bjay

Hi guys Because of the high waves caused by the winds you want nothing smaller than a 14 footer that takes a long shaft motor for the lakes. Nothing will scare the hell out of you more than takeing a wave over the sturn in a wind storm. Boats that take a short shaft motor are a no no. Jon boats are nice for the river but I find too shallow for the bigger lakes in a wind storm. I like my lake boats to have a depth of at least 30 inches so as to take the waves. You also want a underslung trailer for ease of loading and unloading. More expensive but worth every penny. Thats my opinion. I'm 70 and have had a wack of boats. I'm presently running a 15 footer with a 25 on it for the lakes. I and my fishing partner can walk around in it no problem. It is all open like a car topper. Look at the bigger lunds. Get the bare bones type of boat to save on weight and money. All you want in it is a floor and permanently mounted seats.

Took a little tour of Fernie a week ago at night and found 9 guide boats parked at residences around town, and didn't even hit the whole town. The last time I fished the Elk there was a drift boat approx. every 10 minutes going by from about 9AM to about 12 noon. Unbelievable. Bjay

It's called a giant water beetle, and they will bite Bjay

Hi guys If you can join a fly fishing club you will probably get all the help you want for nothing and meet some realy good guys to boot Bjay