Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Canada Day Hours

We'll be open from 8 AM until 4 PM on Wednesday for Canada Day.

All Hail the Monkey

Don't forget to get your new Howler hat for your summer fishing. We are the place to get 'em.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Fishin's Good

The fishing is good out there, but we're already seeing water temps on the Bow up around 68 Fahrenheit.
Please handle the fish quickly and carefully.



Saturday, June 27, 2015

Field Review - FlyAgra

Have to admit, for the last year or so, my attitude when people raved about FlyAgra was kind of "oh good, another floatant product". Kind of thought we had things covered with the array of products already out there, mostly from Loon Outdoors. I finally broke down and tried it this past week and I must say, it's fabulous. It's first test was a completely fish chewed, ratty,waterlogged Chubby Chernobyl that sunk like a stone. Dropped the fly into the Fly Agra for a second and started fishing again. The fly was like new! Floated like a dream and stayed that way for a long time. This stuff is really good. Couple of things you should know when using it though, don't pre-treat your rubber legged flies with it. It will make the rubber legs very brittle. Just apply and fish immediately. The only other thing, don't spill it in your pack or vest, it's like rocket fuel. It does, however, evaporate in a short time. Try it, you'll like it.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Fishing Reports - June 26



Bow River Report – June 26, 2015

The Bow looks like it’s late July. Low, clear water like we can’t remember at this time of year.

There’s all kinds of bugs out there right now. Stoneflies, Caddis, PMD’s!

River is fishing really good right now. However, with this very hot, bright weather we have had for a few days, with more coming, has made mid-day fishing a little tougher.

All in all, river is fishing great.

Hatches: Golden Stoneflies, Caddis, PMD’s

Dry Flies: Chubby Chernobyl-Orange, Jake’s Hi-Vis Caddis,
                Silverman’s Stacker Cripple-PMD.

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Green/Black, Tung dart, Rubberleg Hares Ear,
               Tiger Worm-Tan

Streamers: Gartside Leech-Black, ¼ Pound Bugger-Olive #6,
                   Bloom;s Sculpin Bugger



Crowsnest River Report – June 26, 2015

The Crow is fishing extremely good right now. Conditions you would normally see mid to late July. Lots of bugs, happy fish…..happy fisherpersons.

Hatches:  Golden Stoneflies, Caddis, PMD’s, Green Drakes.

Dries: Berrett’s Barred Leg Goldenstone #8, Furimskys Flutter Caddis,
           Trina’s Carnage Green Drake, Spun hair Dun-PMD.
               
Nymphs: Rock ‘n’ Roller Stone - Golden, Jimmy Legs-Peacock #8

Streamers:  Medusa-Fleshy, Circus Peanut-Tan,
                    Conehead Rubberleg Bow River Bugger-Black.



High Country River Report – June 26, 2015

Levels and water clarity more like late July than late June. Everything seem sto be very early this year.
Lots of bugs happening in the high country (the ones the fish eat) with really good fishing for this time of year.

Hatches:  Golden Stoneflies, Caddis, PMD’s, Green Drakes.

Dries: Swishers PMX, Comparadun-PMD, Berrett’s Emerging Green Drake.

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Peacock #8, Rock ‘n’ Roller Stone -Brown,
               Rubberleg Copper John

Streamers:   Sleech-Pink, Circus Peanut-Tan, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech-White



Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Fishing Reports - June 16



Bow River Report – June 16, 2015

The river is now down below 120 cms and in good shape. Barring any monsoon level rain events it should get better almost every day.

Heavier rig nymphs have been working best. Large Stonefly patterns have been the top pick. Starting to see a few more shucks in the last week.

Starting to be rising fish in a few places, mostly on Caddis.

It’s starting!

Hatches: Golden Stoneflies, Caddis.

Dry Flies:Chubby Chernobyl-Black/Tan #6, Berrett’s Gldn Stone-Barred Leg #6,
Neversink Caddis-Tan #16, Parachute-PMD #16

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Dark Brown #6, Sexy Stone #8, Rock ‘n’ Roller Stone

Streamers: C/H Bow River Bugger-Black, Love Bunny, ¼ Lb. Bugger

 
Crowsnest River Report – June 16, 2015

The Crow is already down to 8 cms, after being up to about 32 about ten days ago. Fishing has been good and should get better in the next few weeks.

Hatches:  Salmonflies, Golden Stoneflies, Few Caddis.

Dries: Trina’s Stimi Stone, Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg #6,
Neversink Caddis-Tan #16
               
Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Dk. Brown #6, Rock ‘n Roller Stone, Sexy Stone

Streamers:  Geek Leech, Gonga, Gartside Leech


High Country River Report – June 16, 2015

East slope streams officially open as of today! Stay tuned for reports once some people get out and fish.

Hatches:  Stoneflies