SilverDoctor

Looking for an out-o-print map for an American friend of mine, its called "Fishin' Map Crowsnest Chinook County"

We've had some discussions here about Didymo. It does worry me as it has been disastrous on other countries fisheries. I'm not scientist but have a bit of an issue by the statement that it is "native" to the Bow as I remember when it starting here, noting it in my journal. I've seen it on the Bow for the last 8 years when I noticing it as a major bloom. We should be promoting washing waders and equipment before venturing to other waters, especially smaller streams. I always wash equipment between trips, force of habit from fishing US waters.

Loving it Max, got to get a replacement camera.

buggers are good but I'm also using mini intruders with good success in blacks and browns.

Wrote an artice on my blog about tying here. give me a pm if you need a hand.

Too early for the shack nasties, fishing too good, and anyway your cat needs repainting.

Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thanks.

Your best bet is actually Highfields, they are the Canadian dealer for Hardy Greys. I've used them many times. Thier web site is here.

No just not a proofreader

Hay all you guides out there, brace yourself, to welcome the New Yorkers. Good PR for our river.

The Duncan loop is a great knot but only for certain applications. It shines where you need the fly to have independent motion such as some nymphing and some streamer fly applications. It's not great for dry fly work as it is better to have a stiff leader knot with no "hinge" to aid floating and quick sets. My recommendation is to get to know a number of knots for various applications, no one knot will do.

Very nice tie, thanks for posting.

I don't usually measure fish any more , I do have a measure on my net and on my wading staff but seldom bother. Would rather keep the catch time down and fish in the water.

I was a child of the 60's My heaviest drugs now are smoken out a couple hundred dozen Steelhad flies for the fall season for clients, I also have an expensive addiction for vintage reels and am a member of several collector groups that roam around like outlaw bikers buying classic fly fishing memorabilia (oh the shame). I have also am a dealer of classic wet flies. "I'll lay a few March browns on you now, the first hit is free". And yes I have even taught adults and school children to tie flies and made money at it. I also "use" oil paints freely and often without thinking abut the subject that I paint. THERE its out in the open, sigh... I feel so much better now.

I tried it at Woodstock but I didn't exhale.

Me Mac

Just wanted to congratulate teh winners and add thanks the administrators and moderators for for taking the time to add richness to the site.

My condolences. I grew up with generations of fly fishermen. All gone now but the riches they leave you, stay with you on the water forever.

This bamboo rod, a Montague Redwing, a darling of a rod has been used since the 20's by my grandfather, father, and me, my son often fishes it and perhaps his son. Quality goes a long way, wonder how many rods out there will be fished for generatons. From a nostalgic old man with limp wrists. peace to all

[quaI find if you use wax it will change the color and texture of the dubbing. I only like it if your need to do touch dubbing for classic wets.

It depends completely on the type of dubbing. Different dubbing needs a different approach. Nice fine dry fly dubbing twists on nicely, you can form a dubbin "noodle" or feed it on the thread. With a more course material i have a bit of water at hand to control it. and Like Flytyer said if you want a spiky effect a dubbing loop is required. Give me a shout sometimes and we'll get together and I'll run you through the way I do it. Got to get through all the Steelhead flies I need to do for clients first.

Gorgeous little stream, love those little gems.

Looks like you had a great day thanks for posting, you make my morning.

With the grand kids that are about that age I find the following handy Choose a spot close to home that has restrooms. Make the trip in the morning on a sunny day, and limit fishing to about an hour between breaks. Take snacks and cold drinks with you and a coloring book (nature related). Have the kids take breaks from fishing and give em a minnow net and pail to have fun. Life jacket that fits. Pack a first aid kit. Bring a hat and sunglasses. I often go to the dollar store and pick a few fun things up to occupy them when the fishing bug fades, which is usually pretty quick. Don't count on fishing yourself, this is an adventure for the little ones and don't forget that. My own very fine arsenal includes, the Shakespeare Princess and Barbie Fishing Kits, and of course the ever present Batman Backpack Fishing Kit.

You only fish for 9 Hours?