nomad

Nice work. Was that a recent trip? What were they taking? Thanks for sharing.

Another vote for Flor de Cana. Co-op liquor stores carry it.

Hi Don. Came across two large dams yesterday. Sorry, no GPS so I don't have the coordinates. The first one is upstream of the 761 bridge. From the bridge, it's about 1/3 of the way to the farmhouse (the one with the two big dogs that always come down to greet me). This particular dam has increased the water levels and decreased the speed of the flow all the way past that same farmhouse. It is now too deep to wade in those sections. The second one is upstream of the BFW bridge. I came across it after fishing upstream from the bridge for maybe 45 - 60 minutes. It is very large as well. I would say it is just slightly east of the Lazy M barns. The area around and upstream of this dam is now a total swamp. I have helped out with dam removal in the past. Send word if help is needed in that regard. Many thanks.

tightline, I sent you a pm

I was down there a couple weeks ago and fished the Salt River in Tonto Park. About a 30 minute drive from where we were staying in the east part of Scottsdale near Fountain Hills. They stock it with rainbows so all the fish I caught were small, in the 10 inch range, but it was a very cool experience to fish amongst the cactii and the Arizona mountains. You'll need an Arizona fishing licence, as well as a day pass to park in the Tonto park. I'm told you have to buy the parking pass in town beforehand because they don't sell them at the park. Apparently you can get them at Circle K. Once in the park, we parked at a place called Water Users. I got my fishing licence at Walmart. I'd post some pics if I knew how - sorry 'bout that. Have fun.

Thanks to all for the great suggestions. This truly is a great on-line community. Looking forward to the FFC Campout next summer. Cheers, nomad

Trying to arrange a wedding for next year. Anyone know of any interesting places to hold such an event in the Calgary area? I suppose we'll go the hotel route if we have to, although I was hoping for something a bit different. Approximately 100 people in attendance. Wedding and reception will likely be held in the same venue. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Every Alberta fly fisherperson has to read B. Mitchell's Alberta's Trout Highway. As for the 'round the world thing, last Christmas I bought my bro Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die.

Great idea. Count me in.

Toques?! You never said anything about toques! I wanna toque!

Big shout out to Wongs and Pipestoneflyguy for all of their efforts. To Toolman and Gordon for the demos. And to the fly shops for their support. It was a very enjoyable day. I think Murray and Lonnie and I picked up a couple hundred golf balls - maybe someone should speak to Willow Park G & CC about errant range balls. Looking forward to next year!

Awesome.

Wasn't really into it in 2nd year university. Grades suffered as a result. Took the next year off and worked/travelled. Went back to school afterward with renewed vigour and did very well. To each his own I guess.

Thanks guys. Now I've started thinking, if I'm that far east I might as well go a bit further and check out Bullshead. Have yet to fish it. I'll have to check with the boss though to see if she'll OK some additional driving. Pike and walleye on the fly sound good too though. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions.

Heading out to the Brooks area this weekend. Looks like a number of bridges cross the Bow south of town. Worth wetting a line there? Still trouty down there, or predominantly pikey? Thanks.