Fishing Reports - September 30

Bow River Report – September 30, 2015

Kind of the same trend as for the last few weeks. Good streamer and nymph fishing (very good at times) with inconsistent dry fly fishing. One big change has been the fact we did get a couple pretty good pulses of water (some dirty) in the last week. This seems to be the result of significant snowmelt in the Upper Bow Corridor. At this point we’re not turning down water for any reason.

There have been a few fish up on Pseudos lately, right at the end of the day.

More and more Boatmen showing up, especially below McKInnons. You might want to try a black Copper John or Dark Prince under a Hopper pattern.

The deep nymphing continues to be excellent, with worm patterns working best.

Best streamers seem to light colored and flashy.

Remember, KEEP THEM WET!

Hatches:  Pseudos, BWO’s, Water Boatmen

Dry Flies: Morrish Hopper-Tan #10, Hippie Stomper-Black #10,

                Stacker Flag Ant-Black, Two-Tone Para  Ant, Thorax-BWO,

                X Parachute-BWO.

Nymphs:   Peacock Boatman, Tung Dart, Rubberleg Hares Ear, Tiger Worm-Tan, 

                  Atomic Worm, Copper John-Black, B/H Prince Nymph.

Streamers:  Silvey’s Sculpin Leech-  Olive/White/Black, Party Boy-Black,

                   Bloom;s Sculpin Bugger, Circus Peanut-Tan

Crowsnest River Report – September 30, 2015

Some good fishing for rising fish on BWO’s. Few Boatmen kicking around as well. Very low and clear.

Hatches:  BWO’s, Hoppers, Ants, Beetles, Water Boatmen

Dries: Morrish Hopper, More-Or-Less Hopper-Tan, Two-Tone Para Ant,

           Fire Beetle, Film Critic-BWO, Spun Hair Dun-BWO

                

Nymphs: Tung Dart, Tung Stud-Olive, B/H R/L Hare’s Ear, Peacock Boatman
  
Streamers:  Medusa-Fleshy, Circus Peanut-Tan,
                    Conehead Rubberleg Bow River Bugger-Black.

High Country River Report – September 30, 2015

For the most part, fishing in the high country has been quite good. Like evry year at this time, if the weather is even slight poor or unstable, the fishing will be tough. But when the weather is nice, the fishing is good. In keeping with our weird year, there’s still Green Drakes on a number of the creeks, especially further south.

Only a month left before the east slope streams close, so if you get the chance you should go fishing

Not sure how many will actually pay attention to this, but the Bull Trout do spawn at this time of year. Maybe a good idea to leave them alone. Also watch where you’re wading.

Hatches:  Hoppers, Ants, BWO’s, Green Drakes (???)

Dries: Two-Tone Para Ant, Fire Beetle, Parachute Adams, Film Critic-BWO,     

           Spun Hair Dun-BWO

Nymphs: B/H Pheasant Tail, B/H R/L Hares Ear, Rubberleg Copper John

Streamers:   Sleech-Pink, Circus Peanut-Tan, Medusa-Fleshy