Boat Launch Report – It’s S'no'w Joke

April 01 was a rather gloomy day, with an even gloomier short term weather forecast.

Environment Canada: “Winter Storm warning in effect”. David Spence (CTV Weather) says “The storm will drop 10-20 cm of snow on Calgary (on Saturday), with the higher amounts on the west side of the city. Farther west, in the foothills, up to 25 cm of snow can be expected in most areas.”

However, it’s going back up to +10C on Monday (with possible flooding).

We received a few phone calls this week enquiring about boat launch conditions. So we decided to do another tour.


17th Ave/Cushing Bridge


17th Ave/Cushing Bridge


Glenmore Trail/Graves Landing


22X/Fish Creek Park


22X/Fish Creek Park


22X/Fish Creek Park


Policeman's Flats


Policeman's Flats


McKinnon Flats


McKinnon Flats


McKinnon Flats


McKinnon Flats


McKinnon Flats


McKinnon Flats


Legacy Island


Legacy Island


Legacy Island


Carseland


Carseland

Flymage

Hola from Flymage #6.

Realistic fly tying from Spanish tyer ‘Cholo’, Spanish photographer Javier Fernandez’s dazzling photo essay, Sea Trout in Spanish South America.

You’ll enjoy all of it!

Flymage

Pool 32 Mag - Issue #3

Pool 32 Mag has a distinct European flavor, with a global perspective.

This issue will keep you occupied for quite some time – 442 pages!

Many photo essays, and you can start with “Salmon Junkies”.

There is also a strong environmental & conservation focus, with articles like “The Return of the King” and “Diversity as Testament to Bristol Bay”.

Canadian readers will feel right at home with a photo essay “Skeena Memories”, words by April Vockey and photos by Nick Pujic.

Plus a short piece by B.C.’s Alexandra Morton, “the voice of a true salmon warrior”. Pool 32 Mag

Fly Fishers Inc

Issue #4 from New Zealand.

“The Drop Shot Issue has a cool spread from a bunch of our mates with shots of anglers dropping their fish when posing for a grip and grin.

Hamish Murray gives us the low down of his trip to Mexico, Rob Vaz tells us about his red head nymphs and Yoshi Nakagawa reviews to new Waterworks Vanquish reels.”

Fly Fishers Inc

Fly Fishing is a Joke

Fly Fishing is a Joke from Henry Harrison on Vimeo.

Via Le Mouching

Catch Magazine

http://www.catchmagazine.net/

Catch Magazine #16 has been out for several weeks. Every page is worth a look!

The photo essay “Loops” was particularly eye catching.

If you enjoy country music, the short video “Northern Inspirations” has a cool soundtrack, along with equally cool images of fall Steelhead fishing.

Millennium Creek Project

This is the story of the restoration of a small spring fed creek located in the community of Cochrane, Alberta.

Millennium Creek flows into Big Hill Creek near the confluence of the Bow River.

For more information on fish habitat enhancement, you can visit Guy Wood at Stream Tender Blog or at Stream Tender

Via: Beedhead at Fly Fish Calgary Forum

Earth Hour 2011

Click on poster for larger image

Earth Hour Calgary

Lights dim during Earth Hour for good reason
Calgary Herald – March 26 2011



Earth Hour

Fly Tying Contest at Calgary Hook & Hackle Club

The Stimulator was the fly of choice for the fly tying contest at the Calgary Hook & Hackle Club this week.

The Royal Wulf (the club logo fly) was the back up fly, in the event that a tie breaker was needed.

It wasn't needed.

Six club members were vying for top honours and the Ron Riezebos Memorial Trophy.



Runner up winner Louise Stinson

Louise Stinson's Stimulators

Competition judges Dennis Killips and Tiana Nordstrom




(from left) Tiana Nordstrom, Club President Daniel Young, Competition Winner Doug Hamm, Dennis Killips

The Gulf Coast: After The Spill

Fly fishing for redfish on the Louisiana and Mississippi coast remains tremendous even after the tragic oil spill.

Via Rise Fishing via Fishing Jones

World Water Day 2011

Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge

Six-String Gumbo - CD of the Week!

Jim McLennan at CD Release Party, Frid Mar 18 2011
Photo: Bow River Shuttles

CKUA announces
Six-String Gumbo
by Jim McLennan
as
CD of the Week!

Go to http://www.ckua.com/pages/cdoftheweek
for the complete review and to hear samples.

More info, CD purchase, upcoming concerts, etc. here

Casting for Life Rocks!

We attended the recent Casting for Life Steak Dinner and Silent Auction.

The food at Local 002 Pub was as good as we've found anywhere! We enjoyed meeting other CfL supporters, bidding on some of the great stuff on display and listening to some first class entertainment.

Casting for Life