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The "damage" caused

The "damage" caused by seasonal inundation and drying of the Okavango Delta and other areas of this system is, however, ecologically essential for it's ongoing health, and ability to provide food and security for a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial animals, including fish. Any human intervention that undermines this delicate balance (like damming) will almost certainly lead to irrecoverable natural and economic damage to parts of the region, including to the natural fisheries Broos has written of so inspiringly

Good motiv but poor

Good motiv but poor composition. I'd say about 3, dude.

Yeah, I know, "not fishing

Yeah, I know, "not fishing related" Martin. That's why you need to put up a NFR section in this forum..... 😉

It was just such a fun event and I wanted to share a little bit of Canadiana and a bit of our history with people on the forum that may never have been to Canada. Barkerville is such a neat ghost town to visit and to see the dogs in the streets again, gives a bit of the feeling of the 1800's.

Whoa!

Grant,

Thanks for posting these great pictures. non-fishing maybe, but a great diversion on a cold, unfisheable January day.

Martin

Well, it was an awesome event

Well, it was an awesome event again this year!!!

Unfortunately, due to work obligations, was only able to get out for the last day of the mail run. Here are just a few of 70+ pictures I took today.

Morning view at the ghost town of Stanley

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Canadians Enjoying Winter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Getting ready to go!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Leaving Stanley.... Big Smiles all around!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Up the hill From Stanley

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Future Sled Team lead Dog!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

First team down the main street of Barkerville

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Another team in Barkerville

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Yet another team

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Arriving at the final town of Wells. Canada Post post master waiting to get the mail off to the rest of the world

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Not everyone can afford a sled or team, but had a great time just the same!!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

Last team into Wells. End of a wonderful day!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/QBCguy/2007%20Sled%20Dog%20Mail%…

no bites

The last time that happened to me was on the lower tidal Potomac River last summer. I was fishing an outgoing tide from shore in prime Largemough Bass habitat. There were swirls everwhere and I threw everything in the box at them. Some local lads came by and said that they were a fish called golden chubs or golden suckers. Not carp but similar. I asked what they take and the boys said nothing. They are chasing each other and spawning and although they look great, you cannot catch them on a lure. Live and learn. So you may have had something other than sea trout. Or maybe you were just unlucky. It happens.

It certainly look and

It certainly look and appeared to sea trout, but it's really hard to be sure. The we were fishing is one of our best sea trout places, so I just assumed it was sea trout.

Wiggy,

Wiggy,

are you sure, it was trout?

Kasper

The only way of compensating

The only way of compensating for not having a hat like mine, is to get one of the new GFF caps. That will improve the size of your catches...in general.

Kasper

So that's why I never get the

So that's why I never get the big fish, I've just got a small modest hat. And there was me thinking it was my fishing techniques.........just shows you how worng one can really be 😄

How is it possible t

How is it possible to get 100000 dollars worth of plastic.In one picture!Thats how much it must have cost in all.......right.............RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I always like a good

I always like a good fishing cap..... but what, no photo??? Martin, you are a disgrace to blogdom. ;-)

I am surpised you figured out

I am surpised you figured out that Marge inspired me the way she did.

Even though it eas a kelt it was a nice and strong one. Hopefully the wind will go down within a week or two, so we can go fishing for some silver bars.

Kasper

re

Dear Ripley,

Of course I know the website, I was wishing for some new info.

Also checked out your website, DS, and FFT-DK :))
See you in June :)

Adrian Vlasiu
Flyfishing Team Romania

simply Fantastic!

simply Fantastic!

Owner Hooks

I tried the BendBack species but didn't like the point offset angle regarding the direction of the hook set and the diverging angle of the hook point...the force vector is compromised.
'Still (IHMO) probably better than "bending your own"...
If you can bend it, so can they... :shock:

After looking around and a bunch of R&D/tank tests, Gamagatsu and Owner were the only ones left standing...
The Owner Rig'n Hooks are strong and well suited for my smaller applications (sand lances, silversides,etc)...sharp, strong, thin wire...waytogo!
The Owner Oversize 7/0 is a good size but there is a little give in the wire than negates HONKIN' on the fish during the fight...This is what I use for most of my Hook Up Phlyz...sofarsogood!
The Oversize 11/0 is BIG and STRONG and the gap is Grand Canyonesque...for REALLY BIG Hook Upz... 🙄

Keep 'em sparse and flowing...LESS IS MORE...
...especially when they are undulating at first light "INSINUATING" breakfast.. 😉

WFFC

The official WFFC website is up and running.
If your not already aware, this site may help you with some, if not all of your questions...

www.flyfishinglapland.com

Any questions un-answered (doubtful as the above link is very informative), then maybe try contacting some of the teams or guides listed.

Regards
Ripley Davenport
Fly Fishing Team Denmark
www.fft-dk.com

There is a video sho

There is a video showing how to tie the Prince Nymph currently posted on iTunes. Regarding the "horns" - the original tie I believe used a beard-type hackle and not a full hackle collar. FWIW, I prefer the full collar tied sparse and tie the "horns" on top.

This is one of the b

This is one of the best misquito patterns i have seen on the net. may i please have the pattern and instructions for tying this fly? Thank you, jeanne

Forget the quill win

Forget the quill wing AND the calftail for your Coachman's. Use a white hen hackle tip for the standard Coachman and if you want to tie small Wulff's (#14-20), use some white poly yarn. Very functional and very neat ( yes, I am a stickler for appearance).

For that fish....

Martin, I would do just about anything in the fashion department to catch that fish. I already dress like a hobo when I fish. What difference could a funky hat make? That is one sensational fish. Is Kasper a friendly ghost? I hope so.

The original...

I did have my doubts about the hat in question and after my own detailed investigation I found out the truth.
Marge is Kasper and Kasper is Marge.
Several Duff beer cans were found on the beach suggesting that Homer took the pictures...
Doooooh!

Rip

Re: Nice hat

Bob,

I wonder what you would wear (or take off!) for the second or third fish Kasper got. He is probably too modest to post it himself:

http://10stille.dk/pictures/10stille/20070107/medium_img_0526.jpg

And notice: Kasper is a big guy. The fish probably about 90 centimetres or close to 3 feet! Even though it's a kelt, that is one strong fish!

Martin

A fascinating view o

A fascinating view of how old world craftsmen worked... this reminds me of my youth which was spent in a swiss gun shop observing master gunsmiths working on fine shotguns.