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What is that GMO trout doing in our pristine Bull Trout water? Don
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Brown Trout Behaviour
DonAndersen replied to trailhead's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Trout spawn in areas where there is typically upwelling springs. These springs tend to keep the interspacial areas clear of debris in the redd thereby increasing egg survival. These upwellings are transient depending on upstream bottom configuration which may vary from year to year. Don -
What was he using??? Damselflies???
DonAndersen replied to Komp's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Brian, In the hundreds of fish pumped out lakes west of Highway #2, I’ve only seen shrimp in Cow Lake. I think the pH doesn’t favour them. Last pH I saw out of Beaver were sub 7 regards, Don -
What was he using??? Damselflies???
DonAndersen replied to Komp's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Komp, Wander into the weed growth and see the pile of minnows, that will make you a believer. Don -
What was he using??? Damselflies???
DonAndersen replied to Komp's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
I did the same thing yesterday picking up Tigers and rainbows using a very simple minnow pattern. Floating long belly WF with 14’ leader. Don -
Electric motor and battery for kickboat.
DonAndersen replied to Bearcreek's topic in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)
Just to be contrary, forget the motor and battery and row. The exercise will aid in longer life and more fishing. I own a motor and haven’t used it for many years. Don -
Redington Waders Fail
DonAndersen replied to mrspratley's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Doesn’t Fairbanks own Rio lines as well. Rio is the champion of putting 7 wt. lines in a 5 weight box. Don -
Identification Help - Arctic Char Or Brookie?
DonAndersen replied to Sparkplug's topic in Photo Posts
If it came from a hatchery in Alberta, it could be called a Frankenfish. Who knows what level of gene contamination happened. Don -
As a guy who flogs occasionally and wanta helping of humble pie, how do those young locals do so well? Don
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Folks, Prairie Creek SW of Rocky was subjected to a water diversion to supply frac water in late December 2021. The diversion flow was incorrectly calculated for a host of reasons. This may have resulted in a fish kill in the section that is closed to protect the spawners. Please take the time to read the info and write whatever Govt agency and make sure you copy your MLA. Here is further information on the Prairie Creek Water Diversion. http://bamboorods.ca/Prairie%20Creek%20Water%20Diversion%20-%20web.html Please take the time to read it and write a letter or two. Make sure you copy your MLA. regards, Don
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Here's hoping,that is just not ALL talk
DonAndersen replied to BrianR's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
See quote on Goretex& Grizzlies Don -
Here's hoping,that is just not ALL talk
DonAndersen replied to BrianR's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Really, in many waters they never existed. They invaded. Don -
Here's hoping,that is just not ALL talk
DonAndersen replied to BrianR's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Money for training grizzlies to munch anything wearing Goretex. Don -
The rod was given away, I still have the reel and a fly vise. Don
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The smallest rod I built was 18” six stripper. Didn’t cast well! Trying to match it too my 1” reel. Don
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Just some pensive time
DonAndersen replied to SilverDoctor's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
As those companions disappear, I find it very difficult to return to where nothing but memories exist. It many cases, it has taken years before the pain is diminished. Such is life. Don -
Just some pensive time
DonAndersen replied to SilverDoctor's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Lorne, Had much the same experience on the Oldman @ Bob Creek While eating my lunch I thought of all the guys who had fished in this spot over the past 50+ years. The list grew longer and longer. All but one are fishing elsewhere now. It was a good day! Don -
Bow river angling management discussion
DonAndersen replied to monger's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
You do know that the Bow is in Alberta where rivers are electrical generating units. Don -
Bow river angling management discussion
DonAndersen replied to monger's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Giving the guiding group a pass in the light of their efforts to stop WD is ludicrous. Don -
You all kidding me!!
DonAndersen replied to DonAndersen's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Lefty is bang on. For specialized conditions, increasing or decreasing line weights helps. However, for the bulk of angling, using the line matched to the rod is the best choice. To use Lefty’s advice with six lines, three floaters, three sinkers plus reels likely would add $300>1500 in reels and $400 at least in lines. Don -
You all kidding me!!
DonAndersen replied to DonAndersen's topic in General Chat - Fly Fishing Related
Fishn….. There are few that have the numbers of lines that I own. 1>9 wts. In floaters and <>10 sinking lines which don’t include various shooting heads. The cost to try a bunch would be cost prohibitive for most. A starting point where the manufacturers provided the truth would certainly simplify the search for the line to match your casting style and equipment. I weighed,with a RCBS powder scale, my 6 wt. lines the other day which are mostly Cortland and found them dead on to standard. A Sci. Ang. Ultimate Trout and a DT Mastery we’re also dead on. The results paralleled the information published in the manufacturers web sites. Don