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100- 200 per season is my best answer. The days I don't lose any are usually my lowest fish count days...for trout.
For pike i rarely lose them.
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Yes that was interesting and informative. Thanks for that.
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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone knows a good place to go to get one done. I'm looking at bringing in a 81 chevy 3/4 ton truck out of BC that LOOKS to be in immaculate condition, but IMO these out of province inspections are just another government cash grab and a joke. I don't want to end up paying more than I am for the vehicle in repairs for things like "weather stripping worn" or "chip in windshield"... I miss the days when a friend with a mechanic license and a case of beer got this done for you... Not that I would do something like that.
The out of province inspection has a lot more paperwork than the inspection for older vehicles that have previously been registered in Alberta. Need a facility that is licensed for out of province rather than the friend/beer style I also have partaken in. I thought Canadian tire was reasonable on the inspections? I would be concerned on how much the retest is if you fail, then do the repairs independently and return to have the repair(s) checked.
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That's a really cool video. You have now inspired me to buy a Jet for the Crow and livingstone! lol
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What about a heavy stick for throwing streamers?
It will never stop, I'm very seriously thinking of buying a Sage One 390 this week, my 4wts and 2wt just are to light or to heavy
A man definitely needs to have a 3 in the arsenal ! I will forever be one rod short.
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You still need pike and salt water rods !! lol
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If you have issues with somebody... Maybe deal with it through pm's....... You sound like a nagging wi.....
LOL Reminds me of that movie about the fisherman- Grumpy old men! haha
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Folks,
Stumbled in this online book in a British web site. Thought it might be at least for some of us a good way to spend a snowy day.
http://www.flyforums.co.uk/general-fly-fishing-discussion/286625-con.html
Regards,
Don
Best forum going .
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Thanks guys,i'll be shopping soon.Most of the fellas couldn't be bothered with casting 30' leaders and watching bobbers.So a 9' fits best.Drinking and trolling is what there good at.
Does sound like fun- Post a picture of the winner, his fish and prize!
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Bingo!Exactly what I was thinking as I was reading previous posts.They can check whomever they want whenevr they want,suggesting the idea that barbless regs gives them a reason to check anglers for compliance to any and all regs has no merit.
Quoting statements from ON that are quoting regs from MB and AB is not science.Just because AB and MB have barbless regs,doesn't make it gospel.
Regarding barbed vs. barbless mortality rate studies,I'm skeptical of any findings or conclusions arrived at either way.What set of controls are used for these studies?What kind of hooks? What size of hooks?What kind of environment,wild habitat or captive fish?How da hell do they know what percentage of wild fish survive either barbed or barbless?Experienced,conscientious anglers or fork stick bubbas?Too many variables IMHO.
Obviously barbless hooks are a wee bit easier to remove in some cases,alot easier in others(treble hooks for example).But for smaller single hooks common to flyfishing,and I'm not even sure where the cutoff size should be,but let's say <#10(?),I'm not convinced at all that it makes a pittance worth of difference if fish are handled and released in a timely manner.I'd go so far as to say it's ridiculous to claim that <14 barbed hook is any more harmful than a barbless 14 and smaller,for the extra 2-5 seconds that it "might" take "on occasion" to unpin a trout from barbed 16 vs. a barbless 16....I ain't buyin it.
Treble hooks and bait fishing are both exponentially more lethal to trout than any barbed #8 woolybugger will ever be.
Exactly!
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"They can make a fast call based on probabilities and years of experience". I have met a couple Stream watch people but the ones I met were very young(boys and girls). Did not no the rules very well and were being mentored by F&W. I thought they were using Stream watch as a stepping stone to get into F&W or related fields? This was my experience and may be just the area I am in? As for Barbed or Barb less I resign myself to always being lawful and not trying to impose myself and be respectful of other peoples business. If they are poaching -git em. If they are barbed or barb less that is their business, not mine.
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Whats a full time fisherman Tungsten? Sounds like you got the reel figured out pretty well. If you are buying it for a prize why is it important for the rod to be a bit softer than a Z? I would just buy the Sage "one" and the winner should be very happy!. For line for your derby you already have decided on the type so I would just grab a Rio and a SA line and flip a quarter. Sounds like a great derby for you and your pals, have fun.
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I'm getting ready to seriously gear up for the salt. I've pretty much decided on the LX3.8 but I'm still not certain. I Tried the search feature and didn't find much so I thought I would ask The FFC community what they think.
I have a lx 4.5 I use for Tarpon and it is a thing of beauty! The sound the drag makes is very nice too. The adjustability of the drag is very fine and makes getting the right amount very simplistic. They are a great reel and command a high dollar but like they say, buy once and buy right!
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I'm hoping someone could help me out, I purchased an IR4 in 2009 and it hasn't aged well. I've only used it for light duty dry fly fishing and not for many days, it needs new clickers and a new hardwood handle. I see several businesses listed on their website for reel repairs and I wonder if any of you had a favorite reel repair place? Thanks.
I phoned Islander about a clicker problem which was actually my fault and they sent me the parts I needed without having to send them the reel.
I would contact them directly and heed their advice.
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I am sickened by the thought that the trophy hunting of Gophers is allowed in the Great Gopher Fields of Alberta. How is this possible when the majority of Albertan's find the killing of Gophers for Sport and Trophies abhorrent and immoral? The Gopher, an Alberta icon, is not a traditional food hunt, regulations don't even require hunters to remove the flesh from the site, isn't this is wasteful use of wildlife? Recently the First Nations people announced that they oppose Trophy Gopher Hunting in their traditional territories while the Alberta government insists on allowing Gophers to be hunted for sport, these Gophers may even carry the "Spirit Gopher" gene. The future of the tourism economy in Alberta is clearly in Gopher-based tourism and not in killing Gophers for sport trophies. Statistics show that Gopher viewing generates far more revenue for the Alberta economy than trophy Gopher killing, not to mention the optics of "Sunny Alberta" being a killer’s paradise.I think Alberta needs to implement a complete ban on trophy Gopher hunting.
...and to answer the OP's question, kick em in the nuts and run.
That's Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha A couple of friends are meeting at my house and are going out gopher hunting. I will show them this and try to convince them to bring cameras. Maybe the rancher that buys us our Ammo would rather have a 8x10 glossy framed of a gopher! Good one!
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I'd say he describes an average summer fishing lessor known waters in my neck of the woods, in all honesty. No you won't see a pile of wildlife on the Bow or anywhere near it, compared to ... for example, the Waterton river, where I have had a bear encounter on every single stretch I have fished it (above the res, below the res, park gates MANY times... almost daily there...). So I'd imagine in large part it DOES factor into where you fish most often and if Albertatrout is having those kinds of numbers sighted / experienced I'd say he's fishing around here (SW corner of AB) or if not here, I'd say somewhere similar to it.
Have not fished the Bow in a few years. I live in the Pass, fish every stretch of water around and know the area very well. Have showed a few friends this thread who fish and hunt as much as anybody and their reaction is the same. Incredibly Entertaining.
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I agree Pipestoneflyguy, but i also think there are areas of Alberta where you are pretty likely to have run ins if you spend enough time out there. Id say people that spend enough time in certain parts of the Castle or the Coal branch should be very alert. Though seeing wildlife is awesome, getting charged or mauled isn't and there's nothing wrong with emphasizing preparation. I spend a lot of time outdoors (in excess of 100 days/year easy) and would rate my chances of having aggressive wildlife encounters as pretty high (its an annual thing lately). Ive had run ins with grizzlies, black bears, and even wolves on different occasions, i look back on all of those experiences fondly but also as lessons. The one black bear i have sitting next to my fly tying desk always serves as a memory of wild spaces, and how scary an animal can be when they loose fear of people (for me, a black bear tag is an insurance policy for early spring and fall fishing on a couple lakes and streams).
I know the stats are impressive, but not everyone is statistically comparable. My cousins that don't leave the city are far less likely to get charged by a bear than i am.
I agree with your post, just view wildlife interactions a bit differently i guess. Dont avoid the forest but don't avoid precaution either.
Not saying it isn't true but I have never heard of anyone who has anything remotely close to your experience. Are you in the outdoors and possibly going to the same place over and over again and seeing the same Bears? 25-30 grizzly per season? I saw 40 bears in 1 spot on the crowsnest but they were the same 3 over and over again. That is absolutely incredible. Have you been chased by wolves too? A run in with a wolf? What is a run in? You defy all odds. But then again some guy down in the states did get hit by lightning 5 times as I remembermany decades ago. If what you say is true it sucks to be you.
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There has been a lot of confusion in the past between bull trout and brookies. I think we are going through that same thing with Grizzlies and Black Bears.
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I have seen many bears in my life, many more blacks than grizzlies. I have never had a "close" call of any description. What i do find incredible is the all the people who have saved their own lives by shooting them. No tree hugger here, if tags were available i would be at the front of the line up.
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My favorite is "Fly Fishing in salt waters"
Although not local it is very interesting and gets you thinking about a lot of new doors you may not have opened yet. April Vokey is in the last issue.
Incredible opportunities out there flyfishing. We are spoiled with some of the local waters we have but the southern stuff is in a league of its own too.
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Buy them online and print one for every vehicle, vest , coat ,boat pontoon you have.
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I would really like to see someone come on to this forum and say they needed to replace the worn guides on their rod.
phhht.
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I have it on a couple of reels and it does seem to sit higher in the water. Takes a bit of getting used to but I do enjoy the line. Not cheap though.
Is the green (gary-r)?
I have it and a GF. lol
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I use my waders in spring, sometimes fall depending on weather, and winter for sure with layers. I often use river pants in summer or shorts but usually have the waders in the truck or in the boat in case.Sounds like being new to the area you want to pound the water in the free time, so as other members have said, buy the best you can afford, and always shop around. Often there are spring sales.
The Op asked
`` I was wondering when you hike in the SUMMER``
Have a couple pairs of waders that i use in the shoulder seasons. One winter neopreme and a pair of the Simms g3 guide pants. Not new to the area, live in the Pass. If he is hiking thats weight i would not want.
Barbless Still Is Best ?
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If the fly I choose to fish with has a barb on it stays on. After reading about all the folks who have five thumbs on each hand who never cease hooking themselves I say crimp those barbs and more importantly keep your tetanus shots current. Try some sort of co ordination excercises too, maybe get your parents to throw a ball real slow and try to catch it.