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Drift boats are not only hateful on lakes, but get a good wind and they're downright stupid. Have had a friend sink one at Badger in a big squall that came out of no where. Luckily they were able to retrieve it later. I've rowed my drifter on plenty of lakes, and it is truely not what theyre built for. And 3 guys fishing out of them in lake is going to be hell to row, as well as not fun to cast out of (fly casting anyway). If you're looking for a lake boat, look elsewhere. They're built for rivers.

What if we get away from sapro, and just think of the general impact on the fishery during the winter. We've had warmer winters, and certainly no one can disagree that there are far more anglers on the water during the winter. The regulations are dated, so it shall be interesting to see the results (or lack there of) of the working group that is going over the bow regs this year.. now i'm off topic. anyway.

Rick, the Apathy part was certainly not pointed at you. It was directed at the amount of people who are more concerned about getting their next photo on facebook for the world to see, yet not concerned about the impact on the river that the extra handling has. Those that go looking for spawning fish as it's the best time of year for big browns, worry more about getting clients into the next one when the water is over 70 degrees..etc (i can give endless examples). That's apathy (and greed), my friend, and I know you're not apathetic or greedy. Personally, the Bow being closed from November to March (whether its the whole thing, or from Deerfoot up) would not have any significant impact on businesses, or opportunity for outdoor recreation, yet may just show a significant positive impact for our fish. Don't they deserve a break? Really, most of my posting on the forum (as of late) is really just trying to get people to be a little more introspective when they go fishing. Hopefully it's working.

Perhaps the ones who make the money due to the river, are the ones who worry the most about it... and yes, that's speaking from experience. A quick informal study of what the shops thought, would quickly show who I'd want to support....

As you saw from my topic regarding this, there is a little too much greed, and NIMBY regarding this. Won't lie, the complete apathy towards the protection of fish when it comes at the expense of some fishing opportunities, being 'famous', etc, is just depressing.

I'll play devils advocate. Perhaps the browns aren't as tough as the rainbows when it comes to handling (i have seen a few rainbows effected in the last couple weeks, a few in the above 20" mark, and a few below, as well as hearing about some more dead ones being found). Either way, if it's not handling, giving the fish a little more respect and a little less "love", will be helpful no matter if it is the root cause of sapro or not. Really, there probably is no root cause. However, start adding some cumulative effects such as low, warm water and extra handling..suddenly you start seeing it get out of control. We can't fix water levels (despite how many emails I send to ESRD, etc), we can't fix water temps, we can't fix where the fish will be spawning, we cant fix that sapro is in our water, etc etc etc., however we can fix (or at least attempt to mitigate) our own personal effects on them. Is that not reason enough to try and create a little less impact? Even with a great hammer, you'll start with the obvious nails..

Well, that's not entirely true, it was seen every year, but it was usually a couple older tired fish post spawn that you would see, certainly not the numbers we've been seeing since last fall. If anything, runoff is helpful for our fish as it gives them lots of water and cool temperature, and we would have seen the sapro come mid july and august. We also would have seen this in 2005, and 2008 (i think that was the other big one, can't remember), however those years produced some of the best and healthiest trout in a long time. Runoff is natural, and last year was not record setting for amount of water in the riv. The low water in the fall was probably a big culprit. Not much water, warm water, getting pushed together, a warm fall that kept anglers out later, and then getting pounded on daily, including through their spawning period. Personally, i believe it's an increase in anglers, an increase in pressure, and an increase in handling. People need to start treating fish better, especially those who consider themselves ambassadors of the sport. Not directed at anyone, however something everyone should really think about. Do you really need another photo of a 18" trout from the river? Are you more concerned about getting the photo on facebook, rather then getting the fish back in the water. Lots of people need to examine their motives behind taking photos, especially with this increase in sapro. I also found it funny that the brownies that i've seen that are in less fished zones, are in great shape.. I would also say that any ncrease in didymo is likely from the low water in the fall. lots of growing hours, not much water for light to penetrate to..pretty optimal growing conditions. Personally i think we all forget that this time of year there is that big push of nasty *hit in the water after the first bump of water

If you get a scadden, it's worth talking to a few folks and getting their ideas. If i could do it again, i would just buy the raft, and do everything else my self (oars, accessories, etc). All of Dave's "stock" accessories are crap and the upgrades are seriously overpriced however, after using it for almost a month straight in Northern BC, the thing rows circles around Watermasters, and in my mind way better than a pontoon.

tell that to the guides within the oldman gap..

Google string-yank hook removal. All you need to know

Going to do a bump on this with the nice weather we're having..

If you consider BRTF and Hanson's south...

Shame. Really the Bow should probably have double the launches considering the user base and population size next to it. I can think of a few likely candidate spots lower down

5 fly shops in the south? I count 3.

three fly shops in the north... that'll last.....

What's the response from the city recently?

The worst is when it's a whitefish doing a death-roll and the tippet breaks at the first hook...

Best bet will be used off of speypages

Really, it makes sense. Orvis has been having SA make their lines for damn near ever. Might as well just take it over and do it themselves.. It wouldn't surprise me if SA was making more lines for Orvis, than for themselves..

sorry i guess i assumed. Put it easy, it's where trout spawn. Here's where i robbed the photo from, as i dont carry a camera http://www.onlinefishinglog.com/blog/23/Spawning-Trout-and-Redds

That time of year again for my annual posting. Time to watch out for rainbow trout redds. I saw a very fresh one today on the Bow below glenmore, and yes they do occur in water that you normally wade through Pretty easy to see this time of year, it looks like a little glowing section on the bottom of the river, typically thigh deep or shallower and in quick water... A quick reference (and photo source): http://www.onlinefishinglog.com/blog/23/Spawning-Trout-and-Redds

http://www.fws.gov/lahontannfhc/truckee_basin.html pretty amazing fish..would like to do it, but that makes the Skeena seem like a hop and skip

Don't fish below there till after May...Sorry below carseland, above 24

hey dustin, nice fish and your inbox is full!

Guess you want the right to not wear a seatbelt, drive after a few drinks, go 200 km/hr on the road, fish 9 flies at once, own a bazooka etc etc... .Regulations work that way. Get over it. Re-read the post. I quoted a review paper that mentioned alberta, and then mentioned seperate studies, all of them done before Alberta started the barbless regs..