[Reel Making]

You just need a big flat and a good bonefish to test it out....... nice work

[Sawyer Oar Shipping split]

I have a set of 3    9'6" Sawyer square tops with the wide blades in good shape that I would consider letting go as I have 3 sets of oars and only 2 boats now...... out on the river again tomorrow but will be in town on Friday

[Kitty across the river from Legacy Island]

Boy your an Old Fart   Pun Intended

[Kitty across the river from Legacy Island]

Saw his tracks on a friends deck earlier in the winter about 10 miles east ..... lots of bambi to feed on

[Red Deer River]

Definitely flood related as it rarely effects Brown Trout..... more of a Rainbow/Cutthroat disease as far as trout goes

[Bow R. Rock Berms--Negative Effects on River Access and Angler Safety]

Cool looking ramp..... but maybe they could just use some of the rocks in a stairway like fashion instead of just piling them up..... I have taken to walking a little further to get away from the crowds and staying away from the usual access points

[Bow R. Rock Berms--Negative Effects on River Access and Angler Safety]

I too struggle with Father Time and the challenges he presents us along the river...... most of the places these are placed are faster and deeper water and are really not wade-able although they do present some good catching opportunities because of the structure they create..... winter time and ice make them that much more of a challenge to fish off of ..... I wear ice cleats on my boots and all times in the winter and mostly avoid them at this time of year as for me its mostly about getting out for fresh air and a walk and any trout in the wintertime are a bonus in my eyes......

[OK to fish on Poplar Island or is it off limits?]

 I think the bigger issue was peoples dogs running off leash in the area ..... there is a ton off deer on the island and it was becoming a problem with dogs chasing them so making it off limits was an easier solution for the city

[Foam Stamps]

Here's a link i believe superfly brings them in but I have never seen them in a shop  I got mine direct form the source   https://www.riverroadcreations.com/

[BOW RIVER NORTHWEST CALGARY]

Its always better before the daily rubber hatch and yes they do look up

[VIBRAM SOLES]

Felts are great till you get out of the water...... be careful on hills, grass,mud or anything but rocks in the Bow

[How far in a day?]

On most streams seems like a lot of water to take on unless you aren't really fishing and exploring instead ..... now if you told me you were walking 5 klics first and then fishing it makes more sense

[Fences across creeks]

I think I would be more concerned about hitting a Angler than I would barbwire ......

[Senior Now]

If you are 65 or older and an Alberta Resident and have a WIN card you may get your license for no charge

[crowds on the eastern slopes.]

Lets hope the water stays high a little longer and we get more rain so the trout get a break

[Ultralight Pack Rafts]

 While the price and weight of the Klymit UL raft is appealing I think I would want something more substantial if I was going to use it somewhere like Fortress Lake and raft out on the river afterwards ....... maybe look for a used one of these    https://www.greenbelly.co/pages/pack-rafts               or                                .......   https://www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/product/scout-2019/

[feather emporium]

Sorry to hear this but you are not the first     https://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/154249/#post-1562259

[Reported a Bow bait fisher this morning!]

good to hear

[Trying for big pike - what should I use for a netting / landing solution?]

Don't give up yet and keep in mind some of the rivers hold them too.......

[Lost gear at Clear Lake (east of Stavely)]

Glad to hear everyone is safe

[My Thoughts of Drift Boat Fishing & Guiding 2020]

 I do not see this being an issue given that the border is still closed and likely will stay that way for at least a few more months ....... likely to be a quieter river this summer ..... hope to see more boats with only one occupant for the meantime or at least family units ......

[Boat question]

You are correct it is called a jackplate and is one way to lift your motor to the desired height...... the other way is to built up your transom but this is best done by welding  a sleeve over the transom if it is a motor larger than a 10hp I have one this with a couple of johns over the years but they were 40 HP....... I think you would be okay with a little kicker ie 5 to 10hp as they do not weigh a lot and have less torque

[Can we be far behind]

I think we are a little away as Manitoba had no new cases Sask had one and we had 216 today on Apr 28th  people need to chill ......

[Lost 8wt TFO switch rod and Behemoth reel]

left on the roof.... in the water ..... on the bank

[Covid 19 Ethics]

I think you need to pick your spots ..... the off leash area and parking lot off southland and deerfoot is a gong show and should be monitored for numbers or else shut down ......