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06-18-2023, 11:06 AM
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Where to take beginner fly fisher
So I have been wanting to take the Mrs on a short fishing trip out west to get away as well as hopefully teach her how to flyfish. The plan until now has been to visit family and just slowly walk the Bow but now I'm thinking it might be a good opportunity to get closer to the mountains into some scenic country and maybe have a ring in my pocket as well (don't worry she doesn't read the forum)
Our hiking skills are moderate so no big huge hikes or vast remote rivers but even a well known river system where one could go for a day or 2 day fishing trip with a good view of the mountains would be awesome.
I know "where do I catch all the fish?" Questions don't go over well here but hopefully you can help this eastern ab guy get pointed in the right direction
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06-18-2023, 01:26 PM
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crowsnest area or Livingstone area. very scenic and fairly easy rivers to wade and walk. also lots of rivers in the livingstone area to try of you want a little more river to yourself.
good luck
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06-18-2023, 02:20 PM
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Payne Lake. just between Waterton and Cardston. Lots of rivers and lakes in area. Stay at payne lake wilderness huts. I have been in a seasonal campsite there for 4 years. If you decide to go let me know and you can borrow my kayaks and paddle boards. The sunsets there are amazing(romantic ).
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06-18-2023, 06:28 PM
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Ram river area is really nice.
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06-18-2023, 09:42 PM
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Hike up to Galatea. Pack a nice lunch. Cast a 4 weight along the shoreline. Take some dries and also a small indicator and small nymphs.
After fishing and eating start walking down. Wait for a great view on the trail behind you. Fake a sore ankle. While kneeling to get up and for a helping hand. When she gives it bring out the ring and say
You have a beautiful view over my shoulders but my view is of the most beautiful woman in the world who completes me in all aspects of my existence. Please be part of the rest of my life, my partner for the future and marry me?
Next step. Walk down laughing and giddy for the future or…
Walk down pretending she didn’t say no.
Good luck.
Bill is in the mail.
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06-19-2023, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Hike up to Galatea. Pack a nice lunch. Cast a 4 weight along the shoreline. Take some dries and also a small indicator and small nymphs.
After fishing and eating start walking down. Wait for a great view on the trail behind you. Fake a sore ankle. While kneeling to get up and for a helping hand. When she gives it bring out the ring and say
You have a beautiful view over my shoulders but my view is of the most beautiful woman in the world who completes me in all aspects of my existence. Please be part of the rest of my life, my partner for the future and marry me?
Next step. Walk down laughing and giddy for the future or…
Walk down pretending she didn’t say no.
Good luck.
Bill is in the mail.
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Haha you make it sound so easy. Lucky for me I know the answer already. The reason for this plan is that my plan to do it on Vancouver Island is taking too long and she is getting irritated that I haven't asked yet haha.
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06-19-2023, 11:45 AM
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Wait to see if she can clean a fish before making your final decision.
Just kidding. Let us know how it goes!
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06-19-2023, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tikka250
Haha you make it sound so easy. Lucky for me I know the answer already. The reason for this plan is that my plan to do it on Vancouver Island is taking too long and she is getting irritated that I haven't asked yet haha.
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Perfect.
Then plan to have a second couple or someone come along who is photo crazy… taking photos over everything.
Capture the whole proposal and in the credit scene make my name in large font… you can even do an after credit scene of me sitting in a chair, sipping a scotch and reliving the whole plan.
Epic.
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06-19-2023, 06:04 PM
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Quote:
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crowsnest area or Livingstone area. very scenic and fairly easy rivers to wade and walk. also lots of rivers in the livingstone area to try of you want a little more river to yourself.
good luck
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Well, I have a different perspective. I wouldn't go anywhere near the Oldman watershed's headwaters if I wanted solitude, unless by 'rivers' you mean some of the 5th order tiny creeks.
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06-21-2023, 08:21 AM
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Perfect.
Then plan to have a second couple or someone come along who is photo crazy… taking photos over everything.
Capture the whole proposal and in the credit scene make my name in large font… you can even do an after credit scene of me sitting in a chair, sipping a scotch and reliving the whole plan.
Epic.
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I'm sure we could put a banner up with your photo and name somewhere during the wedding too.
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06-21-2023, 08:23 AM
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Well, I have a different perspective. I wouldn't go anywhere near the Oldman watershed's headwaters if I wanted solitude, unless by 'rivers' you mean some of the 5th order tiny creeks.
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Looking at the various areas suggested I'm leaning towards the ram as it's only 4 hours away as opposed to the 6 ish to all the other spots.
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06-21-2023, 09:27 AM
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I think what you are doing is great.
In your original post you stated "beginner" How is her casting skills? Because some of the nicest spots mentioned here, have foliage right up to the water...
I hope you started tying flies last January....lol
I am sure you will have a blast...
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06-22-2023, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by graybeard
I think what you are doing is great.
In your original post you stated "beginner" How is her casting skills? Because some of the nicest spots mentioned here, have foliage right up to the water...
I hope you started tying flies last January....lol
I am sure you will have a blast...
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Her casting skills are currently in the realm of "bring a spinning rod just in case" so we will be playing at some trout ponds through the summer to hopefully build those skills. If not il have to find somewhere that allows standard tackle for her.
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06-22-2023, 04:14 PM
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Teach her to roll cast. Let her get super at that. Back brush is never a problem and she’ll be able to fish way more creeks n stuff.
Roll cast is soooo underutilized by folks.
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06-22-2023, 04:29 PM
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Be aware that Galatea is not an easy hike!!
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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Hike up to Galatea. Pack a nice lunch. Cast a 4 weight along the shoreline. Take some dries and also a small indicator and small nymphs.
After fishing and eating start walking down. Wait for a great view on the trail behind you. Fake a sore ankle. While kneeling to get up and for a helping hand. When she gives it bring out the ring and say
You have a beautiful view over my shoulders but my view is of the most beautiful woman in the world who completes me in all aspects of my existence. Please be part of the rest of my life, my partner for the future and marry me?
Next step. Walk down laughing and giddy for the future or…
Walk down pretending she didn’t say no.
Good luck.
Bill is in the mail.
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07-02-2023, 04:29 PM
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DONT PUT THE RING ON YOUR LINE AND HAVE HER REEL IT IN.
that’s a recipe for disappointment lol
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Chester Lake in Kananaskis.
I know - its not a river, but it is teeming with trout and you are able to keep some (please confirm with regulations). Would be cool if she caught some fish that you could turn into a shore lunch.
The hike is an out and back. ~4.5 km each way and is beautiful. A few hundred meters of elevation gain but it is a very doable hike - you'll see most tourists in running shoes doing it.
Very scenic at the lake.
Good luck
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Elbow Lake Kananaskis.
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07-03-2023, 08:51 AM
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Be aware that Galatea is not an easy hike!!
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I found just the last bit was a little steeper but I thought it was fine.
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7.5 Km (one direction) with 870 m elevation gain (which is a steep hike) for one person is not the same for another!
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I found just the last bit was a little steeper but I thought it was fine.
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I think so far I'm settling on the ram River. Not quite as scenic as many of the places quoted but a lot less of a drive for us and I have found a place that rents small cabins right on the river for a decent price.
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07-09-2023, 11:36 AM
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I think so far I'm settling on the ram River. Not quite as scenic as many of the places quoted but a lot less of a drive for us and I have found a place that rents small cabins right on the river for a decent price.
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Good call, parts of the ram are very scenic especially the canyon stretches. Levels are still high though, I'd wait a few weeks
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Good call, parts of the ram are very scenic especially the canyon stretches. Levels are still high though, I'd wait a few weeks
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So far the target date is looking like end of August so hopefully things should have calmed down by then
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Picklejar lake is a great places to go, tons of room for back casting, roughly 1.5-2 hour hike up (not a bad hike by any means ) first lake has tons of smaller fish and they are hungry. I caught 29 today just from the shore with a small dry fly, recommend going early early early as gets hot quickly and fishing does slow down.
Goodluck!!
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