bowbonehead

The only boat I would consider if I replaced my Spring Creek Hopper II

More importantly how was the Bone or Shark chuming on Acklins......

I believe that would be north/east unless there's two Bruce Lakes

Saw lots of Robins in Southern Alberta on the weekend and had a peregrine whistling around the neighborhood yesterday......

Perhaps its time to think about a seasonal closure on the Bow like there is on all the tributaries.... maybe give the fish a break in the winter and at spawning time......

Hey Rob, I am sure you know someone with spares you could borrow....I have a few pairs but they are size 12 if that works I will be heading south myself but not until April.....going with the Doc or DE or family.....as has been mentioned socks are the key and its hard to beat the Simms wet wading socks for durability and keeping the sand to a minimum....

Do it soon or you might have to deal with ice around the shore

This time of year i don't touch'em if I can help it.... quick release tool comes in handy with the small dries.....

I do not think I would take mine as it is glass(and I have other boats) but alu should be fine with the low water and only one in the pram..... the lower stretch would be best a it is flatter water....maybe try Jensens/Legacy Island to Carseland as a test stretch as it is a shorter float

Unfortunately they do not offer it anymore ..... seems like everything needs to be bigger for some reason.... good luck in your search.... you might look at the clackacraft as they are also offering one now it lists at 600lbs but that may be with motor which is not over the top weight wise if so and the rocker makes a difference rowing wise.....

You must have a mini drifter as my Honda 50/35 HP weighs 203 lbs...... most drifters start around 275lbs. as has been stated they will never row like a drift boat but if you keep the weight balanced and to a minimum and have a decent set of blades they can be rowed rather easily if you have spent any amount of time on the sticks.....

Works over-rated...... why can't they send an email instead..... Try Prairie Mobile in Calgary if you are looking to rent

Go on www.spratleyboats.com and click on accessories and you will see them if I remember right they were 75.00 https://www.spratleyboats.com/oar-holders

Some of the Outfitters offer a reduced rate for a single usually only a hundred or so cheaper but you get the front of the boat all day and the guides full attention......often worthwhile for some keep in mind you will be floating at the busiest time of year so try to pick a week day Monday to Thursday as Friday might as well be the weekend around here

Except that the Athabasca strain is native

I suspect its a mute point as it was likely in Johnson since the eighties

On some of the rivers(beats) one is not permitted to enter the water unless there is a fish rising that the angler could cast to..... that would make the Bow a different game

Temporary fix as being on a outside corner its not an ideal place for a put-it as it sees the brunt of run-off flooding from erosion and debris

Always has been a bit of an issue with boots although no where near as bad with the new synthetics.... be glad you missed the danner era.... great boots but needed a fill the night before an outing

As above, lighter and longer leaders, only pickup and cast immediately after the fish has risen, eliminate the false casting, if all else fails try micro stripping a small backswimmer or small nymph through down and across and be prepared for a vicious take or you will likely be broken off if the fish is of size..... they were awesome today.....

Time of year, weather, water conditions will always determine your choice of trickery......... at the more famous one fly on the Southfork Snake... Double-bunny won a three years in a row

This time of year you might consider a backswimmer/ boatman ......

Was having lunch on the river this past Saturday which was a little bit on the windy side.... anyways we were sitting at a stashed table when a rather loud crack sounded and a large branch from a cottonwood hit the ground about 20 ft away. I hate sleeping in a cottonwood forest on a stormy night....glad to hear they were alright as you would not expect to hit by a falling tree while floating a river

Yep I can recommend one, its called a 4mm nylon cord (MEC or climbing shop) and o-rings similar to what your keys are on.... problem solved you will never loose another tool.... every year I find a few in the boat after the season....hmm maybe I have one of yours......

Its that time of year to see them.... particularly like it when they are sporadic during a heavy olive hatch and the trout get very selective and eat only the Epeorus