bigalcal

My 2 pairs of Cloudveil wading boots have worn out so over the winter I will be researching, then purchasing new wading boots for next season. I fish exclusively on the freestone rivers around the Oldman. I have only worn felt soles but I'm open to change if you think a rubber sole might be better for these rivers. I don't scramble around very much nor walk very far. I would prefer a lighter weight boot as that is what I'm used too. Any suggestions? Please indicate the make and model. Thanks!! I appreciate your input.

I miss the caddis on the Oldman.....I don't see them around much anymore.

Of course I do...only in desperation, early in the season if the water is high and dirty.....and, I'm terrible at it!!!

I bought the NZ indicators to try this year for early, high water nymphing for cutties. Fortunately due to low run off, the cutties were looking up from day one. In fact I caught my biggest fish of the year on opening day on a Fat Albert!! I guess I'll have to wait until next season.

Haha!!! Touche'!!!

I bought some and I seem to get my leader tangled around the stem. Granted.... I'm no expert nympher or caster. Anybody else have the same problem? Got mine at FT's...

Good idea.

Olive....

Bow....not like in "Bow Wow", but the river....

Ray's dog's name is "Fisher".....too obvious!!!

User fee for random camping? Yes....

I brought mine into Fishtales and they shipped it in. Might have been pre Shimano days. Took a long time to get it replaced. Months......I believe a bit of bad luck made it take so long, Thankfully it was the end of the season and I was in no rush.

There was a lot of misinformation doled out during the closures

If I lived in Twin Bridges MT I could saunter over to Winston (I assume there are no ferries) and probably get my rod replaced and if my uncle was a woman she would be my aunt!! It definitely would be convenient to live near manufacturers. I guess having a TFO distributor here is as close as we can get.

I have spent a lot of days fishing the Oldman and tribs this year and it has been one for the ages. The small snowcap and the mild spring led to minimal run off and water levels were about 6 weeks ahead come opening day. Low water levels and warm temperatures have put us fly fishermen in an unpleasant position. Many think the recent closures will make the Oldman/Livingston area even busier than it already is. I am hoping that fly fishermen that usually fish the closed rivers may just take some time off instead of rushing to the "Gap" for their fly fishing fix. The forecast is favourable as rain and lower temperatures are expected for the next few days. I'm thinking...If you really love fly fishing and the resource which is beautiful healthy trout. take the next few days off. Things will be better soon. The fish will be happier and the fishing will be better if we leave them alone for a few days. my .02 centavos

Thanks....now to find my thermometer!!!

At what water temperature should one consider leaving them alone?

Nope........Half Moon Bay, California

I know exactly where that is!!!!

Doesn't hurt to ask for advice or suggestions here...lot's of "self appointed experts" eager to help you!! Haha!! Seriously, some good advice can be found from the members of this forum

I'll be at the "Cutty Hut" June 15-18....if you are in the area stop by and say Hi. #8 , Dutch Creek PRA.

I just got them and I was wondering how to do up a nymph rig with them.....I don't nymph much.

I took the time before viewing to grab a beer and a handful of popcorn...I downed the beer but didn't quite make it through the popcorn!!!

Water levels/flows of Oldman and tribs up significantly today but they are now at their average for this time of year..they were pretty low .

Nice work!!! Zip up those vest pockets though!!! Asking for trouble!!! (Speaking from experience!!)