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A "closing notice" has been posted on item #4...Item #13...Item #19...Item #23.

Of course size does matter, but, successfull hook ups always come with the right presentation.... Happy Valentines! "going once"....

"TM's Secret Worms", will catch multiple species of fish and all of the trophys to be found around the globe, in fresh or salt water, liquid or frozen...100% Guaranteed! Warning: Use 100lb. tippets for Saltwater fishing and always wear your life Jacket.

Looks like I only got that one nibble, but, as they say...the fly in the water catches all the fish...

LOL...actually a triple...

Very interesting....

Anyone know the history of how the Oldman River got its name?

Well I hope to get a fishing date for Valentines....So... are you busy that day? I'll bring lots of tying materials for you too...nothing but the best!

I see your $70 drbulltrout and I'll go $75....Ladystrange will have a birthday comin' up sooner or later... I'll get Clive to autograph it for you sweetie....

Sundancefisher, Sounds good, send me the details and I'll get it posted.

Two anglers is no problem. I'll list your new bid.

BID BID BID BID BID BID BID BID BID BID BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY.....Thank you.

That's great Clive and one of my favorite flyfishing books. I'll get it posted. Folks better get in the game with their bids, because today, I just may mark something "SOLD" ...to shake things up!

We wanted to get the pace going early and sold a couple of things off to create a little chaos. That was to get folks in the game and bid while they have the opportunity. We don't want this to get sleepy....after all it is a "Celebration", as we are saving a river...Besides, I'm not your normal kind of Auctioneer.....so Lets PAR-TY!

BID...BID...BID...BID...BID...BID....

Brent, Is there a "Sold" item posted, that you wish to have me re-open for you, so you can place a higher bid? Cause', since I'm the Auctioneer here, I can bend the rules a little for ya, just this one time...

BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY

There are no cut off dates for donations, as this project will need ongoing financail support. For the auction we are looking at March 15, with final payments for items received.

Erik, post your favorite photo here on this thread. Folks, check out this young mans skillz...beautifull work.

Loop warranty is handled through their Canadian distributors, Fly Angler Distributing Inc., in the Vancouver area. The 11' 3wt or 4wt. Loop OptiPeak, are incredible sticks capable of landing Salmon.

Sounds great Bloom...put something together and pm it to me and I'll put it on the list. Many thanks for your continued support. Also, just wondering if anyone has any used fishing gear that they are not using and would like to donate it to the auction, so that we can try and get a few bucks for it. Just let me know what you've got and I'll add it to the list.

OLDMAN RIVER STREAMWATCH AUCTION Welcome fellow Anglers, "I am so encouraged by all of the support, both for the auction and donations to the Streamwatch program. It just proves that when a good cause shows up, the angling fraternity really gets behind it. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far and let's keep up the momentum as we work towards our target of raising $25,000, from all sources, by May 1." Al Caldwell, Southwestern Alberta Streamwatch Auction Guidelines: These are the Items/Services currently up for Auction, to help raise the funds required to start/support an Oldman River Streamwatch Program. http://members.shaw.ca/ocl/SW-SW.pdf....... http://www.albertastreamwatch.com/ We are going to try and wrap this party up by March 15, 2008. When bids for any of the items listed have reached a resonable offer, and/or, have been posted for a period of time with no new bids forthcoming, we may announce a closing notice. You will see, next to the items Current bidder, "going once", then the next day, "going twice... Then, at "High Noon", on the third day, the item will be marked..."SOLD", too the highest bidder. All payments for items are expected no later than 7 days after the items closing date. Thanks for your support and lets have some fun....Let the bidding begin.... ITEM #. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. HALF DAY WALK & WADE, on the Bow River, (April-June), with Host/Guide Max Robinson. -Current bidder: "SOLD" @ $250/Dr.BullTrout "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2a. MAX'S HALF DAY WALK & WADE, on the Bow River, (April-June), with Host/Guide Max Robinson. -Current bidder: $250/bighopper "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. HALF DAY WALK & B.S., on the Bow River, with Host/Guide Toolman. -Current bidder: $300/ADC&Dryfly "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3a. TOOLMAN'S HALF DAY WALK & BS on the Bow River, with Host/Guide Greg Allard. -Current bidder: $250/PaleMorningDunce "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. 12" x 18" PHOTO PRINT, donated by Calgary Photographer, Erik Haag (Sirocco). Check out his work at http://www.ehphoto.ca/main.html and choose the photo you like most. (I like all of them.) -Current bidder: $75/yodatrout "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. TROPHY BULL TROUT HUNT, with your Host/guide drbulltrout, on a secret S. Alberta stream. -Current bidder: $500/PaleMorningDunce & Chidders "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. "MissinTheBow" BOW RIVER NYMPH BOX... -Current bidder: "SOLD" "Paid"@ $275/Bhurt, now includes half day Walk & Wade... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. ONE DOZEN CUSTOM FLY'S..."Lefty Kreh's Essential Nymphs". Tied and donated by, Hydropsyche. 4 each of: Sparkle Pupa, Whitlock Red Fox Squirrel Nymph, Muskrat Nymph, Yellow Stone Fly. Included as a Bonus....2 Bow Juan Worms, tied by the originator. -Current bidder: $60/Lonefisher "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. ONE DOZEN FLY'S....Tied and donated by the Master Tyer himself, SilverDoctor. -Current bidder: "SOLD" @ $100/Taco "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. ONE DOZEN OF TM'S SECRET WORMS.... -Current bidder: $30/Tako "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. 15 FLY'S FROM FFC "FAVORITES" SWAP.... donated by Flytyer. -Current bidder: $50/bigbowtrout "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. PIKE STREAMER KIT 20 flies tied and donated by DougC. -Current bidder: $60/Rocknbugs "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. 2 DOZEN OF FLYTYER'S FAVORITES.....Flytyer's favorite flys, in a few different patterns. -Current bidder: $60/Lonefisher "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. "OLDMAN RIVER" FLY KIT...tied and donated by BigBadBrent , consisting of the following flys. 2 Oldman Humpy #14, 2 Stimulators #8, 3 Brent Bugs #14/16, 3 Evil Weevils #14/16, 1 Super Double Bunny #3/0, 1 Golden Stonefly #6, 2 BWO Usuals #16, 2 PMD Usuals #16, 1 Red Bug size #4. -Current bidder: $50/Lundvike "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. ONE DOZEN OF "DOC'S FAVORITES"....tied & donated by SilverDoctor.. 6 Bow flys & 6 Steelhead Classics. -Current bidder: $50/headscan "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. "THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FLYFISHING" (autographed copy) Donated and written by Clive Shaupmeyer. -Current bidder: $80/drbulltrout "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. CROWSNEST ESSENTIAL FLY KIT...12 flys/case donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing. -Current bidder: $25/Lundvike "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. BOW RIVER ESSENTIAL FLY KIT....12 flys/case, donated by, Glenbow Flyfishing. -Current bidder: $40/grannyknot "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. HAWGSTOPPAHS FISHING ADVENTURE This is now a three day walk and wade with Host/Guide Brian Peace. -Current bidder: $800/ReelLife "SOLD" "Paid" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. 2 DOZ. LADYSTRANGE SPECAILS.... assorted fly patterns, tied and donated by, Tiana. -Current bidder: $50/mkankmike "SOLD" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 "SOLD" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 "SOLD" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: $200/Stimmy "SOLD" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 "SOLD" "Paid" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. 50 ASSORTED FLY'S...tied and donated by fishpro. Consisting of 10 Nymphs, 15 Streamers, 25 Dry flies -Current bidder: $75/Rocknbugs "SOLD" "Paid" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. DRBULLTROUT'S DEADLY DOZEN ...tied and donated by drbulltrout -Current bidder: $30/Chidders "SOLD" Paid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33a. DRBULLTROUT'S DEADLY DOZEN ...tied and donated by drbulltrout -Current bidder: $40/Hydropsyche "SOLD" "Paid" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. FFA FLY SWAP FLY'S... 120 assorted fly patterns, donated by Rusty. -Current bidder: $125/mkm "SOLD" "Paid" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. "FLY-FISHING WESTERN TROUT STREAMS" Signed, written and donated by Jim Mclennan. http://www.mclennanflyfishing.com/index1.htm -Current bidder: $40/drbulltrout "SOLD" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 "SOLD" "Paid" b. yodatrout- $125/Burmis Tree & Moon "SOLD" "Paid" c. Tie1on24- $125/Burmis Tree & Moon "SOLD" "Paid" d. Silent bid-$125 "SOLD" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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" "Paid" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post your bids on this thread. We will be adding more items to the list and we are still looking for more items to auction. Please do your part to help conserve/restore one of our natural treasures, the Oldman River. Your support is greatly appreciated and thanks to all who have already donated generously. 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 #. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Specail thanks to our Oldman River Streamwatch, Corporate Partners. Fish Tales Fly Shop- http://www.fishtales.ca/ Glenbow Flyfishing - http://www.glenbowflyfishing.com/ Whistler Flyfishing - http://www.looptacklecan.com/ Crowsnest Angler - http://www.crowsnestangler.com/mainpanel.p...on_sidebar=home Tecumseh Mountain Guest Ranch - http://mountainguestranch.com/ Nile Creek Fly Shop - http://ogilvieoutfitting.com/?page_id=7 River Spey Company - http://www.theriverspeycompany.com/ Wholesale Sports - http://www.wholesalesports.com/onlinestore/control/main Davis Pontiac Buick - http://www.davispontiac.net/ Mclennan Flyfishing - http://www.mclennanflyfishing.com/index1.htm

That's an awesome offer James, many thanks. I'll get it posted. Greg EDIT: Can you take two fisherman?

It sure would be nice if someone stepped up and offered a free float with their driftboat/Jet on the Bow, that we could auction off for the Oldman River StreamWatch fundraiser. Shore' would be nice....

Thanks for the generous bids guys. Cheques/M.O. etc., need to be made payable to Trout Unlimited Canada and also mark as a memo on the Cheque, "Oldman StreamWatch Program". Let's get this party rolling today!