************************************************** 34.HOW TO MAKE A WOODEN FISHING NET Written by Alan Kloepper and Clive Schaupmeyer and donated by dryfly Clive will mail the winner a copy of the book. See a description here: http://netbook.shawwebspace.ca/ Winning Bid:$35 Gustuphson Closed/color] ******************************************************************************** 35. TROUTLOVER'S SWING AND CAST AND SWING with your playing partner/host/guide troutlover More from Jared "This auction is for 18 holes of golf at Boulder Creek Golf Course in Langdon, cart included, bidder must bring their own clubs. After a great day on the links we will have dinner at the club house on me and then we will take off our golf cleats and put on our waders and head to the Bow river for some night time skidbitchin fun till the wee hrs. of the morning. Bidder needs to supply their own fishing equipment i will supply the flies and the secret locations. This is a BIG day and requires the stamina of a jedi. Any skill level is welcome it is my pleasure to provide as much instruction as needed." Winning Bid:$100 BigBowTrout Closed ******************************************************************************** 36. SPRINGTIME AT BULLSHEAD with your host/guide beehead Beedhead will offer a guided trip to Bullshead Reservoir and show the winning bidders the secrets of spring success on this trophy lake. As someone who has been involved with this fishery from it's initial stocking and who has countless days of experience on this lake, Jeff will be happy to share the hot spots and hot flies, and will supply lunch! Winning bidders to provide their own transportation to Medicine Hat. Details to be worked out as mutually agreed. Also, if the winning bidder is from Calgary, I (rick) have some special Bullshead leeches I could part with! Winning Bid:$300 Palemorningdunce Closed ********************************************************************************

My bad, I had thought I had put the closing notice up for today. So the net goes to Slingshotz. 10 PM is closed, sorry fishpro.

I'm going fishing with that guy on a BC Lake in a few weeks!

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Decided to skip it. Going back to "I'm done with this argument" position.

Interesting article: Fear of Science Will Kill Us

A short auction update: Between ended items and current bids we are currently just over $6100.00. So we've surpassed last year, but have a long ways to go to 2008. I know 2008 was a bit different economic environment than today, but no reason not to try. There are still lots of really good buys out there! Those of you who are sitting on the sidelines, get involved. I know lots of you fish in SA. We need your involvement!

That fish must be what? 24 or so? A true beast!

2010 Active Streamwatch Auction Items ******************************************************************************** 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:$35 Teck ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 25. "Sundance Lake Hawg Hunt" with Host/Guide monger More from monger: "Join me for a tour on Sundance lake to find and fool some 6-12lb rainbows. Good numbers of large fish were stocked in May and September 2009. A number of different techniques are available to catch fish and add to your tool kit for use on other stillwaters. Fish to 30" are cruising and waiting to strain your wrist. Cheers, Rob (Monger) http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y85/fishm...ngRobR003-1.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y85/fishmonger/IMG_7171.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y85/fishm...ng003.jpg" Current Bid:$150 fishpro Closing Notice, Friday April 16 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 26. "MEN'S XL DODGE SAWBUCK SPORT/WORK VEST" donated by Brad Styner at Airdrie Chrysler via fishpro Retail Value $75 We don\'t have a picture of this particular vest, but here is what a Sawbuck Vest looks like: Example of Sawbuck Vest Current Bid:$20.00 Brunsie Closing Notice, Friday April 16 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 27. "Waterproof Designer Ladies Footwear" donated by Mipstick Boutique via fishpro More from fishpro: "For the fisherwoman out there... (or the fisherman's wife, great mother's day gift!) Keep your feet waterproofed AND stylish with "dav" line of designer ladies & girls rain gear. Classic rubber boots, fashion boots, cowboy boots, even high-top sneakers - all fashionable and all waterproof! Donated by MIPSTICK Boutique: Your choice of "dav" rain footwear, simply chose your style and size and it\'ll be shipped anywhere in Alberta for you. Or if you're in Calgary, winner can drop by Mipstick's Charleswood location to pick them out personally. See Mipstick Boutique to see all styles available to chose from. Little girls styles also available for your little fisherwoman in training! (retail value, with shipping costs, $60-$100 depending on style)" Current Bid:$50 Trailhead Closing Notice, Friday April 16 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 28. "LOOP AEG 9FT 5WT ROD AND LOOP MULTI 3/6 REEL" donated by tyfish I don't think I need to say much here. This is just a fantastic donation by Tyler. For those of you not familiar with Loop, here is a link to the reel Loop Multi 3/6 and the rod: Loop AEG Get after it folks!! Current Bid:$275 ratonb Closing Notice, Saturday, April 17 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 29. "DUTCHIES BOW RIVER TROPHY HUNT" with your host/guide Dutchie More from Dutchie: "A one day float trip on the bow for 2 guys , will be a trip searching for big bad ass trophy browns , i'll supply the lunch's " Here is Dutchie's web site: Bow River Adventures From rickr: This is not just for the experienced angler. Dutchie has the reputation on this site as a great guy to go with to enhance you fly fishing skills and to learn the Bow! Oh, and to maybe get a huge brown or to! Current Bid:$250 Gustuphson Closing Notice, Saturday, April 17 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 30. "TACO'S TRIP INTO THE GREAT UNKNOWN" with your host/guide Taco More from Taco: "How about a unknown waters trout exploratory trip? Just jump in my truck and see what we can find for fish in Southern Alberta kinda thing. Some of these places I haven't fished in yrs, who knows exactly where.I'll supply food and beverages. The buyer must have the ability to ride in a cowman's regular cab truck, with all it's associated sounds and smells. I also have plenty of equipment to loan, for small, tight water" From rickr: Here is the chance to do what lots of us talk about, but few of us actually do: go on a total explore trip. From fishing with Taco before, I can pretty much guarantee wherever you end up, you won't be walking in anyone else's footprints! I'll pay the buyer to bring my gps along! Current Bid:$150 PaleMorningDunce Closing Notice, Saturday, April 17 at 10 PM Closing Notice, Saturday, April 17 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 31.ADC and RICKR "PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR MOUTH IS" TRIP TO POLICE OUTPOST with your host/guide ADC and transportation, comic relief Rickr More from Rick and Al: "This trip is for one or two anglers to Police Outpost Lake. Al will provide the expertise and I'll supply the transportation from Calgary (the plan is to meet Al in Ft. Mcleod. Al has access to 3 pontoon boats, and I have access to one as well so the boats are covered. We are thinking May or June, date to be mutually agreed upon. This is an opportunity to learn what is going to become Alberta's next trophy lake. " Current Bid:$200 Palemorningdunce Closing Notice, Saturday, April 17 at 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 32.UNFRAMED 12 X 36 PRINT OF THIS PICTURE OF A CHINOOK ARCH OVER CHIEF MOUNTAIN TAKEN FROM POLICE LAKE taken and donated by dryfly Larger version here. http://members.shaw.ca/ocl3/chinookpano2000.jpg More from Clive I will upload the file to a London Drug lab nearest the purchaser. The print will be pre-paid by me. I will email the invoice to the buyer when the print is ready. The buyer will be responsible for picking it up and the framing. Michael's sells nice 11.75 by 36-inch frames for $70 to $80 but they can usually be purchased for 40% or 50% off. The purchaser will have to trim ~¼ inch off of one edge in order for it to fit in the off-the-shelf frame. As many of you on here know, Clive is a very accomplished photographer. You can see more of his excellent work here: Clive"s Photos I'll start this one off myself! Current Bid:$125 Cheeler ******************************************************************************** "33. A RIVER NEVER SLEEPS" by Roderick Haig-Brown. William Morrow & Company. First edition, 1946. donated by dryfly As show and described here. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetail...26x%3D0%26y%3D0 This is the actual book up for sale can be seen by clicking these URLs. http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2616-0.jpg This is the last paragraph in the book and may well be the best thing anyone ever wrote about fishing. http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2618-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2619-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2622-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2621-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/63987/arns2620-0.jpg I'll start this one off myself as well! Current Bid:$65 Taco ******************************************************************************** 34.HOW TO MAKE A WOODEN FISHING NET Written by Alan Kloepper and Clive Schaupmeyer and donated by dryfly Clive will mail the winner a copy of the book. See a description here: http://netbook.shawwebspace.ca/ Current Bid:$25.00 fishpro ******************************************************************************** 35. TROUTLOVER'S SWING AND CAST AND SWING with your playing partner/host/guide troutlover More from Jared "This auction is for 18 holes of golf at Boulder Creek Golf Course in Langdon, cart included, bidder must bring their own clubs. After a great day on the links we will have dinner at the club house on me and then we will take off our golf cleats and put on our waders and head to the Bow river for some night time skidbitchin fun till the wee hrs. of the morning. Bidder needs to supply their own fishing equipment i will supply the flies and the secret locations. This is a BIG day and requires the stamina of a jedi. Any skill level is welcome it is my pleasure to provide as much instruction as needed." Current Bid:$100 BigBowTrout ******************************************************************************** 36. SPRINGTIME AT BULLSHEAD with your host/guide beehead Beedhead will offer a guided trip to Bullshead Reservoir and show the winning bidders the secrets of spring success on this trophy lake. As someone who has been involved with this fishery from it's initial stocking and who has countless days of experience on this lake, Jeff will be happy to share the hot spots and hot flies, and will supply lunch! Winning bidders to provide their own transportation to Medicine Hat. Details to be worked out as mutually agreed. Also, if the winning bidder is from Calgary, I (rick) have some special Bullshead leeches I could part with! Current Bid:$100 Keith ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$50 Taco ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$100 Keith ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid:$25 proflytyerkyle 40b. 9 “Kelley Gallop” style articulated streamers- various colors (note: 2 hooks per fly) Closeup of Streamer Current Bid:$25 Uberfly 40c. 15 Clouser Minnows (size 4 and 6) various colors Current Bid:$25 Uberfly ********************************************************************************

Clive, I don't see a scale in the photo, so I don't believe you. Or Brian. Or any of the other people who claim big fish unless I see verified visual evidence. See, it's easy to be a professional denier. All you have to do is deny everything. All the time. It's actually more effective if you never contribute anything either, except of course the denying.

And two more: A golf/fishing combination from Troutlover and a day at Bullshead from Beedhead!

Even more new auctions: A Golf/Fishing combination by Troutlover and a day at Bullshead from beedhead!

Hall of fame of what? The Grump Old Man society?

3 new auction items started: A "Chinook Arch over Chief Mountain" panorama view, photographed by Clive Schaupmeyer, A First Edition copy of "A River Never Sleeps" by Roderick Haig Brown, and a copy of "How to Build a Wooden Fishing Net" by Alan Kloepper and Clive Schaupmeyer, all donated by Dryfly! Thanks Clive!!

3 new auction items started: A "Chinook Arch over Chief Mountain" panorama view, photographed by Clive Schaupmeyer, A First Edition copy of "A River Never Sleeps" by Roderick Haig Brown, and a copy of "How to Build a Wooden Fishing Net" by Alan Kloepper and Clive Schaupmeyer, all donated by Dryfly! Thanks Clive!!

Unfortunately, no. But you can always stand upwind.