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First off,HAPPY FATHERS DAY to my pop and all you fathers out there.

 

Yesterday,I went for a drive to find some new running waters.Took the fly rod with me. My fly of choice was the olive cadis. Not to small and not too big.

 

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I missed one fish. I couldnt believe I couldnt get fish in these waters. It looked so prime.

 

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Found these little imprints.Little baby deer tracks. Wish I could of seen him/her.

 

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Today I headed back,but to another section of the river, armed with my ultra light,spooled with 4 pound and choice of spinner was,the black w/orange spots,Panther Martin. Quickly I got 2 small smolts.

 

There was so much beautiful water again.

 

 

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I hit this one area with fast flowing water. I was rewarded with a nice natural rainbow. Quick pic,and swam away to fight another day.

 

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Had to be back early. Got burgers to make up and salads.Kiddies are coming over for lunch.

 

 

All you fathers have a great day.

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Thanks guys. Glad you are enjoying it Cliff. It,s been very educational and soulful. :thumbsup_anim:

 

I came across this cool plant.Anyone know what it is? I took some pics in it,s different stages of growing.

 

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I wish we actually had a nice river with real resident bows. We almost did, we had a contract with Alberta to bring in bow river eggs for the Grand above Belwood Lake but then whirling disease hit the rockies and that was the end of that I guess now its the odd fish that doesn't smolt out or nothing

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Careful it's not that hogweed Brian---not kiddin

 

Did some research,and it does look like it Terrance. There seems to be a site to report such findings.I sent the pictures off to them and location.

 

great way to spend fathers day

even with all the walking

 

Thanks bud. The walking is so much easier now.It,s the slippery rocks,that get your attention,REAL FAST. :w00t:

 

 

 

I wish we actually had a nice river with real resident bows. We almost did, we had a contract with Alberta to bring in bow river eggs for the Grand above Belwood Lake but then whirling disease hit the rockies and that was the end of that I guess now its the odd fish that doesn't smolt out or nothing

 

 

I seen alot of smolts this morning.Many were behind this laying/floating log,that was like a feeder chute,and they were surfacing and jumpimg at small insects. I had numourous hits today as well. This river seems very healty IMO. Im still waiting to get my first reasonable brown still.

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First and foremost, Happy Fathers Day to you too Brian :) I too been following your stream side adventures and must say that, for a guy that has been away from it for some time, you certainly are having some soulful times and getting back into the beat along the water banks :thumbsup_anim:B)

 

Great job on the bow :good: She's a beaut B)

 

Keep them reports coming!

Thanks for sharing

Jacques

 

PS. If you want I can make a little video with your pics... have a good tune to go with it :) ELP comes to mind :whistling:;):)

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PS. If you want I can make a little video with your pics... have a good tune to go with it ELP comes to mind

 

Thanks Jaq for the kind words.

 

 

I have a couple more outing first, before I want to put a vid together.

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I understand that stuff can ruin your life---I'm always reminding my kids about that one (and deer ticks) when they're in the outdoors

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Good stuff. Do you use a strike indicator? They help in presenting the fly to the right depth, not to mention...indicating strikes. Also, you can add 1 or 2 small shots in faster flows to help get it down quicker.

 

I bet you'd find some browns and/or brookies if you moved upstream into some headwater stretches :thumbsup_anim:

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Thanks Jaq for the kind words.

I have a couple more outing first, before I want to put a vid together.

 

OK fully understand B :)

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Good stuff. Do you use a strike indicator? They help in presenting the fly to the right depth, not to mention...indicating strikes. Also, you can add 1 or 2 small shots in faster flows to help get it down quicker.

 

I bet you'd find some browns and/or brookies if you moved upstream into some headwater stretches :thumbsup_anim:

 

I pretty much use the loop at the end of my main line to detect a strike..Lots of times,I can feel the strike.Lots of short strikes. I have coverd alot of water the last two months. Im still relearning how to read of the water.

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Beautiful fish. I have a river near me that looks prisitne for trout they even stocked it a couple times with rainbows over the last 20 years. Nobody can seem to catch any though, very frustrating LOL

 

 

 

Ian

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I would say that's hogweed for sure brian. Stay the hell away from that stuff. Very, very nasty stuff!!

 

Great lookin water there bud. The stream fishing is keeping ya busy. I'm sure it clears the mind as well.

 

Oh ya, happy fathers day!

 

S.

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