jusfloatin
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Again Jayhad tip of the hat to you.
If this chain was put up by condo management would it not be considered illegal, and with that said what if someone was to cut the post off at the ground that was closest to Blackfoot.
I would imagine that one is on city property.
I do not see the City wanting to charge someone for taking something down that is illegal to be there in the first place.
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That post was directed at all boat users (especially new ones) on the river as a way to help stop confrontation.
Perhaps you mistook the part about placing the boat on the bank. By this, i mean take the boat down to the launch, and place it out of the way (such as on the bank beside the launch). Drift boats don't have the ability to be put on the bank, but we do have the ability to walk the boat downstream (other then policemens) to get it out of the way.
Use the launch all you want, but inflating your pontoon, getting your oars right, setting up fly rods, etc etc IN the launch is unnecessary (and yes there are the drift boaters that do this too, they're not excused either).
I won't defend most drift boat owners. However, I know that i have my vehicle in and out of the launch and my boat gone in the time it takes me to get my vehicle parked and walk back. I also ensure that my boat is not blocking other access. This cannot be said about all 'encounters' I had last year with pontoon and drift boats. I'd also have a caveat that I also own and use a raft on the Bow, so it's not exactly a one sided view.
yes. Glenmore is easily launchable from below the main launch. Policemens is very easy if you launch at the very very west edge of the parking lot. Realistically, 22x would probably be the most difficult to put-in without use of the launch.
First off my appoligy for hijacking this thread.
bcube i totaly understand and agree with your post about proper edicate/consideration of others boaters.
I am just in disagreement with your pooling of pontooners and drift boat owners.
I have no disalusions that a pontooner was/have not been found at the launch pumping up a pontoon when a ADBOA or a considerate pontoon/boat owner as yourself show up.
I just have never seen a pontooner not willing to move when this has happened.
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I'll just throw this out there for all the pontooners and boat users(new and old).
Please refrain from inflating, gearing up, setting up fly rods, tying on flies, etc etc in the boat launch. If you must put in at the boat launch, then the very last thing you should do is take the boat down into the water. Pontoons have the ability to be placed on the bank while drift boats cannot, please respect your fellow river users
Make everyone's life easier!
And at the end of the day, don't leave your boat dead center in the launch when you go to get your vehicle. Again, this applies to everyone
Excuse me
Are you saying that pontooners are allowed to use the launch?
I have always been giving the impression that all the launches and the river is owned and operated by the ***hat Drift Boat Owner Association.
BCube have you ever tried to launch or take out from a bank at Glenmore ( wading thru concrete chuncks and a garbage ) or Policemans with there 7' 90 degree banks both sides of a launch.
I have yet to incounter a pontooner that would not be willing to move over to allow anyone ready to launch or take out.
I certainly cannot say the same about MOST driftboat owners.
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I do not see why it should be moved or criticized at all.
The first 2 sentences/paragraph was/were a Fishing Related question.
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Click here if the movie does not play.
Look at about 1:10 and 1:45 into the video, maybe not class 5, but pretty gnarly IMO.
Class 2 and he is hanging on for dear life. There are no oars on the inflatable in that shot.
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I am somewhat disapointed he would not let us confuse him before getting profesional advice.
There are people on the site that know everything.
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i don't see many good reasons to a pontoon. for price of a good pontoon, you might as well as get something else.
and your suggestion is?
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With anything there is always a plus and a minus and pontoons are no exception.
Frameless - lighter, easy to set up, fits in any trunk, there are what they are ie: a 1 man pontoon can only be a 1 man pontoon
Frame types- longer set ups, heavy, will fit in a trunk if you don't mind the lid being open, can be easily modified ie: side by side seating. bimini tops, bigger motors, front steering capabilities. The list goes on.
I suggest go big and with a frame your ability to fish more bodies of water in comfort and safety will out way the minus's.
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Plan "B"
Purchase a good Rod Travel case and put it with luggage. My only worry with mine is that it shows up.
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Thanks for staying on this Jahad.
I can't understand why there is not a designated public put in and take out with parking on the Middle Bow. It would seem to me it would be easier to regulate who and what the river is being used for.
I would also bet there would be less problems at the Harie Passage.
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My reason for painting lead anchors and adding a floating rope is if it has to left hopefully at some point of time the river will be low enough that someone/anyone can unstick it and keep it or come on to the forum and see if someone can claim it.
Not to make it last longer as it will last long after us all just the way it is.
I do not want to add to what has already been left/lost/accidently not secured what ever the reason might be.
I bet there is at least a 1000lbs a year lost/left in the Bow. (works out to be 66 15lbs anchors)
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Have used one for 5 years now and no rust yet it might be stainless but anchor still weighs 32lb same as when it was new
Can you post a picture?
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I picked up a bunch of these to make my own paramids, well I ended up needing one but no time to melt one down and pour one.
So I decided to just drill a hole thru a 15lbs diving weight an add a 5" long 3/8" bolt then welded a 6" drag chain.
"WOW" It worked just as good if not better than a paramid and has yet to get stuck.
Just need to paint it Red add a bright colored rope that floats so if it does get stuck hopefuly it can be removed.
Losing an anchor is not a good thing but what realy bothers me is I am leaving lead in a river.
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I am taking my 9 y.o and a few of his friends fishing this week-end. The problem is that I don't knbow where to go. Any suggestions?
Thanks
With the age and amount of kids you will be taking out I would suggest hitting some of the stocked ponds, they usaly have areas suited to want you are looking for.
Maclean pond is a great spot with a store meters away. Safe for kids.
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Does anyone have instructions for attaching a bicycle tire to a pontoon boat so I can roll it down to the lake instead of carrying it?
Thanks,
Todd
Wheel setups can be very diffferent from pontoon to pontoon because of where and how the anchors system on them is set up.
Who is the maker of your pontoon?
Are you hoping to use the forks off the bike or make your own?
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Howdy FFC folks, as I trashed my back when a semi hit me 6 years ago. I thought I may try to hook up a winch system for my anchor on my 16 ft flat bottom. Princess auto has them on sale for $70. Have any of you set this type of system up? Any input would be appreciated.
Are you talking about the eletrical or the mounting?
The problem with winches is there so slow and way to much power.if someone keeps the power on to long it will rip the anchor through the boat.minnkota sells one in 25lb and 40lb, i have the 40 lifting a 47lb anchor with no problems.
The good thing about the winch is if you stick the anchor good the winch will pull all up river till it either unhooks or pulls the boat under.
I am not sure the Minn Kota would.
But then if you ever had to cut line rope is a lot easier to cut when fishing then 3/16 cable.
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Found just past Policemans
PM color of rope
Claimed
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While floating to Mackinnon yesterday I hooked/snagged a 30' rope which turned out to be still attached to a badly stuck anchor.
(Post has been made in the lost and found)
Anyways after some fighting I landed that baby which made me think of how many lost/left are in there.
My intension of the post is not to start a discussion of the evils of anchors but rather a way of limiting the amount of new ones being deposited.
I have decided to paint all my anchors and there foot long drag chains a high vis. color with hopes that if I have to leave or I lose an anchor it will be found and removed.
What color would be the best?
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I was heading south on Deerfoot this morning when I came up on a Blue Silverado towing a drift boat with the name Flyfishing Outfitters Association of Alberta.
As I got a little closer I saw a BC license plate on the truck.
I goggled but the web name is up for sale.
Anyone have an idea?
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Nice graphs but before I take it as gospel can you tell me how many people were asked or where there were asked?
Was this outside a Safeways on a saturday afternoon or out at a walkin stream half way up a mountain.
Where this was asked and who was asked would make a big difference and would change the graph significantly.
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Quality in who's eye yours, mine or a small collection of those that only interest in catch and release.
I am happy this works great in Manitoba and if we had as many water bodies as Manitoba I would be more receptive to this.
But it isn't and I have no interest in seeing any more Alberta water bodies being changed to suit a small portion of people.
This action would only force more to fish water bodies that are already highly used as it is.
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I have the Hero 2 and take on every trip to the river. Bought it for snowmobiling but use it just as much on the river. Get the chest mount strap. Works great and does not interfere with casting. Great point of view. Underwater releases are neat to watch.
The way the weather has been, I am starting to wounder if the batteries will still be charged up by the time I get to use it.
Does anyone know a Go Away Rain Dance?
If4™ - Both Nights Sold Out - Thanks Calgary!
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He is just going to give them to a bait chucker hoping to redeem them.