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I'm thankful for Thanksgiving. Most of you stayed home and I had the placed nearly to myself.
Now if I could just extend the Stanley Cup Play-offs for 6 months, I'd really be thankful.
catch ya'
Don
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Folks,
Numbers matter if you keep accurate records. Been doing that for 40 years. The records have been used by SRD for management decisions.
And hot damn, I've been lying about the size of the fish I catch for years. I'd call them @ 13" and only when I got a measurement tape on by boat apron did I find the fish went from 13>15".
But if do have a rough measurement. Between forefinger and thumb is 9". If I go down the fish three times, its a decent one. If there's 3>5" let over, its a goodun.
And I think it would be possible to catch 300 tiny cuts a day. Got 50 or so in a couple of hours. Got so boring, I needed a nap.
catch ya'
Don
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Snuffy,
Thanks for clearing that up. I'm a fan of C49S hooks as well till #14. At that point, I go to C068 hooks. C068 don't band @ all. Landed a number of +24" fish on them this summer. No failures.
regards,
Don
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Rick,
You are to be commended for reading some of the history of Alberta. While I'm sure that you meant it as a cynical remark, it is so close to the truth it's scary.
Don
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ÜberFly,
NO public funded recreation facility generates a profit so the point is mute. Just think of the tax revenue generated if public golf courses were converted to housing.
Clearly, the only thing that Calgary does is maintain enough nutrient going to the Bow to feed the bugs/fishes.
I don't paddle in the concrete pond, chase my ball along a field, flog the ground or slip or slide away so- the question remains - what are Municipal Govts doing for the folks that fish.
Don
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Folks,
Municipal Govts spend a sack of money each year on recreation for the residents. Swimming holes, hockey arenas, golf courses, soccer fields, ball diamonds, dog parks and the like. Now I not use any of the above but do fish as do several of the folks on this board.
Is it time that municipal politicians spent some money on fishing?
Access to the Bow within the city is but one place where money should be spent.
Is this an issue that should be brought to the public political forum. I know that it will not compete with the above listed programs but perhaps of the $70,000,000 some could be used for fishing related programs.
By the way - a lot more people fish than golf.
catch ya'
Don
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Snuffy,
Checked out Mustads site and I can't find the C57S hook. Would you check the number.
regards,
Don
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Monger,
Had much the same trouble with soft hooks like Diiachi. Mustad does several hook styles in the Signature Lineup that should work for you. R069 and S70 both use 2XH wire. Standard wire hooks don't seem able to take the abuse.
http://www.mustad.no/catalog/asia/products.php?id=10
catch ya'
Don
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You mean you finally retired the HMH. Shame on you.
That is a lot of flies for 2 patterns.
Tim,
The HMH was bought in about 1976 or so and has been used to tie >25,000 flies. Figured I'd try a rotary type. Been pleased with the result.
And two patterns - you mean that there is more than Royal Coachman and Black Gnats?
Don
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eastman,
I've a Barracuda. Had it for about 10 years. Tied several thousand flies on it. Works well. The jaws that came with it have 2 hook pockets for holding very large hooks. I also have a midge set of jaws for hooks <18's.
Don
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Jeff,
I'll see if I can get an explanation for your pictures.
Giovanne,
It is illegal. Contravenes Federal Statures. Long story - DFO is in Alberta after a judge found the Alberta Govt didn't enforce it's own environmental regs. [even on itself] So the Alberta Govt' step back and does nothing leaving it to the Feds. Along come the Conservatives in Ottawa who are not going to p**s on their Alberta counterparts. So the long story. The environment gets trashed.
The regional Biologist in Rocky when the quad question came up @ the spring Regional Meeting commented that it very difficult to prove which quad did the damage. My comment " in a gang rape, who cares who got her pregnant".
catch ya'
Don
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Giovanne,
What you see is clear cutting of trees. Whether this is good idea or not is in the beliefs of the person seeing the clearcut.
What is important is forests either burn down or fall down but disappear they do.
What most people don't realize is we have by far more land under trees in the eastern slopes than for perhaps 100 years.
And guess where the biggest clearcut in Alberta exists?
As far as roads, they do add silt to river/streams etc if proper precautions are not taken.
I'm not aware of a clear cut on the Red Deer to the river edge. I know I got ticked @ one I saw on the Ram. Apparently the cut to the river was driven by the Wildlife folks who wanted more grazing for elk.
Oil/Logging companies would be jailed for driving up and down streams as regularly happens by quadders all summer in the Rocky area.
Of course, agri-business is exempt.
catch ya'
Don
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Giovanne,
While this is land disturbance with oil/logging etc. there is also accountability. If the companies make a mess, they repair or clean it up.
Quadders - nope. Plus there are 2 sets of rules. Those with land use operating guidelines and quadders. Land use guidelines tell companies what they can or can't do. Quadders can do anything that an IQ of 10 + lots of beer can dream up.
Make Quadders conform to the same guidelines and things would be good.
Of course, agri-business would be exempt of any ground rules.
catch ya'
Don
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Giovanne,
Same sex couple you bet but one appears to be a "pro".
Chris,
Go with the left - says it all about fly fishing.
Don
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Guys,
Don't try this with your plastic rods.
http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/t...test-video.html
catch ya'
Don
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I once guided for 2 days. I felt like a pimp.
Don
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jasonvilly,
I cast dry/nymph rigs often.
Some things that might help:
1] Multiple false casts increase chances of trouble.
2] A softer rod helps - use a heavier line weight to slow things down
3] Water loading helps - no false casting @ all using this method
4] Open loops surely help.
5] Drop elbow on forward csst to open loop.
6] Presentation is an issue - remember that you are straightening 2 flies. A tad more power on the forward stroke.
7] Slightly stiffer leaders really help. 3X to dry and 4X on nymph.
8] Lightly weighted nymphs are the best. Heavy nymphs are tough to cast with dry in front.
catch ya'
Don
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I need some help and a chance to vent a bit. I was at Ware Creek today doing a little fishing and scouting for bow season. I was working my way downstream from the Ware Creek Rec area parking lot when I had to detour into the bush to get around some deadfall. There is a meadow just a little less than a km down from the parking lot where there is access to the creek and signs people camp there sometimes, I imagine some of you are familiar with it. I'd heard music for a while so I knew somebody was there but what I saw when I came out of the trees was brutal. There's a nice corner pool there just before a riffle where livestock and atvs cross. Upstream of that there is a wide rocky bank that had TWO Dodge Dakotas parked on it with some tents and a little camp setup behind them. These jerkoffs had used the meadow to gain access to the creek and rather than drive across had then turned upstream to drive the 30 meters to their spot. There wasn't even enough room for the trucks side by side, one of them had two tires in the creek!
This part of Ware is never going to be a hot spot or anything but it was one of the first places I did any small creek fishing and I am rather fond of it. I can't explain how angry I was as I made my way down past a completely destroyed pool to see the creek choked with silt all the way down past the next several turns.
I was so mad I completely forgot that I had a camera in my pack. I decided to make my way back up through the meadow to see if I could get their plate numbers, unfortunately I ran into the five idiots belonging to the trucks before I made it over there. I wasn't going to say a damn thing until one of them asked me how the fishing was... let's just say I have a bit of a temper at times. I opened up with "Fine until some stupid A$$hole parked his truck in the stream" then I really let fly. They seemed astonished I'd have a problem with this. This confrontation kept me from being able to sneak over and get their plate numbers without thing getting ugly though. However I am supposed to head out to the same area tomorrow to scout around a bit more with a buddy. If we can get some pictures of these pricks who can I call? Would it be an SRD thing? Is there anyone that will charge these guys with destroying fish habitat or something?
I beginning to understand why some of the members here get so upset about random camping.
So you meet the stupid & uncaring - go get 'em. Here are some numbers:
Calgary Office
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
7646, 8th St. NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 8X4
Fax: 403-292-5173
General Inquiries: 403-292-5160
Southern Region Alberta Environment
Calgary
#303 Deerfoot Square Building
2938 11 Street, N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7L7
Phone: (403) 297-7602
Fax: (403) 297-6069
If you see an environmental emergency, phone the 24-hour Alberta Environmental Hotline at 1-800-222-6514.
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Sun..
Only 2 pics. to help her owner ID her. Left her hanging from my awning when we were @ the Campground and curiously no one claimed her.
While we cleaned some of the garbage out along the creek, we made no attempt to clean the random sites that are infested with jerks.
And I really like spend some quiet time with the dunderhead that invented plastic water bottles. I can't get over people that figure they should drink bottled water for their health and toss the empties in the rivers.
Don
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Guys,
The guy in the pic isn't me.
Brian,
She was split up the back. Probably rode hard and tossed away wet.
Frank,
All the appropriate parts were color coated. I'd suspect so the lovelorn could find 'em.
And the best part, She'd been along the bank for many days. Viewed by many who probably stared and failed to she her for what she was. Garbage.
Don
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Guys - note I'm sure that most gals aren't interested,
Picked up this lovely lady on the Livingstone last Thursday. I'm sure she's missing ya'.
Also picked up about a grocery sack of garbage every day including 2 hub caps. C&R area @ it's best.
Don
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Well it's a start. I remember when Forestry posted a notice on your illegal camp and if you didn't move it, they burnt it down.
And BC does:
And Alberta - the gutsy wonders figure $2500 is about right.
Wouldn't it be great is the Govt grew some:
catch ya'
Don
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birddog,
Do I have a deal for you. Adjustable Force Fins - used 4 times. Twice by me and twice by a friend who came to the same conclusion. They are a piece of crap.
Wholesale Sports got them @ $180.00 - let them go for $130.
Get divers fins - been using them - yes the same pair - since about 1975 in the tube originally and now in the pontoon boat. I usually spend upwards of 80 days/yr. in a pontoon boat.
catch ya'
Don
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Folks,
This is old news!! Studies have been done all over the place by other provinces and countries.
Curiously, the researchers were from Calgary but the Bow was ignored.
Biggest effect seems to be in main stem spawners. As the rainbows use the Hghhwood & Sheep with the browns mostly up the Elbow, the fish may not be highly effected. But the bugs and minnows will be. This will reduce food resources in the Bow.
Such is life.
Don
Is It Possible It Was All Staged?
in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)
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Folks,
Now being not from Calgree - I get to watch the elections somewhat detached. The political pundits figure that the two major down sides to Barb other than she was in a three legged race was here perceived "niceness" and not shown to be tough enough for politics. So how to counter perceptions. Well you brew a tempest in a tea pot proving that Barb is a feisty up and comer.
Originally I never gave it a thought about Barb's testy performance but low and behold, heard that Rob Love is a volunteer on Barb's squad. Rob, for those that don't know, was the brains behind Ralph Klein. Would Rob be capable of such an act. Who knows - makes a good theory.
catch ya'
Don