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We are going to try and wrap this party up by March 15, 2008. When bids on an item have reached a resonable offer and/or have been posted for a period of time with no new bids forthcoming, we may mark it sold. All payments would be expected no later than the closing date mentioned. Thanks for your interest.

The fishies thank you Hydro... The first time that I fished the Bow, with Hydropsyche, he gave me a dozen of his flies to try.... So, I decided to fish only with the ones he gave me. That day, I caught trout on 10 different patterns out of the 12. I did not have time to fish the last two till a couple of days later, which also landed trout.

Awww, c'mon Hydro...let me put you down for a dozen of those awesome fly's you tie, for our StreamWatch auction....grin. It would also be nice if that Jet boat guy would step up and offer a Pro-Guided half day Jet & Wade for our auction.

The Jet boat threads getting old so maybe we should talk about something a little more positive. Bump...

Well said Don, thanks for posting it.

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. 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Hey Al, sorry for the delay and I will get an Auction thread started shortly....Let the bidding war begin!

Great story Courtney, thanks for sharing.

And now, if only more folks would step up and get involved...ehem...This project needs our support and we need more donations of items to help raise funds, so who's next to help the cause? ps. I'll bid $200 for the Trophy Pike Hunt with Dryfly and ADC....(What a bargain. Photo's pending.)

We are looking for donated items that we can auction off, to help raise cash for the project. So if you can help by donating anything we can sell, it would be greatly appreciated. I'll start with the first item. I will offer a half day(4-5 hours), Guided walk and wade on the Bow river, with one or two anglers. I'll even bring Spey gear if that's what the buyer wants and either way, there will be lots of trout involved. Bidding starts at $200. Anyone want to go fishing with the Toolman, here's your chance. Big trout guaranteed...grin.

I would suggest sticking with the 17/18th.

Well first off, they are not technically called Spey rods, but actually two handed rods. The term Spey rod is used because these long two handed rods were first made popular on the River Spey in Scotland. Spey casting is the casting method that was developed to be able to cast these rods with little backcasting room. So, any rod can be spey cast, long or short, using one or two hands on the rod. A long single handed rod can be spey cast, but is not considered a spey rod.

I think May 17/18th is fine, as these dates do not conflict with other fishing clinics we have planned for May (Bow River Nymphing Clinics etc), of which details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Using a light two hander on small creeks, allows the angler to stay away from the edges of the shoreline and sneak a fly into a feeding lane without spooking the intended target. When I fished the Crowsnest, I was able to stay out of the water and hide in the tall grass, yet still fish in winds that were gusting at 60-70kmh.

Welcome back...now lets see some of those fishies you've been catchin'.

I like that...lol. Nice pic Neil and thanks for sharing. ps. Hey Tako, I think I remember you from FFA...let's see some of those Fish Pics of yours. What was your handle at FFA anyway?...hmmmm...let me think... maybe BCboy or somethin'.

Both, May 17 and 18th, work for me, so the other guys can choose first, which day works best for them. Also wanted to mention that this Spey School is ideal for fisherman who are using two handed Switch rods as well as Spey rods. If you would like to give Spey casting a try and are interested in attending the school, but don't have a two handed rod yet, we can help you with that as well.

I'm looking forward to fishing Stauffer and I've heard it is a great little creek. I love a good challenge.

Were'nt you the one calling sheninigans last year Brent?

Well Brent, the only point I am trying to make is that there are a lot of myths and assumptions made about Two Handed rods in the flyfishing game and I have encountered many that are false (most). As usual, most who are making the claims have no experience fishing two handers in these situations. I will fish Stauffer this year with my Spey rods....photo's pending. As for casting a #20 dry fly upstream, to a Brown in a foot of water, no problem, as it is as simple as adapting the line/leader and casting methods, to the conditions at hand.

Wow, sounds like you have been Spey fishing for a long time Brent, or are you just recycling old assumptions? Maybe I should post a link to Team USA's, John Wilson, who's thread tells the story of how the European teams crushed them with the long rods on the little rivers, at last summers World Flyfishing Championships. As for the fight of an 18" Crowsnest Bow on the Deercreek, it was great, but I don't normally fish 14" Crowsnest trout for the "fight", as there are plenty of badazz trout on the Bow to kick my butt any day of the week.

Hmmmm....I fished my DeerCreek 6126 with #20 flies, on the Crownest back in October and found it too be the right tool for the job. Did pretty good that day with Hawgstoppah if I recall and I think there may have been a post about it a while back... Thing is, I have been out with my two handed rods about 250 times in the last 15 months and have fished them in every situation on big water and small. There were many challenges that I normally would have considered using a single hander, as I thought it would be easier and it would have been, had I brought one, but....I learned how to fish my two handers in situations that are thought of to be the domain of single handed rods and to my delight, I found that long rods rule....anytime, anyplace...you just need to learn HOW to use these tools to their full potential. Then you will be amazed at the possibilities....Just my .02 cents on the matter. ps. Do you know how many times I was told "two handers are no good for the Bow or trout fishing, that's for Steelhead and Salmon".....Good thing I did'nt listen eh....

We will arrange a second Loop Spey school on the same weekend if there is continued interest, as we seem to have already filled the first school. We'll get the available dates worked out and post them so we can decide which weekend/day is best for you guys.

That's great guys and now there are only a few spots left if anyone is interested.

The Loop school will extensively cover the use of shooting heads (Skagit & Scandi) and sink tips etc.