River Reports - September 20 th, 2008
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Bow River Report - September 20, 2008
Fishing Conditions
Fishing continues to be good on the Bow. Tricos continue, heavier on the bottom sections of the river, and better on warm days. Caddis seem to have made a resurrection in the last week (???) and there have been significant numbers of fish rising to the Caddis. With the cloudy, cooler days we have seen the Pseudos come on in a big way. All of this has meant that there has been lots of rising fish.
The Backswimmers (Water Boatmen) have made their appearance earlier this year with large numbers along the banks. The concentrations are certainly heavier below the Highwood. These flies fished behind a small streamer can be very effective.
Hopper fishing has varied from good to excellent. Some days we are seeing lots of eats on the foam bugs, other days you might see less. Even on the lesser days they are certainly worth fishing, especially with a small bead head fished underneath.
Nymph fishing has been excellent and with so many fish high on gravel bars and seams a Hopper/Dropper combination will produce well.
Streamer fishing has been quite good (admittedly we have not been doing much of it with all of the dry fly stuff happening). Buggers, Clousers, etc have been the best bet with lighter colored flies on the dark, cloudy days.
Hatches
Caddis, Pseudos, Tricos, Hoppers.
Fly Selection
Streamers: C/H Rubberleg Bow River Bugger, Chamois Leech, Space Invader, Hickman’s Party Boy, Fish Taco, ¼ Lb. Bugger, Medusa, Egg Stealing Sculpin, Medusa, MRS Bugger.
Nymphs: Chubby Cousin, Tung Stud Nymph, Crown Jewel, Black Copper John, Mini Jewel Crawler, Water Boatman-Peacocok #14.
Dry Flies: CDC Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Caddis, Spent Partridge Caddis, Kingrey’s Better Foam Caddis, Morrish Hopper-Tan, Weir’s Hopper, Fat Albert.
Flow Rates & 5 Day Forcast
Click on the links below to see the Bow River's current flow rates and local 5 day wearther forcast.
For up to the minute reports feel free to contact Country Pleasures. We would be happy to fill you in on the Bow River's current status and what fly patterns are working the best.
Crowsnest River Report - August 28, 2008
Fishing Conditions
The Crowsnest is fishing quite well. Caddisflies and and Tiny Western Olive mayflies are present right now. Terrestrial insects, including grasshoppers, ants and beetles have also been producing fish.
Water conditions are low and clear.
Hatches
Caddis, Tiny Western Olives, Hoppers, Ants, Beetles.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Small Clousers, Geek Leech, Chamois Leech.
Nymphs: Stream-A-Stone, Conestone, Jeremy's Real Stone, R/L Squirrel Nymph.
Dries: CDC Elk Hair Caddis, Kingrey’s better Foam Caddis, Stimi Chew Toy, Berrett’s Barred Leg Golden Stone, Quigley’s Hackle Stacker Stone-Golden, Bearly Kickin Golden Stone, Wilcox JC Special.
Flow Rates & 5 Day Forcast
Click on the links below to see the Crowsnest River's current flow rates and 5 day wearther forcast.
For up to the minute Crowsnest River reports feel free to contact Country Pleasures. We would be happy to fill you in on the rivers current status and what fly patterns are working the best
High Country River Report - August 28, 2008
Fishing Conditions
All reports from the high country streams have been very good of late. Dry fly fishing has been superb.
Hatches
Stoneflies, Caddis, Green Drakes.
Fly Selection
Nymphs: Rubberleg Hare’s Ear, B/H Prince Nymph, Chubby Cousin
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Dries: Quigley’s Hackle Stacker Stone, Parachute Adams, Bearly Kicking Golden Stone, PMD Thorax, Green Drake Thorax, Green Drake Parachute.
Streamers: Big, white, bunny flies or same in olive are your best bet for Bull Trout.
For up to the minute Highcountry River reports feel free to contact our shop . We can tell you the rivers current status and what fly patterns are working the best
Previous River Reports
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