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New Item...only one print left. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. FRAMED & MATTED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS... donated by Dryfly. More info. from Clive... "I will "sell" framed and matted 11 by 14-inch prints of any of the following ... buyer's choice of any picture. Will mail express post to anywhere in Alberta. All framed prints will have a small "postcard" on the back describing the picture and location. All of these picture were taken by me. Signed on back ... or not signed. (adc sez they should go for less if signed. ) This is like eBay's "Buy it now" ... the bid price is $125 per print ... includes framing and postage. If you want to pay more, that's okay too. (These typically go for $100 to $200 and silent auctions at fundraisers. The Burmis pix recently went for $200 at the local library silent auction.) Limit is a max of four framed prints...I will donate four only! So first four buyers get a print. Got that? I will be out of Dodge until March 12 so won't be able to mail until later that week." -Purchase price: $125 a. Toolman-$125/Sharptail b. yodatrout-$125/Burmis Tree & Moon c. Tie1on24-$125/Burmis Tree & Moon d. Silent bid $125 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Burmis tree and moon..this is a composite picture created in Photoshop. The two originals are my pix tho. Mule buck near Cowley Big horn sheep in the Gap Sharptail male doing a courting dance on a lek .. near Duchess, Alberta

I will check with Courtney for sizing availability.

Items #1, #2a and #5, that are posted as "going twice...", close at noon, today.

A closing notice has been posted on these items. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6a. MISSINTHEBOW'S HALF DAY WALK & WADE...This Bow River walkabout will include two dozen of Brett's top nymph patterns, Fly Box and streamside fishing instructions, describing in detail, how, where and when, to successfully fish these nymphs. Enjoy some time on the water with one of the Bow Rivers finest flyfisherman. -Current bidder: $300/Pipes "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. FISHEAD'S BOW RIVER JET &WADE ...An all inclusive Jetboat trip on the Lower Bow. More info. from James... "Client picks the trip...April or May...Any Friday... Lunch, Beer, flies, gear included etc..."I can take two fisherman and will provide a great "gourmet lunch" & all other crap required...Like to start early...Maybe a trip deep into the " reserve" or just get a different look on the spots you already know. Cheers...It is a great cause...."Bring it on"...James..." -Current bidder: $525/SnaG05 "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. GUIDED FISHING ON PRIVATE LAKE (one or two anglers) Your Host/Guide for this adventure will be H20. -Current bidder: $300/Don Andersen "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. HAWGSTOPPAH'S CROWSNEST STALK & WADE...July-Sept. A guided day of fishing with the man who knows the secrets of the Crownest River. -Current bidder: $400/ReelLife & yodatrout "SOLD" --------------------------------------------------------------------------- More info. about these trips from Brian.... "Just to let folks know, the trips 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. I'd like to do this on a Friday, Sat. or Sun., unless I have a gap in work schedule. 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)." Brian Peace ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Our Auction numbers as of today... -Items Sold/Current bids: $7,085 -Items with Starting bids: $2,125 -Total value of all items: $9,210 I'd like to see this Auction raise $10,000 and we need help to do it. Please send a link too this thread, to everyone on your contact list. Please donate an Item or Service, or bid generously on a item if you can. Your support is greatly appreciated and the Fishies thank you, Greg ps. New items have been added to the Auction list.

This item has been price adjusted and now features 120 flys. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. FFA FLY SWAP FLY'S... 120 assorted Nymph, Streamer and Dry fly patterns, donated by Rusty. -Current bidder: $80/SanJuanWorm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I get your point. Thanks for posting. Greg

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 -Starting bid: $75 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. GLENBOW'S BULL'S & BOW'S ADVENTURE @ K-Lakes... Late May-June. A guided days fishing with Host/Guide Glen Tinckler, hunting for Trophy Bulls and Rainbows in beautifull Kananaskis Country. Lunch, refreshments, flies included. Transportation too and from K- Lakes is not provided. -Current bidder: $250/ReelLife ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specail Item 26. TECUMSEH MOUNTAIN FISHING HOLIDAY... Sept-Oct. This 3 day guided fishing package includes, 3 nights accomodations for 2 guests, at the "Tecumseh Mountain Guest Ranch", in Blairmore, AB, compliments of owner/flyfisherman, Kai Eckhardt. http://mountainguestranch.com/ Explore the many wonderfull fishing opportunites the area has to offer, for 3 adventure filled days, with your Host, veteran Guide, Brian Peace. Relax and enjoy the comfortable and fully furnished, Log Cabin accomodations, at the end of a long days fishing, in a beautifull mountain setting. A fishing Holiday to treasure for a lifetime. Winning bidder will be responsible for their own transportation too/from the Ranch. Food and beverages not included. -Starting bid: $1,200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. RED DEER RIVER DRIFT with Host/Guide Sanky Search for beautifull Trophy Brown Trout that have made this river so famous. More info. from Tony... "I would like to donate a full day float on the Red Deer River, between May 26-30th, to catch the Skwala Stonefly Hatch. I do suggest a mid-week float so that we encounter very little traffic and have the whole river to ourselves. A BBQ lunch will be provided along with water and snacks. Please anticipate a long day on the water, as hatch times may vary and we might only get off the water at dark." -Current bidder: $350/Rocknbugs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. OLDMAN RIVER DRY BOX... Four dozen of Dave's favorites, in a large FlyMate fly box. Compliments of David Blair @ Fish Tales Fly Shop. -Current bidder: $120/Hawgstoppah --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. SPEY CASTING INSTRUCTION...in Calgary, on May 17 or May 18th. Enjoy a fun filled day at the Loop Spey school. Learn how to cast/fish two handed rods, from expert casting instructors. You can bring your own rod if you have one or we'll lend you one to use for the day. Compliments of Brian Niska @ Whistler Fly Fishing -Current bidder: $175/Hawgstoppah --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. BOW RIVER DRIFT...with Host/Guide SamIam More info. from Sam... "I'll provide a full day float trip on any of the following runs - Banff to Canmore, Glenmore to 22X or Policemans, 22X or Policemans to McKinnons, or Mckinnons to Carseland. Leave as early in the morning as they want and stay out as late in the day as they want. I will pick up the shuttle fee's, (except on the Banff float, we would have to take an extra vehicle and do it ourselves) and streamside lunch and beverages. Can also supply gear if needed. Any day during the week or on the weekend is fine with me. Can take two or three fisherman, but only two can fish simultaneously." Sam -Current bidder: $350/Guito --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. 50 ASSORTED FLY'S...tied and donated by fishpro. Consisting of 10 Nymphs, 15 Streamers, 25 Dry flies -Current bidder: $75/Rocknbugs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. DRBULLTROUT'S DEADLY DOZEN ...tied and donated by drbulltrout -Current bidder: $30/Chidders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33a. DRBULLTROUT'S DEADLY DOZEN ...tied and donated by drbulltrout -Current bidder:$30/Hydropsyche --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: $150/ReelLife --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. FFA FLY SWAP FLY'S... 120 assorted Nymph, Streamer and Dry fly patterns, donated by Rusty. -Current bid: $125/mkm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. "FLY-FISHING WESTERN TROUT STREAMS" Signed, written and donated by Jim Mclennan. http://www.mclennanflyfishing.com/index1.htm -Current bidder: $40/drbulltrout --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: $260/adc ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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…" -Starting bid: $250 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) -Starting bid: $250 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. FRAMED & MATTED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS... donated by Dryfly. More info. from Clive... "I will "sell" framed and matted 11 by 14-inch prints of any of the following ... buyer's choice of any picture. Will mail express post to anywhere in Alberta. All framed prints will have a small "postcard" on the back describing the picture and location. All of these picture were taken by me. Signed on back ... or not signed. (adc sez they should go for less if signed. ) This is like eBay's "Buy it now" ... the bid price is $125 per print ... includes framing and postage. If you want to pay more, that's okay too. (These typically go for $100 to $200 and silent auctions at fundraisers. The Burmis pix recently went for $200 at the local library silent auction.) Limit is a max of four framed prints...I will donate four only! So first four buyers get a print. Got that? I will be out of Dodge until March 12 so won't be able to mail until later that week." -Purchase price: $125 a. Toolman-$125/Sharptail b. Toolman-$125/Burmis Tree & Moon c. Tie1on24-$125/Burmis Tree & Moon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -Starting bid: $75 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 closing notice has been posted for these items. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.SPRING TROPHY PIKE HUNT, with Hosts/Guides Dryfly & ADC. More info. from Clive.... "Al and I are offering a one-day guided pike fishing trip in Southern Alberta, sometime between May 8 and June 15. We will likely go to Badger, Cochrane or wherever the hot bite is at the time. NO GUARANTEES ... pike are more moody than trout. You know the drill. Trip will include lunch (we make great lunches ), refreshments (no beer--sorry) and flies. Pictures taken. The lucky winner will have to provide his/her own float tube or pontoon boat as we will be floating. The winner will have to drive to the agreed-upon site -- or to Al's house in Lethbridge. (We won't be picking anyone up in Calgary.) We will offer the use of an 8- or 9-wt fly rod and reel in case someone is interested and does not have pike tackle." -Current bidder: $400/Rocknbugs "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2a. MAX'S HALF DAY WALK & WADE, on the Bow River, (April-June), with Host/Guide Max Robinson. -Current bidder: $250/bighopper "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. TROPHY BULL TROUT HUNT, with your Host/guide drbulltrout, on a secret S. Alberta stream. -Current bidder: $500/PaleMorningDunce & Chidders "SOLD" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A closing notice has been posted on these items. 3a. TOOLMAN'S HALF DAY WALK & BS on the Bow River, with Host/Guide Greg Allard. -Current bidder: $250/PaleMorningDunce "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. PIKE STREAMER KIT 20 flies tied and donated by DougC. -Current bidder: $60/Rocknbugs "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. CROWSNEST ESSENTIAL FLY KIT...12 flys/case donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing. -Current bidder: $25/Lundvike "SOLD" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Well, I disagree with your comments TaKo.... FYI...Wong is indeed a Canadian name, with a Canadian Heritage that goes back more than a century in this country. I also find it kind of ridiculous to insinuate that poaching has a name and that it's name is Wong, or more broadly "that type of name"...That is kind of ridiculous if you think about it. A poacher is a criminal and criminals can be found anywhere on the planet. So, though your intent is not to come across as racist, your statements are clearly crossing that line. So, if this is just a case of a bad choice of words on your part, I'd suggest a little editing of your post. Great thread Dryfly. Thanks for posting.

A closing notice has been posted on these items... 11. H20's BOW RIVER FLOAT TRIP (one or two anglers)...An all inclusive day float for two, via Driftboat. -Current bidder: $350/Pythagoras "SOLD" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. HAWGSTOPPAH'S OLDMAN RIVER WALKABOUT...July-Sept. Enjoy an exciting day of fishing with legendary Guide Brian Peace. -Current bidder: $400/Cheeler & Lundvike & ReelLife "SOLD" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Folks, there are new items up for bids today. Also, let's keep this party rolling along. Please go through your contacts lists and send them a link too this Streamwatch Auction Thread. We need to get the word out to everyone, including the shops you do business with. Support from the business community has been miminal, (dismal) thus far. We still have a long way to go to reach our goal of $25,000 and your help, contributions and support are greatly appreciated. The fishies thank you. Greg

http://members.shaw.ca/ocl/SW-SW.pdf You will see the contact name and #, for Credit card payments. Make sure to mention it is for the Southwestern Alberta Streamwatch Auction and also the Auction Item #.

Yes, we are still looking for more items to auction.

A closing notice has been posted on Items, # 7, #14, #16, #17.

24. GRANITE TROUT ETCHING...Your choice of Rainbow, Bull, Brown, Cutt or Brook Trout. Donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing -Starting bid: $75 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. TECUMSEH MOUNTAIN FISHING HOLIDAY... Sept-Oct. This 3 day guided fishing package includes, 3 nights accomodations for 2 guests, at the "Tecumseh Mountain Guest Ranch", in Blairmore, AB, compliments of owner/flyfisherman, Kai Eckhardt. http://mountainguestranch.com/ Explore the many wonderfull fishing opportunites the area has to offer, for 3 adventure filled days, with your Host, veteran Guide, Brian Peace. Relax and enjoy the comfortable and fully furnished, Log Cabin accomodations, at the end of a long days fishing, in a beautifull mountain setting. A fishing Holiday to treasure for a lifetime. Winning bidder will be responsible for their own transportation too/from the Ranch. Food and beverages not included. -Starting bid: $1,200 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. BOW RIVER DRIFT...with Host/Guide SamIam More info. from Sam... "I'll provide a full day float trip on any of the following runs - Banff to Canmore, Glenmore to 22X or Policemans, 22X or Policemans to McKinnons, or Mckinnons to Carseland. Leave as early in the morning as they want and stay out as late in the day as they want. I will pick up the shuttle fee's, (except on the Banff float, we would have to take an extra vehicle and do it ourselves) and streamside lunch and beverages. Can also supply gear if needed. Any day during the week or on the weekend is fine with me. Can take two or three fisherman, but only two can fish simultaneously." Sam Starting bid: $350 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are looking for first bids on these items folks...

I understand and respect your view on the subject FH. As I said, whatever floats your boat, but to dismiss two handers as less effective on the Bow, I would disagree.

I think that single hand casters need to ask themselves this one question. Why, would experienced, very skilled anglers, who fished with single handed rods for decades, tell you that two handers were the way to go? Why would they say that? Do you think it is these folks who "don't get it". I'd say, it's likely the folks who have no experience/skills with Spey casting or two handed rods that are the ones who have something to learn, not the other way round. That said, folks should fish with whatever tools and methods that they enjoy most. But, lets hope you can keep an open mind and come and discover the world of Spey, you will be amazed....

Folks, thanks for all the great contributions and support. If you have something that you would like to donate to the Auction , please send me a pm to discuss it first, before posting it on this thread. Thanks...

Of course this comment was made in Jest....and as drbulltrout pointed out, in reference to another thread, which was similar in nature.

Thanks guys......DougC, your Pike flies are posted as Item #15.

"OK....Move along now..."

It is via driftboat, so I don't think 2 anglers will be a problem, but I'll confirm with Tony.