DougC

What about posting the basic rules of streamside etiquette on some 4X6 roadside signs at all of the access points into the forest reserve? Maybe Streamwatch or TU could help fund the the making and placement of them. I know they would probably just end up riddled with bullet holes in a few years but anything has got to help right???

Thanks man, I've been meaning to try that place out. Will definately have to give it a go now.

Cool trip man. Is that an Alpacka raft? I was looking at those before I got my Watermasters.

Another vote for the Rio Gold. It's perfect on mine.

Heavily weighted flies or flies tied on jig heads and a super long leader of maxima (15-20ft) works quite well. The leader material cuts through the water much better than a fly line.

I bough a watermaster this past spring and will never go back to my pontoons again. The watermaster is lighter, packs up smaller (can fit 2 in the trunk of a car so I save money on gas by not having to take my truck), is more stable, faster, and more manouverable than either of my pontoon boats. The weight/carrying capacity is about 4 times greater than a pontoon boat so I dont bottom out in shallow water, and I can also fit my dog safely on the back which is a big plus. I think once you try one you will be hooked. I find them superior to my pontoon boats in every way. They are very expensive (and overpriced IMO) though so that is the biggest consideration. If you have the money get a watermaster - you wont regret it. If not, a pontoon will get the job done too.

Gorgeous fish man. I'm heading out to the Island in two days to hopefully get a few of those myself. Friday cant come soon enough! Thanks for sharing.

Fish Tales carries it.

I'm definately in for some more donations to the auction this year. In addition, I can't remember if I mentioned this last year so forgive me if its already been looked into. A speaker at a TU meeting in Edmonton a couple years ago talked a bit about a group called "TD Friends Of The Environment", and how they usually had money available to help fund projects. I'm not 100% sure if Streamwatch is the type of thing they would get involved in, but I just took a look at their website and under "Funding Focus Areas", and two of them were: Protects and preserves the Canadian Environment Enhances cooperation among Environmental organizations These two seem to be what Streamwatch is all about, so it may not hurt to send in an application. Every little bit helps. Here is the link to the website: http://www.td.com/fef/index.jsp Here is the online application page http://www.td.com/fef/project.jsp

I just got a copy of the DVD in the mail yesterday. Now I have an excuse to stay inside today. I'll post a review later on.

I've heard of the "Little Green Machine", not sure if its what you are looking for though. Here's a link to the tying steps just in case: http://www.wileysflies.com/tyingtutorial/w...eenmachine.html

I voted for Tiemco because thats what virtually my entire hook inventory is made up of. I have noticed like the others that they are not the same quality as they used to be though. Like Max, I've found that some of the newer dry fly hooks can be brittle. All the Daiichi's I've used have been great hooks, and I've also been pretty impressed with the Dai-Riki's that I've used although they can sometimes be a little bit too soft - some of their nymph hooks have straightened out on me a bit too easily.

Nice shots in both sets. Looks like a good time.

Awesome link. Thanks for posting.

Heeler's are actually great fishing dogs. I was kind of worried when I got mine that she would not do well with river crossings but she is actually a great swimmer and not afraid of the water at all. She has no problems with any of the river crossings we do, and she absolutely loves hiking and fishing. The herding instinct is definately strong in them though, whenever we go to the dog park she always tries to herd in all the dogs that are running around. It's pretty funny to watch. Here's mine.

Thanks guys. The reason I did not buy my regular license online this year was because of the no access to a printer away from home issue - glad to hear that is being resolved. Smeabs - I'll be there this weekend if you are around. Once you get settled in Lethbridge we can start doing some floats.

Great shots Clive. Thanks for sharing.

Does anyone know if the Crowsnest Angler is selling classified water licences for BC? or if any of the shops here in Calgary do? Thanks.

Awesome report and congrats on all your firsts.

The cover story in the current "Canadian Geographic" magazine is about this. I bought the mag but have not had time to read it yet. I sure hope it does not happen. That's pretty wild country and there is some great fishing to be had there.

Nice shots.

I may be wrong, but have they not already started excavating this lake? I thought I saw one being formed last time I drove by.

Toolman, if you are still looking for items I'll tie up 20 pike flies for the auction. Start the bidding at $50?

You can try the Fly Fisherman forum for the Southwest Region. Lots of guys from LA post trip reports and I'm sure they would be willing to help you out. Southwest Forum

I just got back as well and I must agree that the new venue is a huge improvement over the Max Bell Arena. All the extra space made it much more enjoyable this year. Fish Tales had a huge selection of Whiting hackle at great prices, so I managed to replace some of the stuff that the dog ate last week without breaking the bank. I also picked up a Derek DeYoung cutthroat print and will definately be ordering some more from him - I love his work. Great show this year.