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You might try talking to Steve Baumner at Spirit West. He might be able to help you out there although I suspect you may be able to purchase a pair of Hodgmans or Redingtons cheaper than “macgyvering” your existing pair
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On 8/21/2019 at 11:36 AM, bod13 said:
I took my Fish Cat Pontoon out on it's maiden voyage the other night. Floated from Stoney Trail to Shouldice in the NW, took about 2.5 hours with a few stops. I found it very hard to fish from the pontoon while floating even using fins. I don't know what I would have done if I hooked up, would have been pretty funny to watch! Those raft style ones look a little better as you don't have to beach them to stand up and fish. I'll have to try again and practice controlling it a bit more using the fins. Let me know how you make out.
If you have the d-rings on the front of your pontoons. Run a bungee cord between the pontoons. Whenever you stand up, your boat won’t get away from you.
I prefer to float between the spots I wish to fish rather than trying to fish while drifting.
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I'm interested. I'll send you an email this weekend
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I would give the guys at Troutfitters a call anyway. They could provide you with the information you are seeking
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Send me a pm; if you can get out on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday I can help you out with learning how to row the drift boat.
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I have one as well but I find I go back to the Nor-bobbins. The Ekich now sits in the fly tying travel case
I found the bobbin works best with Uni thread. Any thread spool that 4 "spokes" or less doesn't work that well; or at least for me.
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For cutties- I like my 8'3" 4wt Winston LT-
For the Bow- 9' 5wt Winston Boron III LS
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Don't ever go up to Devon and see the vehicles parked on the North Saskatchewan River.
Your example pales in comparison for what occurs up North
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I have the 4110 micro Spey and really enjoy it on the Bow. I mainly have been using it to swing small streamers and wet flies. Patiently wainpting for the stoneflies to try skating some flies on the surface.
I found the 4wt won't do it all, it struggles with the larger streamers and heavier sink tips. The 11 1/2' 6/7 biimx that you have is better suited for that.
The 5wt is a little more rounded then either forementioned rod, I have played around with one a couple of times but haven't pulled the trigger on one .......... Yet
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John Bransfield out of Bow River Troutfitters
Kevin Peterson-Country Pleasures
Terry Johnson-Fishtales
Dee Chatani- Troutchasers
Dave Sewell- (formerly Westwinds)
Mad Max Robinson- Bow Crow
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Wishing a full and speedy recovery. He is in good hands at the Children's Hospital.
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Take a look at the Simms Vapor boot. Lighter than the Riversheds with good ankle support.
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Recipe please
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http://www.basementsystemscalgary.com
Had this company repair our foundation, replace the sump pump in our basement and have them in every year to service the sump pump.
Excellent service,
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Ok, how would i get my name around then. For people who would want special orders for flies?
The TU tackle swap is a good place to start.
You could also look at the sponsor board and get in contact with the guiding outfits. Guides go through a lot of flies over the summer and they take advantage of the flies tied overseas, if the guides like to tweak the patterns they may want some custom tied. When the guides are in their busy season they may not have enough time to tie their own when they get off the river
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Dream trip? Can't just have one....how bout 3?
-New Zealand....I'll need 3 weeks
-Patagonia.....4 weeks required
-Kamchatka.....actually scratch that one for awhile given current events, I'm thinking God's River, Manitoba instead....
Was thinking of fishing God's lake/river this year, have you fished it?
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Hi Relk19
I think your setup is fine for the bow.
Don't be disheartened by your lack of success on the Bow. It's not an easy river and last year was tough post flood.
I do think there is something to be said for better gear, but you'd get more value out of at least a half day guiding.
Just make sure that its a walk and wade session, cause you're not going to learn what you need out of a drift boat.
The 2 benefits to the guide are that
1. They are going to correct your technique and setup to make sure you are nymphing/streamer fishing correctly
2. You get to use their quality gear, so you will know if its actually the rod that is making the difference
Basically you take the gear out of the equation and focus on what it takes to catch fish.
Great advice, but I would suggest you take your gear along on the Float. That way you can learn what to do with your gear and learn how to make it work for you.
Any of the shops in town also offer Beginner or Intermediate classes during the Spring/Summer months. Take a look of those courses as well; that way it is more about learning than it is about catching. With good instruction you will catch more fish in the long run...........
Also go venture out of other creeks and streams in the area. You will find that some are easier to read and figure out where the fish should be.
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Ran box filters or the old school sponge filters in the tanks. They all ran off of two airlines that we put in the room
Had several power filters that I would move from tank to tank when I was cleaning the tanks
For the show tanks I had a combination of underground filters with power heads along with either a canister filter or sump set up
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Hawstoppah, there was no prime for the 60 tank set up. The majority of the tanks were 10gallon to 15 gallon, pretty bland set ups too. Each tank would have one specific type of fish with the mix of fish needed to have the best chances of breeding. 3 or 4 females to one male with the live bearers, breeding pairs for the cichlids/ discus and tried many combinations with gourami's, etc, etc
If you were to ask the parentals it was a organized chaos. Basically built what you see at the Aquarium shops but you would look in from the narrow ends rather than the broader front.
I had my good tanks or I guess the "show" tanks that were set up throughout the house. All community tanks with regards to the 220gallon being designated to oscars, several large plecos and a red tail shark
Was involved with the Calgary Aquarium Society; there were some families that had amazing fish rooms,
Humidity. Never really noticed it but I was too young to worry about it. I started as a eager 12 year old and gave it up when I graduated high school. Might explain why the dining room table almost fell through the floor just above the fish room
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Beautiful Tanks so far, thank you for sharing your pics and video
Unfortunately my time with having fish tanks came to a close before the era of Digital cameras. If I can find the motivation I should dig out some photos of the fish room as I was really into the breeding fish. Had 60 tanks set up at one time (no wonder my parents were happy when I decided to shut it down, now that I see my electricity bills) basically taking over the whole basement of the house.
Had everything from 10gal tanks to a 220gal tank. Bred African Cichlids, live-bearers and Tetra's
Never did get into the Saltwater, I found that Cichlids offered some great colours and my other tanks were a lot more live plants with a minimal amount of fish in them. Saltwater would have been a great experience but couldn't dedicate the finances to the extra expense.
Hawgstoppah, you should give yourself a pat in the back. To get Irridescent Sharks to grow to that size (even the Bala Sharks) takes some great care and work
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Bonefishing by Randall Kaufman
The Orvis Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing by Nick Curcione
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I was on the House of Hardy Pro Staff and on the dark side of Rapala's Pro Staff for a while. I did guide for many years but I also had the technical knowledge of the equipment that I was prostaff for. I would have to commit to certain amount of trade shows to work with the Sales rep for the product and also had to represent the product at different shops when requested.
For my time, I would earn credit for merchandise and also receive a pro staff discount. This discount was for my personal purchases only unless I would ask permission to purchase a gift for family or friend. If it was ever found out that I was abusing my price privileges by supplying friends instead of sending them to the shops who are stocking the product I would lose my position as a pro staffer and my discounts.
So while you may find it amusing reading Uberfly's comments. If you had mentioned your friends name and product in your post. You are putting your friend at risk for losing his privileges. I know I had to sign an agreement stating my commitments and responsibilities. Even on the guide forms for product there is a disclaimer that the guide is not purchasing the product at their discounts for resale.
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Geoff Pieroway at Pieroway rods should be able to help you out