troutguy

I can't imagine a shop making it without guiding, lessons etc. That means more employees, insurance, advertising etc. This really was really just kind of a pipe dream and just wanted all of the members input. I have no business plan or cost analysis etc. This idea would certainly not put me on a trout stream near as much as I have been this season, that I know. There in lies a huge question.

Thanks to all. I knew the members would have some great feedback and that's what i rec'd. My wife has no knowledge of this post and so she would be the first and biggest hurdle if ever i was to move fwd. Sage's is thinkin the right way, with a pop up idea without huge $$$ commitment. I was thinkin perhaps the northerners coming south to fish the Bow and the cutty streams might be a big part of customer base especially with no decent fly shop in Red Deer, that I know of. But what the heck does a flyshop rely on from this point of the year til April. Bullshit and coffee? Perhaps make a little "shine" outback to sell under the counter to warm people's cockles over the winter!!!!!!!! Thank again y'awll.

Unemployed landman residing in Airdrie wondering if a flyshop would fly in this bedroom city? Somewhere along highway for easy access? Unfortunately I have zero retail business experience, so probably answered my own question. Perhaps some kinda partnership? Appreciate all of your input and advice.

can anybody take me to some new cutty streams. I'll pay for gas and beer and sign confidentiality clause.

I think they were jammin to "rock" (s) Great shots.

Just wondering if anyone had the same good fortune as I did last year (although short-lived) with the skwala hatch. I hit some of my favorite brown trout streams early last season and had some of my best days of the year. I am hoping we have a repeat for this year. just thought I would put it out there as opening day is getting close.

Thanks Trailhead, great info. I doubt I'm up for it, but you have helped quench my curiosity.

I believe folks have commented on this subject before but my memory fails me, as the remarks are from quite awhile ago. Kinda remember something like take at least 2 spare tires and be very aware that if you choose to travel in deep, that you will be in major grizzly country. I believe this road goes up Michel greek and hooks up with the Flathead Valley Road. I think it is the Corben road to begin with. I betcha if ya have the nerve and time ya might find some pretty nice cutyy and bullie water. Then I remembered, itz BC and god only knows what kind of licensing/cost cluster ---k a guy would have to go through to be legal. Any whoo, just daydreaming of cutty fishing. Would appreciate any comments from experienced crazies who have tried it.

Thanks for the info. Just have a hankerin to chase some browns before the water gets real stiff, but do not want to hassle them. Just as I do not like getting hassled when i am trying to get a" little". Maybe one more kick at the can for a bottom huggin cutty.

Just wonderin when the browns in central Alberta usually finish their spawning?

I also love every Fekin thing about flyfishing. Wonderful photos man, keep on clickin!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have not seen these before, but I bought some new simms neoprene wading socks and they are great. Finally some one made a neoprene sock thick enough to fit in wading boots for a nice fit while wet wading. Peace,Trout and Rock and Roll

Awesome photos man. Luv the lightning strike in the storm cloud pic. Don't luv the damage to 2 vehicles and home in Airdrie due to this monster. Keep posting really enjoy the shots man!!!!!

I really appreciate the shots. They r fab. Espeacially when I don't care to take them, it"s so nice to see others have the passion and skill and equipment and the patience etc. Keep them coming.

Very nice. How did you get that nice collar on your pet bear?

With the BWO's upcoming on our fav cutty streams, I am wondering what your fav emerger patterns are and how many types/names there are for them? Every season I swear I will arm myself with a bunch of emergers and I end up frustrated after not having some to go to after my # 18 adults stop working or are shunned altogether. Hope y'all have a fabulous autumn !!!! We will be having our male bonding fall classic along the Liv Sept 19-21 this fall if any one wants to stop by for a cocktail, a whole lotta BS ,Rock n Roll and Rum. Should be able to locate us by seeing older Dodge Quad cab(blue) and Black Tacoma. Would luv to put some faces to names. "Fish On you fine gents"

What about the salt to go with the fresh, provided a guy can get to the salt some day? ie Bonies, baby Tarpon other shallower water fishees, are these guys better with the 8?

Loved the story, good on you and your family for gettin out there.

I carry a stmmy, a bugger, and a hair's ear if they don't work I use my Folger's fly box.

I really like a 3wt diamond willow branch properly cured with a nice piece of 10 yr old fly-line. Kinda like Tenkara. For small streams itz the "bomb"

I intended on finding it myself as I have been exploring and experiencing the adventure of flowing waters for forty years. Still a very cool, " make you pee your pants with giddyness" video of crazy rising fish. I have never had the opp to fish for steelies but I understand it is very tough, thus this video is all the more astounding. Peace, Love, Dove

I suspect many have seen this youtube/Winston Channel video. I have been watching it over and over for years and just finished it again. (Good thing it ain't vinal or it would be a gonner) Anyhoo, does anybody want to give the slightest hint as to where in Northern BC this might be? Otherwise I have a pile of exploring to do and not enough time or $$$$ to get this #1 item on my flyfishing bucket accomplished. Not really serious about hints, more just putting this most amazing experience out there. I think these guys reaction would be mine and yours and is so very natural in relation to witnessing such an event. Keep it in the water. Troutguy

That one sure has a nice little Grrrrrrrr to him. Way to go! and where did you say you were fishin????????? ha,ha,ha,ha,----------------- It's not the years in your life, but the life in your years. Merry Christmas all, oh sorry it just looks that way.

The most breathtaking video I have ever seen. You Jensen's are pure professionals. Totaly in awe of the water, the scenery, the adventure and of course all those little trout lips you are stretching.

Very Nice Mr. Anderson. Well done report. Short, sweet and entertaining.