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Looking forward to seeing you again, Dan and to finally meet Jack Cook. Can't wait to play with the new Guidline Spey rods/lines. Last years workshop really improved my Scandi casting significantly. Anyone interested in learning about casting two handed rods or improving their Spey casting knowledge/skills, will really enjoy these workshops. Dan is one heck of an instructor, phenomenal Scandi caster and a great guy. See you on June 27/28.

Gordon, How did it go at the Sandy Spey Clave?

This years StreamWatch Auction total is $ 5,730 Thanks,

The StreamWatch Auction is now closed. See page 1 for the complete Auction list and details. Buyers are asked to complete payment as soon as possible, then contact donors to make arrangements to recieve their item/service. A big thanks to all who have contributed so generously. The fishies thank you! Greg

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Folks, unfortunetely Ed Ward won't be able to make it too Calgary this weekend for the Skagit Casting demo. He will try and make it in September. Thanks, Greg

I asked to have the Auction put in Specail Events as it was constantly getting buried in the General Chat section at the beginning of the Auction. We have gotten a lot more traffic/exposure here and I do not wish to have it moved again. What we really need is to have more folks donate items/services and make bids on the items. There has been very little corporate support this year. Maybe folks could ask their local flyshops why they don't support the very streams/rivers that pay their bills. Thanks.

I spoke with Ed about it last night. We were thinking Saturday looks good for the demo. I'll try and confirm the final details this evening.

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CLOSING NOTICE: These items will be marked Sold, too the highest bidder, on Saturday, May 16th, at 12:00pm. 3. SYDNEY CROSBY JERSEY... New RBK Jersey with stitched numbers and letters...donated by Golfman09 -current bid: $150 greatbigc Closing date: Saturday, May 16th, 12:00pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. HAWGSTOPPAH'S CROWSNEST STALK & WADE...... Enjoy a day on the beautifull Crowsnest River with your Host/Guide, Brian Peace. More info. from Brian.... "Just to let folks know, we will meet in the Crownsnest Pass (or at the Gap), as I won't be able to pick people up from Calgary, unfortunately. And, it's the same as my old trips used to be when I operated my guiding service. Bring yer own lunch/snacks/beverages and prepare to start early and stay as late as you want... none of this 8 hour stuff... this can start at 7am and end at 11pm if you want. Be prepared to do a bit of hiking, if you want the best spots, but if the winning bidder is not able to walk far, I have some nice spots for that too. Winning bidders need to be flexible when arranging the dates of their trip. I have 2 rods that can be set up for the trip, or bring your own (recommended rod is a 3-5wt with floating line, and if you got an 7-8wt kicking around in case we spot some Bulls, have it lined with fast sink tip)." -current bid: $500 Ben @ IckyFlyWorks Closing date: Saturday, May 16th, 12:00pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. PANORAMA ADVENTURE... Explore the many rivers and streams in the Panorama area, with your host, Rick Reeves. (This is a non-guided trip). More info. from Rick... "We will be fishing for 2 1/2 days at various rivers/streams in the Invermere/Canal Flats area. The trip will be sometime in September. It will be mainly a Cuttie trip, as the Bulls will have already left to do their thing. I'll drive and supply the accommodations. We will split the food and any necessary beverages. Here is a link to our trip last year:" BC Trip 2008 Video... -current bid: $350 gustuphson Closing date: Saturday, May 16th, 12:00pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. TACO'S CUTTHROAT SAFARI...with Host/Guide Taco More info. from Taco... "I'll offer up a guided Aug- early Sept, Cutthroat trip for 1 angler, somewhere in the headwaters of the OMR system, buyers choice of time and place, I'll supply food and beverages. Meet in the Gap area and the buyer must have the ability to ride in a cowman's regular cab truck, with all it's associated sounds and smells. I also have plenty of equipment to loan, for small, tight water" -current bid: $275 brndawg Closing date: Saturday, May 16th, 12:00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. MissinTheBow's Stillwater Favorites... Fly Box with 20 of Brett's favorite Chironomids and a few other lake flies as well. -current bid: $125 Tungsten Closing date: Saturday, May 16th, 12:00pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please refer to page 1 for complete Auction Guidelines, Auction List, Payment details, Contact information.

It was a fun day on the water. Thanks again to Scott and Gordon for the great Spey school. The MacKenzie dtx rods are awesome. I especailly loved the 8130 what a sweeeeet stick! A few pics... photo's by: bhurt

Thanks guys... A reminder that we are still accepting items/services to add to the Auction list. Just drop me a pm to work out the details. Greg

Big thanks to Scott for coming too Calgary and giving us great Speycasting demonstration. Lots of fun playing with these terrific new rods/lines and a good turnout. Looking forward too tommorows Spey school with Scott and Gordon.

Got the opportunity to cast a couple of the new Scott MacKenzie DTX Spey rods this weekend. (thanks to Speyghillie) Beautifull rods... Fast action and powerfull. Simply awesome! Scott will be giving a free Spey casting demonstration this evening, at the Southland Pedestrian bridge, starting at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come down too meet Scott, watch his Spey casting demonstration and try out his new rods/lines. Hope to see you down there. Greg

Gorgeous Broon, Peter. Thanks for the pic.

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Was down at Carseland last summer with my brother when a dark storm front approached around 7:00pm one evening. We decided to wait till a few raindrops hit before we booked it too the truck (the bite was on). Suddenly, my brother starts getting shocks from his rod and drops it. He picks it up again and gets another shock. We ran like hell...

Have a great Birthday, Ron!

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Thanks for moving the Auction down here too Specail events for me, Chris.

Nice...Looking forward to casting them. Thanks for the update.

new Item added... 13. "I LIKE CAKE"... More info. from Chris... "I would like to offer a BIGBOWTROUT CAKE SPECIAL. I will bake a cake of the winning bidders choice (I don't bake but how hard can it be). I will hand deliver the cake to almost anywhere in Alberta within reason and as long as there is good fishing close by." -starting bid: $ 4.50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------