FishinFlyinElkHunter

Dutchy, From a Colorado front range resident, glad you had an enjoyable trip. Very happy you found Griz Rez "Grizzly Resivoir." Some of the local fly shops in small towns can be pretty snobish to non-locals, and I am glad that was not the case for youself. That resivoir is a great little place expecially to take kids, as you can count on some quick and sustained action. Unless there are stocked ponds, quick and non-boring kid action "ie. blugill, sunfish, perch, crappie," are just not the norm in Colorado. I do also carry a telescoping Eagle Claw rod and Shimano reel when I fly fish for the time the fly fishing is off; Mepps will often produce when flys do not! I found this great site this weekend when looking for fishing opportunities in Ontario. I am headed to Coburg, Ontario, about an hour east of Toronto for two weeks starting August 1st. I will have most evenings after 5 pm to fish, two Saturdays and one Sunday. I am really looking for advice on where to find some fun fishing opportunities while I am there. From this site, I have found that BJ's in Bewdley is the place to gear up and rent a boat to fish Rice Lake on weekends, but also am interested in local fishing between Clarington and Port Hope. My usual MO when I travel is to hit the local Wal-Mart or bait and tackle shops, purchase an inexpensive rod and reel for conditions and appropriate tackle. Usually dropping about $100-$125 or so. Pick up license for 5 or 10 days or what is available and then hit the water. The day before I head out of town, I will find a youngster fishing and give him all the gear and extra bait I have. I have so much at home, I do not need more, but traveling with gear is a big hassle most of the time. Now if I return to a previously fished location, I might bring some of my own gear, having a better idea of what is needed and works well. Unless I have an "in" at the hotel for a fish to be prepared, I usually just catch and release. When leaving tackle behind, if the youngster is alone, I will give him a business card so his parents can confirm that I GAVE him the gear. I have had dads call me a couple of times to confirm. But these kids are the sportsman of the future and I believe it is the right thing to do to pay it forward. So if yourself or any other readers in the southern part of Ontario are available for advice or local spots to try, I am all ears. Also, by the way, I also fish several small streams near Lyons, CO and have run into John Gierach on several occasions there and on the South Platte River. I do have every hardback he has written. Unbeknownst to me, a year of so ago, my sister found out he was doing a book signing at a local fly shop, came and took my entire collection to John, and he signed every one of them. She presented them back to me on my birthday. A nice collection to pass to my son someday. Cheers and enjoy your stay in Colorado! FishinFlyinElkHunter