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Very poetic Brian....

Does anyone know if you can buy a monthly pass at Racehorse campground? If so how much? Thanks

I had it a few years back. Dr said it was a viral inner ear infection and not much could be done. Tried taking meds for the symptoms but didn't like the way I felt. Went away in a few weeks. Good luck....

Small and white for smaller water. Bright orange for deep, larger waters.

I think the important distinguishing factor is indicated by the word "bait"...

I've heard there are a number of studies that show jamming a big ass streamer in your hand with a barb is less painful than barbless. I've also heard of several studies which aren't worth the paper they were written on.

Found it..... http://flyfishcalgary.com/nymphing_primer.php

Rickr wrote an excellent paper on nymphing a few years back. I sure it's still kicking around here somewhere. If not you might bug Rick for it....

Lower Oldman would work. Shuttle service is going to be an issue....

The post is not related to a specific request for get together. It's a general question therefore doesnt belong in "get together" section"....this forum needs to be less hung up with rules or trying to constrain the opinions of contributors, threatening members (yes we hear about the PMs) and more about friends fishing and fun,.,,.get back to the basics and forget the authoritarian posturing....

Actually I like your list.

I have a Hyde pro high side and a Fishcat and use them both routinely, but for different reasons. The drift boat is great for socializing with friends. However, if I'm in the mood the really fish, I take the pontoon... With flippers I fish constantly vs sharing rowing with the drift boat. Pontoon is more maneuverable, low profile and quiter. Definitely puts more fish in the net and you can fish alone. There is no way I would give up the pontoon. Next boat will be the pac9000. Low profile four chambers good capacity ....

I have seen one on the Bow, within the city. I can't image trying to fish from one, nor do I think it can compare to a pontoon or even a canoe for getting around. Just a novelty in my opinion....

Note: Fishtales had a fantastic sale on Simms G3 and G4 last week... Not sure if they have any left..

For socks I've found those with lambs wool tend to be the warmest. Bought at MEC. I usually go with a thin sock under the thicker lambs wool . I can usually stand a few hours of winter wading without frozen feet.

I'd be fine having it closed during the spawn however I'd like it opened in Dec. I enjoy winter fishing a lot.....Id also be willing to sit out the rainbow spawn.

This outbreak for me suggests we need to be careful in not carrying this to other rivers. Make sure you clean your boots etc. before moving between rivers....

I have a lot of different boxes so I like a clear lid and split foam design so I can see what it contains. On the negative side I recall trying a compartment style (with the little doors) with dries one time. Took it to the Oldman and watched my flies leave with the first wind....

Great idea, creating your own hatch. Now I can fish hoppers in March!

What a moron...

I fully agree... The Bow should be a trophy river. I don't agree however it should be restricted to dry only. That just smells of elitisim without purpose....

Definely time to stop random camping and restrict off road activity. Its already gone way too far....

Thanks I'll try it...

I've been tying a lot of 18/20 BWOs and PMDs recently and have been goofing around trying to do a better job on the tails. For awhile I was using various feathers but didn't quite like the effect. I then tried micro fibrils but at first couldn't get them to flare the way I wanted. Had tried putting a wrap under the fibrils (saw it on utube) but again couldn't make it work. Then i tried tying a small thread ball at the base. Laid the fibrils against the ball and then wrapped thread behind the ball. Got exactly the flare i was looking for. The other thing i noticed was that the micro fibrils a bought looked exactly like the bristles i saw on on of my nylon brushes. I have enough material from one brush to last years. Perhaps these tips are old news for the more experienced tiers but for me it was a mini breakthrough I thought I'd pass along....