Hawgstoppah Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 Anyone brave enough to fish in this crap? C'mon, let's see some pics and reports you wimps! *as I sit on my computer in front of a space heater* Quote
reevesr1 Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 Anyone brave enough to fish in this crap? C'mon, let's see some pics and reports you wimps! *as I sit on my computer in front of a space heater* I don't think "brave" is really the word you are looking for. Quote
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 what's sad, is that this in January was a decent day to go out... couple warm days, and you never want to deal with the snow again Quote
beedhead Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 If I didn't have my kids for the weekend....Have a birthday party to go to tonight....And have to drive to Calgary in the morn....I Would go out to B.H....Just to get a fix....Myth 1228 have fished in some pretty crazy weather out there in the past... Quote
Brownstone Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 damn flippin I'd be out today if I was'nt working....work gets in the way of my life so bad.. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted April 19, 2008 Author Posted April 19, 2008 Ya I've actually fished in a lot worse than this. I remember one time I was fishing with 2 buddies, it was kinda nice when the day started but by noon it was heavy snow, hard north wind, and about -15C. We had a big bonfire going on that island with pine tress down from cranston about a mile, and were getting a fish every time we were brave enough to go fish the run. Got too cold and came back to the fire to warm up before heading out for another try every about 5 minutes, but it sure was some awesome fishing and good times. Quote
beedhead Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 Ya I've actually fished in a lot worse than this. I remember one time I was fishing with 2 buddies, it was kinda nice when the day started but by noon it was heavy snow, hard north wind, and about -15C. We had a big bonfire going on that island with pine tress down from cranston about a mile, and were getting a fish every time we were brave enough to go fish the run. Got too cold and came back to the fire to warm up before heading out for another try every about 5 minutes, but it sure was some awesome fishing and good times. Nice.... Quote
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 19, 2008 Posted April 19, 2008 Ya I've actually fished in a lot worse than this. I remember one time I was fishing with 2 buddies, it was kinda nice when the day started but by noon it was heavy snow, hard north wind, and about -15C. We had a big bonfire going on that island with pine tress down from cranston about a mile, and were getting a fish every time we were brave enough to go fish the run. Got too cold and came back to the fire to warm up before heading out for another try every about 5 minutes, but it sure was some awesome fishing and good times. haha thats awesome my coldest day was when it was a balmy +3 in okotoks, so me and my buddy after school booted to policemens..we fished for literally 8 minutes, as it went from +3 in okotoks, to -18 plus wind on the river...didn't last too long,that's for sure Quote
hopdrop Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 Did six hours yesterday. Fished untill I lost all three of my nymphs.....couldn't get my fingers to function enough to rig up again. Started ok, by the time I got back to the truck it was -8 and blowing hard. Managed 10 or 12 between the two of us. Quote
reevesr1 Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 A buddy of mine has a house on one of the neighborhood lakes. I went today at 4:30, -11, 25+ winds. Caught a feisty, fat 14"er off his pier on the first cast on a Glenbow (hey, where are you anyway?) chironomid. Sure can roll cast far with that much wind at your back. It was only fun for a few minutes. Then it was cold. Then it was miserable. I changed leeches after the first 15 minutes. When I pinched the barb, I broke off the point. I thought "screw it" and decided I would use it anyway just to see if they would hit it because I wasn't sure I really wanted to tie any more knots! Fished for another 15 minutes, remembered I had a brain, and left! Quote
jones Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 it is not cold out. you are imagining it. it is getting very hot. Quote
Gil Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 I've fished almost every weekend throughout the entire winter. Had worse days than today. I have however lost the feeling in my feet several times.... Quote
hydropsyche Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 it is not cold out. you are imagining it. it is getting very hot. "..and I am getting very rich...." The mean temp of the earth as not warmed since 1998 (according to some sources). Don't get me started..... What I have noticed and what seems to be apparent is that winter is starting later and lasting longer into the "spring". Checking my fishing logs from years past confirms this. Quote
reevesr1 Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 "..and I am getting very rich...." The mean temp of the earth as not warmed since 1998 (according to some sources). Don't get me started..... What I have noticed and what seems to be apparent is that winter is starting later and lasting longer into the "spring". Checking my fishing logs from years past confirms this. Warning/Warning/Warning I am not in any way attempting to restart the global warming debate!!!!! Hydros statement just brought something to mind. I was listening to the CBC today and heard the term "Confirmation bias." It essentially means we tend to listen to things that confirm our beliefs while quickly rejecting or even ignoring anything that runs counter to those beliefs. I know I certainly fall into that trap from time to time (to time to time............) Quote
JMasson Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 Fished Rocky Mountain House today. I had one fish on for a couple seconds then...jump...and it was gone. Fished for about 4 hours and packed it in. Lost my net so if anyone from the area finds one downstream of the HWY 22 bridge crossing the Clearwater, please, let me know. James Quote
ÜberFly Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 A buddy of mine has a house on one of the neighborhood lakes. I went today at 4:30, -11, 25+ winds. Caught a feisty, fat 14"er off his pier on the first cast on a Glenbow (hey, where are you anyway?) chironomid. Sure can roll cast far with that much wind at your back. It was only fun for a few minutes. Then it was cold. Then it was miserable. I changed leeches after the first 15 minutes. When I pinched the barb, I broke off the point. I thought "screw it" and decided I would use it anyway just to see if they would hit it because I wasn't sure I really wanted to tie any more knots! Fished for another 15 minutes, remembered I had a brain, and left! Rick, Your Glenbow chronie didn't break (opps sorry I revealed)? P Quote
bigbowtrout Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 Fished the Oldman with Max and Dave and it was -17 plus the wind on top so at times it way colder. I managed 2 nice Bows. Quote
bigalcal Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 I have a customer from Atlanta that is up here on a contract. He fly fishes back home but is really keen on heading to the Rockies and getting in to some fish. He usually commutes back to Atlanta every weekend but planned a few weeks ago to stay this weekend and head down to the Crow with a few of my friends. Not a great introduction to Alberta fly fishing!! He must be freezin' his ass off!!! Poor guy!! I guess if you can fish in this you can fish in anything! I look forward to hearing the reports!! Quote
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 i'll prob go out wenesday if anyone wants to come Quote
Harps Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 Dr Bulltrout Lethfisher Clyde And another great shot of the good doctor. You should see the tent... http://goneflyfishin.ca/forum/index.php?topic=235.0 Quote
bulltrout Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 was a good time all around (except for Harps insisting on that damn "character shot" with the sucker)...especially the German booze Lethfisher brought...that Apfel was slick... on a side note, the rod i picked up from mitch was absolutely fantastic...just took a bit to warm it up (as is the case with any new rod)... Quote
Din Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 on a side note, the rod i picked up from mitch was absolutely fantastic...just took a bit to warm it up (as is the case with any new rod)...[/size][/font][/b] right on. glad to hear it! Quote
sirocco Posted April 20, 2008 Posted April 20, 2008 I really like that first pic Harps. Good job. Quote
bulltrout Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 I really like that first pic Harps. Good job. that's my flying crane double haul ...trying to get to ninja status like max... Quote
Brownstone Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 nice pics .. dbt remind me not to share my thermos with you if we go fishing .. Quote
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