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Auction Items (continued)--ran out of room for pictures: ******************************************************************************** 14. "OPEN SEASON at BULLSHEAD!" Tied/Donated by Bloom Wondering what to use on that first trip to Bullshead this year? Well, wonder no more! Throw these out and hang on..... More from Tim: An Amundson box containing 3 dozen of my favorite lake flies. The box contains one dozen of the leech pattern I use, and an assortment of chironomids (2 dozen) in sizes 10, 12, and a couple size 16 bloodworms. These flies are the ones I use most often in lakes for Southern Alberta. Here are some pictures of the flies, and some links to close ups! Close ups of the leeches can be seen here: Chromie Black and Silver Chronnie Snowcone And the Amundson fly box. It\'s the AHB16A Water Proof Fly Box: Amundson Fly Boxes Current Bid:$100 Taco ******************************************************************************** 15. "FLY FISHING AT LAKE BONAVISTA" with your guide/host dune or as I like to call it "CHASING THE BEASTS OF BONAVISTA"! more from dune: Day/afternoon/evening access [mutually tbd] to calgary's oldest stocked community lake. rainbows in excess of 5lbs caught annually. host will row boat and provide 'local knowledge' Current Bid $5 Proflytyerkyle ********************************************************************************

******************************************************************************** 2010 Streamwatch Auction Items 1. TACO'S CUTTHROAT SAFARI...with Host/Guide Taco More info. from Taco... "I'll offer up a guided Aug- early Sept, Cutthroat trip for 1 angler, somewhere in the headwaters of the OMR system, buyers choice of time and place, I'll supply food and beverages. Meet in the Gap area and 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" Additional Info from Rickr: I have been on a small water trip with Taco. As long as you don't let him get in front of you and catch all the fish, I could not recommend this trip more. It was an awesome experience catching fish in tiny, and sometimes not so tiny water! Current Bid: $300 Kyle Closing Notice, Mar 31 at 10 PM. ******************************************************************************** 2. PANORAMA ADVENTURE Explore the many rivers and streams in the Panorama area, with your hosts, Rick Reeves and Jared Murray, if I can talk him into it! (This is a non-guided trip). More info from me: "We will be fishing for 2 1/2 days at various rivers/streams in the Invermere/Canal Flats area. The trip will be sometime in September. It will be mainly a Cuttie trip, as the Bulls will have already left to do their thing. I'll drive and supply the accommodations. We will split the food and any necessary beverages. This is for up to TWO ANGLERS. Here is a link to our trips the last two years:" 2008 BC Cuttie Trip BC Cuttie Trip 2010 Current Bid: $250 Uberfly Closing Notice, Mar 31 at 10 PM. ******************************************************************************** 3. LOWER BOW JET TRIP with host/guide Tungsten More info from Mike: "This will be a full day on the water, below Hwy. 24, down too the reserve section of the lower Bow. Will include flies, lunch and beverages. We can go anytime that is convenient, from July 1st, untill the end of the season, pending on conditions. If you want to drift fish, I can take two anglers. Or, if you want to jet from run too run and stop to fish, no problem and I can take up to three anglers. I am not a guide, just a guy who likes to fish!" Additional info from Rickr: I have had the pleasure of fishing with Mike when he took me and my son on an evening trip on his boat. Like Taco above, don't let him get in front of you! But if any fish around are willing to be caught, Mike can put you on them. We had a fantastic time! Here are some shots of what you can expect, minus the lime green shirt: Tungsten Trip Pic 1 Tungsten Trip Pic 2 Tungsten trip Pic 3 Current Bid: $375 H2O Closing Notice, Mar 31 at 10 PM. ******************************************************************************** 4. Central Alberta Brown Trout Adventure with guide/host Fishpro More info from fishpro: One day of fishing for Brown Trout on a Central Alberta stream, location to be disclosed to the winner. This trip is for one or two anglers, could handle three but would be quite crowded, many pools are suited to one fisherman only. Anglers can expect good numbers of trout, with the possibility of fish pushing 20 inches or larger. Trip can be taken between late June and late August. We will hopefully be dry fly fishing, but streamers are also effective. A 3-5 weight rod is the best choice. I will meet the winning bidder that morning in NW Calgary or somewhere near the stream. Current Bid:$200 Invermereangler Closing Notice, Mar 31 at 10 PM. ******************************************************************************** 5. RED DEER RIVER DRIFT with host/guide Sanky More info from Tony: "I would like to donate a full day float on the Red Deer River between Jun 1 and Jun 4, inclusive, to catch the Skwala Stonefly Hatch. I do suggest a mid-week float so that we encounter very little traffic and have the whole river to ourselves. A BBQ lunch will be provided along with water and snacks. Please anticipate a long day on the water, as hatch times may vary and we might only get off the water at dark. This trip is for up to two anglers in a low profile Hyde. I am not a guide but I LOVE to flyfish." Note: These dates may be subject to change due to snow pack/runoff/hatch conditions. Current Bid:$350 troutlover Closing Notice, Mar 31 at 10 PM. ******************************************************************************** 6. ELK RIVER FLOAT TRIP with your Host/Guide Don Jensen of Wildlife West Adventures More info from Don "This is a 1 day float on the Elk River, Fernie BC for summer of 2010 to include lunch, soft drinks, flies and leaders if needed. Not included: license, transportation to Fernie, gratuties. This trip is for two anglers" Here is a poster describing the trip: And a few pics to further whet the appetite: Elk Pic 1 Elk Pic 2 Elk Pic 3 Elk Pic 4 A little trip to Cuttie Heaven! Anyone need to say more? Gotta tell everyone, I thought of just buying it myself and not putting it up for auction! Current Bid:$550 Kyle Closing Notice, Apr 1 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:$35 Teck ******************************************************************************** 8. RED HAWK WOOD BURNING by artist Evan Lacey (samuraifly) More info from Evan "This is a wood burning I did of a red tail hawk, burned on a 8 1/2" x 11 bass wood plaque. This one took me about 8 hours " 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:$40.00 BigBowTrout ******************************************************************************** 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 paticular 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 "BROWN'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:$120 slingshotz ******************************************************************************** 11. "BOW RIVER NYMPHS and FLY BOX" tied and donated byTightline More info from Sean: "A dozen and two bonus flies of some of the most productive nymphs of the Bow for the past three years. Flies include personal hand tied variations of: san juan worm, caddis emerger, prince nymph, pheasant tail, copper john and hydropsyche. Flies come in a waterproof, double sided see through waterproof box with plenty of space for you to continue to fill!" Value: $45 Current Bid:$50 Rufus28 ******************************************************************************** 12. "20 LB of RED KING CRAB LEGS" Donated by Joey's Seafood Restaurants This is one case of Red King Crab Legs, retail value of $250.00. Thanks to James (simpson) for this donation, and Joey's Seafood Restaurants (Headoffice) 514 - 42 Ave SE Calgary Current Bid:$150.00 Tungsten ******************************************************************************** 13. "24 LB OF SHRIMP" Donated by Joey's Seafood Restaurants This is one case of Shrimp in 6, 4 lb blocks, 35 shrimp per lb, peeled and ready to go. Retail value of $190.00. Thanks to James (simpson) for this donation, and Joey's Seafood Restaurants (Headoffice) 514 - 42 Ave SE Calgary Current Bid:$100 Taco ********************************************************************************

There are new items up for auction, have a look. We are starting to get donations from companies as well! Remember, the donation does not have to be fishing related. This is a great cause. Anyone who can donate, please do. The rest of you, BID!!

More new items today!! Also, thanks to the many people who have donated so far. Starting to get some donations from companies, and some creative ones at that. The donation does not have to be fishing related. Let's see if we can make this the best streamwatch auction yet. Toolman set a high bar, lets see if we can sneak over it!

Schaweet!! Guideline rod? If it isn't and it is a really expensive rod I don't recognize, I apologize! If it is, how do you like it? I test drove one for a couple of trips and really liked it.

thanks guys. I'll let this run for a bit to see how much interest there is.

Hey guys, Last couple of years, many of the members of this forum have donated their time or flies to the streamwatch auction. I've noticed that there hasn't been anything this year. If any of you have some spare time, it is a great cause. I did have one idea. Could we make an auction item along the lines of a swap, but instead of sending them to each other, you send them to me and I put them up for auction? I haven't been involved in a swap, so I really don't know how it works, but it was an idea I had..... Thanks!

Depends on the size of the stream, and difficulty to get to. The smaller/harder it is, the more I am liable to be devastated if I see another vehicle. Because I would probably leave. I made a long drive with Taco to some small water last summer. We got there and there was a camp set up. Panic started to set in. Fortunately, 2 of the people were at the camp and said everyone was fishing downstream and upstream was open (or the other way around, can't remember). Don't know what we would have done if they hadn't been there, maybe guessed and hoped. But we might have just left. Some of the places, run hopping just won't work due to cover, bank type, etc. Sucks sometimes, but it's part of the deal if you fish semi-remote.

Only the auction on whatever the last page of this thread is will be kept up to date!! Also, if I decide I want a cheese cake, NY style, would I bid on the cake, or a pie since a NY chessecake kinda looks like a pie?

NOTE: SEE LAST PAGE OF THIS THREAD FOR UP TO DATE AUCTION BIDS AND NEW AUCTION ITEMS!!!! ******************************************************************************** 2010 Streamwatch Auction Items 1. TACO'S CUTTHROAT SAFARI...with Host/Guide Taco More info. from Taco... "I'll offer up a guided Aug- early Sept, Cutthroat trip for 1 angler, somewhere in the headwaters of the OMR system, buyers choice of time and place, I'll supply food and beverages. Meet in the Gap area and 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" Additional Info from Rickr: I have been on a small water trip with Taco. As long as you don't let him get in front of you and catch all the fish, I could not recommend this trip more. It was an awesome experience catching fish in tiny, and sometimes not so tiny water! Current Bid: $275 Cheeler ******************************************************************************** 2. PANORAMA ADVENTURE Explore the many rivers and streams in the Panorama area, with your hosts, Rick Reeves and Jared Murray, if I can talk him into it! (This is a non-guided trip). More info from me: "We will be fishing for 2 1/2 days at various rivers/streams in the Invermere/Canal Flats area. The trip will be sometime in September. It will be mainly a Cuttie trip, as the Bulls will have already left to do their thing. I'll drive and supply the accommodations. We will split the food and any necessary beverages. This is for up to TWO ANGLERS. Here is a link to our trips the last two years:" 2008 BC Cuttie Trip BC Cuttie Trip 2010 Current Bid: $250 Uberfly ******************************************************************************** 3. LOWER BOW JET TRIP with host/guide Tungsten More info from Mike: "This will be a full day on the water, below Hwy. 24, down too the reserve section of the lower Bow. Will include flies, lunch and beverages. We can go anytime that is convenient, from July 1st, untill the end of the season, pending on conditions. If you want to drift fish, I can take two anglers. Or, if you want to jet from run too run and stop to fish, no problem and I can take up to three anglers. I am not a guide, just a guy who likes to fish!" Additional info from Rickr: I have had the pleasure of fishing with Mike when he took me and my son on an evening trip on his boat. Like Taco above, don't let him get in front of you! But if any fish around are willing to be caught, Mike can put you on them. We had a fantastic time! Here are some shots of what you can expect, minus the lime green shirt: Tungsten Trip Pic 1 Tungsten Trip Pic 2 Tungsten trip Pic 3 Current Bid: $375 H2O ******************************************************************************** 4. Central Alberta Brown Trout Adventure with guide/host Fishpro More info from fishpro: One day of fishing for Brown Trout on a Central Alberta stream, location to be disclosed to the winner. This trip is for one or two anglers, could handle three but would be quite crowded, many pools are suited to one fisherman only. Anglers can expect good numbers of trout, with the possibility of fish pushing 20 inches or larger. Trip can be taken between late June and late August. We will hopefully be dry fly fishing, but streamers are also effective. A 3-5 weight rod is the best choice. I will meet the winning bidder that morning in NW Calgary or somewhere near the stream. Current Bid:$200 Invermereangler ******************************************************************************** 5. RED DEER RIVER DRIFT with host/guide Sanky More info from Tony: "I would like to donate a full day float on the Red Deer River between Jun 1 and Jun 4, inclusive, to catch the Skwala Stonefly Hatch. I do suggest a mid-week float so that we encounter very little traffic and have the whole river to ourselves. A BBQ lunch will be provided along with water and snacks. Please anticipate a long day on the water, as hatch times may vary and we might only get off the water at dark. This trip is for up to two anglers in a low profile Hyde. I am not a guide but I LOVE to flyfish." Note: These dates may be subject to change due to snow pack/runoff/hatch conditions. Current Bid:$350 troutlover ******************************************************************************** 6. ELK RIVER FLOAT TRIP with your Host/Guide Don Jensen of Wildlife West Adventures More info from Don "This is a 1 day float on the Elk River, Fernie BC for summer of 2010 to include lunch, soft drinks, flies and leaders if needed. Not included: license, transportation to Fernie, gratuties. This trip is for two anglers" Here is a poster describing the trip: And a few pics to further whet the appetite: Elk Pic 1 Elk Pic 2 Elk Pic 3 Elk Pic 4 A little trip to Cuttie Heaven! Anyone need to say more? Gotta tell everyone, I thought of just buying it myself and not putting it up for auction! Current Bid:$475 Gustuphson ******************************************************************************** 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:$25.01 dune ******************************************************************************** 8. RED HAWK WOOD BURNING by artist Evan Lacey (samuraifly) More info from Evan "This is a wood burning I did of a red tail hawk, burned on a 8 1/2" x 11 bass wood plaque. This one took me about 8 hours " 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:$40.00 BigBowTrout ******************************************************************************** 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 paticular 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:Brunsie $25.00 ******************************************************************************** 10. NEW ZEALAND MADE "BROWN'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:$90 Dune ******************************************************************************** 11. "BOW RIVER NYMPHS and FLY BOX" tied and donated byTightline More info from Sean: "A dozen and two bonus flies of some of the most productive nymphs of the Bow for the past three years. Flies include personal hand tied variations of: san juan worm, caddis emerger, prince nymph, pheasant tail, copper john and hydropsyche. Flies come in a waterproof, double sided see through waterproof box with plenty of space for you to continue to fill!" Value: $45 Current Bid:$25.00 Uberfly ******************************************************************************** 12. "20 LB of RED KING CRAB LEGS" Donated by Joey's Seafood Restaurants This is one case of Red King Crab Legs, retail value of $250.00. Thanks to James (simpson) for this donation, and Joey's Seafood Restaurants (Headoffice) 514 - 42 Ave SE Calgary Current Bid:$150.00 Tungsten ******************************************************************************** 13. "24 LB OF SHRIMP" Donated by Joey's Seafood Restaurants This is one case of Shrimp in 6, 4 lb blocks, 35 shrimp per lb, peeled and ready to go. Retail value of $190.00. Thanks to James (simpson) for this donation, and Joey's Seafood Restaurants (Headoffice) 514 - 42 Ave SE Calgary Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** NOTE: SEE LAST PAGE OF THIS THREAD FOR UP TO DATE AUCTION BIDS AND NEW AUCTION ITEMS!!!!

I have the 10ft 5wt wind warrior a buddy of mine custom built. I love it. I also fish a ton with the shop rod from Hanson's. It is a 6 wt, 9 ft called the Traveler. Fairly fast, handles heavy nymph rigs with ease. I don't really have a go to between the two, I just use whichever I feel like fishing with that day.

Brusnie, Put you in for the Pie. Sorry Chris!

New items coming today! Keep looking back at the auction. There is lots more still to come!

No, but they'll work there too!! They are killer dead drifted right now on das Bow.

Little black leaches.

I don't think there is an actual answer to the question. All the fish I caught up until Saturday were in water much like Uberfly mentioned, and speed was more important than depth. I did fish faster water, both deeper and slower, with nothing to show for it. The best example was Saturday. There were fished stacked up in a 3-4 foot slow moving trench. There is great water all around it, but all the fish were in the trench. But after reading trailheads post, my experience isn't the rule. While I did not find any in fast water, they obviously are moving into it in places. Welcome to transition time!

Touche!

No set time. As long as I see interest, I'll keep it going--just like a real auction. But at some point, I'll put a notice on the auction saying "Going, Going" or something witty like that and give a specific closing time. Any bids time stamped before that time will be accepted. We will run the thread probably for a month or so, but no individual auction will go that long.

Awesome idea guys! I like the idea of this having its own area.

Can we please limit this thread to bids? It is going to get really long otherwise. We can have conversations on the 2010 Auction Watch thread on the main General Discussion Page (not the pinned one). Mods, If you could move any of the non-bid specific posts to the other Auction Watch thread please?

I don't think so, but you may want to confirm. From what I remember, the person MAKING the donation can claim the value of the donation, but the person buying is getting something of value in return, and therefore cannot claim it.

Smitty, My wife is a nurse, and has worked extensively in both systems. I've had loved ones go through major care in both systems, including my parents who went broke back home paying for cancer treatment. I'm pretty sure I'm aware of the practical and philosophical differences between the two. And if it wasn't clear, I think this system is better. My point was that this bill is so watered down it does not really change anything (that is just an unfounded opinion, I do not know the specifics of the bill other than there is no public option-the one thing I thought they were shooting for in the first place.) And Taco, thanks for the link. I did not know what the reaction was to the original Canadian plan, but knowing what peoples typical reaction to major change is, it was not hard to predict. Seems just a vicious as what Obama is going through. Go figure, things really haven't changed all that much.

Before everyone gets on their high horse about this, I would be interested to know what the reaction to Public Health Care was the day AFTER Tommy Douglas passed it. It's not an apple and orange comparison, yet. As someone who has lived significant time in both places, as much as you guys hate to hear it, ya ain't all that different. We are also trained pretty much from birth that the government needs to stay out of our lives as much as possible. Tough to get over that. All that said, this bill is garbage. Did not even come close to going far enough. Go to single payer, get it over with.

Welcome fellow anglers... In 2008, Alberta Stream Watch was expanded to include a Stream Watch Officer in the foothills of S.W. Alberta. (for those of you unfamiliar with Stream Watch please visit: Alberta Stream Watch After a successful first year in 2008, the program ran again in 2009 and 2010 and many of you who fished the Oldman/Livingstone area last summer may have had a chance to meet our Stream Watch Conservation Officer, Jeff Cox, who initiated numerous angler interactions and made a significant impact on awareness of stewardship and angling regulations in the area. Please visit Stream Watch Annual Report to see the annual report. You may have also noted the new signage in the area. It's now time again to start our donations drive for Stream Watch 2011 Stream Watch relies on donations from corporations and individuals to fund it's efforts. A good part of the success in our fund raising for the past two years was the result of the Fly Fish Calgary Online Auction, thanks to the generosity of donors and bidders alike. For 2011, Rick Reeves, (rickr) will co-ordinate the Auction, collecting donations and compiling bids. Last year, this auction raised over $8000.00. Rick would really like to surpass the total raised when toolman ran this auction, when in 2008 he raised over $10,000. Now that the economy is beginning to hum along again, hopefully this auction will follow suit! Here is a copy of the highlights of Streamwatch in 2010: I know Stream Watch can count on your continuing support through the Auction and if possible, please consider supporting Stream Watch through an individual or corporate donation. Also, if you know of potential corporate or individual donors that we should contact, please let me know and I'll make sure that happens. Thank you, Al Caldwell Auction Guidelines: You can post your bids on this thread or make a silent bid by sending rickr a pm. When bids for any of the items listed have reached a reasonable offer (met or exceeded market value) and/or, have been posted for a period of time with no new bids forthcoming, we will announce a Closing Notice with a closing date/time for the item. All payments for items are expected to be honored within 10 days of the items closing date. Payment details, including acceptable methods of payments, mailing address and contact information, are explained at the bottom of this page. Your support is greatly appreciated and thanks to all who have already donated generously. Now lets have some fun....Let the bidding begin... ******************************************************************************** Payments can be made by cheque or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to "Trout Unlimited Canada." Send all cheques for donations and payment for auction items, to: Trout Unlimited Canada Ste. 160, 6712 Fisher St. S.E. Calgary, AB, T2H 2A7 Attn: Kimberly Davidson Memo note: Please mark all cheque payments "Alberta Stream Watch". Please indicate your Auction item # on your payment or mark Donation. T.U.C. does not use PayPal, but will accept all major Credit Cards. To pay for an auction item or make a donation with a Credit Card, contact Kimberly Davidson, Trout Unlimited Canada in Calgary, @ 403-221-8360. Make sure to mention that your payment is for a donation or for an Auction Item for Alberta Streamwatch and for an auction items be sure to give her the Auction Item # you are paying for.. If you have purchased an auction item and completed payment, we will notify the member who has donated the item/service. The buyer should then contact the member via pm or phone to make arrangements to receive their goods/services. Special thanks to our 2011 Stream Watch Corporate Partners. Also, thanks to Fly Fish Calgary for continuing to allow us to run this auction on their site. A full list of sponsors can be seen here: Current Stream Watch Sponsors I would also like to thank toolman for doing this the first two years and giving me a template to steal, and of course to Al for ogranizing this whole thing! So lets get going: ******************************************************************************** 2011 Streamwatch Auction Items ******************************************************************************** 1. PANORAMA ADVENTURE Explore the many rivers and streams in the Panorama area, with your host, Rick Reeves, if I can talk him into it! (This is a non-guided trip). More info from me: "We will be fishing for 2 1/2 days at various rivers/streams in the Invermere/Canal Flats area. The trip will be sometime in September. It will be mainly a Cuttie trip, as the Bulls will have already left to do their thing. I'll drive and supply the accommodations. We will split the gas, food and any necessary beverages. This is for up to TWO ANGLERS. I am also willing to consider turning this into a camping trip in some remote waters I've been thinking about if the winner prefers. Here is a link to our trips the last few years:" 2008 BC Cuttie Trip BC Cuttie Trip 2010 Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** 2. LOWER BOW JET TRIP with host/guide Tungsten More info from Mike: "This will be a full day on the water, below Hwy. 24, down too the reserve section of the lower Bow. Will include flies, lunch and beverages. We can go anytime that is convenient, from July 1st, untill the end of the season, pending on conditions. If you want to drift fish, I can take two anglers. Or, if you want to jet from run too run and stop to fish, no problem and I can take up to three anglers. I am not a guide, just a guy who likes to fish!" Additional info from Rickr: I have had the pleasure of fishing with Mike when he took me and my son on an evening trip on his boat. Like Taco above, don't let him get in front of you! But if any fish around are willing to be caught, Mike can put you on them. We had a fantastic time! Here are some shots of what you can expect, minus the lime green shirt: Tungsten Trip Pic 1 Tungsten Trip Pic 2 Tungsten trip Pic 3 Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** 3. RED DEER RIVER DRIFT with host/guide Sanky More info from Tony: "I would like to donate a full day float on the Red Deer River between Jun 1 and Jun 4, inclusive, to catch the Skwala Stonefly Hatch. I do suggest a mid-week float so that we encounter very little traffic and have the whole river to ourselves. A BBQ lunch will be provided along with water and snacks. Please anticipate a long day on the water, as hatch times may vary and we might only get off the water at dark. This trip is for up to two anglers in a low profile Hyde. I am not a guide but I LOVE to flyfish." Note: These dates may be subject to change due to snow pack/runoff/hatch conditions. Current Bid: ******************************************************************************* 4. "15 LB of LIVE ATLANTIC LOBSTER!" Donated by Joey's Seafood Restaurants From James at Joeys Seafood: These Live Atlantic Lobsters Average1.4lbs each, so 11 lobsters average total. This can be redeemed at anytime. All I need is a week or two notice and I will have the suckers flown in. I can provide a gift certificate with serial # that can be held on to till redemtion. That way people can plan a party...I would think summer and have a shin dig. Thanks to James (simpson) for this donation, and Joey's Seafood Restaurants (Headoffice) 514 - 42 Ave SE Calgary Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** 5. SPEY CASTING LESSON donated by toolman This is a 1/2 day 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: ******************************************************************************** 6. "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. Last year the early spring fishing was pretty awesome with good numbers of fish caught at the surface. It was pretty entertaining if like watching big wakes chase your fly. 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: ******************************************************************************** 7. "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 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: ******************************************************************************** 8 .ADC'sTRIP TO POLICE OUTPOST with your host/guide ADC More from Al: "This trip is for one or two anglers to Police Outpost Lake. Angler(s) will meet Al in Ft. Mcleod. Al has access to 3 pontoon boats if required. The best dates would be in 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: ******************************************************************************** 9. "DRIFT BOAT & SLAVE FOR A DAY" with your guide/host dune more from dune: "Full day on the water for 1 or 2 anglers on the river… open to either a section of the lower Bow south of Calgary OR if interested i could do a section of the Elk River near Fernie BC. mutually agreed to time between July 1 and end of season. you supply your own travel & accoms (if req’d), kit, food & drinks; i supply boat, oar power and a little local knowledge. i am in no way a guide, just a dude who has drift boat and knows how to get it places where fish sometime happen to be. some conditions apply, see in store for details, batteries not included. Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** 10 .Caddisflies, by Gary LaFontaine, first edition, 1981. Signed! This book is in good condition and has the dustcover. The book is signed by Gary LaFontaine to the late Bob Cormier co-author of, Mayflies. It was purchased at Bob’s estate sale in the Pass. The book will be mailed anywhere in Canada. Gary LaFontaine was a frequent speaker in Calgary at conclaves over the years. Gary LaFontaine passed away on January 4, 2002 from Lou Gehrig’s disease. The result of 10 years of intensive study, this book introduces tested patterns that imitate the live insect. Then it presents detailed instructions on how to fish larval, pupal, and adult flies—strategies, tactics, and proven techniques. A careful study of indicators that signal emergence and egg-laying, and instruction on the different ways that fish feed on each stage. 336 pages include index, bibliography, B&W drawings and instructional photos, color plates. Amazon.com Review Images http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies5001-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies4991-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies4986-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies4987-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies4992-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies4996-0.jpg http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/2/d/8/6398...flies4993-0.jpg from Rickr: This book sales for up to $160.00. So I'll kick the bidding off on this one! Current Bid: Rickr $75.00 ******************************************************************************** 11. ÜberFly's Back Country Backpacking Trip with your guide/host ÜberFly more from Pete: "This year I'll offer up a "Non-guided" backpacking/fly fishing trip for a couple to a TBD destination for a weekend (one night) with Deb and myself... I'll supply home made gourmet backpacking cuisine for the dinner. Winning bidders must be physically fit and have some basic level of outdoor exp. Also, they must have all their own transportation, angling license, equipment and be willing to respect the outdoor environment , i.e., no open fires (if we go into an area where they are not allowed) and proper disposal of waste/garbage, etc. (not sure how to put that, but we can work on it). This would be a perfect trip for a (M/F) couple that is interested in learning about backpacking and/or back country fly fishing..." Current Bid: ******************************************************************************** I still have a couple of auctions in the bag that I will start as these end, and I fully anticipate many more to come!!

Since Toolman already has a template I can steal from previous auctions, I'll do it Al. Once we get ready to roll, just send me the auction items and I'll do the administrative part. I'll also see if I can talk Troutlover into another trip to get humbled by BC Cutties!