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Fishing Reports - May 13

Bow River Report – May 13, 2015

Fishing has gotten somewhat tougher in the last week to ten days on the river. Flows have been going up and down a bunch and cooler temperatures likely haven’t helped. Supposed to warmer for the latter part of the long weekend and into next week, which should help a lot.

There’s lots of bugs around, with Caddis showing up already, March Browns in good numbers, and BWO’s still around. There have been rising fish, just not in the numbers we had been seeing. One trend of this spring is that everything is early.

Nymphing has offered the most consistency, with Stonefly nymphs and small bead heads like Lightning Bugs working best.

A good portion of the Rainbows will be in the tribs to spawn right now, leaving primarily Brown Trout. Some very good news is that we have seen more decent sized Brown Trout (over 18”) in the last couple of months than we have seen for a while. Both species, Brown and rainbow, seem to have wintered well. They are in as good of shape as we have ever seen at this time of year. A good sign as we move into the core of the season.

All of the boat launches are now open for your floating enjoyment.

Hatches: BWO’s, March Browns, Caddis, Skwala Stoneflies

Dry Flies: Bitterfork Skwaller, Periscope March Brown, Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Neversink Caddis-Tan #16, Low Rider Skwala

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Peacock #8, Chubby Cousin, Tungsten Zebra Midge, Lightning Bug, Sexy Stone #8

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

 

Crowsnest River Report – May 13, 2015

The Crow continues to fish well. Visibility continues to be good, with over 3 feet in the upper stretches. Salmonflies should be showing up soon. Hopefully before higher level snowmelt starts.

Remember that the Crow has sectional closures until June. Check your regulations before fishing.

Hatches:  BWO’s, March Browns, Skwala Stoneflies

Dries: March Brown Parachute, Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Rogue River Skwala

               

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Dk. Brown #6, B/H Prince Nymph, Sexy Stone #6

Streamers:  Geek Leech, Gonga, Gartside Leech

High Country River Report – May 13, 2015

The High Country Streams are closed until June 16.

Orvis Silver Sonic Convertible Top Waders

More stock in Mens and Womens Orvis Silver Sonic Convertible Top Waders has arrived.

Fishing Reports-May 4

Bow River Report – May 4, 2015

It’s been quite the spring on the Bow this year. Bugs are showing up way earlier than normal and at times we have had dry fly fishing to equal anything we have ever seen in the spring.

Skwalas have been around for the last few weeks and fish are looking up for them. BWO’s continue later in the day, much better on cloudy/bad weather days.

March Brown hatches have been epic the last few days with fish up to them here and there.

Most of the dry fly fishing is best in the afternoon/evening, so stonefly nymph, wire worms, or midge larva under an indicator will work well to fill in before you can find some snouts.

All of the boat launches are now open for your floating enjoyment.

Hatches: BWO’s, March Browns, Skwala Stoneflies

Dry Flies: Bitterfork Skwaller, Periscope March Brown, Etha Wing Dun-BWO

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Peacock #8, Chubby Cousin, Tungsten Zebra Midge

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

Crowsnest River Report – May 4, 2015

Reports have been very good from the Crow in the last week. Mostly nymphing stuff, but some good stories about dry fly as well. Should start to see Salmonflies in the next couple weeks.

Hatches:  BWO’s, March Browns

Dries: Marc brown Parachute, Etha Wing Dun-BWO

               

Nymphs: Jimmy Legs-Dk. Brown #6, B/H Prince Nymph

Streamers:  Geek Leech, Gonga, Gartside Leech

High Country River Report – May 4, 2015

The High Country Streams are closed until June 16.