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Should be perfect for a belly boat or an inner tube, shouldn't it.

I have bought from this eBay seller & as far as my limited knowledge of what is a good fly on not, I thought they were fine. I've been told that they are better than the flies from WS. Also, our dollar is very favourable now.

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Haven't been there since I was 10. What is special, other than great scenery, about those locations? Thanks

That's a great post. Thanks

Good grief junior; there is no comparison between an inner tube & a belly boat; get your head out of your ; what ever!! Look on the net & see what a belly boat is!

When a large fish is caught from a boat on a river like the Bow it may take some time to get it to the net. It isn't always possible to get to shore to land it. The fish may be released a considerable distance downstream from where it was caught. When released, does it just find a suitable spot near there to continue it's life, or will it work it's way back upstream to where it wanted to be in the first place? Anyone have any ideas or knowledge of this question? Thanks

What if he is ambidextrous?

Some of us 'old farts' don't need a license, but I'll bet we usually have a small digital camera. Not much point trying to call RAP if you are on the Livingstone. Some one once said " A picture is worth a thousand words". Get the a-holes!!

When you say tubing, I assume you are talking about large truck tire or tractor tubes that are popular for floating rivers: that is not a belly boat. I have never seen anyone fly fishing from a tire tube. As to the lack of a wading belt, no one says you will drown if you don't wear one. but you certainly increase your chances of doing so if you fall into the water.

Not saying it's impossible to catch a fish from them, I just don't think it's worth the risk. There is a lot of fast, rocky, shallow water in the Bow. I sure don't want my legs hanging down from a belly boat in that river!

Did a little walk & wade fishing today on the Bow ( me & a ton of other people ) & actually saw 2 guys ( idiots ) in belly boats cruising down the river. Belly boats on the Bow : are you kidding me!! I doubt if their combined IQ would exceed 150.

I have the Force Fins & found through trial & error that if you rotate the upstream fin slightly in a counterclockwise direction it will keep your pontoon in perfect alignment to the bank or seam that you are fishing. I paid $150 at WS about 4 years ago. Pricey at the time but I think worth it.

Why the hell can't someone come up with a silencer for a 12 gauge?

They are quite lean so I do mine in tinfoil with some onion. Pretty good camp food if you haven't been able to club a foolhen & the griz have already got to the cooler you left on the picnic table.

That's funny Gaffer. Just about every golfer I know should have a copy.

Maybe the level of expertise enters into it. Most of you are probably better fisherman than I will ever be, but I could probably have kicked most of your butts on a golf course. I have had days ( years ago ) golfing when I have made many of hundred's of dollars playing against my friends in Nassau matches. I think I once made $5.00 on a bet that was for the biggest fish caught in a day. I think is was about 10 inches long. The Masters winner today won $1.44 million. As for those of you who are concerned about losing golf balls, all you have to do is train them a little better; short grass when you are golfing, water when you are fishing. Also keep in mind that the people you are golfing with will have lots of golf balls, just like fly fishers will have a ton more flies than necessary, so while they are busy cursing over a poor shot, help yourself to their supply. LOL Also don't forget that while golfing, pretty young ladies are out in beverage carts to make sure that you don't get dehydrated. Which ever way you go it's pretty tough to beat these two activities, & you don't have to be a good athlete to do either. I love them both.

Yes, keep your hooks as sharp as you can. If Jim McLennan says so, why would you question it??

That's a fun comparison Don, but there are certainly a lot of variables. I have much more experience as a golfer than a fly fisherman, as I've only FF for 4 years, & have golfed ( or at least tried to ) for much longer. I have one set of golf clubs, that will suit me for where ever I play. I don't need 3, 4 or 5 different rods & matched reels etc. etc,. One type of golf ball will do me fine; I don't have to worry about what the little shits are feeding on. Will a $900 driver improve my game: sure if I know what I'm doing with it. Will a $900 fly rod catch me more fish: sure if I know what I'm doing with it. Both activities are fairly expensive, & we are so lucky to be able to pursue both.

A quick check of the regs for south western Alberta shows that cutties can be harvested ( size limits in effect ) from nearly all the major rivers in the area except the Livingstone.

Great start for the Jays & I hope someone opens a fly shop in the NW. Does BP have a decent fly shop? I've not been there yet. That is probably the only place north of the river other than The Fishin' Hole; & yes I know that is not NW.

If it is a trout in a stream or river, release it!! If it is caught in a lake or stocked pond, eat if if you want, but don't waste it.

Hey, a new avatar for headscan. I'm wondering how much the local fly shops actually profit from those who tie their own, as opposed to those who just go in to buy flies & equipment. I would think that this may have a bearing on where the fly shops are. Being as the river is in the south, I don't think that many people coming to fish the Bow from out of town are going to drive to the NW to look for equipment or supplies. I don't tie, but I can see your predicament. It is horrible trying to get anywhere in this ever growing city.

Thanks for the helpful information guys. Mono is certainly a lot less expensive.

Thanks SD I was thinking more along the lines of streamer & nymph fishing where how a line turns over isn't that critical. I'm not sure what a Say setup is.