SA Buys Ross Reels

SA has announced they have an agreement to aquire Ross Reels.

Careful What You Wish For!

Remember a little while back when I was ranting about our low water levels on the Bow?

Well, it seems that the powers that be (whoever they are) decided to completely screw with us.

Below are readings in CMS from the Bow Starting Thursday at 12:30 PM and ending at
9:15 AM on Friday.

What the hell?

RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 12:30:00 1.165 83.50
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 12:45:00 1.167 83.82
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 13:00:00 1.177 85.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 13:15:00 1.190 87.61
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 13:30:00 1.205 90.16
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 13:45:00 1.212 91.35
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 14:00:00 1.215 91.86
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 14:15:00 1.218 92.37
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 14:30:00 1.217 92.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 14:45:00 1.219 92.54
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 15:00:00 1.224 93.39
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 15:15:00 1.234 95.17
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 15:30:00 1.246 97.36
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 15:45:00 1.257 99.36
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 16:00:00 1.262 100.27
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 16:15:00 1.264 100.63
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 16:30:00 1.266 101.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 16:45:00 1.267 101.18
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 17:00:00 1.267 101.18
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 17:15:00 1.269 101.54
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 17:30:00 1.268 101.36
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 17:45:00 1.268 101.36
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 18:00:00 1.268 101.36
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 18:15:00 1.269 101.54
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 18:30:00 1.270 101.73

Alberta Environment Page: 4
REAL TIME HYDROMETRIC REPORT Last Updated: 2010-09-30
Time: 10:05:05
RBOWCALG : Bow River at Calgary
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| Station | Data and Time | Water Level | Flow |
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RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 18:45:00 1.270 101.73
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 19:00:00 1.270 101.73
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 19:15:00 1.270 101.73
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 19:30:00 1.270 101.73
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 19:45:00 1.272 102.09
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 20:00:00 1.271 101.91
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 20:15:00 1.272 102.09
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 20:30:00 1.273 102.27
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 20:45:00 1.271 101.91
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 21:00:00 1.274 102.45
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 21:15:00 1.273 102.27
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 21:30:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 21:45:00 1.273 102.27
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 22:00:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 22:15:00 1.274 102.45
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 22:30:00 1.274 102.45
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 22:45:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 23:00:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 23:15:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 23:30:00 1.276 102.82
RBOWCALG 2010-09-29 23:45:00 1.277 103.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 00:00:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 00:15:00 1.275 102.64
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 00:30:00 1.278 103.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 00:45:00 1.277 103.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 01:00:00 1.277 103.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 01:15:00 1.277 103.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 01:30:00 1.277 103.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 01:45:00 1.278 103.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 02:00:00 1.279 103.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 02:15:00 1.282 104.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 02:30:00 1.284 104.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 02:45:00 1.285 104.60
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 03:00:00 1.285 104.60
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 03:15:00 1.290 105.60
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 03:30:00 1.295 106.60
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 03:45:00 1.302 108.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 04:00:00 1.307 109.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 04:15:00 1.313 110.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 04:30:00 1.314 110.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 04:45:00 1.316 110.80
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 05:00:00 1.316 110.80
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 05:15:00 1.317 111.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 05:30:00 1.316 110.80
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 05:45:00 1.317 111.00
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 06:00:00 1.319 111.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 06:15:00 1.319 111.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 06:30:00 1.318 111.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 06:45:00 1.320 111.60
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 07:00:00 1.319 111.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 07:15:00 1.319 111.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 07:30:00 1.320 111.60
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 07:45:00 1.323 112.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 08:00:00 1.329 113.40
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 08:15:00 1.336 114.80
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 08:30:00 1.343 116.20
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 08:45:00 1.346 116.80
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 09:00:00 1.351 117.80
RBOWCALG 2010-09-30 09:15:00 1.353 118.20

Women's Photo Contest

Some submissions from the Women's Photo Contest.
Remember the deal...only photos with women.
Oh, and do us a big favour and send us some comments on the photos.
It's really hard picking the best.

Patagonia Island Hoppers Have Arrived!

FISHING REPORTS

Bow River Report –September 28, 2010

Indian Summer has arrived in a big way. It actually got kind of hot this past weekend. This should throw a restart at the river and we might see a little more action on the Hoppers/October Caddis. There are still, amazingly, caddis around and the odd fish eating them. Pseudos are about in numbers and, again, there are fish rising to them.

Boatmen are going great guns and now that the Highwood is clear the bottom end is offered up for some great Boatman fishing.

Hatches: BWO’s, Water Boatmen, October Caddis

Streamers: Party Boy, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech (Black w/ Olive, White Head), Marabou Clousers, Articulated Leech-Black or Purple, Kiwi Muddler

Nymphs: Hogan’s Chubby Cousin, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Chamois Leech, Tung Stud, TB Super Pupa, Peacock Water Boatman, Fox’s Water Boatman

Dry Flies: Bloom’s Parachute Caddis, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Berrett’s Barred Leg-Golden Stone, Neversink Stone Popper, Chubby Chernobyl, FrankenHopper, Etha Wing Dun-BWO

Crowsnest River Report – September 28, 2010
Have not heard too much from the Crow. It blew out pretty bad last week but should be coming back into shape by now.

Hatches: BWO’s, Hoppers, Ants

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Chernobyl Ant-Black/Tan, Etha-Wing Dun-BWO, Etha Wing Emerger-BWO, Frankenhopper, Rainy’s Grand Hopper

High Country River Report – September 28, 2010

High, sometimes dirty water summed up things on the High Country stuff late last week. This warm weather is getting things back to relative normal. There has been some very good fishing in the last couple of days.

Hatches: BWO’s, Ants

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech, Large, olive or white streamers for Bull Trout.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Rainy’s Grand Hopper, BWO Thorax, Wilcox Glo-Ant

Drake Magazine-New Issue In The Shop

Latest issue just arrived. Looks great as usual. Check out page 6!

More new Stuff From Simms

More stuff we just unpacked. It's like Christmas morning around here!
Simms Logo Flask
Simms Water Bottles 1 Liter in Simms Camo and DeYoung Tarpon
Stretch Neck Gaiter...Finally, a neck gaiter/face cover that's comfortable!
The new Flex Gloves. Great for rowing, running the jet, Steelheading.

JUST ARRIVED!

Dee and I just finsihed unpacking a dozen large boxes that arrived this morning.
Some of the new stuff that's here:
Simms Ultralight Shirt
The shirt that we all love to wear, just in time for saltwater trips. hard to get, but we have full sizes and colors in now!

Simms Visor Beanie
To keep the lid warm, cool new cold weather gear.

Simms Foam Fly Boxes
When we saw the samples for these boxes last Spring we were impressed. They're even nicer than we expected. Available in 3 sizes and a Patch model.

Heart Rate Adjustment

We've had these up before but Oh Well!, if the cool kids at the Chum can repeat so can we.
Besides, who can get enough Retro Rock/Instrumentals and Jumping Tarpon!

More Cuba Tarpon Fishing from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Crazy Baby Tarpon from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

A Little Different!

Evolution!

JUST ARRIVED

Enrico Puglisi Crustaceous Brush
Pre-mixed brushes for tying those cool Permit and Bonefish patterns. Also in stock mixed colors for tying Tarpon Toads. This stuff makes it super easy, just wrap in and clip, no more time consuming mixing and X-wrapping different colors.


New Billfish and Offshore Patterns
Some of the nicest Billfish patterns we have run across.


Enrico Puglisi Crustaceous Claw
No more farting around tying knots in EP Friber to make legs for Tarpon and Permit Crabs.
Pre-knotted, pre-mixed colors, just tie in. perfect legs in seconds!

JUST ARRIVED FROM PATAGONIA

Patagonia Men's R1® Pullover

•Recycled and recyclable polyester R1 fabric provides excellent stretch, warmth, wicking and breathability in a variety of temperatures, whether worn as lightweight insulation or a thermal baselayer

•Lightweight yarns wick moisture

•Outer microfiber yarns speed evaporation

•Interior grid enhances compressibility and airflow

•Jersey microfiber face for low-friction, nonbinding layering

•Zippered, brushed-polyester mesh chest pocket

•R1®: 6.5-oz Polartec® Power Dry® 93% polyester (60% recycled)/7% spandex. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program



Patagonia Men's Nano Puff® Jacket

•Ultralight ripstop recycled polyester face fabric with Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish

•Lightweight 60-g PrimaLoft® One polyester insulation provides excellent warmth and compressibility

•Unique quilt pattern holds insulation in place promoting durability and longevity

•Pockets: two zippered handwarmers, one internal zippered chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack with carabiner clip-in loop

•Dual-adjust drawcord hem keeps drafts out and warmth in

•Shell: 1-oz 15-denier 100% recycled polyester. Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft® One polyester. Lining: 1.4-oz 22-denier 100% recycled polyester. Shell and lining have a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program

THEY'RE MESSING WITH US!

IT CAN'T BE TRUE!
From the Weathernetwork.com


Sep. 21 Tuesday Variable Clouds 7
Sep. 22 Wednesday Sunny 12
Sep. 23 Thursday Sunny 12
Sep. 24 Friday Sunny 15
Sep. 25 Saturday Sunny 19
Sep. 26 Sunday Sunny 17
Sep. 27 Monday Sunny 15

FISHING REPORTS

Bow River Report –September 21, 2010

Fishing in the last week has been like fishing coastal Scotland, cold, grey, and wet. The fishing has been pretty good even though the comfort level has been a little off.

Baetis, Pseudos, and Boatmen are all in full swing, giving us some pretty awesome dry fly fishing.

Indian summer arrives later this week with temperatures expected to be in the high teens. Who knows how long it will last so you might want to take advantage.


Hatches: BWO’s, Water Boatmen

Streamers: Party Boy, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech (Black w/ Olive, White Head), Marabou Clousers, Articulated Leech-Black or Purple, Kiwi Muddler

Nymphs: Hogan’s Chubby Cousin, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Chamois Leech, Tung Stud, TB Super Pupa, Peacock Water Boatman

Dry Flies: Bloom’s Parachute Caddis, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Berrett’s Barred Leg-Golden Stone, Neversink Stone Popper, Chubby Chernobyl, FrankenHopper, Etha Wing Dun-BWO

Crowsnest River Report – September 21, 2010

Fall conditions on the Crow. Low, very clear water, with pretty spooky fish. A very cool time to fish the Crowsnest if you’re into the technical stuff. The cloudy weather will mean lots of Blue Winged Olives. Warmer weather for later this week will allow for less layers if you head out.

Hatches: BWO’s, Hoppers, Ants

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.

High Country River Report – September 21, 2010

Warm weather is coming later this week so for those of who love the fall BWO fishing on the Cutty streams now is the time to go.
Even during the cool,wet weather over the last week, the fishing reports from places like the Livington have been prett darn good.


Hatches: BWO’s, Ants

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech, Large, olive or white streamers for Bull Trout.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Rainy’s Grand Hopper, BWO Thorax, Wilcox Glo-Ant




Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Chernobyl Ant-Black/Tan, Etha-Wing Dun-BWO, Etha Wing Emerger-BWO, Frankenhopper, Rainy’s Grand Hopper

Hold On To Your Camera!

Country Pleasures Photo Contest

**New**
Country Pleasures Fly Fishing Photo Contest
Send in your photo to info@countrypleasures.com for free fishing gear!

Here's the catch: This is for the girls! The photo has to be of a lady fly angler.
So ladies and gents send in epic moments caught on film of your daughter, wife, mom, aunt, sister, girlfriend or whomever.
Winning photo to be showcased on the CP blog and website. You don't have to be a pro, great shots can come from anyone. Anyone can enter, from anywhere.

How: simply send us your prize picture(s) with a short description of the shot along with your name and contact information to info@countrypleasures.com
Who: anyone
What: fishin pics (OF A LADY!!)
When: deadline for pictures is 6:00 pm Sept 30, 2010 (Thursday)
Why: Free Redington Women`s Clothing! You`ll also be showcased on CP blog and website.

Passion For Tarpon

I got my copy of Passion for Tarpon about 2 weeks ago. Pretty stunning book, just what I expected from Andy Mill.
A quote from the publisher sums it up:

"I cannot say enough about this magnificent production—it is no ordinary fishing book. Everything you have heard is true and then some! One of our seasoned and not easily impressed proofreaders was so excited that he said he felt as if he were alternately reading Krakhauer and Hemingway; another said it may be the most well-rounded fishing book he has ever read. You are in for a real treat". —Thomas R. Pero

The publisher is not making this book available to distributors or shops, you have to buy it direct.

Unfortunately, the shipping charge is sick! ($100 USD book, $50 shipping). It does get better if you order lots. I am ordering a bunch in a few weeks. To save on shipping you can call us and we'll add one to our order and get shipping down under $20/book. * You do have to pay us for the book first though.

Rising Fish Video

Snouts on the river. Lots of Pseudos, Baetis....and Boatmen.

Rising Fish On The Bow September 12, 2010 from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

FISHING REPORTS

Bow River Report –September 16, 2010

Blue Wings and Boatmen! That pretty much sums things up right now. The unusually autumn like weather has brought on Baetis and Pseudos, and there have been fish rising to them.

Boatmen are in full swing. The slower, deep banks will produce better for the most part. Try a Boatman behind a streamer or a couple of BM’s together.

Hopper fishing has seemed to come to grinding halt. Some of the eats we have been getting are more likely October Caddis responses than Hopper eats.


Hatches: BWO’s, Water Boatmen

Streamers: Party Boy, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech (Black w/ Olive, White Head), Marabou Clousers, Articulated Leech-Black or Purple, Kiwi Muddler

Nymphs: Hogan’s Chubby Cousin, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Chamois Leech, Tung Stud, TB Super Pupa, Peacock Water Boatman

Dry Flies: Bloom’s Parachute Caddis, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Berrett’s Barred Leg-Golden Stone, Neversink Stone Popper, Chubby Chernobyl, FrankenHopper, Etha Wing Dun-BWO

Crowsnest River Report – September 16, 2010

Fall conditions on the Crow. Low, very clear water, with pretty spooky fish. A very cool time to fish the Crowsnest if you’re into the technical stuff. The cloudy weather will mean lots of Blue Winged Olives.

Hatches: BWO’s, Hoppers, Ants

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Chernobyl Ant-Black/Tan, Etha-Wing Dun-BWO, Etha Wing Emerger-BWO, Frankenhopper, Rainy’s Grand Hopper

High Country River Report – September 16, 2010

For those who enjoy September and October in the High Country, Mother Nature is screwing you up pretty badly. Some areas have seen snow already.
Having said that, on the reasonable weather days the reports from the Cutty streams have been pretty darn good. Smaller BWO patterns are the go-0to for dries.


Hatches: BWO’s, Ants

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech, Large, olive or white streamers for Bull Trout.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Rainy’s Grand Hopper, BWO Thorax, Wilcox Glo-Ant

Tapâm - a flyfishing journey

Short version of "Tapâm - a flyfishing journey"
Winner of the 5th Annual Drake Video Awards 2010 "Best Fishing".
Produced by Daniel Göz and Jan Bach Kristensen.

Tapâm - a flyfishing journey from tapamthemovie on Vimeo.

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Fly Fishing Symposium

Featuring: Dave and Emily Whitlock
Weekend Seminar October 16-17 (Saturday / Sunday)

9am - 5pm both days

Delta South Calgary 135 Southland Dr S.E.

Seminars include:
-The Nymphing System

-Hoppertunity

-Midging

-Knotless Connections

-Tailwater Tactics

-Fish Foods and Imitations

-Fly Tying: Matuka Sculpin / Red Fox Squirrel Nymph

Plus more....

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Earlybird Price $75 (before September 15)

Contact us at the shop (403)271-1016 or info@countrypleasures.com

Nano Nano!

No, it's not a Robin Williams sitcom from the 70's (only 2 people on the planet know what I'm talking about).

It's the Patagonia Nano Puff Jackets arriving at CP! Just in time for fall fishing, Steelheading, etc.

New Stuff Coming From Simms Part 2

Simms Foam Fly Boxes

Rivershed Cardigan - New Colors

Cigar Cutter

New Stuff Coming From Simms

Some new products coming in the next few weeks from Simms.
Just a sampler, stay tuned for more.....

Guide Wallet

Winstopper Flex Glove

Face Mask Beanie

FISHING REPORTS

Bow River Report –September 9, 2010

Dry fly fishing has been pretty good of late. Blue Winged Olives as well as Hoppers offering the best success. Although our weather seems to be very Fall-like, it has produced some very good fishing days.

There have been a few fairly epic streamer days when the weather has been socked in. River levels are very low so there are structures (bars and buckets) that are accessible and fishable. A lot of them even with floating lines.

The Boatman fishing is in full swing so an appropriate pattern behind a streamer, by itself, or under a Hopper will produce.



Hatches: BWO’s, Hoppers, Water Boatmen

Streamers: Party Boy, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech (Black w/ Olive, White Head), Marabou Clousers, Articulated Leech-Black or Purple

Nymphs: Hogan’s Chubby Cousin, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Chamois Leech, Tung Stud, TB Super Pupa, Peacock Water Boatman

Dry Flies: Bloom’s Parachute Caddis, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Berrett’s Barred Leg-Golden Stone, Neversink Stone Popper, Chubby Chernobyl, FrankenHopper, Etha Wing Dun-BWO



High Country River Report – September 9, 2010
This past week saw snow in the high country on a couple of occasions. That aside, the fishing has been pretty good when the weather has been OK. Smaller bugs (Blue Winged Olives) are the go-to dry flies.


Hatches: Caddis, Olives

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech, Large, olive or white streamers for Bull Trout.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Spun Hair Dun-PMD, Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Rainy’s Grand Hopper, BWO Thorax

Steelhead Flies Have Arrived!

A large selection of stock, new and proven, has arrived for Steelhead season.
Wet and dry, lots to choose from...




You can even order from home at http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/

Rising Fish, August 29, 2010

Cold, wet day on the river with Kevin Peterson and Doug Risebrough.
Short video of rising fish on Baetis.
This is the first video with the new Mac and Final Cut Pro. Damn program is hard.
I'll do more, and better, videos as I get it figured out.

Rising Fish, Bow River August 29, 2010 from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Intruder Tying Video #2

Tying the GP Intruder from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Intruder Tying Video #1

Tying the Popsicle Intruder, just in time for heading west.

Tying the Popsicle Intruder from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

A fish photo

Just a fish photo...of a PIG!

Well done Mikey!

Patagonia Rio Gallegos Waders Win Awards

What's On Your iPhone/iPod?

All the photos I have on my iPhone right now. Got some cool photos on your iPod?
Send us a copy, would love to see them.

iPhone Slide Show from Mike Gifford on Vimeo.

Simms Wader Rebate Program

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FISHING REPORTS

Bow River Report –September 1, 2010

Well, Autumn seems to be over for a week or so. Dry fly fishing on the Baetis (BWO), as well as Pseudos was very good this past Sunday. I’m not sure whether the giddiness displayed by the three anglers in our boat was from very good dry fly fishing, or stage 2 hypothermia.

Things are much warmer now and the dry fly fishing has remained. Hopper fishing has been surprisingly good, with rising fish on Caddis and Pseudos as well.

Nymphing has been weird. Hopper-Dropper stuff is good one day, not so good the next. Sight fishing with small bead heads has been quite good. I don’t know why the Hopper-Bead fishing hasn’t been more consistent.

River levels are very low so there are structures (bars and buckets) that are accessible and fishable. A lot of them even with floating lines.



Hatches: Caddis, BWO’s, Tricos, Hoppers

Streamers: Party Boy, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech (Black w/ Olive, White Head), Marabou Clousers, Articulated Leech-Black or Purple

Nymphs: Hogan’s Chubby Cousin, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Chamois Leech, Tung Stud, TB Super Pupa.

Dry Flies: Bloom’s Parachute Caddis, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Berrett’s Barred Leg-Golden Stone, Neversink Stone Popper, Chubby Chernobyl, FrankenHopper, Etha Wing Dun-BWO


Crowsnest River Report – September 1, 2010

Late summer/ early Fall conditions on the Crow. Low, very clear water, with pretty spooky fish. A very cool time to fish the Crowsnest if you’re into the technical stuff.

Hatches: Caddis, Western Olives, Hoppers

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Chernobyl Ant-Black/Tan, Neversink Caddis, Fat Albert-Black, , Etha-Wing Dun-BWO, Etha Wing Emerger-BWO, Frankenhopper, Rainy’s Grand Hopper


High Country River Report – September 1, 2010

The general consensus from anglers coming into the shop is that all of the high country streams are now getting into normal shape. Wadeable water levels, with clear water has meant pretty good fishing of late.


Hatches: Few Stoneflies, Caddis, Olives

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech, Large, olive or white streamers for Bull Trout.

Nymphs: Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm

Dries: Berrett’s Barred Leg Stone, Neversink Caddis, Fat Albert-Black, ParaTrooper-Green Drake, Spun Hair Dun-PMD, Berret’s Emerging Green Drake, Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Rainy’s Grand Hopper