The Most Interesting Man in the World

"he takes takes out at Jansen's when no one can...stay thirsty my friends."

Photo and Email credit - Jason Eggleton

First Float Trip Ever!

Father and son made their first trip in a drift boat on the Bow last week. Betcha they'll do it again!

Bow River Report - July 27th, 2011

Likely due to a mechanical issue there has been a change in the clarity of the river over the last few days. We have been seeing slightly murky, almost glacial coloured water with between 1-2 feet of visibility. The dam issues have been occurring since early June and may not be cleared up for a few months. Luckily, we have not seen any dramatic effects on the fishing!
Stoneflies are still active and abundant though appear to be tapering off slightly. Big dries are still producing fish and the large nymphs continue to be very effective as well.
Legacy Island launch has not been fixed so we still recommend avoiding that launch unless you have a serious four wheel drive. Both Carseland launches are open and operational; the launch at the point has been fixed and looks great.
Hatches:
Caddis, PMDs, Golden Stones
Streamers:
Beldar Rubberleg -Skunk #4,Geek Leech - Olive #4, Karnopp's Space Invader-Olive/Black #4
Nymphs:
Jimmy Legs-Dk. Brown/Orange #6, Morrish Conestone-Golden #4, Red Hot Worm-Root Beer #6, Yeager's TB Soft, Hackle-Hares Ear #14
Dry Flies:
Berrett's Golden Stone-Barred Leg #6, Chubby Chernobyl-Black/Tan #6, Yeager's Neversink Stone Popper-Orange #6, Kingrey's Better Foam Caddis-Olive #16, Bloom's Parachute Caddis-Lt. Olive #16

Crowsnest River Report - July 27th, 2011

The Crow has been holding around 6.6 cms, still high for this time of year but dramatically closer to average than the last few months. Very wade able water levels.
Like always, it will drop quickly and dry fly fishing will continue.
Hatches:
Golden Stones, PMD, Caddis, Green Drakes
Streamers:
Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.
Nymphs:
Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm, Morrish Conestone, Rock "n" Roller Stone
Dries:
Hopper-Popper-Golden #6, Chenobyl Ant-Brown/Tan #6, Berrett's Mutant Stone #6, Spun Hair Dun-PMD #16, Neversink Caddis, Parachute Green Drake #10

High Country River Report - July 27th, 2011

High country streams have been fishing very well as of late. Most streams are still a bit high for this time of year but wade able and dropping.
Patchy thunderstorms can effect clarity but these localized and clear up quickly.
Hatches:
Stoneflies, Caddis, Green Drakes
Streamers:Darth Zonker-Black #4, Hare Sculpin #2
Nymphs:
Morrish Conestone-Golden # 6, Bitch Creek #6, Stream-A Stone, B/H Prince Nymph #14
Dries:
Berretts Golden Stone #8, Mutant Stone, Parachute Green Drake #10, Elk Hair Caddis #16

Brown Trout....Meet Foam!

Warren has been a shop customer for along time as well as going on a number of guided trips with us. Were pleased to show off his 25" dry fly Brown from the other day.

Why we need to keep our rivers clean

Lets be honest, the Bow isn't the cleanest river in the world. I gag a bit every time I see people going for a swim and shower after a day of wet wading. The biggest "contamination" is likely garbage and debris. Here are a few images for proof. 

Bow River Rainbow caught July 26, 2011

The ring after removal

Bow River Brown trout caught April 24, 2010. Note: This fish was caught by a client and friend of the shop who wanted evidence of the injury and the ring. One photo was taken, the ring removed, fish revived and released.

The ring after removal.

Both rings were removed and the fish swam away in a better condition then when they were caught. Do your part, pick up a piece of garbage or two next time you go fishing. 

Photos From Last Week

Photos from a day with CP guide, Joe Buck and clients.....

New Look For The Website

The CP website www.countrypleasures.com has a new look. Check it out!

If the old images come up on your screen, just hit refresh and the new one will come up.

We'd love to hear what you think. Send us a note.

SAGE "ONE"

Got a chance to cast some of the new "ONE" from Sage this past week.

It's a pretty impressive fly rod, as light in the hand as we've ever cast, very quick

and powerful.The 8 weight is incredibly light, would think it was a 5 weight if it

wasn't marked, only it's an absolute GUN!

We'll have the first ones around August 6, come check them out!

Photos from a float with Guinn

Here's a couple shots of a buttery brown caught while on a float with Mikey Guinn. Hard to get much yellower than that!

Another Pig on a Stonefly!

(EDIT) We have discovered that this brute is no furlong capture. Heres the full story and more photos, much worth checking out: http://lofifly.com/?p=894