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    Looking For Help

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    I think the word "guide" is perceived to be someone in the know, someone that can be trusted, someone that is old and wise, not in years, but experience. When I drop 500 bucks to go fishing, my expectation is that the guide should know more than me! He should be aware of where the holes are, weather, rigs, food for the day, safe boating, in essence, he/ or she takes all of the worry out of the day, and allows that client to have a thoroughly enjoyable day, even when the fish are "off". I am not interested in spinning down the middle of the river chucking worms with a bobber I used to use with real worms! I look forward to the guides knowledge, and hopefully to come away at the end of the day, having learned something, and had a great experience. I myself, thought about guiding, but after a couple years of rowing my buddies down the river, because they couldn't row to save their life, I have decided that it takes an awful lot of knowledge, patience, be a great talker, know entomology like the dickens, and being on the water everyday during storms, winds, rains, snarky clients, good clients, and all of the rest of the endures needed to be a great guide, that I am just not one of those special persons. I certainly appreciate them and expect them to be held to the highest standards as a service provider. Cheers to guides!

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    Sous Vide Cooking

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    Hey folks,

     

    So the next greatest thing is now the Sous Vide cooking technique. The process uses vacuum packed meat (which has been seasoned) and immersing it in a hot water bath. Depending on the type of meat, the cooking process can take up to a few hours to a couple days (Beef Ribs). Once you set your temperature on your sous vide cooker, the meat cannot be overcooked, and will cook within a degree of the temperature you have set, (i.e. prime rib 135 degrees). That means you can put your roast on in the morning and never have to worry about it overcooking, when you are ready, you just take the meat out of the cooker, cut open the bag, and sear the outside of the meat on the barbecue, or with a torch. Let the meat rest for a minute or so, and voila you are good to go! The machine can be used to cook salmon, pork, ribs, veggies,chicken, you name it. I know this isn't a cooking site, but for some us fisher people, I am thinking this might be useful. No one wants to spoil a great cut of meat, this method takes the chance of that happening out of the picture. I just bought one, so if anyone is interested, check out Sous Vide Cooking by googling it. Looking forward to some great meals using this thing!

     

    Cheers

    Bow River Basic's

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Welcome to the board Fishfury! Hope you find this site informative and friendly! Just a word of caution, please be careful on the river at this time! Many of us have taken a bath of two while fishing, but at this time of year, it could be very dangerous. Make sure you have good footing and an extra pair of the woolies just in case! Jeesh I sound like a father! Anyhoo, nice to have you on board, there are some great archived articles to read here. You wont be disappointed! Stay warm and safe!

     

    All the best!

    Cgyguy

    2015 Proposed Bow River Changes

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    This is great news in my books! While I don't have a whole lot of knowledge in the matter, and will not pretend to do so, my observation is that it can't hurt. I too, would like to see it only extender to the Deerfoot Bridge at Highway 2 South. Anyone have any idea on when these changes would be rolled out, or is this the consultation phase?

     

    thanks!

    Cgyguy

    Boat Launch / Pick Up Etiquette

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    Hey it's January 2015, not much going on besides work and day dreaming of fishing. With this in mind, I am not trying to start a bitch fest or argument, I was just wondering what everyone thinks is good etiquette for dropping your boat of to launch or pick up?

     

    For me, I do my very best to get my boat in the water by having it ready with everything in it, before I back it down. Vice versa for picking it up. My routine would be:

    Prior to backing up:

    Ensure boat plug is in (Duohh!), load the oars, battery (if applicable), life jackets, anchor

    Load up your boat with rods, reels, clothing, pretty much everything you will be taking with you. Prepare your rods and have them ready to go prior to you dropping off the boat

    Most times with me, they are one of the last things I load

    Wait my turn

    And when it is my turn

    Have the boat backed up and ready to back in\

    When clear

    Proceed into the put in, have a buddy assist you, let the boat off the trailer, have your assistant hold onto to the boat or pull it away from the put in, and wait for me

    Pull the vehicle up and out and leave the put in area - go park

     

    All that is left is to jump in the boat and get away from the take out so as to allow the other boats to be dropped off or picked up!

     

    I think good etiquette comes in many fashions but one I always like to do, is offer my help where needed, and if needed. I try to be pleasant to all persons at the boat launch, you never know when you might need someone on the water. Having a bad experience at a put in is never fun and kind of ruins the rest of the day. Getting to know a few of the people that will be on the river with you is always a pleasure, and offering your assistance where you can always makes for a great day.

     

    I remember reading about a nasty experience one of the guides had last year where it got physical and the police were called. Certainly not a good day for anyone involved in that I suspect. Have a great 2015!

     

    Cheers

    Cgyguy

     

     

     

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    Great Jokes To Share!

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

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    A couple of Iraqi women who haven't seen each other in a very long time, run into each other at the local grocery store. When they meet, they are so happy to see each as it had been years since they were united. One of the woman says to the other "Oh my, it has been so long, how is your first born son Abdul doing? I remember him with his beautiful eyes! He would be 18 now? How is HE doing?" The other looks at her and says "Oh Abdul is no longer here, he is a Martyr". The other then looks and says "But what about YOUR son Hussein, how is he? I remember him with his cute little toes, how old who he be now 17? How is HE doing?". the lady looks at her and says Oh Hussein is no longer here, he is also a Martyr." They both look on....then the one Iraqi woman says " what about Amrik? He must be 16 now? I remember him with his beautiful hair! How is HE doing?" The lady looks on and says " Oh Amrik is also a Martyr, and no longer here. Then they both fall quiet, and they look at each other and say "Oh They BLOW up so fast these days..."

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    Great Jokes To Share!

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    A guy is standing beside a river that is catch and release only. He has his fishing rod in one hand and a bucket filled with three nice sized trout, in the other hand. A Game Warden comes along and says "Hey! You can't fish here and keep fish, it's against the law and a huge fine!" The guy looks at the Warden and says" Oh no, I am not fishing, just practicing my casting!" Warden walks over and looks into his bucketful of fish and says" Yeah, well then where did these fish come from?" Guy doesn't bat an eye and says Oh these are my pet fish! I just brought them down for a swim while I practice casting." So the Warden says" oh is that right!? Well prove it!" Buddy says to the fish "Go Swim Guys!" All the fish swim away as he dumps out his bucket. Game Warden says "Ha! Told you their not pet fish!" Buddy looks at the Warden and says " What fish?"

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    Great Jokes To Share!

    in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)

    Posted

    A good time to kill the winter blues I think is to share a few funnies, and have a chuckle. So with this in mind, I will share one:

     

    Three older married men all die and are awaiting to be brought into Heaven via the Pearly gates.,

    St Peter comes out and says " The good news is everyone will get a vehicle to drive around in heaven, however, the size and type of transportation will be based on your married relationship, and if you ever "fooled around" on your wife".

     

    The first guy is asked, " sir how many times did you fool around on your wife?' the man says" I NEVER fooled around on my wife EVER!!! We had a fantastic marriage of 40 years!" We were loving and truly a perfect couple!"

     

    St Peter says, "that is fantastic, here are the keys to a brand new Cadillac!" The man graciously accepts the keys and drives away in his caddy.....

     

    The second guy is asked the same question, "sir how many times did you fool around on your wife?" The man looks down and sheepishly says " We were married 35 years but I did have an affair in my fifth year of marriage, but my wife and I both went for counseling and church and have never looked back!"

     

    St Peter says "well I guess you made it right, and you having been loving ever since, so here a the keys to a Chevrolet!" The man accepts the keys and jumps in his Chev and drives off into heaven.

     

    The 3rd and final guy is up and is asked how many times he fooled around on his wife and he comes clean. "Well....I have to say I was married for 20 years and I don't believe that there wasn't a year go by that I didn't have a girlfriend on the side, throughout those times!' " I do feel bad, he goes on to say...........

     

    St peter says, " this is terrible!, here are the keys to a Volkswagen!" The man accepts and begins driving through Heaven when he comes across the first fellow (who had never fooled around on his wife). The Cadillac is parked on the side of the street and the man is crying uncontrollably. " Volkswagen guys says" hey, why you crying, you never fooled around on your wife, you have a beautiful Cadillac as a result, what's the matter?"

     

    Cadillac guy says" I just seen my wife and she is riding around on a SKATEBOARD!"

     

    Hope this gave you a chuckle! Looking for more! C'mon folks!

     

    Cheers
    Cgyguy

     

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    Poachers

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Sounds like a simple solution Don LOL!

     

    Does anyone know what other States, Provinces, etc do to combat Poachers? Because this is a fishing site, I am relating only to poaching on the rivers and lakes, not necessarily animals (however, know it is a BIG concern). What are other places doing about this? Surely, there must be some alternatives to having our F&W Officers cover vast areas, and being understaffed? Is anyone aware of anything that could be offered in Alberta that would help alleviate this shortcoming? The simple answer is to hire more Officers, but that does not seem to be an option?

     

    Cgyguy ;mornCoffee:

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