SilverDoctor

Source CBC A man who fell into the water while fishing in the Bow River on Monday has died, according to police. Emergency crews responded to calls of up to two people in the water near Graves Bridge in the southeast. "Initial reports were that a man fishing had witnessed another man, also fishing nearby, fall into the water and unable to get himself up and out," reads a release from the fire department. "The man was then swept away by the current. The angler who witnessed this immediately ​went into the river after the submerged man, swam to him, pulled him onto the shore and started CPR." Fire crews took over CPR, they said, and the patient was transferred to hospital. It's not yet known how the man ended up submerged in the water. The angler who dove into the river in a rescue attempt was unharmed but "very cold," according to the fire department. "The rescuer put himself at risk to save his fellow angler's life," read the release. "This incident and others like it are submitted to the Calgary Fire Department's 'Beyond the Call Program' for recognition at an annual luncheon."

Yep it was widely discussed at many a fisheries/public meeting and soundly put down as conjecture and fear mongering. I even did a letter writing campaign to add equipment cleaning into the Sportsfishing regs. Hoping they at least do this. But the Barn door has been left open for a long time.

Done, please everyone do the survey & add your opinions.

Yes, could very well be. I've seen trout dig test redds often only to move to a different spot that might suit their needs better.

Have a Columbia rain shell also, very light and folds down to a very small bundle that takes no space in the back of my vest. Very waterproof and also a nice wind shell. Only time I forgot it I got soaked. Use a wading jacket if the weather looks nastier. Very cosy if it's cooler and drizzly. Not somthign that sores as easily but I still have stowed it in the back of my vest with no problems.

I like a full spey better than a switch although the G Lomis Roaring River Switch I own does cross the line nicely. I've had and passed on several but my fav is still my Meiser without question. I do like overhand casting and the ability to bomb out a fly without effort. Really nice for bigger waters like the Bow or Thompson in BC. Also great for beach fishing for Sea run cutties at the coast adn of course steelhead and salmon.

A few Salmon shore fishing from BC. A lot of Brookies during the Stewardship program in the last few years, I'll be back to just C/R.

I enjoy your silk work.

Going to do research over the winter to figure out what boots I should go with.

Or of you saving a Trout from a Burning building

Do you mean Simms G3 Guide Boots, I've been looking at those recently, Seem to have a long and good track record.

Which Simms did you buy, The G3 Guides?

Well here we go, Glue held up well on the left boot I repaired according to Korkers instructions, and I hoped to get through the season before getting a new pair of boots in the new year. 3 miles up a freestone river I waded across a stretch and my right foot felt funny and seemed to drag in the fast water. Kind of felt like I had some line or a snag wrapped around the boot making me stumble. Almost went ass over teakettle. Got to the other side and ouch, the other unrepaired sole had let go. The only thing that had held the sole form floating away was the clip at the back of the boot that holds the removable soul on, I looked like I had a flipper on. Stood there laughing, my fishing buddy thought I had gone senile. So they where a match pair as far as when the glue failed. But the reason I'm posting is sometimes we get smart. I had packed a compact roll of Gorilla duct tape in my vest. Dried the boot off a bit and wrapped the heck out of it. Got me back to the truck without any trouble where I changed to my spare Chota boots (9 years and going strong). I suggest everyone keep a bit in their kit for emergencies. So they are officially retired and I'll be looking for boots. Chatting with a sales rep, he asked me how long I owned them, said 3 years, he said oh... "3 years for a boot isn't too bad" I guess I am old school and didn't realize that wading boots where a throw away product after a couple of years (not like I wear them daily). I had an older pair of leather wading boots before those that have lasted 12 years and are still my backups. Have to check out Simms next, problem is the prices are so dear.

Here are a couple more pictures of Redds. Sometimes they are not as evident, but basically look for a different color where bottom material has been removed.

OOps yep I meant #8 I see most of the sporadic hatches on the smaller foothills streams (not the Bow) although the trout after hatch retention memory seems to be long for the dries.

Doc's #8 October caddis. I've tied this one to match to originals I've collected.

Just to add, we had people lined when we opened the garage door at 9. Completely sold out by 2.

On behalf of Donna, Ron’s wife “thank you Fly Fish Calgary” for a very successful fundraiser/sale of his fly tying estate. It was a tremendous success. The offerings sold out early in the afternoon. I would personally like to thank you all for your well wishes for Donna and opening both your hearts and pocketbooks. Bless you all, Lornce

See you there, I will be there for the day. drop in and chat and browse. It will be a long time before you see a sale like this again.

Sweet

We keep unboxing more and more stuff. Hooks flies materials, bins and bins of it.