Danger Do Not Enter - Policeman's Flats

Danger Do Not Enter - Policeman's Flats

More new signs at Police

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2015 G&G Fly Fishing Photography Contest Winners

Photo by Arian Stevens

View photos here: http://bit.ly/1y4jcLI

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The Watershed

The Watershed is a collaborative newsprint publication between The Usual and Patagonia to celebrate the joy of simple fly fishing, healthy rivers, dam busting, and sustainably sourced food. 

The Watershed features Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia fly fishing ambassador April Vokey, DamNation producer Matt Stoecker, director Travis Rummel, 1% for the Planet co-founder Craig Mathews, dam buster Katie Lee. With contributions by Malcolm Johnson, Jeremy Koreski, Paul Greenberg, Jeanine Pesce, Keith Malloy, Trevor Gordon, Stefan Knecht, Jim Mangan, and others.

Read here: http://bit.ly/19LYPxR

H/T to Moldy Chum

The Usual x Patagonia presents The Watershed

The Usual x Patagonia presents The Watershed from EMILY ANDERSON on Vimeo.

UN-Water World Water Day 2015 - March 22

UN-Water World Water Day 2015 - March 22

A day to celebrate, a day to change, a day to prepare.

World Water Day is marked on 22 March every year. It’s a day to celebrate water. It’s a day to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues. It’s a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future.

#‎WaterIsNature‬

Learn more here: http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/home/en/

Shorelines Episode 1: The Journey Begins

Shorelines Episode 1: The Journey Begins

with April Vokey

Watch here: http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/…/sh…/watch-full-episodes

Father and Son

Father and Son from William J. Meyer on Vimeo.

The Art of Fly Fishing - The Orvis Company

The Art of Fly Fishing - The Orvis Company

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1xzPPRr
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Canada Water Week - Mar 16-23, 2015

Canada Water Week - Mar 16-23, 2015

Canada Water Week is a celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast, held annually in the third week of March to coincide with World Water Day on March 22.

Individuals, organizations and governments across the country are encouraged to get involved by organizing or participating in fun and educational events. Together, we can raise the profile and understanding of water!

 
http://canadawaterweek.com/

Alberta Brown Trout Presentation with Dave & Amelia Jensen - A Look Back

Sean F. Britt from Fish Tales Fly Shop introduces Dave and Amelia Jensen of Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine.

Fish Tales Fly Shop - March 15, 2015
 
Dave Jensen & @Amelia Jensen from Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine gave an excellent presentation yesterday at Fish Tales Fly Shop in The City of Calgary.
 

Dave & Amelia Jensen of Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine

Standing room only at Fish Tales Fly Shop

Amelia Jensen showing where the brown trout might be holding on a particular piece of water.

Dave Jensen presenting on Alberta brown trout.

Voices from the River

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

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Today along the Bow River - March 2015

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Michelle chats with her shuttle clients this morning, while another party of shuttle clients launch their drift boat in the background.

Michelle is suitably (& warmly) attired in her black Patagonia Nano Puff jacket and her sporty blue TUC cap with built in led lights. :-)

High today 16°C, Mostly Cloudy, wind avg 15, max 48

McKinnon Flats Closed Until April 15

McKinnon Flats

signs signs everywhere a sign

Yes, McKinnon Flats is definitely closed until April 15

McKinnon Flats

Policeman's Flats

Happy International Day of Action for Rivers - March 14

Happy International Day of Action for Rivers - March 14

March 14 is the International Day of Action for Rivers and Against Dams. Every year, thousands of people around the world lift their voices to celebrate the world's rivers and those who struggle to protect them.

Learn more here: http://www.internationalrivers.org/

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#‎RiversUniteUs‬

The Mekong River is Not For Sale. Don't dam the Mekong. http://www.internationalrivers.org/node/8470

Join The Shoreline Riser's Guiding Company Clean Up Crew.

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Join The Shoreline Riser's Guiding Company Clean Up Crew.

"May 2, 2015 will be meeting at the Mitford Ponds in Cochrane starting at 10:00am.

Please come a join the Crew we are asking for a few hours to help keep our rivers systems clean and safe for everyone."

Wathersheds Under Threat

It's almost a traffic jam in the Waiparous area northwest of Calgary, a haven for off-road vehicles of every size, shape and form as campers frolic in the area Sunday. Photo by Ted Jacob/Calgary Herald (for City story by Falice Chin)

The Alberta Conservation Association brought attention to two events that they fear could cause damage to their respective watersheds. One in May in Ghost-Waiparous and the other in June in the Castle wilderness area.

Read more from AWA here: http://bit.ly/1FZVKUw

Direct your concerns to: ESRD Minister Kyle Fawcett, ESRD.Minister@gov.ab.ca

The Calgary Herald picked up the story two days ago:

Off-road vehicle events prompt concern about watershed health
 
by Colette Derworiz, Calgary Herald, March 11, 2015

An environmental group is worried two off-road vehicle events planned for this spring and summer will damage sensitive watershed and ruin the recreational experience for other trail users.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/1b8xu9a

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Click on poster for larger image

Today along the Bow River - Mar 12, 2015

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

High today 15°C, Partly Cloudy, wind avg 12, max 37

Fly Fishing the Bahamas in “Chasing Salt” from Simms

"A new video has dropped from Simms featuring some stellar flats fly fishing action in the Bahamas. Watch Clint Kemp, Paula Shearer - PS on the Fly, and crew stalk the flats. (Awesome.)"

Via The Venturing Angler

Today along the Bow River - Mar 11, 2015

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

A small herd of horses was munching on a hay bale. On the road to Mac.

High today 16°C, Mostly Cloudy, wind avg 7, max 30

A Fly Fisherman's Moment

A Fly Fisherman's Moment (Fly Fishing Edit) from Inveteratefilm on Vimeo.

Fly fishing in British Columbia, Nunavut and the Yukon territory.

Today along the Bow River - Mar 10, 2015

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

We did our first shuttle of the season to McKinnon Flats today.

High today 11°C, Partly Cloudy, wind avg 10, max 20

22X/Fish Creek Park - Boat Launch Gate Open

We dropped by Fish Creek today and found that the gate to the boat launch is now open. 
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Costa wants you to kick plastic

"...2/3 of all fish now test positive for plastics", "none of us want to fish in a plastic sea" | ‪#‎KickPlastic‬ | http://bit.ly/kickplastic

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/194aHLb

Boat Launch Report - March 2015 (#3 of 3)

Legacy Island - high water side channel

Legacy Island & Carseland/Johnson's Island

It was time for our annual early-March tour of Bow River boat launches. Here is what we saw.

Carseland/Johnson's Island - boat ramp

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Today along the Bow River - Mar 08, 2015

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Water Master on the Bow.

High today 14°C, Partly Cloudy, wind avg 11, max 33

Boat Launch Report - March 2015 (#2 of 3)

Policeman's Flats. Boaters have been taking out here for a couple of weeks. Over the ice!

It was time for our annual early-March tour of Bow River boat launches. Here is what we saw.
 

McKinnon Flats. Downstream

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YTO International Women’s Day (UN Women) march draws 5,000

YTO International Women’s Day UN Women march draws 5,000

Downtown march, focused in part on ending sexual violence, follows Friday's release of a provincial government video tackling that subject.

As Canada marks International Women’s Day this weekend amid renewed attention to preventing sexual abuse, a provocative video ad released by the Ontario government is drawing praise from viewers.

Read more here: http://on.thestar.com/1COIrIO

 #‎InternationalWomensDay‬

Boat Launch Report - March 2015 (#1 of 3)

17th Ave SE/Blackfoot Trail (Cushing Bridge). The gate to this launch has now been locked for more than a year. The Calgary Fire Department doesn't want to share. You'll need a boat that you can carry down to the river from the street (17 A St SE). That's the road that leads to the Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery.

It was time for our annual early-March tour of Bow River boat launches. Here is what we saw.

Glenmore Trail (Graves Landing). A few boaters have already launched from here over the past couple of weeks.

22X/Fish Creek Park. The gate is still locked. It's usually unlocked as soon as the snow and ice has melted from the road leading down to the launch. That could be any day now. In the meantime, you need a boat that you can carry down to the water.

View more photos here: http://on.fb.me/180Qzbw

Today along the Elbow River - Mar 06, 2015

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

High today 13°C, Scattered Clouds, wind avg 16, max 26

Introduction to Stillwaters with Phil Rowley - A Look Back

Before passing it around, Phil said: "Just remember, I know exactly how many flies 
are in this fly box". :-)  Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Introduction to Stillwaters with Phil Rowley - A Look Back

Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - Sat Feb 28, 2015

Stillwater Fly Fishing Store

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Hatch Magazine 2014 Fly Fishing Photo Contest: The Winners

Hatch Magazine 2014 Fly Fishing Photo Contest: The Winners

Calling the judging in this year's photo contest difficult would be putting it mildly. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Orvis, Smith Optics, Cheeky Fly Fishing and Scientific Anglers, this year's contest attracted the most entries we've ever received and also some of the best. Poring over it all and choosing favorites was no easy task for the judges. All told, 65 different photos received votes from our dozen judges, almost all of which you'll see showcased here.

View photos here: http://bit.ly/1EhGNjq

Pontoon Boats for Sale

Pontoon Boats for Sale

By owner. Contact Darren L.

Links to Kijiji:

Outcast Pac 1000 FS Pontoon Boat - Fully Kitted Out - Like New: http://bit.ly/1CwP56d

Water Skeeter River Tamer Pontoon Boat: http://bit.ly/1zWBX4x

World Wildlife Day - March 03

World Wildlife Day - March 03
 
World Wildlife Day | http://www.wildlifeday.org/

‪#‎seriousaboutwildlifecrime‬

TUC Tackle Swap & BRS Used Drift Boat Sale - Sat April 11, 2015

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TUC Tackle Swap & BRS Used Drift Boat Sale

Mark your calendar today!

Calgary Hook and Hackle Club Open House - A Look Back

Lake Fishing & Tying

Calgary Hook and Hackle Club Open House - A Look Back

More than a dozen new members signed up on the spot at the Open House last week. Club volunteers manned a number of very interesting information tables. Other club members dropped by to support the cause.

View more photos from the event album at this link: http://on.fb.me/1BPcEYe

Fly Tying with @Mike Heigl

Fly Tying with @Mike Heigl

Bugs/Entomology- Matching the Hatch with @Ruth Zinck