I've been using the Orvis SS guide model. The first pair didn't have the crotch seam sealed in the center and split...they were replaced. Second set has been very good with no issues. Approaching the end of second year. I sometimes get out and fish
This was discussed earlier (eagleflyfisher)...especially for a Power Drifter. My buddy was having the same problem but has fixed it now.
He installed a high quality Black Diamond rotor swivel (climbing gear at MEC $54) at the rope tie off point. Works great.
Sorry for the crappy picture I was trying to fall in the water
Congrats on a hole and one. That must be a great moment. I'm cool with some flak. Soon there will be some lake bugs on top of the water. I will try that next time
Lots of Prussian Carp in the Red Deer below the city Red Deer down
Okotoks pond was rotenoned for goldfish I believe
Lots of carp below Bassano in the Bow and irrigation system
All started from a guy with a Talapia farm by Strathmore. He released carp into an irrigation ditch that eventually gets to the Red Deer river below Drumheller. Then it was up to the bucket brigade to start moving carp everywhere
Not sure how things are going...but as far as "rope" goes....guys at Canyon rigging said there is now rope made with Dyneema (like braided fishing line) that is incredibly strong in a small diameter with a breaking strength of 50,000lb.
Landowner is Albertina Farms. Houses are along Hwy 552 just north of Blizzard lake on the map. There is a road all the way down there coming from the south right to the Hell on Wheels filming site.
I don't think "rope" will be strong enough.
You may need cable or nylon webbing tow straps.....the guys at Canyon Rigging in Calgary can custom build whatever you might need and offer some professional expertise.
A tractor on shore might be the best solution