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The German strain of Brown trout, S. Fario, are small trout (17" would be a Trophy) and the Loch Leven strain, S. Levenensis are very large. There may have been hatchery cross breeding of the two, but it's unlikely. The Bow is known for its original stocking of Loch Leven Browns, but I have not heard of any of the S. Fario ever being introduced. That said, there was a hatchery started/operated by the Calgary Brewing and Malting company, from (1960-1973) and later jointly run with the Province untill the Sam Livingstone Hatchery was started in 1973. I had heard it was located at what is now known as Southland. (edited) Still looking into it...

No problem....Spey casting is all about line control.

Well, we have achieved our goal for this Auction. Now, we need everyone to pay up and deliver the goods. So, lets get the business done asap. Please take a few moments to send in your payment or call with your credit card, so I can mark your item "Paid". Thanks for the tremendous support, folks. Make payments, Payable too "Trout Unlimited Canada" and send all donations and payment for auction items, too: Trout Unlimited Canada c/o Allan Caldwell 137 Coachwood Pt W Lethbridge AB T1K 6A6 Memo note: Please indicate your Auction item # on your payment or if it is a Donation. Please mark all payments "Southwestern Alberta Streamwatch". T.U.C. does not use PayPal but will accept all major Credit Cards. To pay with a Credit Card, contact Kimberly Davidson, at Trout Unlimited in Calgary, @ 1-403-221-8360. Make sure to mention that your payment is for an Auction item, for the Southwestern Alberta Streamwatch and also give her your Auction Item #. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Great report adc and what a great fishing adventure... Thanks for posting.

It's still happening... some people will toss Pike into the bushes that they caught on the Bow, because they eat the trout. I think that is BS, as Pike are a natural part of the river system.

Folks, we just need another $190 to reach our $10,000 goal. There are still a couple of items remaining...Lets do it! ps. I'll go half and half with anyone on item #39....Can't remember the last time I had a 100 fish day...maybe never! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. GRANITE TROUT ETCHING...Your choice of Rainbow, Bull, Brown, Cutt or Brook Trout. Donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing http://www.glenbowflyfishing.com/slides/gr...out/default.htm -Current bidder: $75/bigbowtrout "SOLD" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. FLY FISHING AT SUNDANCE LAKE...with Host/Guide Sundancefisher More info. from Kevin... "While trout sizes are averaging 14 inches…I have had 100 fish days using a corkie and nymph…" -Current bidder: $250 Cheeler/Toolman "SOLD" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We received an offer for the trip to be revised, without accomodations for the guests, but including accomodations for the host/guide. We had to consider this offer as there were no other bids forthcoming. You can contact ReelLife and discuss going half and half on the original offer. Whatever works for you guys is fine by me, but we are running out of time.

We have revised and sold, Item 26. 26. HAWGSTOPPAHS FISHING ADVENTURE This is now a three day walk and wade with Host/Guide Brian Peace. Accomodations are not included. -Current bidder: $800/ReelLife "SOLD" A big thank you is extended to ReelLife and Hawgstoppah for their tremendous support.

I have the Cloudveil 8x Jacket and can say that this is one of the best wading jackets made. I beleive the waders are made of the same material/construction process and like the jacket, have received top ratings from many veteran guides/anglers.

Thanks Al, We need to get bids on these remaining items to reach our goal of + $10,000. So, step up if you can, folks and lets get it done. 24. GRANITE TROUT ETCHING...Your choice of Rainbow, Bull, Brown, Cutt or Brook Trout. Donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing http://www.glenbowflyfishing.com/slides/gr...out/default.htm -Current bidder: $75/bigbowtrout "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. FLY FISHING AT SUNDANCE LAKE...with Host/Guide Sundancefisher More info. from Kevin... "While trout sizes are averaging 14 inches…I have had 100 fish days using a corkie and nymph…" -Current bidder: $250 Cheeler/Toolman "SOLD" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ps. If you have successfully bid on an Auction item and have made your payment too TU, please contact the donor of the item/service to make arrangements to receive your item/services. Thanks, Greg

Welcome back Gents....

Big thanks for the donations from these fine folks... $ 1,000 Wholesale Sports $ 250 Gordon Macleod $ 350 Davis Pontiac Buick $ 100 Reg Bechtold $ 100 Dave Berlando

A closing notice has been posted on these items. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. WEEKEND GETAWAY... Escape the rush of City life and relax in a beautifull mountain setting, only a short drive from Calgary. This includes Log Cabin Accomodations, for two nights, at "Eckhardt's Tecumseh Mountain Guest Ranch", near Blairmore, AB. Featuring, Fireplace, Kitchenette, Deck, 2 beds. http://mountainguestranch.com/ Explore the wonderfull fishing opportunities nearby or discover the many recreational activities available. Compliments of Kai Eckhardt. -Current bidder: $275/Pythagoras "SOLD" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. SNOWBEE JR. FLYFISHING OUTFIT...donated by Nile Creek Fly Shop. More info. from Courtney... "I would like to donate a complete fly fishing outfit to a youngster.and it must be a Junior...it consists of a Snowbee Classic 7' 5/6 wt 2 pc fly rod(Lifetime warranty), New XSD 460 Cassett reel system comes with 3 cassetts and will spool on 3 lines, a Juniors Fly Vest and a Juniors pair of the New Snowbee Indestructable 420 Denier bootfoot Waders. http://ogilvieoutfitting.com/?page_id=7 Thats the deal...it must go to a junior ...the value is in the $750.00 range..." -Current bidder: $350/bigbowtrout "SOLD" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. DAY AT BULLSHEAD - with Host/Guide Bloom. Spend a day on one of the premiere lake fisheries in Alberta. Learn the lake from one of the 'regulars' and look at various lake techniques and rigs. Find out where and when to find fish in lakes and determine what they're feeding on. For those of you looking to improve your chironomiding techniques, this is a great lake to learn the process and fine tune the technique. More info. from Tim... "Depending on the time of year the trip takes place, we will either be on foot, pontoons/float tubes, or in my 12' flat bottom jon boat. April-June is the prime time to go. Up to two anglers. Flies and equipment can be included if need be." Transportation to and from Bullshead is not included. (near Medicine Hat, AB) -Current bidder: $500/rickr/MissinTheBow/Toolman "SOLD" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. DAVE'S SHADOW BOX FLY'S... Tied and donated by SanJuanWorm. Two beautifull Carrie Stevens style Fly's, displayed in a framed Shadow Box. -Current bidder: $75/Cheeler "SOLD" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yeah, I guess we're done givin' Todd and Mike a hard time...but, with the comments made at the end of the video, they deserved a bit of flame...

I shoot first....

Thing is, in their video, the trout gets dragged up the bank, covered in snow and is posed in front of the camera for a full minute before they decide to release it. Then, I wonder what kind of release was possible from up on the bank. Likely, it was simply chucked back in. In my view, the manner in which this fish was handled, could constitute it as a kept fish, over the legal size limit, as the chance of recovery was reduced after that experience. If this was a flyfisherman's video...there'd be a hangin'...

ADC will be returning from holidays tommorow and will inform me of all payments received. I'll get those flies off to you tommorow, Tako. It's almost closing time folks (March 15th) and we still have a few items to sell off.

OLDMAN RIVER STREAMWATCH AUCTION This is an edited list of Items still up for bids. Refer to page 1, to see the complete Auction list, including "Sold" items. ITEM # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. GRANITE TROUT ETCHING...Your choice of Rainbow, Bull, Brown, Cutt or Brook Trout. Donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing http://www.glenbowflyfishing.com/slides/gr...out/default.htm -Current bidder: $75/bigbowtrout ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. WEEKEND GETAWAY... Escape the rush of City life and relax in a beautifull mountain setting, only a short drive from Calgary. This includes Log Cabin Accomodations, for two nights, at "Eckhardt's Tecumseh Mountain Guest Ranch", near Blairmore, AB. Featuring, Fireplace, Kitchenette, Deck, 2 beds. http://mountainguestranch.com/ Explore the wonderfull fishing opportunities nearby or discover the many recreational activities available. Compliments of Kai Eckhardt. -Current bidder: $275/Pythagoras "SOLD" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. FISHING AT SUNDANCE LAKE...with Host/Guide Sundancefisher More info. from Kevin... "With the warm temperatures, ice fishing season is quickly nearing it's end. As for flyfishing, while trout sizes are averaging 14 inches…I have had 100 fish days using a corkie and nymph…" -Current bidder: $250 Cheeler/Toolman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. SNOWBEE JR. FLYFISHING OUTFIT...donated by Nile Creek Fly Shop. More info. from Courtney... "I would like to donate a complete fly fishing outfit to a youngster.and it must be a Junior...it consists of a Snowbee Classic 7' 5/6 wt 2 pc fly rod(Lifetime warranty), New XSD 460 Cassett reel system comes with 3 cassetts and will spool on 3 lines, a Juniors Fly Vest and a Juniors pair of the New Snowbee Indestructable 420 Denier bootfoot Waders. http://ogilvieoutfitting.com/?page_id=7 Thats the deal...it must go to a junior ...the value is in the $750.00 range..." -Current bidder: $350/bigbowtrout "SOLD" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. DAY AT BULLSHEAD - with Host/Guide Bloom. Spend a day on one of the premiere lake fisheries in Alberta. Learn the lake from one of the 'regulars' and look at various lake techniques and rigs. Find out where and when to find fish in lakes and determine what they're feeding on. For those of you looking to improve your chironomiding techniques, this is a great lake to learn the process and fine tune the technique. More info. from Tim... "Depending on the time of year the trip takes place, we will either be on foot, pontoons/float tubes, or in my 12' flat bottom jon boat. April-June is the prime time to go. Up to two anglers. Flies and equipment can be included if need be." Transportation to and from Bullshead is not included. (near Medicine Hat, AB) -Current bidder: $500/rickr/MissinTheBow/Toolman "SOLD" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. DAVE'S SHADOW BOX FLY'S... Tied and donated by SanJuanWorm. Two beautifull Carrie Stevens style Fly's, displayed in a framed Shadow Box. -Current bidder: $75/Cheeler "SOLD" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an edited list of Items still up for bids. Refer to page 1, to see the complete Auction list, including "Sold" items.

A few big Browns and a slack liner poachin' with bait....that's the Bow for sure...

I'd recommend looking at the SA floating Compact shooting heads, for single handers. Then just add 5' or 10' Airflow polyleaders (12lb. core), available in floating, Intermediate, Type 3, Type 6, to the SA head. Factory loops make it easy to quickly adapt to all conditions. This system casts/fishes very well. Trying to cast T-8, which is 8 grains/foot, with a standard 7wt. fly line that weights 7 grains/foot, is not going to work very well. It takes mass to turn over mass, so the mass of the fly line must be greater than the mass of the leader/tippets/flys that follow. Compact shooting heads, condense the mass of a 30' head into a 23' head. So, a 7wt. Shooting head would weight around 210 grains @ 23', which is 9 grains/foot. Adequate for T-8 and no problem for T-6.

That's good science, Don...

Well done Weedy...There's the facts, folks. So, who's gonna call it in? Anyone? Maybe we should get rickr to do it...grin.

Well, if anyone feels that these video's depict someone not handling fish properly, as defined in the Alberta Sportfishing Regulations, then call RAP or F&W and file a formal complaint. Send them the link to the sites homepage and ask them to take a look. Link: http://www.bowriverblog.com/ A couple of points worth considering..... From the Alberta Sportfishing Regulations... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alberta Angling Ethic In accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Policy, the Alberta Government promotes the following angling ethics. The ethical fisherman has respect for wild creatures, knowledge of his natural surroundings, a sense of fair play and consideration for the rights and expectations of others. Fishing, as promoted by the Alberta government, should foster an ethical relationship of the highest order between the angler, his quarry, his fellow anglers, and the natural environment. Ethical conduct is expected of anglers in Alberta. 2. Provide proper care and handling of caught or released fish. Fish are to be released with the greatest possible care and minimal amount of handling. Fish that are kept should be killed quickly once they are out of the water and in such a manner that their edible or trophy value is preserved. 8. Anglers have a duty to address illegal activities in a safe manner. Angler’s actions could range from alerting others to closed waters or wrong size or species being kept to reporting all observed violations of angling regulations to the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division. It is important to collect pertinent information (such as vehicle licence numbers, violator descriptions, etc.) that will assist enforcement actions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fish and Wildlife Division Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Great West Life Building, 9920 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M4 Email: Fish.Guide@gov.ab.ca

yodatrout, The Prints from Dryfly are all sold, but if you really one want, I'll let you have one of mine, as I have bought two. I'll add you to Taco's Cutthroat Safari.

Still Items up for bids folks... Thanks A closing notice has been posted on these items. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. TACO'S CUTTHROAT SAFARI...with Host/Guide Taco More info. from Taco... "I'll offer up one guided Aug- early Sept Cutthroat trip for 1 or 2 anglers, somewhere in the headwaters of the OMR, buyers choice of time and place. I'll supply food and beverages. Meet in the Gap area and the buyer(s) must have the ability to ride in a cowman's regular cab truck, with all it's associated sounds and smells." -Current bidder: $200/ReelLife/yodatrout "SOLD" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. FFA FLY SWAP FLY'S... 120 assorted Nymph, Streamer and Dry fly patterns, donated by Rusty. -Current bid: $125/mkm "SOLD" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36."WATER MARKS" Signed, written and donated by Jim Mclennan. - "Thirty Years of Fly Fishing Insight" - http://www.mclennanflyfishing.com/index1.htm -Current bidder: $40/drbulltrout "SOLD" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. "FLY-FISHING WESTERN TROUT STREAMS" Signed, written and donated by Jim Mclennan. http://www.mclennanflyfishing.com/index1.htm -Current bidder: $40/drbulltrout "SOLD" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------