SteveM Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 N.E Calgary landmark @ sunset... First fish on my new Amundson TXS reel... Yeah, there's some flower pics... Hooked up on the Bow... (more to come...) Quote
SteveM Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 I watched this tiny ant drag this dragonfly body across our patio like it was nuthin'. Ants: they be strong! I fished the Oldman with Uberfly, FNG & KayakMike on Friday. FNG struck early (& often- he schooled us all!)... I picked up a couple on a stimmie... FNG working his magic... I saw some whities in a pool & decided to drift a nymph for 'em. Landed my biggest whitefish ever- 20" & so fat, I couldn't get my hand around it! The pics don't do this chunk justice... (Just gettin' warmed up...) Quote
SteveM Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 Pig whitie... I walked downriver to see how Uberfly was doing. On the way, I caught this little bull... I highsticked a nymph along these rocks & picked up a couple nice cutts... Here's one of 'em... FNG plays a nice cuttie... The fellas all left around 4pm. The fish stuck around, though... Got some super colorful fish... Gorgeous! (Still more...) Quote
SteveM Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 A little out of focus... Better... Better still... Oops! I got distracted again... Don't want to eat a dry fly? Here, try this... Chunk... The end of a fun day with a great bunch of guys! Thanks a bunch to Peter, Darrin & Mike; it was a blast, guys! (Almost done...) Quote
SteveM Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 I stayed down south & met up with CF8 bright & early Saturday morning. He was nice enough to share one of his favorite pieces of water with me; boy, am I glad he did! We caught a crapload of 'bows, cutts & cuttbows. Saw some big bulls, but didn't fish for 'em. CF8 fished caddis & Parachute Adams dries all day & landed a whole mess o' fish. I switched up lots & threw a much wider variety of dries at 'em; caught fish on pretty much everything I tried. Biggest fish hooked was a 17"+ rainbow that CF8 LDR'ed. Had a ton of fun in a gorgeous setting; didn't take a whole lotta pics. This one took a Madam X... CF8 fishing in God's country... Got a few of these tiny 'bows... I caught this beautiful cuttbow on a Humpy... Prettiest cuttbow I've ever seen. Came up from below a rock ledge to smash my fly exactly when I was saying, "NOW!!!" in my mind. Perfect! I love the spots on this fish... I had so much fun on Friday & Saturday that I didn't even mind that I had to work on Sunday (the fact that it was for double time pay didn't hurt, either... ) I couldn't have asked for better fishing partners; I'd be happy to share water with Uberfly, FNG, KayakMike or CF8 anytime. Thanks for two great days, guys! (Sorry you couldn't make it, Cheeler. Stupid work emergencies!!! :$*%&: ) That's all, y'all! ('til next time...) Quote
CF8 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Great photo post! Let me know when ya want to come down this way again and we'll hit some different streams... Quote
Bandi Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Looks like a fishing trip; lots of actions, colorful fish, and superb sunsets! Thanks for sharing. BTW, what is that N.E. Calgary landmark? (astrodome?) Quote
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 wow, looks like a record whitey. great shots and fish Quote
kungfool Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Wicked photos Steve! Looks like you guys had a great trip. Thanks for sharing. Quote
SteveM Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 Looks like a fishing trip; lots of actions, colorful fish, and superb sunsets! Thanks for sharing. BTW, what is that N.E. Calgary landmark? (astrodome?) Yeah, it was a pretty sweet couple days, Bandi. As for your question, I think it has something to do with the airport radar??? Quote
kevinmabey Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Wow! great underwater shots! I have a waterproof camera and try for the underwater shots but rarely ever get a good picture.. Are you getting those by yourself or a team effort? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Quote
darrinhurst Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Steve, it was a pleasure sharing the water with you on Friday. I had a GREAT time, for obvious reasons. It was great meeting you finally, and kayakmike as well, who managed some great shots of us on the water. And, my personal fave of the 20" cutty I told you about. Quote
SteveM Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 "Steve, it was a pleasure sharing the water with you on Friday. I had a GREAT time, for obvious reasons. It was great meeting you finally, and kayakmike as well, who managed some great shots of us on the water." Great pics; that is one sweet cuttie! Quote
bigbowtrout Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Giddy the heck up!!!!!!!!! Sweet pics Quote
kayakmike Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Thank you guys for a trip and a great company! Quote
acct421 Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Wicked fish. I was down on the Oldman too on Friday. Must have been below you guys cause all I was catching is rainbows and cuttbows. Lots of them thought! Edit: Have to say though, wasn't having much luck on the big hopper combinations. Smaller dry flies were the trick for me. Quote
SteveM Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 Thank you guys for a trip and a great company! Glad you could make it, Mike. Nice to meet ya! Quote
SteveM Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 Wicked fish. I was down on the Oldman too on Friday. Must have been below you guys cause all I was catching is rainbows and cuttbows. Lots of them thought! Edit: Have to say though, wasn't having much luck on the big hopper combinations. Smaller dry flies were the trick for me. Thanks, dude. We only got a few on stimmies & I got a couple on that big foam fly in the one pic. FNG had the most luck on dries; mostly on a little black beetle. Quote
acct421 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 That's where I was. That's off of a GoPro by the way, takes decent pictures. My new fish camera, I'll try some underwater pics tomorrow when I'll be back in the area. Quote
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