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Used it 3 years ago and there was a sign right at the top of the ramp stating " This is not a public launch. For emergency vehicles only do not block ramp for any reason. Well been the upstanding citizen I am, I launched anyways. Never used it since as I don't need the grief when there so many other launches to use.

I seem to recall about 20 years ago the Canadian Art Gallery bought a painting entitled "Tree" . Get this it was a totally red background with a blue stripe running up the center of it. They paid 7 million for it. So yes there is people stupid enough to pay that much for a painting.

Coming form Red Deer to float, I don't find the shuttles to be that expensive really. Its piece of mind for me. I can launch my boat and enjoy my day with no worries about shuttling two vehicles and the time it takes. More time to do what I enjoy and thats been on the water not shuttling my own vehicles to save a few bucks. Doesn't save you much coin either in the long run. I would hope they do make a profit, its worth every penny to me.

They look a lot like the flies the natives along the Amazon River in South america use. Anyways reminds me of lots of times on the river, when your having a great day. You've been using the same fly for hours and its working almost every cast. You look at your fly its tattered and torn material hanging off it. Doesn't even look like a fly anymore but hey it works like magic, finally you lose it in a tree. Tie on a brand new fly the exact same fly you where using and they wont touch it. Too funny, grab two rocks crush the fly up a bit. Ok looks a little like that last one.

So true Hawg . I use to fish a place that was 20 minutes from Rocky Mt House that had brookies up to 6 pounds and lots of them. Couldn't believe how many people would drive right by that little one foot wide creek. Only took about a 10 minute walk to get to that beaver dam. Man what a little piece of paradise.

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Wicked video's Humble. Sorry bro was thinking about it and not my place to say anything about your vids other than there awesome and thanks for sharing.

That fly should be on the cover of a magazine, that's some tying skills Doc.

Great shots steve

Man those cutties sure are pretty fish.

I think all of us can sympathize with you. Losing flies at that price is a bummer. I don't fault you one bit for seeking a cheaper source. I tie my own flies and I can tell you its pretty pricey too. Let us know how it works out for you.

Grats, thats a great looking brown.

Thats a good idea birchy but what do you do about the cheap hooks. Very poor quality and tend to bend or break rather easy. Great for a little guy just learning the sport I guess but not much else.

You pay for what you get and even at $3 a dozen these flies are probably overpriced, because the quality is so poor. You will be lucky to even hook one fish before they fall apart.

Curious why you would say that , when the SJW is presented using the same fly fishing techniques as any other nymph.

Nice to see some Red Deer River browns on here. Lots of big browns on the Red Deer will sit right beside a grassy bank and ambush dragonflies as they fly down the grass line. Ive seen 5 pound plus Browns do back flips 2 feet out of the water going after dragonflies.

Awesome skills Mike.

What a Awesome post. Best wishes to you and your lady.

I think it depends on the materials used. With a rabbit strip I would bind it to the trailer or you will find the rabbit strip will twist around the hook and get caught up in the trailer hook. Binding it down will insure it looks and behaves naturally in the water. Nice streamer.

Ten thousand comedians out of work and your trying to be funny. Hehe

Talking about the healed over talon scar on her side.

Nice shots ,looks like that bow had a close call with an osprey. Makes me want to go lake fishing. Think I will tomorrow actually. Me and the wife have been slaying them on the central Ab lakes lately.

Must be an option you have to order, mines a 2008 LE pro series and its good for up to a 10 Hp outboard , no mount on it though. Not sure I even want one most of the lakes I fish I can get anywhere in about 10 minutes of rowing. But am planing on a few trips to Manitoba, and BC this year. Sure as heck all want one once I get there.

Bow river shuttles is who I use too, easy to deal with and they wipe my dash off when they move my truck which I thought was kinda nice.

Looks like fun Jeremie. What model is your hyde , looks just like the one I just bought. Did you have to get a mount from Hyde for the elec motor?