Hawgstoppah

My problem is that I actually cannot enter a URL in the image link on the site here? What browser are you guys using? Does this forum not support Internet Explorer?

Well handled. I still remember long ago learning myself through this very forum, how to better handle fish. I hope you can show us the finished drawing / painting / graphic? I am not sure why you wouldn't be able to unless it is for a non sponsoring fishing guide company, etc.

LOL in all honesty I have hardly touched it since the Bow. The fish down here don't prefer it over better flies I use

I cant figure out how to post pics in this new forum at all. I open the little image box, and it let's me put a URL in there but then won't do anything and literally times out or freezes the page. I've just decided to not post because I was too lazy to care or too busy to care but I do have some nice pics from the last few years I'd like to share with the community. So what's the secret? Step by step, HOW are you posting pics on this board? Thanks!

surprised none of the forum whiners have jumped all over that fish laying on the rocks picture without first getting all the info needed. If it was actually a catch and release fish, all I'll say is please educate yourself through some of the many helpful posts on the board on proper fish handling, and if you ate it... YUM. I absolutely love that hook up shot by the log jamb that is a freekin classic! EDIT: Oh forgot to mention, that artwork - you have a really good eye and great design skills. I'd buy the T-Shirt, for what it's worth

Looking forward to stopping in again this summer at some point save a chair by that fire

Would you believe someone PM'd me thinking I was talking about using WD40 for steel? Good lord! Jayhad trolls this board all the time I was merely suggesting he add a little juice to the troll bait he's dangling in front of folks (especially ones that don't get the joke, twice, and PM someone)

Screw $800. Get $900 out of it

Teck I am with you on the Mouse pattern. I landed my second largest rainbow ever, this year, on a mouse pattern in Stillwater and I still feel the adrenaline rush of that take when I think about it! If I could figure out how to post pictures on here I would, but it won't accept my links for some reason

My absolute favorite dry fly to fish is a stonefly. I love those vicious takes!!!

Jayhad, try spraying a little wd40 on those baits. Pulls 'em in from miles away

loved it, every second of it

The combination of an amazing event, really great footage, the music, and the fact that it is winter here and I have longed to see rising trout..... this just sent shivers down my spine. What a GREAT video thanks for posting!!

well Harps. Looks like actual science and knowledge has shut the crowd up. Well done.

so what you (jet boat supporter) folk are trying to say is that you feel a flood does more damage than you do? Really?? That's the one post you would use to lean on in support of your argument here? A flood happens during high water season. Then the waters recede leaving trout and bug producing riparian zones along river banks. The erosion of those areas happens enough the way mother nature intended it too.... ONCE a year during high water. It shouldn't have to happen 853 times per day in August too. Just like the quadders up wrecking the Alberta wilderness, you ARE wrecking the river. Period. End of discussion. Do you have a right to do so? Sure... as much right as the folks ripping up the Oldman area. Do people who can't stand it have a right to be pissed off about it? you're darned right we do. Do we have a right to speak up and be loud about it? YOU BET **back to your regularly scheduled programming**

great pictures and thanks for picking up. That section of river does not look too changed by the floods, good to know. I have not wandered down that far for a while (though by my guess you drove it? Is there access there? I'd hate to walk a long couple km's along the river only to find anglers in that area?)

Yes I know. I actually need to get another quarantine tank for freshwater at some point. I have not replaced any fish in a long time right now. As far as saltwater, I think my best bet would be going mid size to large (60-200+ gallons). I'd want the whole experience from it, colorful fish, great corals, etc. I do know that I would have to research a TON before I decided to actually start anything up ...including some research on how to successfully push the idea on to the missus

How big is your tropical setup midgetwaiter? Is it worth it to try a small (40-50gallon) salt setup? Or would I be better off going 90-125 or bigger right off the bat.

Did you run that whole fish room on one large filtration system, or did you have several throughout the home?

kritofr, Those Iridescents are barely 6 months old, they are growing crazy fast. In fact they may even outgrow this tank. The Balas will (hopefully) top out around the 10-13 inch mark and be the perfect size for this tank. Those Roselines should reach just around 6" and will compliment them nicely. I actually had another pair of iridescents not too long ago but gave them away. I felt I could not offer 4 of them enough tank room given how large the first two are now. I would have LOVED to see your fish room back in it's prime!! I may do cichlids at some point down the road in this tank if I look for a change. A big piece of driftwood and a slate wall would be brilliant in it.

Lorney that's a gorgeous set up. Some day I'll get into a salt setup!

ouch

I think my next project will be a saltwater with corals and fish. I hear they are extremely pricey to set up but once you have everything they are not too bad, can you confirm that for me?

yeah, I heard that it is wise to only ever have one if you have one. The rainbow shark (non albino) is apparently much worse. In my tank the red tail keeps this albino in check, and luckily for me everyone gets along right now except for a large pleco I removed a while ago that would chase and even attempt to injure other fish that budded in on his feeding "area". kind of like me at dinner time lol

Hey I bet I am not the only one who has a home aquarium! Take a video of yours and let's share each others hobby! This is my 200 gallon setup: