Gil

Thanks all for the ideas. I post pics assume all goes well.....

I'm considering heading somewhere warm in March and would like to try bone fishing which I've never done before. My problem is that I'll also be taking my wife so I have to worry about other forms of entertainment e.g. Shopping etc. for her. Any suggestions as to locations? Is a 7 weight recommended?

I'm not saying you need a 20 hook. However 16 and 18 are standard for me. I know a first they seem tiny but give it a shot and see if it works. I also agree with an earlier comment fish can be very spooky in low clear water.

I've been fishing the Bow with 20s lately however im playing with a new pattern. I do however regularly use 18 for nymphs 16 for SJW on the Bow in winter. I figure fish are so lethargic in the winter they don't run and hit a larger fly with enough momentum to hook up. Small flies can be inhaled by a fish that isn't moving and has a shot a hooking up. I don't know if this is true or not however it's a theory that im sticking too since small flies definetely work for me in the winter over larger flies.

I also go small in the winter. #18 and #16 generally, however been fishing #20 successfully recently....I'm a believer in light tippet in clear slow water. Common for me to use 6x fluro especially on a small stream

Nymphing in the winter is generally the best way to go. While this will undoubted be contradicted by some, i find smaller nymphs e.g. #16 work well for me in the winter. San Juan worms, hares ear, prince nymphs and copper johns are always good performers. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

If I was going to buy a new boat I'd have benchs vs pedistal.

Bead it....

I have 3 islanders and had to have the clicker sprocket replace on one this summer. Took 4 weeks to get it back. Upset it took so long.

I use Mustad for anything below #12 but always used premium hooks for smaller sizes. I have to admit though ive never had an issue with a Mustad....

I bought a Fishpond fanny pack a while back and found that I got annoyed with something hanging on my waist and getting wet while wading. Switched to the smaller Fishponds chest pack which I love. I really like it when I want to go light, such as when doing a lot of hiking or in the winter when I only nymph with a few patterns. Still won't part with my full vest in the summer though.

I've been using stimulators more and more and like the pattern. I've always tied in legs on mine. Never gave it much thought since I tend to put legs on just about every terrestrial pattern out of habit whether or not the pattern calls for it. As someone that uses that pattern alot, do you see any benefit? One thing I don't like about bigger legs is that they tend to push the fly away from the fish during a strike.

I used Tiemco for years including for small drys and haven't had too many issues so perhaps I'm being too hard on them, but man that was a nice fish on what was otherwise a so so day......

I had an average day on the Bow today except for one point where I was taken into my backing by a major fish. Just as things were getting real exciting I loose it. Wasn't too surprised since I was using 4 x tippet. Interesting thing is however when i check my line it wasn't the line that broke at all, the #14 (nymph) hook bent out. Couldn't believe the hook would bend before 4x would break. Yes it was fluro, still...really pissed me off. Thinking of switching to another supplier.

The company is ultimately responsible for choice of equipment, preventative maintenance, redundant systems, risk assessments operations etc. If there is a weakness in any aspect of the system they are accountable. Note: I'm a Chemical Engineer myself working in the chemical industry. If my company had a spill affecting the environment I say the same thing....

You would have to be pretty clueless to not know this is wrong on several fronts. They should have taken his vehicle as well. I'm betting he just does give a damn about the harm he caused.

Has TUC made an attempt to raise the publics awareness of the issue. Written to the paper. Requested an interview with the CBC? Have the ever made any public statement in opposition to a sponsor?

With regard to the before after pictures posted with their conservation projects they should include the Goat Creek pics....

Has anyone heard when things are suppose to return to normal?

I bought a 5 wgt BVK a few weeks ago. Love it. Thinking of picking up a six wgt as well.

Saw a lot of rafters on Sunday, as I floated from Police to Mac. Also a lot of beach people at Mac. There should be a rule that you must be carrying a fly rod and a valid fishing licence to be allowed on the river or to park at a launch. Kidding.... sort of ....

I believe Dow has a similar policy statement. Too bad about Bhopal...

Can't get my wife or daughters interested despite years of nagging. Luckily they do like going for the float at least.

Yup. Good people there too. I do most of my shopping there....

Like I said if this was the chemical or nuclear Industry and a spill was the issue no excuses would get you off the hook. When you put together a preventative maintenance program you need to consider all risks. They need to do better. Fines are warranted...