flytyer101

Hey folks, So kind of an irritating but interesting story here that I thought I'd share. It was a beautiful day yesterday, so a buddy and I decided to head down south to the river. We got down to the river at about 6:30- 7. Decided to fish a stretch on the east side between the southland dog park and where the deerfoot crosses the river near douglasdale. So we found a nice run and put our bags down and began to fish. In the first 1/2 an hour or so hooked a fish, seemed decent but got it too the net to be disappointed with a sucker! Another 1/2 an hour or so goes by and I set the hook and a nice rainbow jumps off, the line went slack so I thought it got off, the going to reel in the line I had stripped in when it jump again and got off this time.. My buddy saw it happen and was walking up the bank with my net. Anyways to get to the point, we decide to fish the top end of the run and put my net on the shore in case we got another. We had both our boat bags and spey rods sitting on the shore at the bottom of the run, but it was in eyesight. Turns out we didnt hook anymore fish, kind of a slow evening. But as 9:30 10 approached we saw a couple rise and decided to switch over to dries to maybe get some action. We had worked our way back down to our bags, really not that far down like less than 100 meters for sure and no one else was fishing but us and it was a straight stretch. So we switched up, and I figured Ill grab the net and put it with the bags or on me so I don't forget it on the bank. Well when I walked up to grab it, it was gone from where I was almost 100% sure I left it. I confirmed with my buddy and he said thats where I had left it. Me being in disbelief, I walked up and down the bank looking for it 10 times. No where to be seen. My buddy did say he saw a kid on the bike stop, but there were a few people walking and such. Anyways who ever took it would have definitely seen us fishing, and did not ask if that was ours. So I'm assuming they "stole" it. It's kind of sad these days you have to worry about your gear going missing, not even from the truck, but while you're fishing. I usually worry about leaving it behind or loosing it to the river but not having stolen...If anyone happens to see it, it is a brodin ghost net, the gallatin and looks like this : http://www.brodin.com/gh-gallatin.html also has a green net maget and black landyard on it. Id really like to get it back, although I think its unlikely, since Id prefer not to spend 150$ on a new net and magnet. sorry about my rant hahah Terrance

Thanks for the input guys!

Hi All, Im in the market for a new point and shoot waterproof camera for fishing. I currently have a olympus tough 10 MP and my dad has a tough with 12 MP, so I think its time for an upgrade as mine is over 5 years. We've had no problems with the Olympus cameras. Im just interested to see what everyone recommends with all the new technology out there. Im looking into the panasonic, pentax , olympus and nikon and any others you guys may suggest ! Ive noticed that most have 16 MP now, so the 6MP should be quite the improvement. thanks for the input! Terrance

Hi All, Im planning to build a anchor pulley system similar to the one you can buy directly from big sky inflatables, has anyone built one on here or have the water master one ?Doesn't seem like it should be too difficult, but if someone had the factory one I wouldn't mind taking a look at it before I build mine. heres the one from them : http://shop.bigskyinflatables.com/product.sc?productId=13&categoryId=3 thanks Terrance

Most of the Hyde boats have a motor mount on the back for an electric trolling motor.

I'd go get a rubber net as they don't get smelly and are better for the fish .

I have a Jr bugger Beast to store flies. And this C & F fly box, I love it because of the style of foam and that its water proof. http://www.candfdesign.com/product/127522/...arge-size_Flies Terrance

280 on 33

275 $ on # 33

Holly crap those are big bows

When will Auction Round 3 be open till ?

Hi All, I was fishing the bow river today near the bearspaw dam. Was striping a streamer hoping to find a brown and came across this. It ad some sortive growth on its back. Im wondering what it is , sortive looks like a tumor. Any one know what it is?

Hi , Im wondering if anyone would like to share a rubber legged evil weevil pattern. I cant seem to find a rubber legged one . Thanks, Terrance

Nice colours on that brown!

My dad and Iv'e been talking about this, we are in full support. We talked to the fish biologist when we were there , and he said when they introduced the bulls the suckers population dropped. The reason they are no longer putting the rainbows in is because cutts live longer. All this info was from the fish biologist. Dont get rid of the bulls, they're the reason I go there.

Sick Video!

Mine wont send any thing right now !

Hi all, I need some help with sink tips . I currently have 2 One is a rio 15 ft sink tip type 3 (3-4 in /s). The other one I have is just some bulk stuff I got from Br troutfitters it feels heavier than the rio one, I originally got it for streams , I think. Im going to a pond tommorow and Im not sure which one I want to use , Iwill be striping a size 10-16. Im also not sure about hw long of a leader i should use, I know if its longer the sink tip will have less effect on the fly. I hope you guys can help me out here , which one should I be using and what leader should I build? Thanks , Terrance

They are both sick pics, but the 1st one looks a little more catching to the eye.

Looks like it was a great day to be out. The killer leech....

Belly boats are not designed to be used on the river, they would be very dangerous. If your looking to use it for the river then get a pontoon for sure. If your looking to kick around in small lake and ponds a belly boat would do . Fish cats look pretty go as they are out of the water and look pretty sturdy. If your looking to hike any where with it get the belly boat. Pontoons are nice for easy to access area. They would be better for the bigger waters and for a more comfortable time on the water.

Ive been told you have to spend a few hunderd to get a good one. Some people say its better just to get a good float tube. Fish cat toons are around 500 and there float tube are around 200-250.

Are you able to get a decent toon with 250$?

That would be nice and sturdy. LOL