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Maybe the White in AR?

Alberta- That's good they have the power to stand their ground. I also don't envy them and was alluding to the poor funding wih my comments. Any insight into the other changes you mentioned? A few people mentioned other opportunities in that period? I feel like I'm out of the loop. Nov in AB doesn't have a lot of options. Given decent weather, I expect the remaining options to be a zoo.

While a rest in the fall can't be a bad thing for the fishery, I doubt they have any significant evidence showing fall fishing effort effects recruitment of catchable browns in subsequent years. I expect our guiding industry will push back pretty hard on this.

I jumped on a Lami blank for sale on this forum a few years back. 7' 6" 4wt. It is a great rod. Very slow but with a lot of deep down power. I had it in the gap on a windy day (i.e. hard to stand up some times) and was shocked how well it punched through the wind. In good conditions it is a pleasure to cast all day. I tried a butter stick at the show this year. Very sweet out to 40' or so, but it didn't seem to have the same type of power reserve as the Lami honey. It nice to see all the glass out there these days. Some is very reasonably priced as well. I have been tempted by some of the higher end hand rolled glass over the the years but will probably hold off. I might have to spend on a Morgan one of these days though.

The traveler reel was good to see. A great idea well developed. If they get a decent drag knob with detents on there, they should do very well. The 3-tand reels were impressive as well. I was in the market for a modern, light, grey colored reel and checked a few out at the show. This one stood out in general (weight, design, quality, pedigree), but add the price into the equation and I can't imagine having gone home with anything else. The value is remarkable. There was also a wireless fish finder that works over smart phones or pads. Another Calgary company. Looked pretty slick, but not really something I need. Overall, my favorite part was seeing a couple local companies that are capitalizing on clever inventions and have got as far as development and marketing.

Bead organizers for fly tying stuff and flies. Found at micheals and the like. Couldn't be more perfect for hooks, beads, flys etc. I love this thread. I'm cheap and a minor hoarder so nothing is more satisfying than repurposing. I've got lots more, just need to think about it a bit.

Not sure what it is called. 24 st SW south into the north side of the park. There has been a few kicking around there. A great grey and a great horn as well.

24th St?

I've gotten back into tying this year. Past few years have been rod building focused, but pattern supplies are dwindling. So I paired down the supplies to basics and planned on focusing on basic patterns. I've been at it quite a bit and it's been fun.

Did a bit of the same yesterday. First from the ice for both of them. They were pumped.

Doc- can you talk about your hackle choice on that kink?

I've had both the scadden assult and a watermaster. I would buy the watermaster at this point if the price points are similar. Harder to row but much more stable. I've had the scadden about a year and the watermaster for several years. Wm kicked the bucket at about 25 years of age.

Not sure if this has been posted here. I'd be surprised if it wasn't, but I didn't see it: www.fisheries-regulation.mindmixer.com This is the forum site. There is also a survey I am not sure how to link to. Dec 31 deadline.

I started a shared one a few years ago on google. I figured more entries, more value. It has not been active in a while, but send a pm if you want access to it.

Another topic got sidetracked re dyeing materials. I thought I'd bring it here since I have a few questions. What methods and materials work best? I have some snowshoe I'd like to get to blue dun colored. Any tips?

I grew up in Massachusetts. Saw a couple largemouth in the pond near my house when I was a kid and have been hooked ever since. I got my first fly rod as a high school graduation present from my parents, by request. I was into stream trout by that point, but with no guidance flailed around a lot and mostly used it to throw small baits found in the stream. Hit Uni in Montreal and got busy with studies, girls and partying. Didn't do much fishing except for summers when I would commercial fish to pay for school. Bluefin and codfish off the MA coast. Met an AB girl at Uni and ended up in Calgary about 10 years ago. Dusted off the old fly rod. What a great place to be a fisherman. I am currently an Env consultant to the O&G industry, with a background in wetlands and wildlife.

I did catch it. Good stuff. I'm glad someone finally got that guy out on a river!

Mine is the same, but a bit taller and not as finely made. Mostly veneer and particle board. I went big because I use it for rod building as well an wanted it to fit a 48" section. I went through a roll top phase a couple years ago and bought and sold a couple on kijiji. One long drive, good purchase and quick sale got me the one I have for $0. Don't give up hope!

Wow, Jeff. You have been holding out on us.

I've done that a few times on small creeks with eager fish. Getting the take is the most fun part, so it just maximizes the fun. I also used to shake fish off quite a bit, but I found that got me out of practice of landing fish and when I did want to touch them I was rusty and loosing more than I should. I only really do it now with the dinks and the non-target fish.

Swainson's dark morph

Yup, what Toolman said. A late hook set will result in poor hook placement or fowl hooking. Add heavy pressure after that and you loose fish. Lots of them. You should be halfway through your hook set by the time the idea "is that a fish" passes through your head. Set on everything, even randomly. It will get you in the groove.

A lot of similar answers, so I'm thinking peoples drivers for these chioces are similar. What makes a good cutty fly? I was out last week and my boxes are in a poor state of stocking, so I was thinking about this question quite a bit. Cutty fishing has me in faster water than I normally fish, so floatability and visability are important. With those two variables met, you often end up with something heavy-ish that makes your casting less fun. One of the things I like best about cutty fishing is the casting. So I'm leaning toward stocking up on some H&L/CFF/Royal Wulff type paterns. Also was considering humpies. Some Usuals and possibly some other Betters' paterns (or Bi-visable). Grifiths are always a go to for me, as well. Is that the one you were thinking of Diddy?

I have some experience with ESRD Water Approvals. Downstream water rights always get their attention. I'm not familiar with the proposal, but it seems high risk to impact flows and the ability of the drainage system to maintain existing downstream rights. If anyone knows a rancher or farmer with rights on the North Raven/Raven system, please let them know of this proposal. Their words will speak louder than ours. Also, if you write a letter, noting something about water rights in addition to your concerns about the fishery might help it get noticed. Does anyone know the name of this project? Also, has there been public notice with a number to call in our concerns?

Check out hobby storage systems, particularly scrap booking. Some really innovative storage ideas out there. When I was looking into it some of the most impressive options were non-fly tying.