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As we move toward regulation changes it will be interesting to see what comes about. I have a concern about the "stakeholders" that the government will canvas for suggestions. I remember in BC when all this kind of talk happened that it was the guiding industry that had the biggest voice. When the motivation for concern has a significant link to money, then we as the public better be very aware of what is being talked about and how new regulations will affect us. I bring this up after watching what happened with the Wigwam. It started with concern about pressure on the Bull trout. Initially it was a "Fly fishing only" stream (no bobbers/weights added). But then that changed.....why? Why make it easier to catch them (better for guiding clients). Then there is new regulations brought in to financially exclude non-residents by adding the classified licences. Then they bring in the rules where you have to book a time to fish as a non-resident. It would seem there is a concern about the fish.....yet they actually INCREASED the number of rod days for the guiding industry. When folks get excluded so a "special" interest group can claim a profit off a public resource there is a problem. Regulation changes around the steelhead fishery were also heavily influenced by the guiding industry. I am not against some guiding on the Bow. I will be speaking up though when my access is limited so that a wealthy dude from New York/or a guide who actually lives in Arizona can come. There is significant value to Albertans derived from the Bow that is not measured in dollars and cents. It would not be fair to make the Bow fly rod fishing only. There are lots of folks using spin rods. Perhaps a move to single hooks (rather that trebles) would cut down on tissue damage though. Self limiting fishing techniques is certainly something to consider if we continue to see a reduction in rainbow numbers. I hear fish can actually be caught without a bobber

Bcubed I may just have to bring a monger bugger just to drive you crazy. Probably fool one of those silly Permit things

BA, I will be getting lessons from DE. Feet only Sz 10...but thanks for the offer. Hopefully I can catch a fish or two

Leaning toward Bahamas. Never done this before

There is a good chance I am going to look for a bonefish in the spring. I was thinking a good boot might be wise. Any one try these Orvis Andros hikers?

They are such hard fighters.....like those wet sock walleye

Selenium also significantly decreases the endurance of muscle tissue. This makes a slow, rolling Cutt even lazier when you hook him

Yes Lornce. Board won't OK a rotenone treatment, so now they are talking about throwing food pellets

Mr Jayhad....that is just racism against Mykiss No guides.....now I can dream

The study is based on historical F&W data collected in-house or via consultants. Over the years the sampling methods/areas/timing have been anything but standardized. In order to make sense of the available data, it was quite heavily massaged with some pretty complex statistical math. There are a large number of factors that can influence the river's productivity and population counts. A couple of major floods had very serious consequences in the short term, but the system seems to be able to rebound over time. There have been times when there was less fish around and times when the fishes' condition factors have been below what we normally expect. At present, things seem to be on the poor end of the scale (especially the rainbows). One thing about this study that I see as a blinking light.....there needs to be a standardized system established for collecting data so that we can compare numbers over years without creating fudge factors. Experimental design is a very valuable exercise before you even leave the desk to grab your electroshocker. So many complex things to consider, very few of which we may even be able to control. One thing that is easier to measure is the number of anglers and angler effort. The angler population has really exploded over time, and the average skill level is probably increasing as well. This angler effort is one thing the government can attempt to control. If angler effort is something they want to control, then the government needs to pay special attention to a subset in the angler population that is having the most impact in the fish handling arena....namely the guiding industry. Day after day pounding the water, skilled folks are putting a lot of pressure on this "threatened" resource. If the government wants to limit anglers and their impact, they better shine a bright light on the guiding industry before they start limiting access to Joe Public. Just a thought.

No...but our community lake in Calgary has suffered the same fate. The trout are starving and can't grow

But a lake of stunted 5" perch benefits no one. With no population controls, the value of a predator free perch lake quickly falls to near zero

oh, just keep buying things you don't have the money for

Classic film. Thanks for the share

Sad event. The cold water would steal energy very quickly. Be careful out there and make sure your wading belts are done up tight

Considering the massive flows that came with the 2013 flood, the availability of reservoir space offered by Ghost reservoir was/is completely insignificant. Even with a completely empty reservoir, all that would have happened was a delay of a few hours of the rushing water. Building a new dam that would flood the town of Cochrane in the extremely rare event of another 200mm/day storm seems crazy. Daily water fluctuations on the river every time it might rain is silly. How did people ever live here for the last 100+ years

Sorry for you pain. Your heart is in the right place. Don't give up on being a good guy

Fur must be really prime in July and August

There is a big buffalo jump along the river. Some of bones exposed now are charred There are a number of tepee rings on some hills over looking the river. They are almost grown over now There used to be an old building across from Legacy island. Square nails in the rough cut wood. The chuckwagons used to cross the river at the bottom of Legacy Island. I used to wade across the river there. As a kid we used to find wagon wheels in the river from time to time

Have a look at Yokohama Geolanders if you are not planning to play in the mud a bunch

Still some folks driving sidebysides and dirt bikes up the Oldman....and lots of machines were showing up today. A bridge was being installed over the river to access the one designated trail. If an officer shows up this weekend there will be lots to do with "educating" the motor-loving public. ACA is roving the area doing surveys

You don't need new rope....you need a swivel. Go to Mountain equipment

Good to hear you could still cast. Saskatoon hunting is a dangerous game

Got some additional advice...the worst ring is just split but still about one-half attached to the blank. It was suggested than rather than removing it (as it is the perfect fit), just put some Gorilla glue under and around the area. Hold for a bit until tacky, then lightly spray the cork with water. The water activates the glue and the glue starts to expand and will fill in any voids. This is what I did. I wiped away excess as it bubbled up and then taped the area. I will give it a sanding tomorrow. I guess we will see how durable this fix will be. The Gorilla glue is said to expand 3x in volume so one has to be prepared for that. Thanks to all for you who gave some advice. I may be back....

Thanks Colin. I new you fellas had the knowledge I was looking for. I will see what I can accomplish. I need to get my big fish tool back into proper working condition.