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Why is seining a better option? It seems to indiscriminate and seems to be particularly nasty for shoreline migration. I know driftnets are not great either but at least they have that space between the surface the top of the net for fish in the upper end of the water column for swim through. Of course, I would prefer to see neither but that's not particularly realistic. I suspect part of the reasons the spring fishery is appearing to do well is the lack of netting for sockeye. You can see in the interior significant changes in the number of springs which come through the south thompson even when just limited slot openings are in effect. Total lack of commercial netting will make that delta even more stark I would think.

I can only imagine what this means to the Adam's river late return. The other tribs in the Shuswap saw very little in the way of sockeye so far although the springs are thick given the lack of commercial netting in the Fraser. I suspect the Adam's will see a great spring return and a (more importantly) dismal sox return. Pity. al

This is truly heartbreaking stuff: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nation...article1249976/ One more kick in the backside to a watershed that's already hurting. The upside is (and I say this tongue in cheek) is that the nook fishery is on fire in the interior because of the lack of netting in the Fraser. Meat for everyone this winter. al

Hey Jeremie, If you tie on circles you are going to take far more fish in the mouth than by snagging them. I have fished them several times now for salmon and it's been *stunning* the difference you see. I learned it from Todd Scharf and it's treated me well for fishing water that's choked with salmon. It's good for rainbow fishing in tight quarters with salmon filled water as well. al

I am buying a boat for the river here shortly and am looking for storage locations. I can store it in the city but my storage is in the NE off Deerfoot and while that's not a show stopper it's also not that convenient. Does anyone have advice on storage in the south of the city which has liberal access (like I can pick it up and drop it off daily or in the late evenings) and is closer to the river than say, the NE. I am pondering picking up the classifieds and looking for space for rent in garages perhaps.... Thoughts anyone? al

Cool. I have a snobee line lying around, plan to try it this fall.

Tool, What is casting the full sinking line like? You need to roll it up before the cast after each swing?

I will be going to for a 4 stroke. I am not a huge fan of 2 strokes for all the reasons you mentioned. al

Yet all the while being careful not to disturb our nets at the mouth of the confluence in April.

Hah OK, I will put that on my requirements list!

Thanks for the offer Doug, I may take you up on it. Hope your enjoying it.

I am pretty sure I am going to buy a jet boat for next season. I'd like to get feedback from anyone whose willing to share it relative to my options. My needs are not ideal for picking a boat. I am in need of a boat I can take on lakes and still run skinny water. Ideally I would have something which was around 16/17 feet long, was light, picked up on step quick and allowed for deep and skinny water. I understand this optimal mix probably does not exist so I will likely end up with a compromise. The vendors I am looking at are: Outlaw Eagle http://www.outlaweagle.com/ http://www.outlaweagle.com/outlaw_5.html WooldRidge http://www.wooldridgeboats.com/boats/classic.htm Seems to have a good deadrise 17 in the front and 12 in the back for skinny water. Custom Weld http://www.customweld.com/ Alumafix http://www.alumafix.ca/showroom/index.php?...ge=DSCN1110.JPG The last choice is perhaps my favorite but a poor choice for a lake. I like the compromise of a 16 / 18 degrees deadrise on the bow with a 11 or so deadrise on the planing surface. I *think* that would be a reasonable compromise but I can only see it in a heavier boat than I want.. I like lighter because it's easer to get on step at slower speeds and given I am a novice jet boater I like the extra security that gives me when trying to sort out what is good water and what is not. In any event, any advice would be appreciated. al

Rufus, If your shoulder has issues go with a certified instructor who can help you dial in a cast with minimal pain. I am sure lots of guys on the forum could help you sort a cast out but I am equally sure a certified instructor would do it in such a way as to minimize the learning curve and associated shoulder pain. Spey casting can be trickier to learn for some than single handed casting and it can be pretty hard on your body if your not doing it correctly whereas when done right it feels so easy it's almost shocking. al

I might go w/ target as PKK suggests, I could do that without my wife killing me for heading to the river. Working through this week but I am on the water next week for sure, just not sure which day. al

I am booked for a class with him in July and expect to learn a tonne which is exciting. Glad to hear so many people recommend it.

So, like most of you, I can cast a single hander. I can fish it, catch fish and generally do fine with anything wet but that's where my cast sort of stops. I cannot present a dry all that skillfully because my single handed skills were weened on nymphing and sinking lines and therefore is pretty terrible when you break it down for delicacy and accuracy. Does anyone know of any good clinics coming up for intermediate single handed casting? al

All, I was sitting in my garage last night tying flies and while I was searching for a material on my pegboard it occurred to me that many of the feathers I have will not be used for a long while. I tie less than I used to because of my daughter and work and that's not likely to change for a while so I was wonder... How long will these things last? Is there as point where they become to brittle to work with? All of my feathers are bagged, generally in their store bought packaging and hanging on a pegboard.

I have not cast one, although everyone I have fished with who uses them loves them. TFO has good value as well and in also generally well received. al

I have heard that about the Vedder, how was the fishing?

The guy was clearly an idiot, good on you for bringing it up. There is no excuse on water like the bow for that level of crowding. Even in BC generally if you're willing to walk a bit and take the road less traveled you will find open water on salmon rivers. Hopefully the guy reads this board and realizes how foolish his behavior was. al

Thanks Tool.

Tool, Is Ed Ward coming to shoot the bow for his skagit casting video?

Outstanding job tool! That ten day stretch is shaping up nicely for speycasters, Brian Niska, Scott Mackenzie, Gordon and Ed Ward.

I've read it, its arguments are fairly cogent and well thought out devoid of the sort of emotive cadence your posts have. I like the book. al

I am not a global warming zealot in fact I am not really attached to the topic one way or another (although I do believe mankind contributes greatly to climate change). I was simply pointing out that you drew conclusions from the article that are wholly disassociated with what the article and it's referenced research said. When challenged on it you generally avoided addressing any of the shortcomings of what you posted and simply stood up some surface arguments in the direction of the points you would like to make. I also think you might want to take a re-think on the whole zealot moniker, reading your posts on this topic you sure look like you might want to hang that shingle out there for yourself.