[Upper K Lake]

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

[Caribbean Rums]

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

[Beaver Dams On Stauffer]

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.

[Fly Fishing In/near Phoenix??]

tightline, I sent you a pm

[Fly Fishing In/near Phoenix??]

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.

 

 

 

 

[Nfr - Banquet Facilities]

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

[Nfr - Banquet Facilities]

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.

[Fly Fishing Books For Xmas]

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.

[Non-competition Ffc Campout]

Great idea. Count me in.

[Hoodies, Hats, Stickers, Etc. Status]

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

[Big Bow Clean-up]

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!

[Do Not Hike Down The Snaring]

Awesome.

[Some Advice And Knowledge Needed]

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.

[Bow South Of Brooks]

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.

[Bow South Of Brooks]

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.

[Fly Fish Calgary Gear]

Couple XL hoodies, couple XL t-shirts and a couple hats. Thanks.

[New And Improved "how Old Are You" Thread]

Biologically, 41. Psychologically, barely post-adolescent.

[T-shirts, Hats, Stickers, Golf Shirts]

I like the FFC idea.

[The Drama Never Ends..]

Well done birchy. Congrats!

[11 Days In A Row]

Beautiful shots. That's one hell of a camera. Nice work.

[Goldeye Lake]

Goldeye Lake has a great campground and the lake is stocked with rainbows which are easy to catch. Fish Lake just down the road is much the same. Great walk n wade fishing off the trunk road, north to the Blackstone or south to the North Ram. Have a good time!

[Do I Need A 3 Wt?]

I have a 4 wt, 4 piece TFO which I use a lot. It came with a nice case and packs up really well, so it's great if you're going to hike up a creek a ways before fishing, or for hike-in lakes. For big rivers like the Bow, or for chucking streamers, I go with my 6 wt. I would suggest you tell your wife that you simply can't do without a smaller rod. I'm sure she'll understand :-)