FlyFishingEMT

Congrats on your new boat. Interested to know how you like it?

Am I crazy for thinking the amount of pelicans on the river has increased quite drastically? I only get down to float a few times a year now and when I used to float all the time I don't remember seeing flocks of pelicans like I did this year.

The Ram will not support anything but C&R and even C&R is taking its toll but as mentioned in the article government needs to address the bigger issues such as atv use, cattle grazing, mining, forestry and O&G exploration in the Ram and many other Central Alberta rivers/streams. Dave has some pretty good ideas that would make a lot more sense than the proposed approach. It is a special fishery that deserves to be carefully managed. Lots of prime looking rivers in Central are void of fish and it isn't due to angling pressure.

Probably just two would be enough. The drabber color the better. I'll let you know next time I'm in Calgary! i forgot all about that water bottle haha. Remind me what it looks like I'll see if I can find it. Was it a big red one?

I would take it. I use it to tie weights to duck decoys.

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I like heat of the day hoppers.

A buddy and I tested our Baofeng hand helds and found they will transmit to about 4km in most cases but extreme terrain can reduce that to about 3km. They also have the feature where you can monitor two channels at once which might not be a bad idea for north fork road. You can get a magnetic whip for them to mount on a truck too. Pretty neat little units for $45.

Northfork I was trying to send you a PM but you inbox is full. Send me a message if you don't mind. Is your radio a Baofeng?

North Fork Road channel is Ladd 2(158.940) and they have signage when you enter loaded from FTR that radios are required. 90% of traffic ignores the signage including commercial traffic so be safe. As northfork stated the section where the construction is being done is pretty bad. I was on it a week ago and wouldn't want to be on it after the rain we just had unless you are in a truck or capable SUV. I would not go that way if you are in a car at all until the work is completed which looks like it could be awhile.

I don't get why everyone gets so upset about jet boats but i guess I'm the only one? It can be a bit of a piss off when one pulls into the hole you have been working up to but I've had drift boats and pontoons do the same. Most of them are pretty respectful, run the middle of the river and slow down for anglers more than the enforcement boats. Its not like most places in the city section are quiet and serene anyway?

I've seen them down around the Hutterite release site near Cypress Hills park.

I blew out two pairs of Korkers and had both warrantied with no issue. After I blew out the first pair I chose to upgrade and paid the difference and blew the 2nd pair out in maybe two dozen day trips. I was less than impressed so I phoned the warranty guy and this time they sent me the Devils Canyons and they have been good however the BOA wire did go on me this year. I was able to fix the BOA with my pike fishing tyger wire thats been sitting in my pack for a few years. I have been satisfied with the Devils Canyons as they have lasted 2 seasons now and aren't showing any signs of blowing out on me yet. BOA systems are not anything to be scared of as they are quite easy to repair.

if you can bag it and catch the queen they won't rebuild. Once you get rid of it you can put some paper lunch bags around the property to mimic other nests and they will not nest in the area again. I thought this was crazy but seems to be working since I tore down two nests this spring and haven't had another since hanging the bags. You can buy fake nests at home hardware as well. Put bags in my sheds, under my deck and other likely places for them to nest. Don't even think I've seen a wasp since I did this.

Brndawg is spot on. Say it once and if not obeyed you have to enforce the second time. To be fair its good to let them run a bit before you start training as they will get more attentive once the initial excitement wears off. If I started giving commands soon as I let her out of the truck I'm more likely to have to give a correction. Never give a command the dog doesn't understand and never give a command you are not willing to correct if not obeyed. Hardest part about training is being consistent. A book that really helped me is "Don't shoot the dog".

I have a 4wt 10ft Pieoroway Tactical Series and its been really good to me. Once you fish a 10ft rod its hard to go back. I have a few buddies who went and bought the same rod after casting mine.

I cook a lot of wild duck. Recipe 1: Generously cover duck breast with ground pepper on both sides. Wrap tightly with fatty bacon. Place in preheated barbecue on full heat 4-5 minutes per side. Eat! Recipe 2: Pluck chest of duck, breast out meat leaving skin and fat on the breasts. Brine in pickling salt, maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper and guiness for 12-24 hours. Cold smoke for 3 hours with maple or cherry wood then fry skin side down on low heat until meat is medium to medium well. Duck has to be a little bit pink in the center or it tastes like bad liver. I sometimes use a meat thermometer and follow the same temperature guidelines as you would when cooking beef. I'm not sure if thats ok with store bought or not but I always do it with wild duck and have never gotten sick.

Sad to hear. Michelle and Armand were always great to deal with!

I like the idea of a paid permit system. We could hire more CO's as well as give them a reason to enter campsites to check permits and enforce violations. I also think it would keep a lot of people from random camping in the first place if they had to pay for either a daily, weekly or seasonal permits. Mainly I like the idea because we need more CO's in Alberta and this would be a good way to pay for them.

I've brought two boats back and its really simple. Keep your records of negotiation, have the title in hand and you are good to go. Then within 6 months you have to get an RIV inspection done on the boat trailer at Canadian Tire. The only thing they seemed concerned with at the border is having proof of purchase price and thats it.

Anyone on FFC hunt migratory? If so I would like to get out on some hunts over the next couple months if anyone is looking for a hunting partner send me a PM. I have a 1 year old brittish lab pup I'm training and would like to get out lots this year. I have layout blinds, lots of duck and goose decoys as well. I know this is a FF forum but though I'd put a feeler out to see if I can find some new hunting partners.

From the fly line --> 4-5ft Maxima 8lb to a swivel --> 6lb Maxima to first fly --> 4lb Maxima the second fly --> 3lb Maxima to bottom fly - Then you can either attach split shot above the swivel to prevent it from sliding down or use a drop shot below your bottom fly. - I like to attach the 6,4,3 lb lines with surgeons knots leaving 4-6 inches of the tag end on each knot to attach my flies to so they have a more natural drift. More time consuming but worth it. - I fish Maxima exclusively when nymphing on the Bow because the fish in the Bow warrant it and I don't like losing flies.

Nissan and GMC are both coming out with "ecodiesel" options later this year as well. Nissan is releasing a cummins 5.0 and the GMC is going to be releasing a 1/4 ton Duramax 2.4 I think. Might be worth waiting for if you are looking for any towing capability. The plus side of a truck is you can add a tonneau cover and never have to worry about stinking up the cab of your vehicle with wet fishing gear.

Pack a Mossberg 500 12g pistol grip on your pack and no one will bother you.

Yeah for sure a good thing to have just wondering out of all the guys on this forum I would think someone may have used it at some point.