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As you no i ask questions,sometimes i get an answer This shows to me that they're trying,like other provinces.T o create a stocking,that might help,with invasives or just add a better fishing experience.I applaud there efforts.MB for instance i stocking brook trout x lake trout [Splake].Iattempts to contol invasives & growing pop's of coarse fish.. Hi Brian, these are not a locally developed strain but out of the U.S. Alberta has heard some positive things about these fish from colleagues in other places in Canada and figured we would try them here in the province to see if there are better tolerances to environmental conditions (not so much diet) in many of our stocked ponds. Our hatchery folks will monitor performance of these fish over time. Take care Classification: Protected A From: brian rousch <brousch@shaw.ca> Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:29 PM To: Shane Petry <shane.petry@gov.ab.ca

I have owned a 10-0 Spratlley since 2007.Would probably take it with me to my grave .One thing you might look at is for sale boats .In places like FlyBC forum ,FB Marketplace.Boats that i seem to see always show up fs are Marlon.Just my observation.

Drought worries Largest factor my thoughts

Your right Don.I didn't no where Komp,was fishing.Places like Police,have good shrimp pops.Especially after a WK.

Good choice Don..How about lowly gammarus shrimp

Were you using a backswimmer/waterboatman

I haven't been there in awhile,but when i was last there.Approx.1/3 up the hill towards the stairs[if they're still there

Sparkplug. Some good comments.This fellow[Stuart Nadeau] is brand new in the position.I mentioned that ,they started back about 2009 to install riprap.I said that surely they have enough data,to show the soil erision has reduced in that area.The rip rap apparently was constructred by those doing community service ,for the justice people.Perhaps they F&W /ACA could continue.Water is controlled by a dike system that was built, .Then the buck for wildlife & a small group of flyfishers[Westwind Flyfishers ]of Calgary in 1984-85.It was upgrade in about 2009 ,so the farmer/ranchers .Could utilise some of the water.It just takes some one to occasionally ,turn the valve to allow filling of the lake.Who's job is that ????????

Just a heads up .We have a New contact For S AB fisheries. here's some of my questions Good Afternoon Mr.Rousch, Thankyou for your inquiry and observations regarding a number of Southern Alberta stocked fisheries. As Fisheries Manager for Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch South Region, I’ve been requested to reach out to you regarding your inquiry. Since the early 1900s, fish have been stocked and transferred into Alberta’s waters to enhance populations, re-establish collapsed populations, provide new sportfishing opportunities and diversify angling experiences. Alberta Environment and Protected Area’s (EPA) Recreational Trout Stocking program stocks approximately 2.1 million trout into over 240 waterbodies annually; for more information on this program and stocking records please visit: https://mywildalberta.ca/fishing/fish-stocking/default.aspx. Most of Alberta’s stocked trout waterbodies are managed as Put-and-Take trout fisheries with a daily 5 trout limit, and are stocked frequently with catchable-sized trout (~20cm). However, some stocked waterbodies are managed as Quality Stocked Fisheries using more restrictive regulations (i.e. minimum size limits, catch and release only, bait bans, closure periods), with the goal of creating larger sized trout and greater abundance, resulting in promoting a more diverse angling experience for Albertans. I can assure you that EPA is committed to providing Alberta anglers with a variety of angling opportunities. To that end I am providing you an update on the waterbodies mentioned in your correspondence. Police Lake: In the 2020/21 season, EPA and the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) jointly decided to discontinue the aeration of Police (Outpost) Lake due to a number of factors. In the last 30 years, Police Lake was aerated for 15 seasons, with two recorded partial winterkill events and two partial winterkills during years of no aeration. This past winter marks the third partial winterkill event which occurred without aeration in place. Mandatory safety mitigations required actions such as maintaining fencing around the open water section of the lake and signage at access points were not feasible due to high winds and chinook conditions. In addition to challenges with signage, maintenance costs associated with of the aeration equipment in this remote area were significant. You’ll be pleased to know that the 2023 provincial fish stocking program is underway replenishing the opportunity at Police Lake for this season. In order to speed up the return of this fishery to it’s Quality Stocked Fishery management objective; you’ll note that in this year’s stocking records that both a higher number of fish have been stocked as well as some larger sized fish. Dipping Vat Lake: EPA discontinued the stocking of Dipping Vat Lake in 2009 in response to erosion concerns raised from landowners with properties adjacent to reservoir. Managing water levels to address concerns of bank erosion and property damage resulted in insufficient water levels to sustain a stocked fishery through both winter and summer. Until these matters are addressed, Dipping Vat lake water levels are insufficient to support a stocked fishery. Bullshead Reservoir: In 2018, EPA began monitoring water quality at Bullshead Reservoir in response to both summer and winterkill events as well as reports received from anglers of poor catches. Water quality testing was completed and determined that dissolved oxygen and ammonia levels would not support the survival of trout in this reservoir. Unfortunately, ammonia levels are not typically improved by aeration. EPA continues to monitor Bullshead reservoir water quality with the most recent water quality testing conducted in February 2023. The result, ammonia levels were very high and dissolved oxygen levels were quite low – both at levels likely to be lethal to trout. If monitoring results demonstrate significant and sustained improvements in both ammonia and dissolved oxygen levels throughout the 2023 season, re-stocking of the reservoir would be considered. EPA continues to work with partner groups such as the ACA to develop new and diverse angling opportunities throughout Alberta. If you would like to discuss fisheries management issues or identify potential opportunities, please feel free to reach out to either myself or the South Region Fisheries team through the contact information provided below. Stuart M. Nadeau | Fisheries Manager - Southern Region Resource Stewardship Division | Fish &Wildlife Stewardship Branch Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Ph.780.918.0757 https://www.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife.aspx https://mywildalberta.ca/fishing/default.aspx Regional Fisheries Contact Map Get involved at www.alberta.ca/public-engagement.aspx Answers . Hello – Thank you for your comments, I can assure you that there is a commitment to resolve the issues that you raise. I’d appreciate a discussion to expand further on your thoughts as well as to share with you in more detail progress on some the very issues you raise. This is after a couple of phone calls..You'll see that there is a F Book link,He mentioned to look here for updates. Hi Brian - Thankyou for making time to discuss a number of fisheries items. It always a pleasure speaking to someone that’s been involved with Alberta’s fisheries for several decades. As discussed, from a communications standpoint, our MyWildAlberta Facebook site, with over 30,000 viewers is proving to be a very effective venue to share information. Have a great weekend! Stuart My thoughts: Well he mentioned that he is committed to look into,some very long dated issues.Personally i'll give him a chance to walk the talk. Tight lines Guys & Gals Brian Rousch I appreciate both your patience and commitment to Alberta’s fisheries resource. Respectfully, Stuart Nadeau (780) 918 0757 Classification: Protected A

This was on the box last night https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2703125

Long overdue imo

what color are you looking for

backswimmers wine leeches

oh really. After all this time,they figure on doing something.I reported the carp in Harvest Hills retention ponds 6 years ago.Got a trespassing fine & a scolding by a Dick Tracy.That if i wasn't a resident of the Harvest Hills commune,i would have to leave.Next day C of Calgary sent some workers out,to try a net.What a shame,the drainage hooks into Nose creek.Which then makes it's way into the Bow..

Smitty ; I too learnt it from Phil.Where he slides the bobber stop,directly onto the fly line...

Bit of info,populations,areas where the bears are expanding there range. https://friresearch.ca/resource/studying-grizzly-bears-alberta

Pretty tough fishing from shore.Boat gets you past that 1st drop off,then it's pretty well 20' deep.BLK.Leeches,wine leeches,damsels & dragons.

Take your pick black,or grey.They're running all over,the place.Coffee grinder mix your own

Good I hope they get more than .Just a scolding..Thanks Don.

The Ausible fly,uses rabbit fot hair & body hair.For years ,ws my go to dry may.

I have used,with great success,they are found in the gear fishing area.They are called bobber stops.They come in pks of 10-20 for about 2.00.Phil Rowley intro.them to me.He might have a demo,on installing on your line.Very easy.. https://thefishinhole.com/index.cfm?action=product&kw=%2FFALCON-TACKLE%2FFALCON-RUBBER-BOBBER-STOPS%2F&se=20459

imho Most guys use too big a fly.Spring time ,always have a red butt.Bloodworm red or green.So bottom fly bloodworm,next may be a chromie with a red rib.12-14.Swivel adds weight.So my 2 fly set up in 15'0 Would Straight flourcarbon 10-12' corkie [phil rowley type],swivel.Then the rest would be split up for the depth top fly would be 10-16,then one at the very bottom.That swivel adds weigdjust tippet length to depthht ,but also acts to stop the loss of your corkie.So corkie 1st,then svivel.Adjust tippet to water depth. Once you catch a fish &is longer than 12".A very good tool ,is a throat sampler.Helps to identify the bugs that your fish ate. Tight lines & sinking corkies.

The videos that you should be watching.Are those guys ,that started it all.Brian Chan,Phil Rowley.Things mentioned are what i do.But you can go witout an indicator also[naked & or dangling].Naked is generally ,dry line with long lines.Dangling is done primarily with a straight sink line & very short tippet[strong].Usally done in water depth deeper than say 25'.Knowing the depth of water,helps very much.Electronics or a simply attach .Your forceps to the hook & lower the line to the bottom.Taking note of the depth .Mark it,peg your indie.etc .Losa guys do very well fishing these bugs.Help is a pm away.IMO Jack Shaw is probably the guy that .put the works in play.But alas i don't think ,there there are any videos of him.There are lotsa video authrs out there.I just named 2 that i learned some of there teachings from.

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