[How Often Do You Keep Trout?]

Never

[River Damage From Cattle Crossings]

I just found it odd that the cattle were corralled on the other side of the river. So the herd actually had to cross the OMR to get to the area and then cross it again to get back to the road. Pity that there isn't an area on the same side of the river for them to herd up. Problem solved.

[River Damage From Cattle Crossings]

Peter...for the first time EVER I had my phone with me and have lots of video,

[River Damage From Cattle Crossings]

Recently steps have been made to reduce damage to our cutty rivers. Quadders are being educated and ticketed, loggers have restrictions etc etc. All this is to restrict potential damage to the endangered cutthroat and bull trout habitat, Awesome start...

 

The other day I was fishing a spot on the Oldman River near the Forest Fire Station on the Forestry Trunk Road. There were a lot of cattle mooing in an area behind me. They soon approached me and approximately 1400 head of cattle crossed the pool I was fishing. Despite the lack of etiquette, I was quite entertained as I watched the cattle cross and scramble up the bank and continue down the Trunk Rd.

 

I went back to fishing UPSTREAM from where they crossed and the river was muddy, I couldn't imagine what it was like downstream not to mention the damage to the river bank etc.

 

I was wondering if Sustainable Resources look into the damage done from these huge river crossings or somehow regulate them or if they just let it happen. A quad crossing a river seems quite minute in comparison to what I saw the other day. The silt in the river and the bank damage was huge.

 

I'm hoping they will look into it.

 

Who can I contact about it?

 

 

[Glasses: What Are Your Techniques For Managing]

You have used these stick on lenses with success?

[Glasses: What Are Your Techniques For Managing]

I bought some Smith polarized "readers' on eBay......got a good price!!

[Looking For A Pfleuger Trion 5/6 Reel.....]

I ended up buying a similar reel at a "box" store. Thanks everyone for their help!!

[Looking For A Pfleuger Trion 5/6 Reel.....]

I checked with Flys etc. and they don't have them in stock but did offer to get one for me....I'm still looking but may take them up on their offer,

[Looking For A Pfleuger Trion 5/6 Reel.....]

I told a friend from Dutch Creek that I would get him one in Calgary.....Help!!! Hard to find!!!

 

I have $170 max for a 5 wt reel.....any other suggestions?

 

Thanks

Al

[Anyone Going Fishing To Oldman Gap Area July 30-Aug 6?]

I just need someone to pass a message on between now and Saturday August 6...Anyone heading down AFTER the weekend?

[Anyone Going Fishing To Oldman Gap Area July 30-Aug 6?]

My truck broke down in Calgary and I am unable to get down to the "Cutty Hut" at Dutch Creek Campground this coming week. I need to let someone that is camping at Dutch Creek this week, know I won't be there as they are expecting me. If you can help me PM me.

 

Thanks

Al

[Hwy 40 Squatters]

UpperOldman...K7....13 unattended RV's!! The guy at K15 or so is STILL there!!!!! ...but no skull and crossbones or Union Jack flying!!

[The Integrity Of The Catch: Fly Fishing In The Catskills]

Fran Better's.... there's a name from the past!!

[The Integrity Of The Catch: Fly Fishing In The Catskills]

The family used to camp at Rollins Pond near Tupper Lake and I used to watch fly fishermen at nearby Whey Pond and wanted to try it. That's how I started...mid 70's.

[The Integrity Of The Catch: Fly Fishing In The Catskills]

I started fly fishing in the Adirondack Mountains of New York state....beautiful area, north of the Catskills.

["camping" Suggestions]

Not much for swimming at Dutch, also no onsite firewood sales (just to let you know)...other than that a great place.

[Fishing Reports. How Do You Feel About Them?]

I'm pretty non-specific/vague when it comes to reporting the "cutty" waters I fish. There are so many spots to fish in the area that I'd rather readers come and discover on their own.

[Hwy 40 Squatters]

The "squatters" should have no reason to be pissed off. They know that they have been milking it for years and finally have to face the music. Hopefully they don't all apply for seasonal camping at Dutch next year and oust me out of my spot,..I'd be choked!!!

[Hwy 40 Squatters]

Don...From what I have been told. random camping regulation enforcement has been changed from "forestry" (SRD) to the CO's. I even heard they had 20 CO's down south but that seems hard to believe. Anyway's something is being done finally and I applaud it.

[Hwy 40 Squatters]

Taco.....I've spoken to the guy there a few times..I wonder how he fared when that road was closed post flood?

 

Marc...that would be awesome!!!

[Upper Oldman]

Which falls are you talking about......the "falls" downstream from the "Gap" or the falls on the Upper reaches of the OMR ( K19?) on Oldman River Rd.? A lot of people don't know about the upper falls which are much higher.

[Hwy 40 Squatters]

I heard the same. A bunch were ticketed on Racehorse. The squatters will be choked. They have come to expect no enforcement and some have been in the same spot for 10 years.

 

Up until last year SRD were to enforce random camping regulations. (length of stay, permanent structures etc) but now the CO's are enforcing. It's about time.

 

It was put away for ALL Albertans and who are they to hog the nice sites for 4 months!!

 

I wish I knew what the fines were..I bet they total less than my 4 month stay at a seasonal site at Dutch.

[Wading Boots For Cold Clear Streams]

Do you have rubber or felt? I only fish clear cold streams and I've only worn felt and they grip well.. I'm gonna try out my brand new Simms felt sole boots tomorrow. I have confidence in felt.

[Pretreating Dry Flies]

I've used Flyagra and it seems pretty good. I'm looking forward to see what others think/use.

[Private Cutty Party]

"They will be mine....Oh yes, they will be mine"!!

 

Haha!!

 

Can't wait to get down there on Sunday!!