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    The Bow River - Asking For Insight.....

    in Ask the Pros

    Posted

    Sage,

    You got the right idea, go out and try, and research some more and keep trying until you get into fish.

    Best to try dries in the evening with a elk caddis and hoppers/Stimmies this time of year. Look for rising fish to target, keep walking/watching otherwise, they are there.

     

    Some Tips about this forum:

    Lots of people on here are very sensitive about giving advice on fishing. So do not expect lots of people on here to help you, there is the odd one willing to provide some value to this forum. As you can already gage from a few posts.

    Oh yeah and do not bother posting pics on this form until you are good at fish handling. Again people on this form get very cranky, especially if you have a nice background shot that shows where you were fishing. Chances are where you fished is someone's secret fishing hole also known as "French Mans Creek or Lake".

    This will save you a lot of nasty comments on here, and hopefully will make your time on this forum more enjoyable.

     

    Have fun and keep trying.

     

    Black Ant

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    Pontoon Research

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Thanks for the tips guys. I am still researching at this point. I do not mind paying the extra money if the quality is there. I am the type of person that once I bought something I plan to have it last many years, if that means paying a little more for the extra quality I am ok with that.

    The frameless toons has interested me. Like how they are light weight, but kind reserved on how the sealed anchor points for the storage bags, rod holders, and anchor mounts would hold up.

    Well back to my research (Google).

    Easing Into Fly Tying

    in Ask the Pros

    Posted

    RelK19

    I suggest you start off with a Black and Olive color woolly buggers. Its about as simple of a fly to make, gives you the experience of putting on beads, Lead wire(for weight if you want) and wrapping hackle. Start off with a #8 size hook. This fly will be productive. Then work on a Prince Nymph and Pheasant Tail nymph (with/out bead heads) #14- and work way down to #18. Chironomids are good but you need to start small, which can be a challenge to start off.

    Then work on an Elk Hair Caddis, and Stimulators.

     

    Hooking up with other fly tiers will help you learn a lot very fast.

     

    Have fun tying.

     

    Black Ant

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    New Vise

    in Fly Tying Bench

    Posted

    Hi Everyone,

     

    Well it turns out I am now in the market for getting a new vice. I originally had Wal-Mart C-Clamp vise that lasted over 8 seasons. The C-Clamp is now busted as the kids knocked over the table.

    I am looking for some advice on what vise to get. What has been your experience, what you like and not like about your vise.

    I did a search on the form and got some information, but wanted your guys personal experience.

    I am thinking of vise that has a solid base as I am tried of having to clamp on to a table edge and potentially damaging the table.

     

    Thanks

     

    Black Ant

     

     

    Planning Fishing Trip

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Thanks for the advice guys and taking time to post your thoughts. I think GP will be my destination of choice. After reading your comments and doing some additional research I think GP is definitly a landslide winner.

    The only thing left is to figure out which waters to target now.

    Bulls and Grayling are going to be my first choice, but more after some good fun with grayling.

    If one only had about 1 day of fishing, which place would you go?

    I am looking for good size and 1/2 decent numbers. I certainly do not want to spend 1/2 day and only catch 1 fish, mind out if it was a 40" bully that would make my trip.

    I was looking at the smokey and following the #40 south.

     

    • Kakwa, possible tribs
    • Simonette river
    • Big Smokey
    • Little Smokey

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    Thanks

     

    Black Ant

    Planning Fishing Trip

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

     

    I am planning a fishing trip for the weekend up North sometime late August . I will be staying at some hotel. I need some guidence/advice for this trip.

    If you were to plan such a trip,

    Which city would you choose and why.

     

    1. Grand Prarie area

    2. FortMcMurry

     

    I am looking to target Graylings, and possible bulls, maybe some big pike.

    Ideas on what waters to target?

    I will be renting a vehicle so I will be mobile.

    I will be only doing walkin wade

     

    Thanks

     

    Black Ant

    Still Water Grayling?

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    That pond was stalked with new batch of grayling last year. I had tons of fun catching them as they would hit anything that moved caught over 50 of the little guys. They will be a lot more picky now. As suggested chironomids are the best option in that particular pond.

     

    Good luck

     

    Black Ant

    Anyone Live In Auburn Bay?

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    Red Beard,

    I can discuss further about financing options if you like and that is my expertise. I would also be cautious about the 5 months as is just smells like a typical sales lie to get your business , 9 months is usually average from hole to move in, but there are some spec homes with quicker position so it is possible. Find out if that is a 6 month rate hold vs 90 days if it is 90 days or even 6 months you could be at risk for having financing fall apart especially if the possession date is extended. As well in most cases the builder will try to force you to use their financing inorder to purchase a home from them, and their overall mortgage product is very restrictive to give you that "Great Rate". Everyone focuses on rate instead of what kind of financing and options they really need.

     

    Good luck.

     

    Black Ant

    7 Or 8 Weight?

    in Ask the Pros

    Posted

    I use an #8 rod for heavy nymphing the bow, streamers and definitely pike fishing. I also use a #4 for dry fly fishing on the bow and smaller streams. That's all I found I ever needed. The bow produces some very nice size fish and having that extra weight allows you to bring in the fish faster and chuck and duck pike flies and streamers.

     

     

    Good luck.

     

    Black Ant

    Anyone Live In Auburn Bay?

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    I use to have a working relationship with one of the builders down there. Nice community but personally not my personal choice to live. I prefer more established communities. Bigger lots, a back lane, detached garage, and large backyard for the kids. Not interested in owning a home so close to the neighbour I can had them a cup of coffee through my window. The commute to work would add another 1 hour each day away from my family.

    The problem with new homes is they are a more stressful and require a lot more of your time as there are tons of details you need to take care of during construction vs an existing home. Possession dates are usually 9 months to 12 months from date your contract is signed, and usually the builder will ask for extensions and you have no choice but to accept what happens.

    Financing for a new home is high risk as well. I have seen the bank pull financing on people at the last minute which usually ends up having the builder sue you for the price of the house, plus legal fees and such. But for the most part things work out.

     

    Good luck.

     

    Black Ant

    New Bbq?

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    Thanks DHurst for your great input, and sharing your buying process.

    Free tank and assembly I think would have sold me as well ;) Yes once I get a good BBQ I will be out cooking a steak in -20 weather.

    I have an old can iron grill and it has very little warping.

    I noticed the same thing about the stainless steel grills warping, particularly around the hot spots in the BBQ on some of my friends BBQ.

    After spending a large amount of money on a BBQ I would not want a warped grill.


    Again thanks for sharing.

     

    Regards

     

    Black Ant

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