[ORVIS]

Originally Posted by Drewski Canuck

don't know you but I do owe you ... some guidance.

IF you are going to go fly fishing on the Bow in the winter, please wear a Life Jacket. An inflatable Mustang is not very cumbersome.

You will be standing on ice shelves for a lot of the time, and sometimes they break off. in you go, and if you are on a deep run, down you go. You probably will not freeze up instantly, but the cold water will sap you pretty quick, even in waders. That's when floatation helps.

You may get pulled under an ice shelf, so don't go alone, and have each of you and your buddy carry some rope. A set of Ice picks is also helpful in trying to get back up on an ice shelf.

Lastly, put on some ice cleats before walking out. the rocks will be slippery from the humidity and the ice is slick. Wader boots are not very grippy and a bad fall is not fun.

Drewski

Thanks for this^ not enough people take it seriously!