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While we are sharing caddis caught brownies, I might as well throw a few of mine from Sunday/monday in the mix...

The 5126 would be too light for a salmon/steelhead rod for BC. Perhaps heavy enough for the smaller summer fish in Oregon/California, but in BC you would want a 7 weight minimum.

I like to think of myself as Brad Pitt with a cuban and a Lagavulin, with a perfect tight loop, not spilling my scotch as a tumble down a section of river with a fish on, but to others I probably look more like pipestones description. Perhaps a matter of perception...

Don't worry, I don't feel like a newbie.

Whoa...Dude, I wasn't bragging about the length of the hike, I was just stating the distance. Read my post, I never said a damn thing about needing to earn the hike in, the only reason I even said anything about the fly in guys is because I was pissed about all the beer cans they were likely leaving behing. I believe I actually said that this lake would be better as a fly-in or pack trip? If you are jealous then just say so, no need to slag me for prefering to walk in? Why would I pay for a ride when I can walk in for free and enjoy the bonus of a great journey in. I work out of choppers all the time, so honestly the hike was great. Also, jokes aside, your comment about tipping the pilot to buzz hikers tents off is ridiculous, I dare you to try it. I don't want to sound uptight, but I don't understand why there has always got to be haters on here? Especially when there is no apparent reason. I suppose the anonymity makes it easy? I wasn't even going to step near this, but for some reason you are throwing personal digs.

I know that Driving Force used to be the only rental company that would allow towing...I belive it is an insurance issue for rental companies. I use rentals all the time for work and this can be an ongoing issue. Actually, come to think of it, Hyatt may do tow rentals as well?

the accomplishment becomes bittersweet when after two solid days of hiking through snow, rain and grizzly bears you reach the lake. Immediately after arrival a helicopter drops off two out of shape, middle aged men carrying 48 cans of beer. Actually not bittersweet, it was humorous! And sad becuase they were hiking out, so where were they planning on discarding the empty cans... Someone mentioned horseback--That would be a great option for coral lake. On our hike in there were quite a few small outfitter sheep/elk camps set up along the way. We were the only hikers on the trail, all other users were hunters on horseback. Around 5 km below the lake there is a big camp spot set up at the confluence of Job creek and Coral creek. Turn right to hike/ride into Job pass/job lake, left to Coral lake.

I have hiked into Coral Lake, it is more of a fly in lake, hike was around 75 km round trip. Goldens averaged 14-16 inches, beautiful lake, high alpine, unfortunately some sign of harvest with a few clean skeletons. I have also hiked into rainy ridge lake, wouldn't fly into this one though, it is only 2-3 hours hike in. Many fish, mostly small (8-12 inches). I think Icefields heli flies into Coral and Michelle lakes, reasonable rates, based down near the Cline River off the highway. Have heard that Michelle is also a good option for decent sized Goldens. Good luck.

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Whatever feels comfortable for you and executes the best cast! Some guys/gals switch hands depending on which side of the river they are on so that the same casts can be made from both sides. Switching hands doesn't work for me very well, so I just have prefered casts for each side of the river/wind conditions. There really aren't "rules" unless you impose them on yourself. Do whatever gets the job done and provides you with the experience you are looking for.

Agreed. Fishing isn't a social club for me. There are probably many of us who would put solitude near the top of the list of motivations for fishing. I often don't even notice people passing by until they are long gone. Having said that, I will usually say hi if I see you nearby, but if I don't, please don't judge me, it's not about you, it's about fishin.

sweet fish, they sure are pretty this time of year! Looks like you may have outgrown your net...

having said all that, god damn was the 'juan ever effective thursday. No matter what we dropped off it, all fish hit the 'juan. Deep and dead drifted.

ps., don't think that nymphing needs to be your only option on the Bow. You should certainly have it in your arsenal, but there are other ways. Swinging, stripping and dead drifting streamers (Bow River buggers and cop car clousers are a good start) can be deadly, dry flies are very effective also, you just have to get into the action. Nymphing seems to be the status quo, but the beauty is you can catch fish many ways here. Good luck, just start exploring and keep your hook in the water.

haha. I've seen them a few times in the past as well...

Hmm...News to me, apparently I am a fascist?!? What in my words even hints at fascism? Did I say anything about corporatism? Did I say anything about assimilation- the only intolerance I may have hinted at is towards racists, sexists. Fascists don't accept different races, I believe that Anne Coulters crusade is more along these lines, putting down muslims, people of arabic descent becasue they don't fit her white american perspective. How does opposing racism or public forum for hate crime side me with racial assimilation, corporatism? Fascists are generally bound by ancestry, function as a unit- seems a bit of a stretch to link my comments to fascism. Hell, I believe in equal access, I don't understand why people would hate on others who are different, I love my country, but consider myself to be a global citizen. I believe in the power of positivity and using our words for good . I do stand by my belief that we have an obligation to accept and treat others with equality, if not for society, then for ourselves. If you live with positivity and respect then you will live in happiness. The fishing kind of happiness... Having said that, I realize that Annes event costs money, therefore not really a public forum, so perhaps it is not much different from a gangsta rap or dayglo abortions concert. Although my beliefs fall a long way from hers, I am not into censorship of private functions, perhaps I just wonder why anyone would buy into her brand of bigotry. I think your link to fascism was perhaps a bit hastey, this is a fly fishing board, most of us aren't here with an agenda!

Mmm...I like ginger beef...

Political correctness is all about equality. Do you feel you are superior to others, do you deserve more access/rights than others? Freedom of speech is all good and essential to a forward thinking society as long as it does not alienate or impinge on rights of others. This is where hate laws come in to place, and I must say I agree that there is a line...Mrs Coulter nose dives across that line. Why would you welcome her? I will admit that in private company with friends I may make jokes, references that would not always be seen by all as "politically correct" (although racism has never been cool), but never in a public forum, with the intent of engaging. A proud socialist.

While not super fast, this rod has a fast tip and throws buggers better than most. I would respectfully disagree with you on the wet noodle comment! Although I don't own a GL3, I find this rod a pleasure to cast and have a fishin bud whos been setting aside some pricey rods to use this as a workhorse on the bow for a few years now...Perhaps not my first choice as a nymphing rig, it will get that job done and bang out buggers and dries with the best of em.

Never trust a flames fan.

Never trust a flames fan.

for me the best rod under $400 going is the G Loomis GL3. Does everything, in my opinion the ultimate single hand rod for the bow(in that price range) my favorite overall single hand rod on the bow is without a doubt the Sage XP 690. The XP is like a laser with buggers and hoppers.

Having said that, I have had great success at dusk later in the season swinging traditional style muddlers.