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I want to add my thanks to all those who have donated and bid. We could not do this without you. This program is extremely important to the long term health of the waters most of us here love to fish. We hear often how the Alberta Government doesn't do enough to protect our resource. Well, maybe they don't. So it is up to us to do whatever we can. These auctions can go a long way to helping this program stay solvent, and hopefully even grow. There are items on the auction site now that are going for ridiculously low money. A handmade net from New Zealand for $150.00. A guided trip to the headwaters of the Red Deer (I mean, who wouldn't want to go there) for $400. Trips to the Crow, the Bow, Barnaby ridge, cool women's rain shoes, etc. etc. Come on folds, step up! It's not just about getting a good deal, it's about supporting a great cause. The trip or gear you get is a bonus. If you have anything to donate, please do. So many of us can donate trips. You don't have to be a guide, there are so many fantastic fishermen here and so many more who would love the help. Anybody have good used gear that needs a new home? There are so many ways to help. If you don't have anything, just donate. Every little bit helps, even if it is a cliche. We as a board/community have done a fantastic job supporting this cause. We can do more. Please help. And I do want to beat Greg's total. Not because I'm competitive (and I am) but because I really believe in this cause and think this board can do it.

Another new item added, a Bow River float trip from Dutchie! And I probably should have said this before. We've had a several guides who have donated trips now. We should try to support them as much as we can. Whenever you know of somebody who is looking to book a trip, think of these guys first!! Closing notices put up on: 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 for Tuesday at 10 PM.

Another new item added, a Bow River float trip from Dutchie, and a trip to unknown waters with Taco! And I probably should have said this before. We've had a several guides who have donated trips now. We should try to support them as much as we can. Whenever you know of somebody who is looking to book a trip, think of these guys first!! Closing notices put up on: 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 for Tuesday at 10 PM.

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 ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$150 fishpro CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid: $75 TerryH CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$400 PaleMorningDunce CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid:$300 Murray CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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..... Current Bid:$350 murray CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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! Current Bid:$200 noahtrout CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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?? Current Bid:$225 gustuphson CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid:$60 Murray CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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." Current Bid:$250 teck CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid: $60 DrBullTrout CLOSING NOTICE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 10 PM ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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: ******************************************************************************** 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:$40 BigBowTrout ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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:$100 Rickr ******************************************************************************** "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: ******************************************************************************** 36. SPRINGTIME AT BULLSHEAD with your host/guide [bbeehead[/b] 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. Winning bidders to provide thier 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:

Well, I said I had one really nice donation coming in, and here it is: Loop AEG 9ft 5wt rod and Loop Multi 3/6 reel. Thanks to Tyler (tyfish) for this fantastic donation! Happy bidding! Oh and while you are there, check out the other open auctions. There are some still some seriously good deals!

New item today, a Loop AEG 5 wt 9 ft rod paired with a Loop Multi 3/6! Happy bidding!

Brown 26.5". Actually I've got two at 26.5. Measured against the rod. Rainbow 25" (biggest also 26.5, but not on the bow). Caught the rainbow the same day as the first of the big browns. I also caught the biggest sucker I've ever caught on the same day. Some sort of obscure trifecta.

My son just broke my Stylus 1050 SW (scuba diving, went to 60 ft or so and said "the camera broke, I thought it was water proof?"). Anyway, I'm in the market for a new one. Looked at the Panasonic on ebay. At $475+, I think I'll pass no matter how good of pictures it takes (divorce proceedings are expensive). I may look at the Pentax Optio this time. I really like the Olympus for ease of use, but I thought the older versions took better inside shots. But for an outdoors/fishing camera you'll love it!

Several new items listed, including a Lake Sundance Trip from monger, some designer ladies rain footwear and a sawbuck jacket (both via fishpro-his 2nd and 3rd donations!) I think I have one more really nice donation coming in. We will probably run these for about another week. There are some unreal deals, and we really need to step up to support this endeavor. These people are trying to protect the most sensitive areas any of us fish. All we have to do is buy stuff to support it. Or donate something. It's the least we can do.

Terry, you owe me a computer keyboard. Mine has Cafe Mocha all over it.

Teck, I read your reply how you meant it, didn't take it bad at all. There was only one bash, and he knew who I meant as judged by the last few posts.

It's pretty interesting that I was talking to nobody in particular, just an observation, and you went out of your way to make it personal. Fine. It's also fairly interesting that you talk about not wanting to expand your social network while you are on a social network. While it may not be about me, you seem intent on making it about you.

Read it/bash it how you like. I'm not talking about people who don't notice folks coming up. I'm talking about people who do, then go out of their way to pretend they don't. Everyone knows the difference. I'm not looking for a social club, I'm talking about people who go out of their way to ignore. If that is appropriate behavior where you come from, fine. To me, it isn't.

Several items ending today!!

Several items ending today with some really good deals to be had.

Bestees with Testes!

When I am walking between spots and run into someone fishing, you can tell right away what type of person they are, the one I want to be around and the one I don't. The one I don't doesn't turn around and does everything he can to avoid making eye contact (and I think it is hysterical when I see these guys in popular water). They are in their spot and expect you to move away. So I do, what is the point of making them mad (and then them talking about it on an internet site). The others turn around, say hello, you say hello, converse on how it's going and usually have a conversation about which way each of you are heading. Usually the person will say something along the lines of "fish here anywhere." I usually don't, or if I do I'll fish behind him. Those are the people I'd rather be around. They often become fishing buddies. The others? Not so much. Let them have their own little world. And this may stir up some feathers, but I believe that the person who "closes up" is displaying just as bad etiquette as the guy who just drops in on me without asking.

I wonder if this kind of stuff just happens more often at easy to get to places? I don't fish many places that don't involve a bit of a walk, a hill, or some other "barrier" to the occasional angler. I don't do that to avoid them, I just find the fishing better if you have to work for it a bit. I fish a lot of days, and I can think of exactly one instance of some unruly behavior, and the unruly behavior was probably mine. Not saying the instances sited don't happen, they do. But if you find it happening to you over and over again, maybe you need to rethink where you fish, or be willing to accept the behavior.

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 ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$150 fishpro ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid: $75 TerryH ******************************************************************************** 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. Current Bid:$400 PaleMorningDunce ******************************************************************************** 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!! Current Bid:$300 Murray ******************************************************************************** 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..... Current Bid:$350 murray ******************************************************************************** 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! Current Bid:$180 tibore ******************************************************************************** 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?? Current Bid:$225 gustuphson ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid:$60 Murray ******************************************************************************** 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." Current Bid:$250 teck ******************************************************************************** 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 Current Bid: $55 foothills86 ******************************************************************************** 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 ******************************************************************************** 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: ******************************************************************************** 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:$40 BigBowTrout ******************************************************************************** 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: ********************************************************************************

Closing notices put up on several items, 2 new items added: A Barnaby Ridge Golden Trout trip from CDock and Birchy and a Mayfly Life Cycle wood burning by Samuriflyguy!

I bid $125.00 on the shrimp. As in my previous self imposed rules, I will cease any bidding 1 hr before auction close. Also put up closing notices on items: 12,13,14,15. I'm going to leave the Pie and Cake auctions, as well as the New Zealand net up until the end, likely sometime next week. 2 new auctions to start this morning: A golden trout trip with Birchy and CDock and another Wood Burning from Saumuriflyguy!

Trip is fully guided, upper stretches of the Red Deer (I have a PDF, but I can't figure out how to post it. Here is the text from the PDF: Fully Guided Adventure Angling in West Central Alberta • Jet boat access to some remote waters on the Red Deer River • One or Two Anglers • Fishing Gear and Flies Provided • Lunch and Snacks • Stepping off point near Sundre • Anglers need Waders and Sense of Adventure • For the Advanced Angler

Some shots of the different colorations of the fish at bullshead this year. From dark purple spawning colors, to crowsnest olive, to silver bullets. Sorry for the quality. Taken from my phone.

I bid $300 on 17. I think I should be allowed to bid, but I won't bid in the last hour of any auction.

Here are a couple of articles on the site, my Nymphing Primer (I've only been fly fishing a few years, and wrote down what I think I've learned), and Castuserraticus's hydrology article: Nymph Primer Flowing water in 3d There is also a trip being auctioned by Maxwell on the Streamwatch auction site. If you take a trip with Max you will significantly shorten your learning curve to nymphing the bow, or however you choose to fish! Good luck and welcome.