jasonvilly

Holy smokes, have no idea how those top two have gained 1700 votes in a week.

Gained 300 votes in a couple of days, gaining ground.

Darn it, can one of you mods move this to the fishing related topic, put it in the wrong one. I blame it on my iPhone and huge fingers.

Was at F3T yesterday and learnt that, TUC was accepted as 1 of 6 projects who are in the running for a $100,000 grant from the Shell Fuelling change project. Their aim is to increase flows of the Mallard side channel to stable rate by reducing sediment that has built up in the floods of 2005 and the last two high water events, hopefully increasing uitable spawning habitat. (you can read more about the goals on the website. The overall project will cost $200,000 so this would go a long way. They are currently in 5th. Here are the steps. 1. Go to http://fuellingchange.com/ 2. Register at the top right, this will instantly give you 10 votes. 3. Once you are registered select the blue water tab 4. Select the $100,000 prize amount. 5. Now you should see the Mallard point project. Additionally anytime you purchase anything from a shell store: gas, chocolate bar, pop, smokes whatever, you can go back to the website, enter your receipt number and you will get another 10 votes. Cheers!

A change in regulation would definitely prevent redds from being disturbed but I think Flyon hit the true nail on the head. Education is far superior to a general closure, and would help all waterbodies. I would like to see something similiar to the online hunter safety program. You must complete the online Angling education program before you are able to purchase a license. It would be good for 5-10 years (allowing for updates), and could potentially stop a lot of the things that we complain about on this board. Could cover tons of topics: identification, handling, etiquette, spawning habits, regulations, water safety, invasives, RAP just to name a few. This could also be an extra revenue stream for SRD for our already cash strapped conservation officers and biologists.

Why only protect brown trout? Would it not be better to protect all species? I'm sure the bows and whites could equally use the rest from all the anglers. If a new change were going to happen, I think SRD would probably look to create continuity, ie: they would most likely adopt the NW regulations. Closed Oct 1 - Nov 30 AND Apr 1 - may 31

Awesome footage Dave! Can't wait to see the completed film.

Hopefully the cooling weather will kill most of the spores, unfortunately spores are unusually hardy, so some will survive a cold winter.

That is a very nice Caddis Jordo! Have you ever tried tying it with an Etha Wing instead of the CDC? I bought a couple of etha wing caddis this summer and found the they floated really well and fish absolutely loved them. Might have to try tying them myself this winter.

I don't need a box, just shove all my san juan worms in my pocket and go.... Nothing like a quintuple san juan worm rig to slay fish. Just remember to whip it behind your head 500-600 times. Create that worm hatch.

I think the 3:30ish mark is my fav. Dave did you sneak up that close to that fish, or did it move into position beside you? Great shots, well planned, nice edits, love how most of the focus was on the fish and the take. Looks like a snorkel might have been handy at 1:30. When you headed back?

That was awesome!

Hank Patterson episode 3 is out.

Holy Jebus that thing is huge. Awesome fish Paula, and such an amazing picture.

Seen a lot if posts here and on Alberta outdoorsmen forum, I found that being informed is important before jumping to conclusions. Found this on the SRD site. http://www.srd.alberta.ca/FishWildlife/WildlifeDiseases/documents/SaprolegniosisFactSheet-MAR-2010.pdf The only thing I was left wondering is why there seems to be a greater occurrence this year? Cyclical? More large browns spawning? Great spore survival?

You sure do find some fine looking fish and spots Rick. Good on you for exploring and finding a new jem. I hope no one finds it as well, unless they put the effort into looking for it themselves. Great pictures, sure looks like it was cold out, and lots of snow in those mountains already. Hope you guys brought some fireball to keep ya warm.

Now that looks like it could be a bit of fun.

What is the purpose of reputatation? Seems like someone who holds gruge or simply has nothing better to do could go and click on red arrows all day. Do you get a timeout when you get to -(insert number)?

That sounds suspect at best. Not like an "officer" to not state his name and leave contact information such as a file number and how to contact them. It will be interesting to see where this goes. When this issue cme up earlier this year I tweeted Nenshi, and within two days a city employee contacted me and said it would be dealt with. A week later there was the post saying the chain was down, so I thought that was the end of it. Doesn't seem that way now.

I would definitely watch some Hank Patterson videos on youtube. You will definitely be able to catch fish then. But..... if you really want to ply your trade then I would hede the advice above.

I know I posted already, but massive props on this photo! Please tell me it wasn't done with a point click. J

My God what a beautiful picture.....can't wait for more.

If you wanted to do bit of hike also (gret time to do it with good weather and fall colors) pickle jar or elbow lake in kananaskis could be a good choice.

It wont be the popular choice and people will bemoan it...but.... My first reel was the White River HCII. Super Cheap, like $30. I have dropped it, thrown it, froze it, overheated it, never cleaned it, scratched it, caught large fish, caught small fish and downright abused it. The thing still works like the day I bought it. It is indestructible and cheap. Still have it and use it to this day. Which means you can spend more money on a better line and Rod. I think these two are more important than the reel (flame away) Edit* It is heavy, so if you go with something really nice (usually lighter) for rod it will probably throw the balance off.

Too funny Rick