BowLurker

I was reading a bit about Whirling Disease, and it's been around for over a century in Europe. Kind of freaky that the higher-altitude areas seem to have the most difficult time with it. One point was that farmed fish (and hatchery fish) were the most susceptible, and that the fish parts of farmed fish run through garbage disposals still showed the spores. Surprised water treatment doesn't kill it off..? A lot of the affected countries practice fish farming/stocking, so it was probably just a matter of time. Maybe the 'accidentally-stocked' fish from the early days of BNP had it and it's just now starting to proliferate due to the strange weather over the years? Where do the fish for stocking come from nowadays? Just thinking out loud. http://www.protectyourwaters.net/hitchhikers/others_whirling_disease.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myxobolus_cerebralis -M.

Thanks for posting these, CanadianFish, and thanks to Fishtales and Jensen! Lots of great info there, and what a Rainbow near the end of Video 2! Monster fish. I like the part where a fish takes the bottom streamer and un-snags the top fly from a log! -M.

I agree, great folks there. Never too busy for a round of questions, great service and even willing to reveal a few secrets! -M.

Big props Roast, thanks a bunch. I have watched the technique and strikes of said O video with fly box open. I appreciate the response. I tried zipping some 2" buggers/Idahos around, got a few followers. Glass rod streamer tech is dumping the entire pool of knowledge, whoa doggie. Thanks for some thoughts, -M.

Hello folks, This is my first full season of fly fishing, and I've loved every day, rain or shine. Learned a bunch on my own, asked a lot of questions and this Forum has been a great help. So, yes I am a Novice. One of my ultimate goals is to learn how to two-hand Spey cast, but for this year, I was interested in learning about streamer fishing. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get my 6-7W rod this season, and I'm only running a 4W. So, should I try and learn about streamers when I take my Spey lessons, or are there lessons specific to streamer fishing? I've tried zipping around a few 2" streamers with my 4W, but I know it's just not the same. Thanks in advance, -M.

Update on the Tippet Rings, yup, it's faster to find the ring.... If you want more 'Rock Snot' cool, go for it. If you want to spook testy Rainbows in a "fishing" weekend, go for it. I can tie line-to-line pretty well...the hinge though/kinda handy. Caught 4 with nymphs, but the tippet ring is noisy..if that makes sense. The 'twistys' were bad. -M.

+1. As much as Americans get some s*** thrown their way, the Coutts and Montana folks are on point. -M.

Most people are Idiots. -M.

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I grew up half in Norway, and half here in Canada. The fish we catch in Norge are a staple food, I let most go, but we all know that most big fish have to stay in the water. Canadians/Neufies kept the giant fish. Yup...there it is. I have had many arguments about the sweet Cod. When I went to get my Driver's License in Norway, the person asked if I was to fish, and did I have a boat. Why is the Canadian attitude so difficult to license everyone, Seniors to Kidlets.. At least they learn! -M.

Oh don't worry, I get ready with pre-ties. (Secrets are being told!! ) Had great response with the Euro-style for the first part of the drift...two whiteys and a Rainbow! Woohoo! It does drift deeper, which is ok, dry fly guys have to post in. -M.

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+1 ÜberFly.. shot some lines and drifted a few tonight. Didn't feel much different, but the twisties were terrible...might try the swivel as well. Did a few 'HighStick'/ indicator shore drifts...hard to explain, but I could feel the end of the leader a bit better. Hmm... -M.

I've always been fairly consistent with my line-to-line knots and I can still see...( kind of ) but I've decided to try this option out on my terminal tackle. My leader will last quite a bit longer, and it makes tying on a dropper system a lot easier. Clinch knots are suggested, but I might try out non-slip loops as well, just for a more flowing action. I enjoy different styles of nymphing, but still like fishing dries, so the easy tippet switch will be handy. Is it just an extra place (knot) for the line/tippet connection to fail? Will I be able to dry fly fish with this system? Any thoughts are appreciated. -M.

+1 for this! At least BC has the right idea, with 100% of freshwater license revenue going to the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. I was fishing with both ends of the age spectrum at a family outing, and the older fisherman didn't understand the regs because he hasn't had to buy a license for 10+ yrs. Kind of difficult to let the grandkids know about their bad habits. Guess that's why I piped up and let them both know about that certain body of water. But again, the older fella had the same attitude as others, that the rules didn't apply to the child..or him. Sigh. -M.

Really nice BigFoamy, looks trouty! Tried dealing with a big name US fly store online, and they couldn't ship a lot of items internationally, both tied flies and fly material. Is this an issue for you? Haven't started tying my own yet, but doing some research. -M.

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Uhm, yeah...I didn't have my Fly Fish Calgary release forms with me. -M.

This fella was in the zone...didn't notice me on the bank. He's on the lake next to the parking lot at Kootenay Glacier Park. A calm moment. -M.

I've used the Windex House Cleaner before, it doesn't hurt paint/siding/pets(!) and it seemed to destroy a lot of them and the nest. It fits on the end of a garden hose, so you can spray from below on a much shorter ladder, and can get at it from the side. Hopefully it's only been there for this year, and hasn't penetrated the roof/gable. Good Luck! -M.

Just a heads up for those headed to Ghost. She attacked a 25yr-old woman, and the bear has two cubs. Stay safe! http://globalnews.ca/news/2834825/he-chased-the-bear-off-her-alberta-campground-owner-says-son-ran-to-save-hikers/ -M.

Passed over Glenmore Res today, it's f***ing solid.

Didn't I read somewhere on this forum that the city does this during Stampede to stop gate-crashers? Glenmore reservoir is far from full, I wonder what's up? -M.

Happened to find an appropriate side-link from a man named Lornce... could it be? It was on the outdoorsmenforum.ca weblog, about a similar topic, on July 1-4 weekend/weekday. Thanks for the replies to this question FFC folks...I will continue yelling in my car, calling in, and I may or may not employ the photo method, (as per) SilverDoctor! -M.

I've had a few instances (too many) where I was fishing right next to poachers, and the usual "I don't give a f***!" attitude was the norm. They asked why I was using 'that sissy rod' and why I wasn't using bait. I tried to remain calm and just state facts, but once on the drive home, there was a lot of yelling in my car! I'm passive, and I have no desire to start a confrontation, but it's getting more and more difficult to hold my tongue, especially because of the DILLIGAF attitude. So, as stated, do you even try and talk to poachers anymore? Or do you just call it in and hope for the best? -M.