TerryH

You guys are amazing. Three minutes after I posted the photo, the answers were coming in. Most of you had it right, and I guess the prize goes to Tako (despite being a Leafs fan). Although I didn't actually see the event, I'm pretty sure it was a goose taking off, since I had previously seen geese in the area. I've "Clived" up the picture to make things clearer. We've all seen the running motion that geese use when taking off from water. Looking at the foot prints in the photo, I think the same thing applies when taking off from snow. Terry PS Clive, your vegetable monster photo puts being a vegetarian in a whole new light -- I'm staying carnivore.

No, no, no, no! This thread was about the Flames. Terry

I've been meaning to post this for a while and never got around to it -- I took this picture on the Crow about a month ago. I know what it is, but will leave it to the forum to pass judgement. Terry

Hey BBT, time to get in here and post your thread highjack stuff. We're supposed to be talking about the Flames, right? Terry

Yes, things are way behind this year. It must be Climate Change, right Clive? Last year, my son and I were fishing on Lee Lake on March 30. Right now, there is solid ice on the lake and I would guess it will be at least 2 to 3 weeks before it's ice free. Terry

I agree with the previous post -- less dubbing on the thread and more wraps makes for better control. Also, keep good thread tension when wrapping. Lastly, wax is a must (for me at least) when dealing coarse spikey dubbing. However, use it only when necessary -- otherwise, I find it helpful to moisten my finger tips. I keep a wet sponge on my tying desk for that purpose. Re the main topic: my least favourite material is floss. It's always fun trying to keep it from "untwisting" and with my rough hands, it is easily frayed. I usually sandpaper (use emery board, not belt sander) my fingers before dealing with it Terry

Yes, but there's a pattern here -- consistent inconsistency. And yes, the Flames will probably make the playoffs, and yes, the Oilers probably won't. However, if I was a Flames fan, I'd sure be worried about another first round exit. How long can Iginla, Phaneuf, and Kipprasoff carry this team? Oh, and BBT, get some new anti-Oilers stuff, we've seen all those before . Terry

It's time to get some hockey talk going, so here we go............. With the enitre province cheering them on, the Flames still couldn't do it against the Av, even though the Oilers were doing them a favour by kicking butt against the Wild. Is it time to remove those Alberta crests from the Flames' uniform (not sure why they are there in the first place) -- lighten things up for them a bit? Terry

LF, I think you misread it. Pool B has been caddis right from the get go. Terry

Thanks Gary and Andrew -- I was rather surprised by the results too, since there are some really great flies in this round. Truth be known, my go to BWO dry is a thorax style (with clipped hackle) rather like Andrew's easy baetis -- quick to tie and quite durable. Even so, the wally wing technique is a fun thing to try. Terry

It's open at Hwy 3 now -- probably all the way to the reservoir. Terry

The following article is from today's National Post. DIESEL POLLUTION STRESSES BRAIN: STUDY Agence France-Presse Paris Even brief exposure to the levels of diesel exhaust typical of heavy traffic is enough to stress the brain, according to a study published today. Previous studies have shown that particle matter from air pollution, even if measured in billionths of an metre, can end up lodged in the brain. But this is the first time scientists have demonstrated that inhalation of these nanoparticles actually alters brain activity, says the study, published in the British journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology. In experiments led by Paul Borm from Zuyd University in Holland, 10 volunteers spent one hour in a room filled with either clean air or exhaust from a diesel engine. The researchers found that after about 30 minutes the diesel exhaust started to induce a stress response in the cortex of the brain.

Don't hold your breath. Discussions between the Municipality and Alberta Transportation have been going on for years concerning the realignment of Highway 3 through the Pass. There is good reason for establishing the alignment, since it affects development -- who wants to develop a business on the highway, only to have it moved a few years later? However, everything I have seen indicates that actual construction is 20 years away. I'm sure Gary has more info. Terry

Intersting -- I hadn't seen the Fly Fisherman article, but I just looked at it on their website, and what they did was similar to the Wally wing method, but not quite the same. The neat thing about the WW method is that both wings are done from one feather, and although I suppose you could tie it in with the rib at the back, as in the FF article, it works best the other way. Although the Wally wing method takes a bit of practise, I think it's probably easier than the method in the FF Mag article. Anyway, thanks for posting the reference to FF mag. Terry

Din -- looks pretty good to me. The only thing I'd mention is that one of the advantages of using white calf tail for the wing, which is part of the traditional pattern, is that you can line up the tips using a hair stacker. That gives the fly a nice clean look that the fish totally don't care about . Terry

Thanks Tako. Terry

Here's a BWO pattern I designed for a Wally Wing swap in 2006. Haven't done the field testing on it yet, but I think it'll do ok. Terry Recipe for Wally Wing BWO Hook: Mustad R30 #18 Thread: 8/0 Olive Dun Tail: Moose Hair Dubbing: Wapsi Dry Fly BWO Hackle: Blue Dun Wally Wing: Hungarian Partridge (see http://www.telusplanet.net/public/whlutz/wallywing.html for the Wally Wing method).

Be careful which one you buy -- some are not Transport Canada approved. For example, the Mustang fishing vest style inflatible is NOT approved while the Mustang collar type inflatible is approved . I bought the former without knowing. As I recall, it has to do with the requirements for anything called a "vest" being different than for other types of PFD. Anyway, make sure you check for the Transport Canada label. Terry

Sorry -- I really am trying, but I just don't get your point. Anyway, it's no big deal -- let's move on. Terry

Clive, you have to get out fishing some more . Terry

WTF?? What body of water in the Medicine Hat area has a 53 fish possession limit? What body of water in the Medicine Hat area has the size of fish shown in the photo? Furthermore, who give a _(insert favourite 4 letter word here) _ what body of water it was? For anyone to have a collection of fish like that in their possession is an absolute outrage, and rather than shooting them in the knee cap as has been suggested, I'd aim a little higher and to the right for the first shot, and then a bit to the left for the next. Terry

1. I like making stuff. 2. I get the patterns I want. 3. Allows one to be inventive. 4. So I can enter DrBT's contests. 5. It's so much cheaper to tie your own. Terry PS I lied in #5

Me too!! You gotta love the Pass. Terry

The current landowner has been very generous in providing public access to the river. Let's hope the new owner (weedy1 -- have you got your $2M yet?) is so kind. Terry

Edmonton has it all. Terry