Gil

Tungsten will certainly get to the bottom faster than brass however I've switched back to brass a while back. I think the action the fly is better with the shot scouring the bottom vs your fly. I could be wrong, but figure I'm catching more with brass. Cheaper too.

Thanks Max Doesn't sound too exciting. I don't think I'll bother tying any....

A person that spends a day fishing in a responsible way, that takes the time to treat fish right probably does a 100th the damage as a guy in a quad running over reds....

I've never been however I've been told it very poor due to erratic flow.

I've haven't littered knowningly since I was in grade 5. Littering without knowing doesn't count. Poaching and littering abuse the enviroment and fall into the "A-hole" category. When I see all the crap in the river it buggs the hell out of me. And why bother defending the A-holes anyway. If you act like an idiot expect feedback...

If it wasn't for ego stroking this would be a boring site....FYI - I learned to love fishing on my Grandparent's farm in NB catching brookies.

I doubt they were fined for littering for putting thier rods in the water. Littering is close to poaching in my book..

I'm amazed a person wouldn't be ashamed to post a story like this. One the other hand I'm also amazed that people will go on national TV to say they've fallen in love with their sister, but it happens...

Wow! Must have been very scary! What section of the river was it? I heard 17 Ave and downtown can be dangerous at times. I'd start carry a wading staff with a carbide tip.

I've never heard of using an egg pattern on the Bow. Has any one given it a try during the fall brown spawn ? Just curious Color? Size?

As a father and now a grandfather I've had to entertain other peoples kids on occasion. I've noticed with really young kids (2 - 8) they can get nervous very quickly in an unfamilar situation unless they are beside a parent, even if its a really fun activity. Try taking along one of his parents or an older sibling and my guess is he'll have a blast.

Found a naked woman sunning herself on the shore of the Bow this spring close to Mac. Made my day. Unfortunately, I didn't get a pic. Thought it might be in bad taste especially with her boy friend watching me float by....

At one point I did bring it up in conversation. Her response had something to do with Hell freezing over.....

I love my FishCat Cougar. I've had it for 4 years and probably had it out 80 times or so mostly on the Bow. It's low so it handles the wind well especially on lakes. While you might want a higher profile it you want to do white water, you don't need it for the Bow. I've taken my boat down through police in late June when the river was running at 250 m/s and I could have sipped a tea without a concern. It has 4 separate chambers, which makes me feel better. It's taken a lot of abuse and it still in great shape. The price is reasonable. The only thing I don't like it the seat slips back so I had to put a pipe clamp on to keep it in place.

My wife Sally surprised me last weekend by asking to do a float on the Bow, for the first time. Although I couldn't interest her in fishing, she seemed to enjoy the float itself. At lunch I managed to pick up a couple of rainbows while she read. As I took this picture as the camera slipped, however I thought the effect was rather interesting ....

After my 5th TFO I finally bought a Sage VT2. In my opinion the Sage is clearly a better rod. Of course of you would expect that for the price that comes with it.

Sorry to hear it. However ten years is a long time. I've only be a regular for ~5 years. So far they've always been good to me. Last year I asked about getting replacement rods for a ice fishing tent I had bought more than a year before. I told them I broke while trying to put the tent away in a very heavy wind and there had been nothing wrong with the tent. I was fully expecting to pay however they gave me the replacement parts for free on the spot. I've had other similar experiences over the years. They have me as a loyal customer. The only reason I go anywhere else is if they don't have what I want....

I always row through the faster water unless I know that the guest is a competent rower. Drift bows don't come cheap. Otherwise a 20/ 20 rule....

I've had some very good experiences with Fishin Hole. Note: it really helps if you get to know the staff. By the way TFO replacement is now $30 which I found out in the spring. Still a great deal. Had my rod together the next day.

Having taken a lot of inexperience people down the river this summer I have noticed it's a hell of a lot more fun fishing with a person that isn't extirely focused on only catching fish. It's also near impossible to show someone how to cast who is focused on the fish. You are better off getting them out on the back lawn the night before or hand them a spinning rod if they much catch that fish. I also realized I could also stand to relax a bit more myself. I now try to work a few new casts, photography etc. into my day. On the other hand: -- I still get a thrill every time I get a hook-up. -- Still count how many fish I've netted. -- Measure all fish over 20 " -- Break into a sweat and whimper if a fish is over 23" -- Do a victory dance if a fish is more than 24" -- Brag to friends and family about all the fish I caught till I'm told to shut up. Well no one is perfect....

A belly boat is good in still (small) water but not well suited to the Bow or any river with a current, in my opinion. You are going to have to contend with shallow and faster throughout the day. Getting overturned is too easy in a belly boat. On the other hand a good pontoon is an execellent way to fish the Bow as well as a wider scope of other waters.

I've used rio fluro routinely (e.g. weekly) for the past several years with a cliche knot/ saliva. Very few problems.

Checked twice this year both while fly fishing. I've also seen a number of officers checking others, however these are usually in heavily fished areas. I've seen a ton of poachers near Carseland. Every time i see a poach I call them in but I've yet to see someone nailed.

Brown trout colors or brook trout (fall)

I wouldn't want to leave my chipped key in the car. Easy target. I gave Louise my spare key (with chip) which she keeps year round. I've done this for several years without an issue.