Quentin Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 I had an absolute blast on the float trip we did last month. Is anyone interested in getting together for another trip? Perhaps a weekend in Sept? QT Quote
Michael Dell Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I would like to join you. Depends on the date though. Quote
Quentin Posted August 24, 2012 Author Posted August 24, 2012 It'd have to be a Saturday for me. Sept 8, 15, or 22....? QT Quote
Garhan Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 I might be able to do the latter date of the 22nd. Seeing it is my sons birthday that day, I would hope that him and I could go together. Quote
Quentin Posted August 27, 2012 Author Posted August 27, 2012 Ok...22nd. That makes 5.... Gary Son Michael Jim Quentin. If Gary and I bring our trucks, and Jim brings his van, we should be able to easily shuttle back up to get the vehicles. QT Quote
Garhan Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 There is a slight posibility that my son may be at camp for the weekends. If so we have room for another person. Quote
Quentin Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 I have another friend that wants to float the Red Deer, as well. But....6 people on the river at once seems a bit crowded, to me. So...here's what I'm thinking: Let's do two trips. My friend and I are going to go down on Sunday (80% sure) 2 Sept. It'll be a dawn - late afternoon trip, home by suppertime-ish. If one or two of you would like to join that, it'd be great. That'd be:QuentinKevin (not likely)KenKen's friend Let's also do this second trip: 22 SeptQuentinGaryGary's son?MichaelJimKristi QT Quote
Quentin Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 Gary, Michael, and Jim are all unavailable for this Sunday. Kevin and I are still looking for a third person (makes shuttling vehicles much easier if you can leave someone to guard the boats). I have a sit on top kayak, as well, if someone wants to try that. Dan.....Ken.....? Anyone? Beuller.....? Beuller....? QT Quote
SnoWolf Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 So I am wondering if there will be enough daylight for us to float the all day section we did not float last time...? Quote
kemo99 Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I think I can go sept 2. I will confirm tomorrow Quote
dipperdan Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Sorry off to Saskatchewan the long weekend . The 22nd doesn't work either , maybe next yr. Dan Quote
Garhan Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 So I am wondering if there will be enough daylight for us to float the all day section we did not float last time...? should be if you leave early enough. Fish should be moving closer to the dam to spawn. Quote
SnoWolf Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 So that would mean it would be better to fish the same floats we did last time? That would work as well....;-) Quote
kemo99 Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I have a buddy that will probably join us as well. To be confirmed tonight. I'll pm you Quentin. Quote
Quentin Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 Any good advice on which flies to have ready for the Red Deer River in early Sept? QT Quote
Garhan Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 I was there last night scoping it out at RR20. There were loads of fish rising. Some Whitefish, Goldeye and some good Browns (all Browns are good no matter the size). Two things were happening. They were feeding both on dries and nymphs at the surface. Four insects were prominent on the water. Two Caddis and two Mayflies. The Caddis were a size 12 and a size 14. The larger was Tan winged with a black body. The smaller was grey winged with a green black body. The Mayflies were not out in strong numbers last night. But they were size 14 Yellow Quills and a 14 Mahogany Dun (Which seems early by a week or two). I would take accompanying nymphs as well. Looks like you will have a great time this weekend. Quote
Quentin Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 Can I get away with: Elk Hair Caddis with black or green/black bodies for the caddis adults? What's a good pattern for a caddis nymph? I'm searching my references for good options for the mayflies. Will standard pheasant tail nymphs work for these? And...if they're taking them at/near the surface, shall I fish them unweighted? I ask all of this, but I know I'll be lucky to steal enough time to tie even a dozen flies before the trip. QT Quote
Garhan Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Can I get away with: Elk Hair Caddis with black or green/black bodies for the caddis adults? What's a good pattern for a caddis nymph? I'm searching my references for good options for the mayflies. Will standard pheasant tail nymphs work for these? And...if they're taking them at/near the surface, shall I fish them unweighted? I ask all of this, but I know I'll be lucky to steal enough time to tie even a dozen flies before the trip. QT Quentin for a caddis use a pupae pattern. The Pheasant tails and GRHares Ears should work one size larger than the dries. Here is a pupae that I have been tying for 25 years now. It works very well. This one swung down and across is a great pattern as well. Quote
DennisS Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Gary there are a couple of very nice flies. I really like the last one. There is just something about it that say eat me. Did you use a dubbing loop for the hair collar. Tight Lines AlwaysDennis S Quote
Garhan Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Gary there are a couple of very nice flies. I really like the last one. There is just something about it that say eat me. Did you use a dubbing loop for the hair collar. Tight Lines AlwaysDennis S yes I did use a loop and then brushed out as well, to get the material flowing in a rear- ward direction Quote
Kristi Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 if its not to late; I might join you guys... I'd just have to confirm the float with my work schedule. Quote
Quentin Posted September 1, 2012 Author Posted September 1, 2012 This weekend? Of course it isn't too late. My friend Kevin may not be able to go. He was going to borrow a boat, but appearantly, it has a rip. QT Quote
Kristi Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Actually Q I was thinking the Weekend of the 22nd Quote
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