BOUTIQUE LE REPÈRE DES MOUCHEURS ~ LANDMARK FLY SHOP

Step By Step The Chartreuse Repere Bugger Salmon Fly - Étape par Étape Montage de la Mouche à Saumon Repere Bugger Chartreuse

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 23:42:00 +0000

Chartreuse Repère Bugger Salmon Fly - Mouche à Saumon Repère Bugger Chartreuse

After 3 season of testing wolly bugger style flies on Atlantic Salmon the Repère des Moucheurs Fly Shop is putting out a series of flies called the Repère Bugger available in black, Olive, orange, red, chartreuse, blue, yellow, green highlander and brown. Call 418 766 9141 or email us for more details.

Après 3 ans d'essaie de mouche style wolly bugger pour la pêche aux saumons Atlantique la boutique le Repère des Moucheurs est fier de vous offrir la série de mouche Repère Bugger qui sera disponible en noir, olive, orange, rouge, chartreuse, bleu, jaune, brun et green highlander pour plus d'info 418 766 9141 ou via courriel.

Création & Tier - Jocelyn LeBlanc

Chartreuse Repere Bugger

Hook - Hameçon - Patridge Salar Gold #5
Tag - Holographic Mylar Gold coated with 1 coat Deer Creek UV resin
Tail- Marabou black, 4 strands of flashabou UV & Krystal Flash FLUO Chartreuse
Rib- Côte - Gold oval tinsel with palmered black hackle
Body- Corps - DANVILLE FLUORESCENT CHENILLE
Wing- Jungle Cock Long
Collar - Collier- Black hen hackle
Head- Uni hot red floss with 1 coat Deer Creek UV resin

Jocelyn LeBlanc

Step By Step The FERGY Salmon Fly - Étape par Étape Montage de la Mouche à Saumon La FERGY

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:53:00 +0000

La Fergy single hook AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDERS - hameçons simple DISPONIBLE SUR COMMANDE

This fly was is a John Edward creation, John was a weel known guide on the Moisie Ouapatec section. John dedicated this fly for his dear friend an mentor M. Roland Furgusson from Sept iles QC. A great fly introduced to me by 3 great friends Karl Hartland, Réjean Langlois & Jean-Marie Henry from Sept Iles Qc North Shore

La Fergy est une création de M. John Edward qui étais guide sur la rivière Moisie à la hauteur de la Rivière Ouapatec. Cette mouche fut dédié pour son grand ami et mentor M. Roland fergusson de Sept Iles QC. C'est mes trois amis de Sept Iles Karl Hartland , Réjean Langlois et Jean-Marie Henry qui m'ont introduits à cette mouche redoutable.

La Fergy

Création - Created John Edward
Tier - Jocelyn LeBlanc

Hook - Hameçon - Daiichi 2051 Single # 3
Tag - Holographic Mylar Silver
Tail- Queue Golden pheasant crest natural with blue doctor hackle on top
But - Bout - Bright Yellow Floss ( UV RESIN)
Rib- Côte - Gold oval tinsel with palmered black hen hackle
Body- Corps - Black Uni Stretch
Wing- Ailes-Blue turkey quill section with black fox tail fur and light blue Krystal flash
Collar - Collier- Black hen hackle
Eyes- Yeux - Jungle cock

Jocelyn et Sonie

Step By Step The Overtaker Salmon Fly - Étape par Étape Montage de la Mouche à Saumon La Overtaker

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 20:32:00 +0000

The Overtaker - La Overtaker

Overtaker

Hook- Hameçons, Mustad Signature DL70UBLN Double Size 4
Thread- Fil, Uni-8/0 Fire Orange
Tag, Small Gold Oval Tinsel
Tail- Queue Golden Pheasant tippet
Butt- Bout, Uni-Floss Hot Green and UNI-Stretch Chinese Red
Body, STS Trilobal dubbing green highlander
Wing- Ailes, Black Fox & UV Flashabou
Eyes-Yeux, Jungle Cock

Originator - Création: Davie McPhail
Tier- Monteur: Jocelyn LeBlanc

Jocelyn & Sonie

CAPTAIN JACK FILMS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 04:02:00 +0000

http://vimeo.com/user23981289

The Aqua Hulk

from Cpt Jack Films

320 Trailer

from Cpt Jack Films

Gangsters of the Flats 2

from Cpt Jack Films

FCA Pimp Out

from Cpt Jack Films

Jocelyn & Sonie

Nouvelle Section Moulinet Cheeky sur le web

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:45:00 +0000

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_CHEEKY_MOULINET.htm

LES MOULINETS CHEEKY

Moulinet $ 350.00

Bobinne $ 150.00

DISPONIBLE COULEUR ARGENT

Moulinet $ 385.00

Bobinne $ 155.00

DISPONIBLE COULEUR ARGENT

Moulinet $ 425.00

Bobinne $ 165.00

DISPONIBLE COULEUR ARGENT

Moulinet $ 465.00

Bobinne $ 185.00

DISPONIBLE COULEUR ARGENT

Moulinet $ 500.00

Bobinne $ 200.00

DISPONIBLE COULEUR ARGENT

Jocelyn & Sonie

La Nouvelle Section des Produits Guideline (Le Repère Des Moucheurs)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 02:17:00 +0000

Le site web du Repère des Moucheurs a récemment fait la mise a jour de leurs section en français de leur Produits Guideline.

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE.htm

Voici un aperçu des nouveautés 2014

La Série LXI SPEY & SWITCH

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_canne_LXI_SWITCH_DH.htm

LONGUEUR	# SOIE	PIÈCES	TÊTE g	Prix
11'6"	6/7	4	Scandi: 16-18 gr / 250-280 grains Skagit: 324 grains / 21 gr	$ 695.00
11'6"	7/8	4	Scandi: 18-20 gr / 280-310 grains Skagit: 356 grains / 23 gr	$ 695.00
11'6"	8/9	4	Scandi: 20-22 gr / 310-340 grains Skagit: 386 grains / 25 gr	$ 695.00
12'9"	6/7	4	Scandi: 25-28 gr / 390-435 grains Skagit: 500 grains / 32 gr	$ 775.00
12'9"	8/9	4	Scandi: 29-32 gr / 450-495 grains Skagit: 550 grains / 35 gr	$ 775.00
12'9"	6/7	4	Scandi: 33-37 gr / 510-570 grains Skagit: 600 grains / 39 gr	$ 775.00
13'9"	7/8	4	Scandi: 25-28 gr / 390-435 grains Skagit: 500 grains / 32 gr	$ 850.00
13'9"	8/9	4	Scandi: 29-32 gr / 450-495 grains Skagit: 550 grains / 35 gr	$ 850.00
13'9"	9/10	4	Scandi: 34-37gr / 525-570 grains Skagit: 600 grains / 39 gr	$ 850.00
13'9"	10/11	4	Scandi: 40-43 gr / 615-660 grains Skagit: 660 grains / 43 gr	$ 850.00
14'9"	8/9	4	Scandi: 29-32 gr / 450-495 grains Skagit: 550 grains / 35 gr	$ 995.00
14'9"	9/10	4	Scandi: 34-37gr / 525-570 grains Skagit: 600 grains / 39 gr	$ 995.00
14'9"	10/11	4	Scandi: 40-43 gr / 615-660 grains Skagit: 660 grains / 43 gr	$ 995.00
15'9"	10/11	4	Scandi: 41-44 gr / 630-680 grains Skagit: 710 grains / 46 gr	$ 1100.00

La Série Exceed SH, Spey et Switch

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_canne_EXCEED_SH_DH.htm

LONGUEUR	# SOIE	PIECE	POIDS g	ACTION	PRIX
7'6''	3	4		Med.rapide	$255.00
7'6''	4	4		Med.rapide	$255.00
7'6''	5	4		Med.rapide	$255.00
8'6''	5	4	76g	Med.rapide	$255.00
9'	4	4	87g	Med.rapide	$275.00
9'	5	4	92g	Med.rapide	$275.00
9'	6	4	99g	Med.rapide	$275.00
9'	7	4	120g	Med.rapide	$275.00
9'	8	4	126g	Med.rapide	$275.00
9' 6"	6	4	95g	Med.rapide	$295.00
9' 6 "	7	4	130g	Med.rapide	$295.00
9' 6"	8	4	140g	Med.rapide	$295.00
10''	3-4	4	88g	Med.rapide	$295.00
10''	7	4	130g	Med.rapide	$295.00
10''	8	4	135g	Med.rapide	$295.00

EXCEED SWITCH

LONGUEUR	# SOIE	PIECE	POIDS g	ACTION	PRIX
10' 8"	6	4	141g	Med.rapide	$ 295,00
11' 0"	7	4	145g	Med.rapide	$ 325.00
11' 0"	8	4	162g	Med.rapide	$ 325.00

EXCEED SPEY

LONGUEUR	# SOIE	PIECE	POIDS g	ACTION	PRIX
12'	7-8	4	215g	Med.rapide	$ 375.00
12' 9"	8-9	4	235g	Med.rapide	$ 390,00
13' 7"	8-9	4		Med.rapide	$ 395.00
13' 7"	9-10	4	246g	Med.rapide	$ 395.00
14' 8"	9-10	4		Med.rapide	$ 425.00
14' 8"	10-11	4	293g	Med.rapide	$ 425.00

La Série EXP4

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_canne_EXP4.htm

LONGUEUR	# SOIE	PIECE	POIDS g	ACTION	PRIX
7'6''	3	4	73g	Med.rapide	$185.00
8'6''	4	4	82g	Med.rapide	$185.00
9'	5	4	88g	Rapide	$ 195,00
9'	6	4	98g	Rapide	$ 195,00
9'	7	4	128g	Rapide	$ 195,00
9'	8	4	129g	Rapide	$ 195,00
9'6''	6	4	100g	Rapide	$ 215,00
9'6''	7	4	132g	Rapide	$ 215,00
9'6''	8	4	137g	Rapide	$ 215,00
10'	7	4	137g	Rapide	$ 225,00

Les Manteaux Alta

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_MANTEAU_VETEMENT.htm

$ 495.00

S-M-L-XL-XXL

Les Manteaux Experience

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_MANTEAU_VETEMENT.htm

$ 395.00

S-M-L-XL-XXL

Les Manteaux Kispiox

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_MANTEAU_VETEMENT.htm

$ 295.00

S-M-L-XL-XXL

Les Waders ALTA Sonic Seam

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_WADERS.htm

$ 649.00

Les Waders Diver Sonic

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_WADERS.htm

$ 495.00

Les Waders Kispiox

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_WADERS.htm

$ 319.00

Les Bottillons ALTA V2

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_BOTTILLON.htm

$ 219.00

Les Bottillons Crosswater V2

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_GUIDELINE_BOTTILLON.htm

$ 169.99

Jocelyn et Sonie

418 766 9141

Le Site Web de la Fédération Québécoise pour le Saumon Atlantique fait Peau Neuve Encore une Fois

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:15:00 +0000

La FQSA (Fédération Québécoise pour le Saumon Atlantique) se fait un grand plaisir de vous présenter leur tout nouveau site web, sur lequel vous pourrez découvrir les rivières à saumon du Québec, consulter leur documentation sur la pêche au saumon, visiter leur galerie de photos sans oublier leur tout nouveau forum de discussion et bien plus!

Lors de son congrès annuel, tenu le 29 mars dernier à l’hôtel Clarion de Québec, la FQSA a procédé au lancement de son tout nouveau site web ainsi que d’une vidéo sur la pêche au saumon. Le nouveau site permet aux pêcheurs de trouver de l’information sur les rivières à saumon du Québec, sur nos activités et nos projets ainsi qu’une section entièrement dédiée aux photos et aux vidéos.

La vidéo intitulée : Une nouvelle expérience, la pêche au saumon, connaît un essor fulgurant depuis qu’elle a été mise en ligne. Après seulement 2 jours, elle a été regardée par près de 3 000 personnes et partagée sur plus de 15 000 pages. Le nombre de visionnements et de partage s’accroît d’heure en heure à grande vitesse. De plus, elle a été publiée sur Facebook et plusieurs site web.

À l’aide de ces deux outils, la FQSA se renouvelle, se modernise et s’internationalise. Elle désire par le fait même s’engager envers les jeunes et maintenir la relation de confiance avec les saumoniers d’expérience.

Nous vous invitons donc à venir consulter leur site web et leur nouvelle vidéo au www.fqsa.ca.

http://fqsa.ca/

Video Expérience Pêche FQSA from FQSA on Vimeo.

Jocelyn et Sonie

Spring 2014 Issue of Swing the Fly Magazine Now Online with Spey Fly Fishing All Over the Globe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:51:00 +0000

Spring 2014 Issue of Swing the Fly Magazine Now Online with Spey Fly Fishing All Over the Globe

Here is the new issue of Swing the Fly Magazine now live online, and the new issue is rich with excellent fly fishing and most of all SPEY fishing content!

From the North Umpqua to an Atlantic salmon world tour, featuring Iceland, Norway, Russia, and Scotland and more, the new issue covers the globe and doesn’t fail to offer plenty of big river and big fish photography in addition to excellent editorial content.

http://issuu.com/dryflymedia/docs/stf_issue_4_final

Jocelyn & Sonie

The Tragically Hip - Bobcaygeon

Jocelin Leblanc - Sonie Poulin

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:13:00 +0000

English text below french text

Voici les dernières vidéos sur nôtre page FACEBOOK

Here are the last Videos to appear on our FACEBOOK page

2012 - Part one from FishingForTrout.net on Vimeo.

2012 - Part two from FishingForTrout.net on Vimeo.

Salmon fly fishing, Middle Blackhall, River Dee, Scotland from Stian Lervik on Vimeo.

-ROYAL RIVER DEE 2014- from Andreas L on Vimeo.

Jocelyn LeBlanc - Sonie Poulin

SPRING FACEBOOK PAGE CONTEST - LE CONCOURS DU PRINGTEMPS SUR NOTRE PAGE FACEBOOK

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 02:56:00 +0000

SPRING FACEBOOK PAGE CONTEST - LE CONCOURS DU PRINGTEMPS SUR NOTRE PAGE FACEBOOK

Le concours du printemps Le Repère des Moucheurs vous offre l'occasion de gagner une canne de pratique Redington (Redington Form Game Rod) et un kit de mouche à truite Redington's (Mega Trout Pack)

Pour participer au concours, il vous suffit de cliquer sur ''J'aime'' (La Page Facebook Du Repère Des Moucheurs) et de ''Partager'' au bas de ce texte. Nous choisirons un gagnant au hasard lorsque notre page Facebook aura atteint 1200 J'aime (like) . Et si vous ne l'avez pas encore fait, vous pouvez aussi ''aimer'' notre page!

Concours est ouvert pour tous. Le gagnant sera avisé par message privé

Le Repère des Moucheurs spring contest Win a Redington Form Game practice rod & one Redington's Mega Trout Pack foam flies (12 flies)

To enter the contest, 'like' Le Repère des Moucheurs Facebook page our page and 'share' this post on your wall. We will choose a winner at random when we reach 1200 likes on our Facebook page. If you haven't done so already, 'like' our page too!

Contest open to everyone ! We will notify the winner by Private message.

LPXE RS V2 de GUIDELINE - GUIDELINE LPXE RS V2

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:31:00 +0000

LPXE RS V2 de GUIDELINE - GUIDELINE LPXE RS V2

Le choix #1 du Guide Jocelyn LeBlanc et Sonie Poulin pour l'omble de fontaine anadrome jusqu'au grand brochet.

A Jocelyn Leblanc & Sonie Poulin favorite pick for sea run brook trout to huge northern pike.

LPXe RS V2 rods are made for fast and furious action on flats, coasts or off boats in both tropical and cold water environments. They’re primarily designed to excel in windy open waters, with high line-speeds, larger flies and big fish. This year’s new V2-generation sees a new cool looking design that is sure to stand out and make an impression.

Description

Reel seats and guides are constructed from high quality materials, to last in tough saltwater conditions and the stripper guides are in chrome finish with Hardloy inserts that match the blank color nicely. The same goes for the reel seat – designed with the Guideline cut- away design, it compliments the distinctive look of the blank . A new, custom designed, hard EVA fighting butt adds comfort and style to the rod. RS version 2 continues the use of the same complex mix of different graphites in varying modulus throughout the blank. Moreover, the mixes of graphite vary with each individual model to produce custom actions. Strain rates vary from a standard 24msi up to a high 48msi, to take advantage of the best properties from each material. For this latest model of the RS, we have beefed up the lower section of the rods in the 10-12 weight range – an important upgrade that ill make it easier to put the heat on big fish, especially when fighting them from boats.

Pour plus d'info Page Facebook - Facebook Page

Jocelyn et Sonie

New Video Pike Flies & 1 Salmon - Steelhead tube fly

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:17:00 +0000

6 New PIKE Flies

Gliss & Glint plus easy baitfish

Censored Pike Streamer

Pike Streamer

BIG EP

Split Bunny

Portmore Lightning

Salmon Flies

Tina Intruder Tube Fly Orange

Jocelin & Sonie

New Deep In Backing Vidéo Hooké Series

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Hooké Video
Deep In Backing Video Page

Jocelin & Sonie

Vision At The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:18:00 +0000

Vision At The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum

Vision Canada will make it's show debut at the Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum, which this year is part of the New Brunswick Sportsman Show in Moncton from March 23rd to March 25th, 2012. For many in the region it will be a first look at Vision's product lineup, including the first looks at the Vision Mag fly rods , the Ace Skagit lines, Siks DH fly rods, Opas Wading Jackets,and new Kura Waders. We will have a large compliment of rods, reels, lines, accessories and of course waders and clothing and the new Vision 2012 Yearbook. So come and check us out. We will be in booth 606 near the event stage and we will have some swag to give out while it lasts.

You will be hearing a lot more about Vision in Canada in 2012 so this will be a good chance to see what we are all about, and see why we are more than just another option, we are a real solution. The most complete line of fly fishing products, from a company known for being innovative and providing the best service and support in the business. Vision has become the most successful fly fishing company in Europe, and it is not by accident. It is truly, by design.

So come and check us out. Get your hands on the rods and reels, see the lines up close and check out the Sonically Welded Kura waders, the six piece Siks Double Hand Rod and the powerful new Mag rod. You won't be disappointed.

LANDMARK FLY SHOP VIDEO SECTION / SECTION VIDÉO REPÈRE DES MOUCHEURS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:46:00 +0000

Winter stocker's was shot on the Yamaska river in Quebec at the winter trout opener in late December. It felt good to have fish back on the fly!

We had bad weather (cold and rainy) but we managed to record some good shots.

WINTER STOCKER fut tourné sur la Yamaska au Québec à l'ouverture de la saison hivernale en fin décembre. C'est toujours agréable de prendre du poisson à la mouche après des semaines d'attentes!

La météo n’a pas été très collaborative (froid et pluvieux) mais on a quand même réussi à avoir des séquences potables !

VISION Two-handed salmon rod, Atlantic salmon and Lithuanian salmon river.

AIRFLO SKAGIT COMPACT

AIRFLO SKAGIT SWITCH LINE

Deep In Backing Pike Attacks

Les Soies RIO / RIO FLY LINES

Sage: Fly Fishing Is An Art Of Observation

RIO Scandi Short VersiTip Fly Line

Sage ONE

Jocelin et Sonie

More Dam Removals Needed in Main

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:35:00 +0000

More Dam Removals Needed in Maine

Has appeared =in the ASF News Page

November 28th, 2011

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD

November 19

Deirdre Fleming: More dam removals needed to continue Atlantic salmon resurgence

When John Burrows started out with the Atlantic Salmon Federation a decade ago, public support for dam removal was minimal and government funding was rich, he told a room full of fly fishing brethren last week. These days, he said, the opposite is true.

But just as hard economic times are starting to pinch salmon restoration, something incredible is happening: The salmon are starting to return.

Burrows, director of the New England Programs for Atlantic Salmon Federation, rallied his Trout Unlimited friends Tuesday night to help advocate for dam removal in southern Maine. Because it's working, Burrows said.

"This year they were found in the East Branch of the Penobscot River. It's the first time in 25-plus years Atlantic salmon swam in the shadow of Katahdin," Burrows said.

This year, 63 wild Atlantic salmon returned to spawn in the Kennebec River, compared to 16 five years ago. In the Saco River, 94 returned, compared to 29 five years ago. And in the Penobscot River, the numbers are 3,123 compared to 1,469. It was the third best year for returns in that prized salmon water in 35 years of passing fish at the Veazie Dam, Burrows said.

But with changing economic times, Burrows said, fishermen and fishing groups need a call to arms. So he stood before his Trout Unlimited chapter in Portland and asked them to join the federation's newest effort to remove the first three dams on the Mousam River in Kennebunk.

The Mousam has 12 dams and 340 miles of river that is inaccessible to sea-run fish, exactly 99 percent of the river, making it the least accessible Atlantic salmon river in Maine. Public support can help, said Burrows.

"I just was at a meeting for the Royal River Dam. There were 60 people there. Nobody was saying, 'You can't take that away.' People are much more thoughtful at meetings like that than they were a decade ago," Burrows said. "Today, river restoration is not a crazy idea."

That said, Maine is behind the times.

In Pennsylvania, hundreds of dams have come down, and dozens have come down in New Hampshire, Burrows said, whereas in Maine, just 24 have been removed in the past 25 years.

"The pace is picking up. People see the benefit. It's not a foreign concept now," he said.

For years, fishermen around the Penobscot River scoffed at the moratorium on fishing for Atlantic salmon in the historic salmon pools.

But when you read the information brochures put out by the federation and the reasons for trying to save Salmo salar, which means "leaper," and then hear it's working, this movement draws people in.

Atlantic salmon adorn the earliest art, found on cave drawings in France that date to 25,000 years ago. It's a part of the mythology of Scotland and Ireland. And as the ASF points out, many First Nation communities settled along Atlantic salmon rivers.

The fighting game fish always has been impressive. A record 83-pound salmon was caught in Ireland in 1882, according to the federation. North America's largest recorded Atlantic salmon was a 55-pound fish caught on Quebec's Grand Cascapedia River in 1939.

There are several fish passages the federation is focused on restoring and dams it hopes to remove. If the trend of growing salmon numbers can continue for five to 10 years, Burrows said, taking the fish off the Endangered Species List could be up for discussion.

"It can happen, but not for another decade. In the '70s and '80s there were 3,000 to 4,000 fish returning to the Penobscot. To have a wild fishery, a lot more hard work needs to happen, Burrows said.

Staff Writer Deirdre Fleming can be contacted at 791-6452 or at:

dfleming@pressherald.com

Vision Fly Fishing Canada Win Silver 7 Weight Fly Rod Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:06:00 +0000

Vision Fly Fishing Canada

Win A Vision Silver 7 Weight Fly Rod

Win A Vision Silver 7 Weight Fly Rod - It's twofold. If you already like this page, you are in. If you want to be in twice, send a photo of your home waters, favourite fishing spot, to info@teamvision.ca. We will post it in a gallery and there is your second entry. The draw happens when we break 500 likes on this page. We are at 459 now.

So pimp this page out, recommend it to friends, share it to your wall, whatever. You could be swinging a Vision Silver fly rod in 2012.

here is the facebook link https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vision-Fly-Fishing-Canada/115486068496312 to register

2011 has been a good year for Vision in Canada. We have gained sales and exposure all across the country, and so we thought it was time to celebrate a bit. So now is your chance to win Vision's Silver Fly Rod. A 9 foot, 3 piece, 7 weight one to be exact. The Silver is a fast action bullet shooting rod designed for fishing Coastal Sea Trout and Salmon. The Silver is not afraid of high winds, salt water or high rivers. The Silver looks the part too. It's light Silver/Blue blank colour is matched by it's aluminum reel seat. It comes complete with a Dark Blue Cordura tube and a full Vision Warranty.

So how do you win? It's simple really. Email a photo of your favourite waters to info@teamvision.ca. You are entered. Or, go to ourFacebook Page and click the like button. You are entered. Even better, do both, and you will be entered twice. Our favourite photo will be selected for another yet to be named prize. The draw will take place when the Facebook Page reaches 500 likes. So spread it around. The sooner we get the there, the sooner the Silver finds a new home. Best of luck too everyone.

Vision Fly Fishing. There has never been a better time to Join The Cult.

Visit Our SHOP Website http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_VISION_canne_SILVER.htm

Jocelin & Sonie

Vision: Ikon Zip Waders

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:26:00 +0000

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Review

Vision: Ikon Zip Waders

http://www.repere-moucheur.com/produits_VISION_waders_fr.htm

The first thing you notice about the Ikon Zip waders is of course the large zipper running down the front. In Europe zippers on waders are nothing new and in the U.S. the design benefits of using zippers on waders has only recently started to take hold.

The inclusion of a zipper on waders has many advantages. First, being able to unzip the wader makes putting the waders on incredibly easy. There is no real difference between putting on a regular pair of pants and zippered waders. All of the extra length and bulk from the upper part of the waders is open and you literally just step in and then zip them up. The ease of entering and exiting the waders also stresses the seams less, which can lengthen the life of the waders. Second, when taking the waders off or just unzipping them to relieve the bladder the zipper could not be anymore convenient. Third, the zipper allows you to help regulate temperature. On a hot day you can unzip the waders part way to let in some fresh air and for winter fishing I have found it helpful to partly unzip the waders when walking upstream against a strong current to keep from building up a sweat.

In addition to the zipper the Vision Ikon Zip waders feature six layers of F3.5 waterproof breathable material on the lower leg and three layers of F3.5 on the upper sections. By varying the number of layers of material to high and low stress points Vision has created a durable yet extremely lightweight pair of waders. The Ikon Zips are avaliable in size XS-XXL with the additional regular, long, short, and king sizing. The waders also have a water resistant front pocket on the outside and a zippered inside pocket for keeping your car keys and cell phone.

The neoprene feet are contoured for both left and right feet and have built in gravel guards and lace hooks. The gravel guards work great and at the end of a long day fishing a fine gravel and sandy stretch of river my wading boots were completely free of debris.

The Ikon Zips have elastic suspenders with fully adjustable buckles and quick release clips on the front. They also have small attachment rings just below the quick release clips, which can be used to attach a Vision chest pack or any number of accessories. The clips are small and if you decide not to use them they will not get in your way.

The waders also come with an elastic wading belt with a quick release clip. I found the elastic belt a nice touch and it can be cinched down tight enough to keep water out without binding. I did, however, find the belt loops on the waders a bit lacking. There are two thin loops on either side of the zipper and when putting the waders on the belt kept wanting to slip one of the loops. A third loop on the back of the waders would be a nice addition to help keep the belt in place when entering or exiting the waders.

The cut of the Ikon Zips is great! One reason I found these waders to be so nice is that they are not too baggy. The legs have plenty of room to wear layers for winter fishing and yet they do not have so much material that the legs rub against each other.

The other day I wore a thick military base layer with a pair of heavy fleece pants over top and the waders fit just right. The F3.5 material did a nice job keeping sweat from building up and at the end of day I was warm and dry.

In Sum

After wading with Ikon Zips I don't think I can go back to un-zippered waders. The Ikon's fit great and they have all the right features and more that one would come to expect from a top of the line wader. The 6/3 layering of F3.5 material makes for a light durable wader. Additionally, the cut of the wader was just about perfect. If you are in the market for a new set of waders, then without hesitation I recommend the Ikon Zips. Now I just need to figure out a use for my old set of waders.
A big thanks to Vision Fly Fishing and Steelhead Angler for sponsoring this review. I was not compensated in any other way for this blog post.

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VISION VENUS 9 # 9' ROD

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Venus 9wt. 9' Saltwater Rod

More and more people are taking up saltwater fly fishing. Making the change from freshwater to saltwater can be a bit daunting. Salty environments can destroy expensive gear and hooking into a large fish will surely test the integrity of your equipment. This year Vision Fly Fishing introduced a new line of saltwater rods that have proven to be among the top rods available. The Venus SW is priced in the mid-range coming in at $349 and is offered in line weights ranging from 6-12. The Venus is available with a full wells grip or an SWS model that utilizes an ergonomic D shape handle. All of the Venus rods come standard with triple anodized aluminum reel seats and high quality salt resistant Pacific Bay hardware. The rod action is rated at medium/fast and offers a nice balance of wind-cutting power and feel. In addition to the function of the rod, the Venus rods are ascetically stunning. They feature full metallic wraps, gold/pewter two-toned hardware and a nicely balanced natural and rubberized cork grip.

Fishing in saltwater requires a rod that can both throw a lot of line and is able to handle wind. A good saltwater rod should also be light so as not to wear out the caster after hundreds of casts. I cast the Venus with five different lines ranging from a 9wt. sinking pike line to a S.A. 9wt. Red fish line and with very little effort I was able to throw the entire fly line on four of the five lines (the sinking pike line was 105' long and I could almost shoot to the backing). The Venus is not a rod for close range. The rod loads near the tip and really comes to life with about 60' feet of line out. Throwing shorter casts in the range of 20-30' was difficult because the rod just would not load for me. Perhaps over-lining the rod with a 10wt or even an 11wt. line would help the short game. Casting into the wind with this rod is as easy as it gets! The strong fast action is able to form tight loops and can punch out 80-90' casts in a head wind as good if not better than any rod I have fished.

Here are a few highlights of the Venus 9wt.

The guides are all anodized and corrosion proof made by Pacbay. The guides are generously sized to make shooting line easier and the color of the guides go great with the blank!

The reel seat features a rear lock nut for added security. The seat also features a captive hood that does not rotate. I have never seen this type of seat on a rod before, but after attaching a reel a few times I wish all my rods has a reel seat like this. The opening that receives the rear foot of the reel stays aligned with the front opening so there is no more need to hold the reel to the rod while rotating the band in search of the opening. Great idea!

The grip is a full wells and features natural and rubberized cork. I like that the grip is long enough to accommodate big hands. I don't know if its me, but it seems like a number of companies have shortened the grip on larger rods. The fighting butt is just right for added that extra amount of support for working large fish.

The guide wraps are metallic and bring a nice modern ascetic to the rod. The finish work was very good (something that can no longer be assumed!).

In sum: The Vision Venus 9wt. is a great rod if you need to throw long casts into wind. The blank is extremely quick and in the right hands can punch out long casts with very little effort. As previously mentioned, I could not get the Venus to load with less than 40 or so feet of line out so for fishing up close to easily spooked fish a more moderate action rod might be more appropriate. The Venus is a technical rod and although not an "all around" stick the Venus will get the job done if distance in wind is required. One thing I am beginning to appreciate about European fly fishing equipment is that they do not advertise nor design their equipment to function in every situation (as though any rod can live up to that). Instead, rods and lines are designed to function in a specific range of applications. The quality of gear, then, increases as the form is matched to function. Vision has done a great job with the Venus and without hesitation I recommend this rod.

Jocelin et Sonie

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Lately there seems to be a glut of cheap reels on the market. Just the other day I watched a promotional video for a new reel where they hooked a car up to the line to test the drag (how the pull of a car is in any way relevant to fighting fish is beyond me). In addition to emails requesting a review I receive at least one email a month from the factory in China where these reels are being made. Basically, this is how it works: The are a couple of standard reels that the Chinese factory produces and for a price you can customize the porting on the reel, change out the handle and get your name printed on the side. After spending some time with these reels the lower line weight ones seem okay for the money. I've heard from a number of owners that the bearings on the heavier reels have a tendency to jam up and the sealed drag systems are not fully sealed and can ice up in cold conditions. Anyway, my point is this: If you are looking for a machined reel with a sealed drag that is capable of turning a 20+lbs fish and will last more than a couple of seasons, then the best bet is going with a company that designs their equipment from the ground up and does not rely solely on Chinese engineers who have never held a fly or spey rod.

For the last few months I have been looking at a number of 9wt. reels for spey, Pike, and Atlantic Salmon. I was looking for something that had a bombproof sealed drag, was machined, convertible, had a large backing capacity, a solid frame, was light weight and cost in the range of $200-$250. After looking at a number reels by a dozen manufactures I finally settled on the new Guideline V2 Haze. Coming in at $240 for the larger models and less for the smaller ones the V2 Haze is bar none the highest quality reel for the price I found. The closest competitor that has a similar list of features would be the Hatch 9 plus, that comes in around $750 and is much heavier.

Guideline: V2 Haze 79

The first thing I noticed about the V2 Haze was how light the reel felt in hand. Although not the lightest reel on the market the full frame of the V2 makes it incredibly strong while keeping the weight down. The frame is solid and the spool fit perfectly with absolutely no grinding. The porting on the back side of the frame looks great and is substantial enough to ensure you don't loose a finger while adjusting the drag on the fly. The full frame also keeps running line from jamming up between the spool and frame by channeling the lines movement.

The drag system on the V2 Haze is what really sold me on this reel. It is double sealed. One seal for the outer face to protect the release screw and a second seal that protects the bearing should any water or debris get past the outer housing (Honestly, after taking the drag apart to change the retrieve direction there is absolutely no way anything could gum up the innards of this drag system).

Outer seal and release screw

Inner seal

The drag is adjustable all the way to high tension utilizing a stacked disc design utilizing Teflon, cork, and stainless steel. The reel offers plenty of tension for large fish and I counted 45 settings. I really like the subtle drag adjustments the V2 Haze offers and there was little to no start up inertia. Even with the full frame you can still palm the spool for those times when you might want to dial back the drag for added control. The drag adjustment knob can also be adjusted with gloves on. The knurled, positive grip knob makes subtle changes to the drag easy when a fish is on the line.

The outer casing of the drag system utilizes a simple positive-fit spool connection that makes cleaning it as simple as submerging it under water and washing the dirt, mud, or salt off it. There is no need to brush out any parts! The outer drag cylinder is burgundy and gives the reel a nice modern look while not being too flashy.

Guideline's website recommends 130 m of 30 lbs. backing for a 9wt. line (on the 7-9wt. Haze). I was able to fit 150 yards of 30 lbs with room left over while using a 9wt. Pike Series Sink 3 line. When switching to the spey rod I could fit a S.A. running line and 560 grain Scandi head with 150 yards of 30 lbs. backing but things were a bit tight. The spool is heavily ported to keep the weight down and is surprisingly wide. I just kept adding backing until I filled it to just above the lower set of ports and it just kept taking more and more. Personally I have never needed more than 150 yards of backing, but if backing capacity is a concern you could always pack on 250 yards of gel spun or bump up to the 8/10 reel.

The spool features a captive release knob and easily seats in the frame without having to line anything up. Changing out spools is quick and efficient. No worrying about the spool cap flying off!

In Sum: I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the V2 Haze given its modest price. If I had to price the reel based on my experience with other reels I would put it in the range of $400+. It has all the features one comes to expect from a high end reel: sealed drag, machined frame and spool, full frame, porting, and plenty of stopping power. The reel is light enough to use on single hand rods yet is not so light that it won't balance a spey rod. I have cast the Haze 79 on a 9wt. Pike rod turned around and threw on a Scandi head and the reel did a nice job balancing out my 8wt. spey rod. The V2 Haze generates a soft click when giving line and is silent on the retrieve. If you are looking for a reel that will last and functions with reels twice its price, then the Guideline V2 Haze is a great buy. Guideline has built their reputation on equipment made for hooking and landing large hard-fighting fish. The V2 Haze is the first Guideline reel I have used and it has absolutely won me over.

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2011 – A “Year of the Atlantic salmon”

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ASF River Notes

2011 – A “Year of the Atlantic salmon”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Kype - the bone needles forming the structure of the kype and bulbous nose of the males is made from calcium reabsorbed from the scales by the Atlantic salmon - photo Tom Montgomery

In the Miramichi the Atlantic salmon have begun spawning, making this a great time to look back on the runs of 2011 and to celebrate the many rivers that have done remarkably well, especially with the all-important large salmon.

Have we turned a corner with this year’s high returns in so many rivers? Or will we be faced with yet other hurdles to achieving the higher Atlantic salmon numbers that we all strive for.

What was different this year? In the rivers, somewhat higher water levels overall, and periods when water levels were high enough to discourage angling could make a positive difference in Atlantic salmon spawning numbers. The cooler river temperatures were also a major factor.

The combination of the Greenland Conservation Agreement, suspending Greenland’s commercial salmon fishery, combined with increased survival at sea and, possibly, other factors has undoubtedly insured that there are more Atlantic salmon spawning this year.

A point about the video: As many viewers will know, precocious male parr that have never gone to sea actually fertilize many of the eggs laid by female salmon. They zip in to fertilize those females when the large adults aren’t looking. If you look closely at Manu Esteve’s video above, you can spot a few parr darting around the redd.

While the angling season is over in most areas, there are a few notes. The first are about the rivers in Nova Scotia where angling is still in progress.

Nova Scotia

Margaree River, October - photo Gordon McGee

Margaree – Lewis Hinks, ASF’s Director of Nova Scotia Programs, was on the Margaree this past weekend. He reports the river was dropping to a nice level for fishing – and the angling was fantastic. He notes one party that had thirteen salmon on line in one morning.

As to the situation in the river overall, this will need to wait for the results of the various surveys that are conducted, but from anecdotal information it appears to be a good year.

Lewis Hinks also notes that great fishing has been reported in all these rivers, including River Philip. Last week the water was rising with the rain, and some bright fish were on line. With the water now falling, it should make for excellent conditions.

Elsewhere in Nova Scotia the numbers remain relatively disappointing.

Sackville – The Sackville River Counting Fence had 10 large salmon and 38 grilse, compared to 24 large salmon and 50 grilse in 2010.

LaHave – The LaHave had a more promising 74 large salmon this year compared to 52 last year, and 281 grilse, exactly the same number as last year.

New Brunswick

Northern New Brunswick Rivers – With the Upsalquitch at 649 large salmon this year compared to 410 last year, and against a five-year average from 2003 to 2007 of 311, there is good hope for the future. The Jacquet River’s 231 large salmon was somewhat lower than last year’s 293, but certainly bears up well when compared with the five-year average of 93.

For grilse, the 646 this year in the Upsalquitch may not have beat the 638 last year, but is definitely higher than the 2003 to 2007 average of 487. Meanwhile the Jacquet River’s 348 compares favourably both with the 2010 number of 194 and the 137 for the five-year average.

Miramichi – The final week of the angling season was noteworthy for having a large number of fish, but most were not interested in taking flies. Water levels rose again, which was certainly to the salmon’s liking.

How to assess the overall season? That is not exactly clear. Returns of large salmon were generally in line with 2010′s numbers, but, on the other hand, as has been noted,, water conditions and the health of the Atlantic salmon certainly favoured the fish this year, leading to an expectation that it could be a year of high spawning success. Keep fingers crossed.

Saint John – The number of large salmon returning to the Saint John certainly was a highlight, with 624 at Mactaquac and 230 at the Nashwaak Counting Fence, compared to 362 and 126 respectively.

The point here is that the Saint John does have a future. It has major issues with dams and the problems affecting both upstream and downstream passage need to be addressed – no small matter. Continued improvement in survival at sea and a continuance of the Greenland Agreement would certainly be an important basis for restoring the river’s health.

Maine

Penobscot – The statistics page has been taken down by the Maine Government, but as of Oct. 12, 3120 Atlantic salmon had returned through Veazie. Certainly this is a remarkable return for recent years, making it the highest return since 1986. With Great Works Dam slated for decommissioning in 2012, we can see this is a return the Penobscot can build on.

Veazie - Penobscot Salmon - Oct. 7

Downeast Rivers – Returns, while low, still show promise. The Narraguagus had the best returns since the late 1980s, for example. Unfortunately more aquaculture escapees were entering the Dennys in October from some unreported escape.

New Hampshire

Merrimack – This great river has had a remarkable return of more than 400 Atlantic salmon this year, the highest number since the 1980s.

Quebec

Overall, good river conditions and angling results throughout the season are pointing to a healthy increase in runs across Quebec that surpasses the last five year average. We anxiously await the publication of final run numbers in late December.

Matapedia

Matapedia River, October - photo Charles Cusson

To September 30, for the season, a total of 2,089 fish were reported landed, including 326 releases. River conditions were very good during the last week of September, but the high water, resulting from storms earlier in the month, scattered the fish and made angling challenging. Angling results continue to outpace last season, 623 more fish were landed compared to the same date in 2010.

Matane

The Matane witnessed its best run since 1988. 3,155 fish had migrated (1,409 salmon and 1,746 grilse) through the fish ladder for the season ending September 30th. This represents an increase of 1,006 fish (77 salmon and 929 grilse) compared to all of last season. 1,117 salmon and 715 grilse were reported landed. The cumulative number of releases was not available at the time this report was prepared.

Bonaventure

Numbers should have been higher, but Mother Nature is the great equalizer. In total for the season, to September 30, 1,184 salmon were landed and released, compared to 1,119 in 2010. Grilse captures are also higher, up from 433 in 2010 to 698 in 2011. The Bonaventure was hit with “Moisie” like bumps in water such as the peak flow of 470 cubic meters/second during the second week of September. This combined with river levels that receded at a slow pace impacted angling until the end. Overall, an excellent year for the Bonaventure.

Sainte-Anne

For the season at September 30, 436 salmon were reported released compared to 360 in 2010. The number of grilse landed increased to 222 from 166 in 2010. The Sainte-Anne was not spared from the torrents of water that fell on the Gaspé. It is evident that the high waters during the month curtailed angling success, but just think of the higher number of fish in the river to spawn over the next weeks.

Dartmouth, St-Jean and York Rivers

Gros Saumon Pool, York River - photo Charles Cusson

Anglers were treated to June like levels of water on the jewels of the Gaspé during the last two weeks of September. Angling was challenging due to holding fences being washed away on all three rivers during the high water events early in the month.

This also made conditions for a final in-river count impossible. Based on the number of fish landed, there are healthy increases on the York and Dartmouth and the St-Jean is within the last five year average. Overall it was a great season for everyone, more salmon in the rivers translated into more rod days being sold, more money for the local economy, increased 2012 business for local outfitters, more fish being released, happy anglers and hopes that this could be a sign of healthier runs of wild Atlantic salmon.

Sainte-Marguerite

For the season, as of September 15, 257 fish (192 salmon released & 65 grilse retained) were reported landed. These numbers reflect a healthy increase of released salmon (124 more than 2010) and a slightly higher number of grilse. Great water levels overall during the season gave hope to the many volunteers who are working tirelessly to bring this river back to its former glory.

Godbout

Godbout River - photo Charles Cusson

To September 15th, 413 fish were reported landed (183 salmon 54 grilse released) and 176 grilse were harvested. This past season’s numbers reflect the type of increases reported across Quebec. In 2010 a total of 172 were landed. Migrating fish have increased also with 1,173 fish (694 salmon and 479 grilse) at the counting facility. At the same time last year, 857 fish (550 salmon and 307 grilse) had gone though the counting facility. 2011 will most likely be remembered as a vintage production year in 4 to 5 years from now.

Escoumins

This small North Shore river also had a healthy increase in the number of fish migrating through. At September 16, 376 fish (256 salmon and 120 grilse) were counted in contrast to 2010’s 228 fish (98 salmon and 130 grilse). By mid-September, 110 fish (79 salmon & 2 grilse released, 29 grilse retained) had been reported landed. In 2010, only 47 fish were landed which included 21 salmon & 7 grilse released and 19 grilse harvested. This season’s good levels , compared to the drought conditions of the last few years greatly improved angling success.

Trinité

This biological index river reported very good numbers this season, 1,180 fish (305 salmon and 875 grilse) migrated though the counting facility. 282 fish (64 salmon & 15 grilse released and 203 retained) were reported landed.
In 2010, a total of 803 fish were counted (255 salmon and 548 grilse) migrating through. The number of fish landed was reported to total 122 (15 salmon released & 2 grilse released and 105 grilse retained).

Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland could be divided into three districts in 2011.

Everywhere but the South Coast and parts of the West Coast: Most of Newfoundland had a good year – almost as good as the banner 2010 year. The Exploits River was typical, with more than 41,000 salmon returning – only 10% below the incredible 45,000 of 2010. Many other rivers better the numbers for 2010. With two good years in a row, it bodes well for an overall uptick in the numbers.

West Coast – Rivers like the Torrent and Western Arm Brook experienced a decline of 20% or more for unknown reasons.

South Coast – The comparative lack of rebound in numbers on Newfoundland’s south coast is alarming. This same region is home to the province’s salmon aquaculture industry and whether or not there is connection, something is definitely wrong with the populations in rivers such as the Conne. This year 1,189 were counted; in 201p there were 1,747 and the five-year average between 2006 and 2010 was 2,084.

Labrador

In Labrador there is a sense of relief – that river numbers have come up in an area that was declining recently. We can only hope those numbers continue to improve.

The Sand Hill River needs to be singled out for special mention. It went from 1,975 salmon in 2010 to 9,535 in 2011. There is no explanation for the massive increase, but at this time all indications are that the data is correct. This is

Gathering the Facts

From June to October we have seen a great number of rivers experience high returns of large salmon – those salmon that go to far ocean feeding grounds. Grilse numbers have generally not seen the same improvement. The scientific evidence points towards improved survival in Greenland waters, and improved ocean productivity.

New Deep In Backing Video LAKE ONTARIO TRIBS

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Hello to everyone here is a short Video on 3 days of fishing on the Ganaraska river. The scenery is not what i love best but on the other hand the fishing quality makes up for the city scenery.
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River mystery solved: Scientists discover how 'Didymo' algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrients

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River mystery solved: Scientists discover how 'Didymo' algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrient s

River mystery solved: Scientists discover how 'Didymo' algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrients

ScienceDaily (June 3, 2011) — The pristine state of unpolluted waterways may be their downfall, according to research results published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

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A species of freshwater algae that lives in streams and rivers, called Didymo for Didymosphenia geminata, is able to colonize and dominate the bottoms of some of the world's cleanest waterways--precisely because they are so clear.

Didymo does so with a little help from its friends--in this case, bacteria--which allow it to make use of nutrients like phosphorus.

Blooms of Didymo, also known as "rock snot," says scientist P.V. Sundareshwar of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, are made up of stalks that form thick mats on the beds of oligotrophic, or low-nutrient, streams and rivers. Sundareshwar is the paper's lead author.

"In recent decades, human activities have led to many uncommon environmental phenomena," he says. "Now we have Didymo."

The freshwater diatom has become notorious. Didymo has taken over low-nutrient rivers in North America and Europe. It has also invaded water bodies in the Southern Hemisphere, including those in New Zealand and Chile.

Because its blooms alter food webs and have the potential to impact fisheries, "Didymo presents a threat to the ecosystem and economic health of these watercourses," says Sundareshwar.

Algae blooms are usually linked with the input of nutrients that fuel the growth of microscopic aquatic plants. Didymo's ability to grow prolifically in waters where nutrients such as phosphorus are in short supply puzzled scientists.

Environmental managers tried to mitigate Didymo blooms and predict their spread. But how the diatoms sustained such high growth in oligotrophic systems was unknown.

In a study funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the State of South Dakota Carbon Scientist fund, Sundareshwar and colleagues revealed that Didymo is able to concentrate phosphorus from the water.

The scientists conducted their research in Rapid Creek, an unpolluted mountain stream in western South Dakota where Didymo was first observed in 2002. The creek regularly has Didymo blooms, with 30 to 100 percent of the streambed covered with Didymo over an area up to ten kilometers (6 miles) long.

Didymo thrives in Rapid Creek through biogeochemical processes in biofilms in the mats. As Didymo mats form, new stalks develop at the surface and older stalks--which have already bound phosphorus--are displaced to the mats' inner regions.

Phosphorus is available to Didymo thanks to the activity of the bacteria that live inside these mats.

"This study solves the puzzle of how Didymo can produce such large blooms in low-nutrient rivers and streams," says Tim Kratz, program director in NSF's Division of Environmental Biology.

"It has uncovered the fascinating mechanism by which Didymo 'scrubs' phosphorus from a stream or river," says Kratz, "then creates a microenvironment that allows microbes to make this nutrient available for Didymo's growth."

The concentration of phosphorus on Didymo mats far exceeds the level expected based on the nutrient content of surface waters, says Sundareshwar.

"The ability of the mats to store phosphorus is tied to the availability of iron in the water."

Didymo cells adsorb, or condense on their surfaces, both iron and phosphorus. Then bacterial processes in the mat interact with iron to increase the biological availability of phosphorus.

The process results in abundant phosphorus for cell division, "and hence," says Sundareshwar, "a resolution to the paradox of Didymo blooms in oliogotrophic streams and rivers."

The result will help scientists and managers identify water bodies susceptible to Didymo blooms.

"It also has the potential to lead to discoveries that may stem this organism's prolific growth in rivers around the world," says Sundareshwar.

"This is how science is supposed to work--research conducted at one small creek in South Dakota can be translated to places across the globe."

Co-authors of the paper are S. Upadhayay, M. Abessa, S. Honomichl, C. Sandvik, and A. Trennepohl of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; B. Berdanier of South Dakota State University and A. Spaulding of the U.S. Geological Survey in Boulder, Colo.

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2011 – A “Year of the Atlantic salmon”

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River mystery solved: Scientists discover how 'Didymo' algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrients

River mystery solved: Scientists discover how 'Didymo' algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrients

River mystery solved: Scientists discover how 'Didymo' algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrient s