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Am I missing something? Isnt 380mm 15"?

Thanks a bunch, Ill give that a shot, The water was really fast so maybe some movement to the fly, as opposed to dead drifting, will get their attention.

I second the post from FishFreak. MEC sells one called the Petzl Tactikka plus for $40. it has a Red lens that flips over the light. Much easier on the eyes, still allows you to see, yet does not attract every caddis and mosquito within 2 miles to your head, which beleive me, can be very annoying.

Awsome candid Shot!

1. I prefer Uboat styles over float tubes. It is nice to have the open front and your not hangin there by your nads. 2. I would recommend Neoprean waders over breathables for the water this time of year. but as stated, breathables work, just may be a bit chilly. I find my knees get all seizy from the cold water wrapped around them. 3. A word of caution. Do not travel with an inflated float tube. Changes in elevation can mean an explosion. IE. if you left Vancouver with an inflated Tube, as you gained elevation toward merrit, the atmospheric pressure lessens as you climb meaning the air inside the tube is under less pressure and will expand. I have heard of tubes exploding this way. 4. I have used all types of fins and would Highly reccomend FORCE FIN as the shape allows it to travel backward through the water easier setting you up for the kick stroke. Life jacket would be good piece of mind. I dont use one but think about it every time I am out. even in my pontoon boat. Ideally I would like a CO2 model as they are very low profile when not required. Check out a pawnshop to look for a cheap life jacket maybe?

I floated down the bow from Glenmore to Policepersons flats last weekend. I stopped for lunch at a spot on the bank and witnessed a true lunker sort of porpoise in the really fast 1.5foot deep water at the head of the run. later I saw another smaller one do the same. I threw some nymphs and dries through the run with no luck. Any tips on how to catch these fast water guys?

SJW, Thats friggen FUnny! Bravo, I find a rising barometer or high pressure is better for lake fishing. Low pressure systems for me have always equaled slooooow fishing in Stillwaters.

Im not sure about rivers, but I will tell you that it is my opinion that pressure plays a huge roll when fly fishing for rainbow trout in lakes.

Correction Esleech, the first fish was caught on a baby golden retriever.

Birchy, Ive seen that one before and loved it. the ending was so unexpected. your photo in the Avatar is Wicked! Hi Five!

4wt rods, and a gradient like you showed in photo 4 = Fun Fishing! That place looks beautiful and im shocked at the number of fish stacked up. I too have a tough time with the classified waters for Non BC residents. I can see for out of country, but not for canadian citizens. I lived in BC for most my life, and now that I live here I get penalized? Its a tough one to swallow. Well Looks like my attention will be absent from work for the remainder of the day. My boss thanks you!

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it. Spencer

I plan on pontoonin tomorrow from fish creek to Policemans. as a hardened walk and wader, I will most likely be pulling out to fish quite a bit. Any estimates of the float time? Also, I have only been once before, Is Mckinnon visible from the river? Thanks a bunch

Crazy lookin Rainbow, not a single spot other than the three on the adipose? mustve been fun on the 3wt!

Hells no!, reminds me of a game we used to play while fishing lakes. if you were on to them, it was never long before a buddy would be yelling across from their tube "whatcha using?". My standard response was White Leach.

Hoodie (M or L), and stickers.

Great lookin fish, I can just imagine how the pike musta scared ya, like an alligagator!

32.75 and enjoying every minute of it

Go for it, Count me in for a hoodie, T, hat, Whatever. American Apparel makes the best t shirt money can buy. (at least for skinnies like me.)

Great name for you boy Birchy, Congratulations.!

nice work, bout time you got the fly back in the water. So many hobbies and passions, so little time!

I believe there are a certain % of people who walk this earth who have a higher level of conciousness than most of the population out there. One of my favourite pieces of philosophy is that "Common sense is not so common". With the rapid gain of popularity of our sport and increasing population, our rivers are getting busier and there are going to be some not so bright or polite individuals that we will have interactions with. We can only hope that through education and experience these types of encounters will be limited. I think the wisdom of the Silver doctor is definately the best. Someone Spooks your hole, The fish will be back in a short time, another day even, another year. Hell Ive spooked a big brown this year only to return and catch him a week later in the exact same location. Easier said than done though, Its tough not to get dragged into some "conversation" with a mouthpiece, Im no angel either.

cool, I like the Fonzarelli tail hold. eeeeehhhhh

20 Years, Damn, makes me feel old at the tender young age of 32.8. Youre right Birchy, that is going to be a crazy huge number.