troutlover

The rod you have is fine for all rivers. The only reason to get the heavier rod would be if you're going for Pike. A sink tip line is easy to cast if you know how to double haul. If you don't know how to double haul it would be worth while to take a lesson. My favorite streamer line is the SA streamer express or the Rio one that has a longer sinking section but that is for fast heavy water. Most of the time I fish streamers with a floating line I nymph 100% with a floating line. You should Google streamer and nymphing tactics do a bunch of reading before committing to expensive equipment. Or stop into a fly fishing store on a slow winter day most shops are more than willing to educate their customers.

Google Kelly galloup streamer tactics. I know this doesn't seem very helpful but you will thank me later

Im sure it has something to do with balancing the many different uses of the resource. Biologists study the system and determine the impact. Then the government ignores the study and does whatever they want to satisfy the majority. Pretty simple........ If it concerns you then i think you should educate yourself with the studies that have been done by biologists and make your own moral decisions on how you are going to fish, when and for what species. (within the regulations of course). The Rainbows stacking up at the Highwood and fishermen targeting them is a prime example. A study has been done. It proved conclusively that there is little impact on the fish and therefore it continues. With that kind of solid, professional and scientific evidence one can make a decision whether it is right for them or not. Im sure you could take this kind of approach on many waters in many different situations. If your question is why the government decides to regulate one way or another..... Squeaky wheel gets the grease.IMO. but.... Sometimes they get it right.

That's great. its important that you are passionate about something at a young age. Congratulations on your success. Competition at a young age is very important and it is great that you participated. You will learn that almost all things you do in life have a competitive aspect and to learn to compete well at a young age will bring you success in your future. Now lets see a picture.

good advice

IMO there has been a lot of great info and perspective revealed in this discussion. I wish the forum would have more of this. Thanks for raising the issue, sharing your opinions and providing great information everyone.

this makes me long for stonefly fishing in July.

thanks!

If I was coming from out of town the Elk would be my first choice. Beautiful, Great town to hang out in you will catch fish. However I would want to do both Calgary is just a short 3 hr drive from Fernie. The bow will challenge you but there is the chance for a trout of a life time. August can be difficult on the Bow unless you are in the later part of the month. If you go to the Elk it is also a short drive to the Crowsnest river but again a little more of a technical river in August. I bet if you post here when you are making the trip you would be able to find some local guys to fish with for a day, if you want to avoid some of $$$ for a guide.

I sent you a message.

I didn't realize they don't ship to canada I do have a place in the states that I ship to

yes shopping on the internet is a huge scam......

Just thought id share this link they have load of discounts on fishing gear all the time and back country stuff its my favorite on line store. http://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/jaredmurray

Done.

saw the first one that was cool but cant get 2 or 3 to play.

Really?! Go for a drive during rush hour it will blow your freaking mind MANG!

i think an intervention is on its way

How about not being IGNORANT and learning the rules BEFORE you fish. The user of the resource has a responsibility to know the regulations that's why officers don't hand out free flies and give fishing tips. FInes are what are deserved by those who abuse the resource. I totally agree with taking the time with and angler on the bank for friendly advice, teaching and help to those not breaking any rules however; when it comes to breaking rules that are printed out in black and white in the regulations we should all have zero tolerance.

coughpussycough

<p> I liked it well done. Covered all the info i would look for before making a call for an appointment. </p>

The community lake throughout Calgary have great ice fishing I don't ice fish a lot but you will get tons more information on the Alberta outdoorsmen forum

Ba Dum CHING!

if you do go out be super careful. I waded some back channels last night and they go from 12 inches to 8 feet deep in one step. take a stick with you and probe ahead before you take a step. Also stepped on some sand and one leg sunk up to my hip........ use caution.

i was out last night lots of new back channels and clean rocky river bottom to fish and there were fish rising everywhere. There was also GOBS of stonefly shucks and many skittering across the water . The fish are tired not much fight i caught 1 and decided to leave them alone and went on a loooooong walk. Shes going to recover just fine.

I think that people should have to prove that they have a system set up for their waste if a CO stops by they are required to show him where they are set up to shat and that they are set up to properly dispose of it the forest along the liv is littered with shat and TP