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I personally do not support fishing for any spawning fish, sitting on redds...That is how the majority of folks feel, thus the current regs with closures. I was simply pointing out that it was legal and common in other places and that the science has been examined, reflecting no significant changes to population densities as a result of c&r fishing in these areas.

And a big thanks to you guys, for once again volunteering to improve and maintain our great fishery... Highest regards, Greg

Great article and very well written...Way to go Gordie...Making us proud! Thanks for the link, Al...

Now back to the show...look at these beauties...

Well, actually the Bulls on the redds are aggressive because they are fighting for territory, females and protecting the eggs from predation. Also, they are at the peak of fitness and health (Just look at the photo's, they don't look very tired and weak too me). Scientific studies have proven that there is little change in population rates where fishing is allowed during the spawn. In fact, sight fishing during the spring/fall spawn, is very popular on many trout rivers in the American mid-west. So, sentimental, ethical, sportsmanship arguements aside, if you don't like the current angling regulations, than go lobby for change at a more appropriate venue and let these guys post their fishing trips without imposition or disruption..or start your own thread on the topic and speak your piece...What we take offence to, is people sabotaging these posts and imposing their personal views upon others, who are abiding by the current regulations. :derby racer: It's about respect...

...That's quite an entrance KnottyGirl... Great first post and welcome to FFC... I can see that you will fit right in around here...

That's the spirit...now if I could just find a floatant to keep that big SJW up on the surface, I will be a real flyfisherman before you know it... WD 40, that's only for the Bow guides and their clients...top secret. Officially, they only use it for anti-corrosion purposes...

Well, I've listened to all sides and I've seen the light...I will now only fish with one fly...a dry...well, maybe I'll let it sink a bit. Hey Orvisonly, when we gettin' out fishin'...I've had it with these losers...

Great looking Bully's fella's...

Happy Birthday Tiana...

Nice tie Conor and thanks for posting it...Your fly is also a good nymph immitation of spring/summer stoneflys from the Isoperla genus. Especailly if it were tied in a size #10-#12.

Happy birthday Lynn... Have a great day...

It's not likely rickr...seems these kind of flyfishers (orvisonly, aka OO, pronounced... oh-oh...which I think means hello...) tend to compensate for their lack of real fishing skills, with cheap shots to take the focus off of the real problem... Their insecurity... Yep, a classic case. Thing is... we should feel sorry for him (oh-oh.)...Cause that's the kind of reasonable guys we all are round' here... After all, he only knows how to fish with one fly and then claims to be a traditionalist to cover up his short comings... Sad really... when you think about it...

That's funny stuff, orvisonly...

Hey Gordon, What's up with putting a line with a 110' belly, on that B&W Norway 10150 and not warning me?...C'mon man, that is one heck of a long line to cast on a 15' rod. Of course, I was able to get the whole line out there, but what a surprise when I first tried to lift it out of the water for a single spey cast and my anchor landed 30' downstream!!!..... Yikes! I've been set up! I bet you were having a good chuckle watching me struggle with those first few casts...

There are lots of black bears and a few Cougars, spotted along the Bow each season, often right in the city. The CO's down in Fish Creek, were trying to run off a black bear last Tuesday evening (chuckin' rocks at it). I was tempted to pull over and ask him if I could join him for some fun. I don't really like black bears very much and any opportunity to put the rocks to one, is always fun. When I was younger, we used to park at the local landfill (dump) in the late evenings and sit quietly in the truck with the engine and lights off. Then, shortly after dark, we'd turn the highbeams on too see if any bears had shown up to dig in the trash. Then, (while trying not to spill your beer), we'd jump out and put the rocks to em'...man that used to be fun... F'in black bears...

If a flyfisher is skilled in all tactics AND they have mastered the art of the long rod as well, then they are "SUPERIOR" flyfisherman...once again, like me.

One thing I have noticed about the "traditionalist" crowd, is they usually suck as modern flyfisherman. A "real" flyfisher in this day and age, is one who is skilled in all flyfishing tactics...like me.

Great pics... I can see that you've had another great season...Thanks for the post!

Female adult Stoneflys, are often refered to as a Skid Bitch. It is a reference to the way that females of some species, will skid across the surface of the water, sometimes on egg laying runs, ovidepositing their egg clusters. Bitch refers to gender. One of my favorites...Barretts Golden Stone w/barred legs. http://www.idylwilde.com/onefly-new.php?fl...c=Berrett!s

Yeah right.... You're talking crap pal...You might want to watch that loud mouth of yours...It has definetly crossed the line.

The regs say that all anglers must carry their licenses (plural), at all times. It might mean that both your WIN card and Fishing License, together, are your licenses. Another grey area in the regs that needs clarification.

How about, everyone puts there own team together consisiting of four anglers. Count points by the inch...one point per inch, with only trout over 10" counting. Whities, suckers etc. don't count for any points. 5 Bonus points for +20" and 10 Bonus points for +24". Prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams...Prizes for biggest Rainbow, biggest Brown and individual Champion flyfisher with the most points.

Great pic, Bryce...Really like the unique color cast of the night sky.