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The rust colored band around the Trumpeter Swan's neck, may be caused by "feeding in bottom substrates high in iron".
...read more info here: http://srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife/species...mpeterswan.aspx
Thanks for the pics Ed.
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monger ... the Bow hosts a healthy population of both Loch Leven and German Browns from the weir to the dam.
When were German Browns (S. Fario?) stocked in the Bow and who released them? Which hatchery produced them?
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Opps...just had another look at the first pic.
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I'd have to agree with Max on this subject. A small Spey rod in the 11'6" - 12'6" range...In a 6 or 7wt. for the nymphs/drys and an 8wt. for the tips and big flies. These type of rods are extremely versatile fishing tools that can be adapted/lined for just about any fishing situation on our rivers and lakes. If I had to choose one rod for all of the fishing situations described by ReelLife, I'd say one of my Loop 11'6" ers, either the 7wt. or 8wt., would handle it all with ease, even that big gator Doc's holding. Excellent for casting from tight shorelines or from the boat and still a good feel to the fight of a 17" Rainbow on the line.
(Thanks for the pic Weedy and congrats to Doc)
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You are right Ed, I will try and get high up on the bank, if possible, too keep line off the water, as Rusty mentioned, but also to apply lift pressure to make the trout work a little harder in the faster surface currents. It's important to keep the trout facing upstream and not allow them to turn down river and use the currents against you. Side pressure will get them turned around most times. Also, don't muscle the trout too hard on the initial panic run, let em' go a bit and they ususally won't go far and will burn up a little steam. Then, turn their snouts up river and put the pressure on them. When you lift on the trout, they will try and go deep, rather than run to the other side of the river. But, the main reason I like to apply lift pressure is ....it makes the trout jump like wild Broncs! YEEEHAAAW!
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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...
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That would be interesting to see. Two spey casters in a Lund...
No problem....Spey casting is all about line control.
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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 #.
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Great report adc and what a great fishing adventure...
Thanks for posting.
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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.
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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!
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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"
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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"
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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.
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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.
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Has anyone here used the Cloudveil 8x waders? I've found some of these for sale on the same sight that I could get in instead and they have the right size. How would they be compared to the simms?
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.
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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"
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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"
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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
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Welcome back Gents....
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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
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A closing notice has been posted on these items.
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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...
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I shoot first....
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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'...
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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.
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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 #
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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
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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"
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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
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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"
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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"
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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"
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This is an edited list of Items still up for bids. Refer to page 1, to see the complete Auction list, including "Sold" items.
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A few big Browns and a slack liner poachin' with bait....that's the Bow for sure...
Just A Few And A Swan
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It does look like a band now that you pointed it out. I misread the info. from SRD.