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Few pics from my end. Also made a new friend on this trip, his name was scotch! Thanks Andy!

Thanks for the compliment. Can honestly say this is the first place I have been in the bush that I was unable to see a single peice of garbage! Not a bottle cap or peice paper ... Pretty refreshing!

walk farther....

I have a 2wt and could not imagine! Good for you!

Right on dude, I love the river ,but there are some great times to be had on the lake.

I agree with the guys, get a guide for a walk and wade. Don't give up dude, once you get it figured it will be well worth it, trust me! It took me almost 2yrs. Hope you are not married however because a new problem begins. Do you fish other places? I used to hit places like Mckenzie lake with buddies as the fish are easy to catch and thus kills your bow river blues. You will get man, stick in there, if it was that easy everyone would be doing it.

I like boobies and have had a lot of success with them lately! . . . . . . . . . . You guys are talking about the Phil Rowley pattern in fly fusion a few months back right..

I agree, match the weight for dry fly and load one weight up for all others. I do this on my TFO sig 5,6,7wt and I like the way it feels. I am sure this may change pending on the type of rod and action. Definitely worth the trouble to investigate to see how you like it

Those pictures are amazing! Well Done

Wicked Toad!! Thanks for posting

I just explained what I was using it for and that I only needed one. I am a grub sometimes but did not look like a junky on that day. Not sure why they would not sell them...I thought that the use of clean needles was promoted rather then the use of dirty ones. If one place says no just try another, again once you have one you are set. Also note, I tie knots in the lace or pinch hermostats after you fill to stop dripping.

X2 Love the Korkers Depends how much you use them I guess. I must admit I had the same issue on there cross current model, used backing to sew them up. I just picked up the next model up stream born and am very happy with them. Being able to change out the sole is now a must for me. Tread for alpine lakes, spikes for winter ice shelves (wife bought after I took a dip), felt for rocks, felt with spikes for added grip. Do need to get a pair of the new rubber to replace the felt. Nice thing is all the soles I owned fit on my new boots. Regarding the sole coming out, I make sure I check them before I head out and also carry the tool just in case...has not been an issue for me. http://korkers.com/water.php

Deadly stuff! starting using it after the show this year. Fill it with baby oil with the use of a syringe for an awsome look. For those who are interested check out the new fly fusion. You can also use markers to change the colour, great product for Chronomids. Blood worms all winter on the Bow! One note you need to use water based cement. I must also say the gent who owns the company was great guy, took the time to show me and a buddy what it was all about.

Good for you man, my Mom went back to school at 38yrs..single parent with 3 kids...don 't know how she did it. Never too late!!

Thank you for the info Jim and for all the hard work you do taking care of resource! Appreciated!

That's it! Everybody go pike fishing and leave the Bow to me! Fishing the Bow is no fun anyway

Just picked up a TFO Finesse 4wt 4pc 9', has not seen much action just yet..but very happy with it thus far. They offer them in a 8.6' as well, but I prefer the 9'. Even more so if you plan for chronomids on the lake. $239 retail I think

That's how I roll

Good For you buddy, great fish!!

I see, that's way you keep giving me dirty looks when we head out! I see two perspectives....it is my understanding at least on busy salmon rivers you should cast,retrieve and take two steps down stream. Once you have fished the run you are pull out and start at the top again so all have a chance to fish the run. However...with a river as large as the bow and nothing like the pressure salmon receive..can people just not find another hole...?? So keeping these two things in mind I find easier just to move...no sense getting my blood pressure up! I did have a guy get so close once above me I hooked him on the end of his drift...gave the line a big tug in frustration and almost pulled the rod out of his hands!! There will ALWAYS be people who do inappropriate things...up to you whether they reck your day or not.

Nice pics buddy! I got some good ones of your other brown, I will post when I get back from the lake on Sun. Tight lines boyz. "Got a long way to go and short time to get there"

Great for lakes when running a long leader, but I still prefer the old toothpick in the river as the indi does not float away every time you break off

Got to lose fish sometimes man, makes it all that much sweeter when you land that lunker!

I tie all my midges on Umpqua/Tiemco#2457 curved caddis hooks. Fished #18 all winter long..never straightened one!

#1 Be alert! Take time to look around at more than just the water. Bear spray for the unlikely chance of a charge.. Bear bang if you have a bear following you or stocking you on the trail.. Air horn also sounds like a great idea to me!