DonAndersen

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

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

Komp, Wander into the weed growth and see the pile of minnows, that will make you a believer. Don

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

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

Doesn’t Fairbanks own Rio lines as well. Rio is the champion of putting 7 wt. lines in a 5 weight box. Don

Big brother looking out for us! https://cottagelife.com/general/transport-canada-considers-making-lifejackets-mandatory-on-recreational-boats/ Don

If it came from a hatchery in Alberta, it could be called a Frankenfish. Who knows what level of gene contamination happened. Don

I’ll make the time today to learn what Orvis does in design. The best graphite I’ve ever owned was built by J.Kennedy Fisher in the early 80’s. A 9’ 0” 6 wt.

Folks, The the charges were to be dealt with In December but were stayed. The charges are coming before the court May 11/22. https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/news-and-resources/news-and-announcements/news-releases/news-release-2021-10-21 Don

As a guy who flogs occasionally and wanta helping of humble pie, how do those young locals do so well? Don

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

See quote on Goretex& Grizzlies Don

What I find curious is why the concept of build it and they will come! if Beaver Lake was a business, the owner would make or build another instead we have Twin Lake where perhaps one fishing boat is afloat. Struble is much the same why does the Govt worship mediocrity? Don

Really, in many waters they never existed. They invaded. Don

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

The smallest rod I built was 18” six stripper. Didn’t cast well! Trying to match it too my 1” reel. Don

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

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

I’m incredibly fascinated by not a mention of WD. WOW!

You do know that the Bow is in Alberta where rivers are electrical generating units. Don

Giving the guiding group a pass in the light of their efforts to stop WD is ludicrous. Don

A friend suggested Halloween Mask materials for pike flies. The stuff comes in many obnoxious colours. Right time of the season to acquire a selection. I tie Clousers out of the stuff. I think the stuff is Poly Vinyl. The best body material I found was Easter Egg basket stuffing material. Like the masks, it comes in weird colours. And I make my own leaders. Tools and materials are cheap. Consider a stainless meat cutters stainless glove. This one works well. https://northwoodsoutlet.com/product/normark-fillet-glove/ Don

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