It's Been My Pleasure

[GreenPeter]

Hey Guys,

"So long and thanks for all the fish." Douglas Adam,; Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

 

I joined this forum before I left Ireland in July, as I wanted to do some homework on the area I have been visiting (Sundre). I had immediate response and advice from some of you guys, and some of it was critical. Thanks. I had previously pulled out a map of Alberta and decided to stick with a stream that I later was advised doesn't fish well, but I was put right! I also heard of "Fishing the Forestry Trunk Road", a most enjoyable read, and again great advice. While in Alberta I managed to fish the Fallen Timber, Red Deer, North Ram, South Ram, North Raven, some of these several times. It was amazing!! I didn't catch the big ones this time (I have fished the Bow and Crowsnest on previous visits for the big ones), but I did catch my first Brookie and Cutthroat trout. I also stopped to inspect more streams than I could expect to fish! This wouldn't have been possible but for the goodwill of the fly-fishing Gentlemen and Lady that I had the pleasure of sharing the beautiful streams of Alberta. I've learned more than I could have expected!

 

A special thanks to Mikefromsundre and his wife! for sharing more than a stream!, to "Air" from Edmonton for turning a 4-hour blank on the North Ram into Cutthroat action! To the Sundre Fish and Game folks for allowing my 5-yr-old daughter to fish their pond; she caught her first fish on her first cast! How do I follow that act???

 

I'm grateful to the flyfishers of Alberta for sharing my dream, and I can't wait until I visit again! I had a blast!

 

Tight lines,

 

Greenpeter

(this is a popular Irish Caddis pattern)

 

AKA Dirk

 

PS I also hired a guide in Maple Ridge, BC, for a great day on a small but beautiful stream, the South Allouette. If you need a guide that enjoys fishing and is great value, check out http://www.flyfishingwithjohn.com - $225 for the day! He fishes for trout and salmon on the Harrison; I'll try him out next time I'm back, if the fish are running.

[SilverDoctor]

Glad you enjoyed our modest little corner of the world. Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting your picture and comments.

[dryfly]

Class act GreenPeter.

 

Thanks for the "thanks." Glad it work well for you.

 

Cheers!

 

Clive

[maxwell]

i will second that! take care and tightlines dude!

[PeteZahut]

Great post! Love to hear that you shared in our little piece of heaven. Your appreciation to that fact shows class. Good on you to all that helped make his trip a memorable success.

[Lawrence]

Good to hear you had an exceptional time out while here!!

[mikefromsundre]

It was our pleasure. Looking forward to your next visit. Darlene and I just got home from a great day on the Livingstone.