Giovanne

Why does this get all the attention from outdoorsmen when Big Oil, Gas, and Forestry roll right along? I am sure the Government is all but willing to let the perceived problem get diverted to OHV use, I am sure that said industries appreciate the diversion. I do not want to debate the merits of controlling OHV's as I believe they should be severely restricted or banned in some areas that currently allow them. But c'mon, there is so much damage to our wild areas from industry, really no comparison.

Definately right. I am glad to see that Fly Fusion is progressive enough to show a same sex couple on a fishing trip; nonetheless on the cover!

I charge out $500 day, have a full slate of bookings and no empty days. I am not a guide......

http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?...mp;#entry101764 Actually the problem for the original poster and anyone else who thinks the price of a walk and wade guided trip for one person is excessive is ... I have a choice ... take one guy on a walk and wade for $300 or $350 or whatever ... or ... one or two guys on a float for $500. Essentially, for those guides who have a full schedule, it's $300 for a day of work or $500. I don't care if the trip is for one or two guys, a float or a walk and wade ... the price is $500. I'm not going to book a one person walk and wader for anything less because I have a full slate of bookings and don't have to sell my services for less to fill empty days ... I don't have any. If you want to book my services for a day of fishing at my going rate, great! If you don't want to book my services for a day of fishing at my going rate, that's fine too because I'll be booked with someone else. There's no waiting around hoping someone will book a trip with me. Most of the time it's a juggling act fitting everyone in. Looking back I guess what I assumed was true. Hey no biggie at all, but you certainly cast the first stone, for what and why I have no idea? Guides are a great conduit to get new people into the sport through corporate trips and such. Lets get back to reality, unless you are retired and your mission is to introduce people to flyfishing, guiding would be the only way to do it with 50 people in a season- err..47. And to keep track, 47? the only way would be to look back through your booking records and count. Oh and to get things back on track; I take out newbies, talk to fellow fishermen and offer all I know..

Well good for you then IF you are not a guide and can chalk up your near 50 newbies this year. I don't get out 50 times a year, let alone take 50 people out that have never flyfished, however I do take out a few every season that have never cast a fly rod. Oh ya- lighten up a bit, my assumption is one that many would make, and probably did with your claim. You are an anonymous user on the internet, I just made a guess based on your unsubstantiated claim..

With introducing near 50 beginner flyfishers to the sport, I have to come to the conclusion you are a guide?

Just read that registration of pleasure craft is voluntary?

If they were outside of BNP they were legal. If they did not have visible Reg# on their boat that is illegal, but very rarely enforced.

You have to question the data that is put out by fisheries managers/biologists. Last year we are told that the sockeye is on its way to vanishing, and this year is the strongest run in 100 years? Pretty extreme variance within 1 year, wouldn't you say?

Very good point. I have also noticed a lack of signage (none) at the river access points? How about TU Bow River Chapter spending some of their money on signs that state the regulations, RAP number, along the lower Bow access points? My way of thinking is when a poacher approaches a parking area and reads a big sign with the regs and the RAP number it may make them have a second thought about breaking a law? Also enlightening non anglers on the regulations, a win-win . One thing for certain is signage would certainly have no negative effect..

No enforcement means no laws. However glad to see that some poachers did get pinched.

And this is where the focus and proper enforcement should be directed. With public pressure for the government to "do something" in regard to random campers and rogue quadders there will likely be more rules put in place. Not sure what this will accomplish? Government will say they acted, another useless law will likely be drafted when current rules and regulations are not being enforced. Right now there is a law against littering. The only thing to remedy this probelm is more stringent enforcement. We have to be careful what we wish for when it comes to limiting use in the back country. Painting a small, albiet very visible problem with a broad brush does no favors for responsible users.

You will be the only dude with that kind of Orvis hat on the river, undoubtedly unique very environmentally friendly! You could even build an environmentally friendly drift boat with a bigger box

They sent you a part for free and you don't like the box? Not sure how to take this posting? I have had nothing but splendid customer service from Orvis. Recycle or re-use the box, what is the big deal?

Comments by some members on this website I hope they are strong swimmers if you are near.. Reading through some of the readers comments on the NYT article made me realize just how easy it may be for the "anti" crowd to sway someone with no real opinion on the subject. It was an eye opener for me. With the" Political correctness" movement always gaining strength on half-truths and emotional response that morphs into truth and fact with so many environmental issues, sure would be easy for some to justify closing down watersheds that are deemed "C&R" because of threatened/native species.

Interesting articles in the New York Times on C&R fishing. Some great input on the topic from contributors on both sides of the debate. Check out the readers comments in the discussion that follows. NY Times article

P, Were they Browns? Assuming they are where you say they were caught. Although a 30"+ Bull is a grand fish, you really can not compare a Bull to a Brown when you are talking length, two different beasts. At least in Western Canadian rivers.. (yes I did see the picture of the new potential record brown!)

Interesting poll.. Says 15 on here have landed a trout 30"+ Not here to say it is impossible, but after a discussion with a senoir fisheries biologist that has done alot of electroshocking on the lower Bow they have never seen a 30" brown trout with this method of gathering fish. The disclaimer to his statement is they don't get in to some of the areas that these monsters may lurk. With the exception of bull trout in the Bow I view the results with great scepticism. Not saying it is not possible but in 30+ years of fishing this great river I have only heard chatter, never a confirmed taped and photographed 30 incher. Here is to hoping someone has a photo of a 30 and can prove the naysayers wrong!