SilverDoctor

Fly Tyer Magazine is the only one I pick up any more but there are a few good ones out there. I really like some of the British and European fly fishing and tying mags also.

I's very easy to dice someone on this board and hide behind the web. Mindless dicing of individual has lost us many valuable senior members of this board in the past. I have guided for years in BC and am painfully aware how hard it is to not only take care of clients fishing, operate a driftboat, watch for river hazards on the drift plus be aware of other anglers. It's not possible to be always be perfect. Whether on the bank or in a driftboat courtesy should be extended by both parties. You are not always in full control of the direction of drift. I often when a drift boat comes by and I am wading offer to let them fish my bank and sit it out. Not such a hard thing to do for a working man. Common courtesy, something that is often forgotten in out sport. Waders do not have the right of way but are only fishers on the water like all others. Dutchie in my personal opinion is on of the top guides in the country and hosts a great many not only local but US and European clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Bow River Adventures to anyone. And that is not said lightly. His courtesy and generosity is well known. He often posts valuable fishing conditions and tips. I know the man and seeing his answer here has gained me even more respect for him. He also is one of the financial supporters of this site. Without these guides and suppliers advertising here, we would not have an on line community at all. Perhaps though should be given to what you say before hitting that send button with a childish public rant.

I use bleach, works great and dissipates in a couple of days.

Canned goods don't work either. It's a simple concept, steam expands needs somewhere to go. Try cooking a potato in the microwave, works great as long as you poke some holes in it to release the steam and avoid the boom.

And they ain't got no sense of humor whatsoever.

I never worry about it, treat all wildlife with respect, have had a great many encounters whith bears. I usually leave the area when you see to much "sign". Been mock charged a few times and have shared many a Salmon and Steelhead stretch of water without serious incident. Just don't get to paranoid about wildlife, don't act like prey, as was mentioned you seldom see them. I remember walking a trail in BC back from a lake and encountering a couple of guys writhing on the ground. They saw a bear and unleashed bear spray... into the wind. Took 3 trips back and forth to fetch water before thy could function. So called bear protection can be dangerous, as can firearms in the wrong hands. And as far as bear bells go, I remember reading that bears in Livingstone where attracted to hikers that wore bears and the yummy sandwiches they dropped. Dad taught me to walk with authority in the bush. Be heard and listen. as in all things inattention and inexperience will get you in trouble. I must say the worst problems I have seen where with people with dogs that had poor training. Dog finds bear Dog irritates bear. Dog chases bear. Dog runs to master. Multitude of problems develop.

Thanks Don Great post and pictures

You're kidding right, this is some sort of joke post? Give me all your great spots that many of us have spent years or a lifetime figuring out. OK here's mine from Northern to Southern Alberta.

You could also just fish a lot and get to know the river.

Henryvill was very popular in the 50"s 60's. I tied a great many of these for shops in BC at that time. They fell from grace with the explosion of a great many Caddis patterns that that where more durable and lasted longer but where not as good an imitator. Flies with wing slips are more fragile. The Henryvill is great when trout que on resting or egglaying stages.

Give me a shout if you want a custom site built and haven't found anyone.

X3 imac, mine makes me money, and with no viruses. Lots of the same games if that's what you want.

I use Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish for my base coats to seal the threads (water based and no smell). Then Salley's If I need a build up shiny head. Also use spar varnish for a classic look on winged wets. On wet flies I just wax the thread before whipping, never had one come undone.

The first one

Looking forward to Drake time.

You can also "enhance" any basic pattern you tie into a perch pattern by using a Sharpie permanent marker to add some vertical stripes. Instant perch

Most wets are tied down eye, I do get orders specific to up eye Some people love the up eye style for a classic look and use.

Some of the wets I tie with up eye are done that way for snelled short leaders to the hooks. It's a classic way of presenting droppers with the ability to change up easily without chopping leaders. I often use it when fishing bamboo or swinging wets on the Sey rod. When tying the fly you also tend to leave a longer head area for the purpose of wrapping the snell. Snelling also give you a very straight leader hook connection which is good in some situatons.

Love fishing wets. This was an effective one last year. PYP (Partridge Yellow and Peacock) Hook: Mustad Limerick size 14 Thread: Yellow floss Hackle: Partridge Rib: copper wire Body: Yellow floss Upper Body: Peacock

Dubbing machines have been around for a while now. I have tried that model and it wold be great if you where a production tier running masses of dubbing brushes. There are manual dubbing brushes that work as well. A nor-vice is slick also for doing it but so will a dubbing whirler, even a paper clip works great on a dubbing loop. Depends how much you love gadgets.

The trout in that area are very structure oriented, find the structure and find fish. This will change as the flood rearranges everything.

The Umpqua hook box's are the ticket for a box that won't migrate hooks, well sealed all aground, I have a few, they come in single row and double row. I use them for small trout hooks, for Steehead salmon hooks I use standard compartment boxes and magnets.

Get magnetic strips that are sticky on one side and cut them to fit the bottom of the trays

“Unless one can enjoy himself fishing with the fly, even when his efforts are unrewarded, he loses much real pleasure. More than half the intense enjoyment of fly-fishing is derived from the beautiful surroundings, the satisfaction felt from being in the open air, the new lease of life secured thereby, and the many, many pleasant recollections of all one has seen, heard and done.” - Charles F. Orvis I have had the pleasure of fishing the Bow River for over 20 years, I grew up in Kelowna BC so have also fishing the mountain Lakes to the great coastal rivers, at times in these places with wonderful and sometimes famous fishers. There is a pleasure in fishing with companionship that is different than fishing alone. Having spent over 55 years tying flies and chasing trout with my Grandfather, Father and a great many friends, it has filled my soul with joy and given me satisfaction and balance to my life. I think the fishing League is a wonderful way for a group of people to share a common joy. Through the history of Fly Fishing there have been many other like organizations formed that have gone a long way to bringing the sport and conservation to where it is today. Through respect and sharing. I have had the pleasure of meeting and fishing with many of the members of the League. They are all great people and respect the resource. There is no one way to enjoy the sport. Whether it be in the joy of solitude with a fly rod or with good company and friends. Have fun and bring joy to yourself and others.

Talk to Richard Mason at Bow River Adventures, He's a great guy and a well respected guide plus a sponsor on the site.