Doc Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) The original post is no longer so I decided to start it up again. And it was just getting fun The idea here is to post you favorite Muir stories, fly patterns, fav trout caught, most embarrassing moments, etc... Then post how many days are left 'til Muir opens. Have fun with it 39 days 'til Muir opens Cheers Doc Edited April 30, 2006 by RangerBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulf Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Just to add a little momentum into things, expect this on opening day. Still only 39 days to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Thats me on the left, and RB on the right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 By the way... 38 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 38 days and counting eh! I think I had a day with that many fish caught and released. It sure wasn't the day I had Celina playing ballast in Chiquita. I only caught a couple and Celina got skunked. She didn't seem to mind though. The weather was good and conversation amiable. We'll have to give it another go early in May eh Celina. Maybe we'll anchor up and try some bobber (oops I mean Chironomid) fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 37 days and counting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Leach Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I like the picture with the leaves on the trees. You can sit a watch it it makes you fee nice you can almost see that big one on the end of your line. now the one in the snow, not many warm and fuzzes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeG Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Found someone else looking for open water @ Muir Lake today,or maybe a Tims?Only 33 days to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Salmon Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 32 days til we can do this again on Muir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SilverHilton Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 A couple of questions about Muir Lake ... - are you guys excited b/c Muir is the first lake to open up? - I've heard Muir, Muir, Muir, but narry a whisper of other lakes. What's the attraction to Muir? Is it 40 fish days? Trophy fish? Access? - are there any other productive lakes in the area that aren't so crowded? I've heard stories of 15-20 boats on the water ... that's way too many people for this hombre. Just stirring the pot. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Where to start. Muir is special: Firstly, because our club had and continues to have a direct involvement in the creation and support of the fishery. Secondly, it's the only lake within a reasonable distance that has a bait ban thus eliminating the bucket brigade and lawnchair and bell boys. Thirdly, its one of few lakes in Alberta that have special regulations designed to produce larger fish than the typical "put and take" fisheries. Fouthly, due to absence of fish for many years, due to winter kill and no stocking, the lake has large untapped trout food reserves, resulting in impressive growth rates over the last two years. Fifthly, near the end of last year, most fish were almost "keeper" size meaning approaching 19", and in large numbers, unlike other local lakes. Sixthly, there are a LOT of good sized fish in the lake, resulting in very good catch rates. Seventh, the lake is really close, 20 minutes for most of us. Eighth, the little blighters are very energetic fighters. Ninth, Lots of food means lots of different patterns work so you don't have to work so hard to catch fish. And lastly (but by no means leastly) no baitchuckers and few spin fishers means it's mostly a lake for fly fishers. I expect it to be busy out there on weekends, but if you can spring a mid week day, it will be nice and quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverHilton Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Sounds good. Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfish Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Just stirring the pot. RobinI thought the Sh@it pot was already stirred. O bother.. I didn't mean to post to this thread again Scratch, I am dubbing you another "baby-making-instructional" video tonight. I'm bringing popcorn for the even, looks like like a fine cast of actors. Is there any supporting actors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 You guys can just cool your jets... I predict (based on todays medical feedback) something in the oven in under 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Salmon Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 27 days left guys! Better have your leeches and chironomids tied up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 What have I tied for muir so far, 12 assorted buggers 12 red butt weevils 12 Diving halo caddis 6 Halo caddis 12 CDC&Elk 12 hares ears (12-14) 24 chronnies (12-18 in 2 or 3 styles) Next up... Damsels (x12) Dragons (x6) Crystal buggers (x6) Olive buggers (x6) Muddlers (x6) Foam parachute emergers in #16 (X6) Then... MAYBE... I'll have the box I want for the season. That doesn't cover the pikeflies though... Oh yeah... 27 days, 6 hours, 57 minutes, and 32...31...30 seconds to the first fish of the year from Muir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 And a partridge (& orange) in a pear tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 7, 2005 Author Share Posted April 7, 2005 24 More Days to fish here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HepCat_ Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 slowly going insane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Salmon Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Well, what are we at here guys? 19 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Not soon enuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulf Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 ...out to Muir tonight...this is what I saw... """""""VERY LITTLE ICE"""""" ...wont be long now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulf Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 ...here is another shot looking out towards the channel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulf Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 ...the next picture is where some idiot parked the garbage can beside the dock...if only......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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