CopperJonny

Not being up north , I forgot how to communicate ! From now on I'm going to try and tell ya (a newfie) how to fish and were to stand! I'm sure that'll go over REEL well ! lol , just kiddin'. Hard part is being a Newbie , I can't actually call it "reverse" psychology . Just a twist in tactics .

Yeah , I didnt stick around wanted to catch up to ya . + I didn't want to tame these guys , bad enough w/ pets missing around town . Gave him a wee scare back into his den , so he doesnt think people are ok to approach . Bro , I'm glad your phone survived , geeze its usually me going for a dip!

Was out again today , with some brand spankin new homemade SJW's , LDR on first cast ! ........Good sign! Fish rising all around off and on......Golden Stonefly nymphs trying to make there way to the bank , lots of large mayflies 1" ( Drakes maybe) slate coloured . hmmm Also ran into this little guy on a trail with his twin and they dove into their home , so w/my head on a swivel (40+ coyotes have fallen to my .204 in the past) so I am aware and experienced around these guys . I managed to coax this little guy out for some pics !! ( city pups , and den on a trail , and thats where I stayed as to not disturb) Mom and Dad out for groceries!!

Well was an ugly day out on the river , just grey for a while cpl sprinkles , then heavier rain ...what a blast....I took some of the SJW's I just tied , love it !! So did this doe , my biggest Brown so far ! They just keep getting bigger ! No more tilting the fish either for pics , darn it!! She was very bright, kind of a cloudy look to her ! Maybe its the water conditions Tight Lines and Screaming Reels

Great job man ! Kudos on the effort , nice little set up!

Oh yeah , I've seen a couple of those , they do look good! I must be at F Tales every other day , and am lucky if I remember what I had in mind when I first get there , kid in a candy store . I have to add liquid lace to the list ...Thank you , and keep up to date if they work and what you think...thanks man . I did a bunch up in diff sizes and hooks ie: 1870 daiichi , 37160 Mustads ( weaning myself off of Mustads , and I cant find the package as I finished up some hooks that have that 30 degree bend in the middle (mustad) ) just using up what I have to see if they will work , they looked good one time , with all the great nymph hooks there are now ....its great ! mostly just wire wrapped w/chenille rear tails ( just for effect until they fall off ) and the red clear beadheads , couple w/hackle wrapped , and another w/peacock herl head . I started weighting them , but they just look fat even with .015 weight , so I gave it up...I will have to remember liquid lace ...Thanks man...Tight lines

Working on parachute adams , any good patterns/step by step's ? Are we supposed to merely wrap the hackle around the post? kinda tricky , just wondering if I am doing it right ...

Great job man !

Palmering hackle....Awesome idea...thanks Bro!

I do try both , and the floss is great for any spaces between wraps , I have been using .025 and.015 weight ( afraid to say uh.....lead) . And I do try not to make them so bulky that they don't resemble a worm. Also , went through a period where I was looking to improve the "worm" . And flash(mylar) or BDHD doesnt really fit , (although I have made up some midge on roids) I made some up anyhow . Gonna try and see what works best . But I do find that any tails especially rear seem to fray after a day in the water ( even with out teeth on em') if they are made up of the little chenille and melted at the tips . I guess I'm trying to cheat a bit and see what works best , full chenille or full wire , mix /Beaded or not , tails or not.. I get that its just a worm . But I really believe it is the bread and butta' on the Bow . And I would like to do some mass production , of the best rated recipe . IE: which wired pattern is the best one to tie , for a friend . For me I try lots and everything because I like to explore , but for my Buddy I don't want to give him what I like as I am constantly learning and have yet to choose a fav. I want to give him a perfect representation of these ..without the extras that " I " may like . Unless of course the fish love em too. Proof is in the puddin' , and the pattern that works best , judged by the fish is what I'm hoping to find . Just regular wire or chenille seems so basic....and makes me think( K.I.S.S) hmmm I just tried one with weight and then 4 strand rayon floss , it looks as good as wire ! If not better...too me! Just looking for suggestions

Ok , sitting here tying up some SJW's and of course watching the game and routing for our Canadian team.....would anyone have any favourite wired patterns they would not mind sharing , I just want to keep on improving and experimenting . I can not help but have two totally different subjects spinning through my mind..... 1: and not so important , but its gonna be weird getting used to next years NHL change to the NTHL ( ....touch hockey league) as long as the guy's are safe . 2: protected species in waters . ie: bull trout . IMO , a full ban of any fishing in waters that Bullies call home , is the ONLY true way to diligently protect any species of any type . Especially seeing as the reason the trout are in trouble in the first place , from what I understand IS man ourselves . In stating that , I'm sure there are a few other choices that may not be so harsh , to us . And being a member of a species , whom seem to be somewhat biased and generally choose to favour our own interest's ( not always and we are learning , good job) . What I consider an important aspect in this activity in all waters , just as important if not more than carrying a rod to these waters to actually fish them , effectively . Is to be able to release any un"Targeted" fish responsibly and safely to give said fish a chance of survival any time man tampers with them . As we all get that , to us it is a passion and unless we are fishing for sustenance , we choose to do this for....."something to do" each and everytime . We may debate that to death , but seriously...each and every time a fish takes our offering , it isnt playing . Let alone the Big , Bigger , Biggest rule of law they have no choice to abide by. Ok enough digressing (as I most often do) .............Darn 2-0 Boston ! now ( see) OK all I'm really trying to say is , seeing as we try to be responsible members of this planet ( E for effort ) , and for the most of us , selective fisherman . Should there not be regulations to learn how to affect any fish , not meant for the table as lightly as possible ?! Please correct me if I'm wrong , I do not wish to be ignorant and will definately research this. Yet shall get it off of my mind as I'm halfway through this . I do not remember a course in responsible fishing , mandatory and required to purchase a first license . Never heard of it . Although there are more courses in our lifestyle than ever before.....Kudos !! To be a hunter , we must learn firearm and wilderness safety and ethical practices ( not that everyone follows) , it IS mandatory to become a hunter to take this . How about fishing ? IF all waters stay open for business even if they contain protected species , should'nt that warrant knowledge of everyone to learn safe handling techniques and practice them . I mean it's only fair ..IMO To the fish!! ok ...end of rant ! 3 nothing Boston ....Ive gotta go cheer on canada !! Even if its not Iggy , Regehr , Kipper and the boys..

Brownie

Thanks Bro!! That is my first Stonefly attempt , hence the PH T wings cropped back to look somewhat like a wing as it didn't work very well . Also missing any type of wing caseing ( turkey feathers/thinskin) . The flash is Uni-Mylar 1/16" Pearl. always looking for a reason to add it

Haha! Thank you for the headsup on Imagecave Toirtis ! These are my first few flies this year , notice the Fat lil CJ has been chewed up ...lil bows liked it... A couple more Caddis have had their hackles unwound via teeth ! So they have found a permanent home on my hat and are enjoying retirement . I DO still have work to do on hackles ( like maybe splitting the feathers down the spine so as not to fold over and flatten previous wraps). .........Thank you Fellas' for some great ideas ( ie: damsel's eyes =bathtub chain, collection of "dubbing" from the dryer lint trap. ) What a great way to incorporate " fly tying" in everyday life ! Even when I'm back up north , and hundreds of km's away from " Paradise " . Everyone I know , knows of my obsession and love of everything outdoors .......they are going to know I'm a nut now( analyzing trash etc)....Haha!!! See you out there fellas ! Tight lines and Screamin' Reels

ok here goes , try this again...

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So I have just found a couple of little ziplock bags that I forgot about . Last waterfowl season was good to me , and I jumped on the opportunity to save some goose feathers , with the idea that I may be able to substitute cul de cunard , etc . With them . I kept some white rump feathers , and some grey ones too + 1/2 & 1/2 . ( Canada Geese ) My thoughts were/are that they will perform as well , for use on dry flies . Being geese , they float very well . Would anyone here , know if i have the right feathers to do such a thing . And would the white spook the fish . Any input will be greatly appreciated . I have been searching online , but most of what is mentioned seems to be of Biots , and dying goose feathers ( wing) and they state not to do so as there are "Barbels etc" within the feather and some properties of said feather will be destroyed among others.....I am going to give it a whirl , but I'm hoping that possibly there may be more procedures and ideas that I haven't thought of . May your reels scream..........J

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Oh how selective reading and posting must be fun for some . juvenile BS . try reading the complete post , before you "re-post "

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I was thinking Angel wings will be the envy on the river this summer , just remember were you heard it

Yeah , maybe I am missing your point . I own it I said shame on me ! Are you trying to say that you never go near water when its high ! Its always fast . Its the Bow River . Maybe I should practice that as well , I doubt it . Merely doing what I do when the water is high . As a fisherman , I try to adapt to the river as best I may , everytime ! When its high , I go shallow as the fish do . Maybe my post on safety and the dumbass things I have owned in doing so chasing trout didnt get through , and yeah I am definately yet sometimes embarrisingly one who learns the hard way , its definately thorough lessons I admit . By no means do I claim to be brilliant , kinda thick headed. " Well they don't call ya son cause your bright" ! One of my fathers favourite sayings when I did something stupid . When i hear of a ban , an official ban I respect it . I may get some crazy thoughts in my head , and not care for hearing about it . But that is all they are , crazy thoughts .That river is Forever Mighty , but they don't ban us all year .. Its when they ban it , is when the authorities are telling us that they can't help us . Otherwise if we excercised extreme caution every time , anytime of the year . We would never get in that water . ( thats just the way I saw it) Buddy system was practiced . Was just another spring day .. Until I heard there was a ban. Which was exactly as I was typing away on here filling out a report . I didn't think it was much more than high fast water . Growing up on the water , I guess I would be a bit crazy or fearless to some . That is not a scapegoat , its a fact . And I have become aware of how silly a position I may get into , without even realizing it . Again , thank you for challenging me on this . Since wading kneedeep in water and slipping over a bank of railway ties or something , I have certainly become aware of how I operate even if I am trying to be safe, and solo more often than not . And how I need to adapt . I beg your pardon if I sounded contradictory . Actually I was wondering how long it would take to get flack for going....even without knowledge of a ban . Which I have never heard of before . I was at Syncrude for 2005 . Not here so I missed that experience . And thank you for calling me on it , as I know this is an important lesson to be heeded . And I shall practice MY lifestyle in a safer manner . I'm not going to stay out of the river , unless its crazy like this or worse . Now I know , and thats " half the battle" And when I hear the authorities have placed a ban on it , I don't question it . They ARE letting us know there is not much of any chance to get help from them.

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Was out the door by 9 on the 28th , had not heard any news of a ban . None of us did . Or we wouldn't have gone ! Knowledge is key........As far as high water , was just high water at the start . That doesn't ever turn me around , not like high wind . My natural curiosity got the best of me . Shame on me . When a ban is announced , and all are aware , ......apples and oranges!!