Orvis is discontinuing the Hydros rods this fall (have no idea why).
Anyways, any remaining inventory of Hydros rods are now 30% OFF!!
With the Sage z-Axis also on clearout, it's a great summer to buy a rod.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Canada Day Fishing
Headed out for some fishing on the river yesterday.....
Surprised at how many boats were out between Police and Mac. Lots of drift boats, few jet boats.
Levels were pretty stable at just over 240 cms with about 20" of visibility. Lots of PMD's coming off.
Unfortunately, they were almost completely unmolested.
Streamer fishing showed some signs of getting better, with fish being more aggressive.
If you really want to rack up a body count, a Stonefly nymph rig will do that for you right now.
The Bow dropped to just over 200 cms last night. This will likely mean things will continue to get better, with maybe even a few rising fish due to lower water volume.
REMEMBER! UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, LEGACY ISLAND AND CARSELAND ACCESSES ARE UNAVAILABLE. LEGACY IS BLOCKED WITH DEBRIS AND THE ROAD DOWN TO CARSELAND SLID THIS SPRING.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Report From The River
The guys have been out a bunch this week as the water on the Bow has dropped and cleared.
Above the Highwood you're looking at a foot and a half to two feet visibility, below is about a foot.
Levels have dropped a bunch but need to come down a bit more for better dry fly fishing.
There were a lot of PMD's coming off yesterday and Caddis are getting a little heavier as well. Stoneflies are likely going to be of consequence in the next week.
Streamer fishing has been a lot better but mainly in the "soft water" inside large seams and such. The bank pounding stuff is still pretty tough. Clousabou (Marabou Clousers) seem to be your best bet.
GET OUT THERE!
Above the Highwood you're looking at a foot and a half to two feet visibility, below is about a foot.
Levels have dropped a bunch but need to come down a bit more for better dry fly fishing.
There were a lot of PMD's coming off yesterday and Caddis are getting a little heavier as well. Stoneflies are likely going to be of consequence in the next week.
Streamer fishing has been a lot better but mainly in the "soft water" inside large seams and such. The bank pounding stuff is still pretty tough. Clousabou (Marabou Clousers) seem to be your best bet.
GET OUT THERE!
Sage Z-Axis Rod Clearout!!!
We announced a couple of days ago that the Sage Z-Axis are on sale.
Sage is replacing the Z with a new rod called "ONE".
We have had some calls asking about inventory, we don't have many left so here is a list of what's remaining. We wont be getting any more after this and getting a $800 rod for about $560
is a sweet deal!!!
Z-Axis 486-4 8' 6" 4 weight 4 piece - One left
Z-Axis 490-4 9' 4 weight 4 piece - One left
Z-Axis 586-4 8' 6" 5 weight 4 piece - One left
Z-Axis 690-4 9' 6 weight 4 piece - Four left
They'll be gone soon. If you're needing a rod and want top quality for a steal, grab one now!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
New Stuff Arrived This Week
ORVIS TROUT SKIN NIPPER
Ergonomically designed nipper in three trout skin colors, rainbow, brook, brown. Much easier to grip and use than standard nipper. Super sharp Japanese tungsten carbide jaws can handle even the smallest tippets.
Orvis Trout Print Fly Boxes
Organize up to 228 flies in each of these fly boxes. Aluminum cases. Slotted foam holds flies in place easily with the pre-set holes for quick placement. 12 rows. Aluminum fly boxes in brown trout.
Dimensions: 6"L x 3½"W x 1 1/16"D.
Dimensions: 6"L x 3½"W x 1 1/16"D.
Safe Passage® Carry-it-all Rod and Gear Case
Don't trust your gear to the airlines. This case is the perfect solution. Hard-sided construction keeps your gear safe when gate checking the bag. Interior padded dividers are removable for customizable organization of reels and fly boxes. Easily holds up to six fly rods in socks. Comfortable handle grip. Three front zip pockets for added storage. Adjustable and removable pivoting shoulder strap. Perforated foam pad in shoulder strap. In aurora.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sage Z-Axis Sale
All in stock, single handed Z-Axis's are now on sale for 30% off.
These rods will not last long. If you look through all of our photos, you'd be hard pressed to find any fish that were not caught on a Z.
Give us a call if you'd like to see what we have.
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| Z axis in action |
These rods will not last long. If you look through all of our photos, you'd be hard pressed to find any fish that were not caught on a Z.
Give us a call if you'd like to see what we have.
FISHING REPORTS
Bow River Report –June 28, 2011
It’s hard to believe, but the color is a full on green. No more brown. Levels are dropping since the weekend and we have gone a few days without rain and have a forecast that calls for mostly sunshine.
Just in the last couple of days we have noticed a big change. Starting to pick up some fish in places that we weren’t able in the last couple of weeks. Starting to see some fish chase streamers and stonefly nymphs are pretty deadly right now.
Crowsnest River Report – June 28, 2011
It’s hard to believe, but the color is a full on green. No more brown. Levels are dropping since the weekend and we have gone a few days without rain and have a forecast that calls for mostly sunshine.
Just in the last couple of days we have noticed a big change. Starting to pick up some fish in places that we weren’t able in the last couple of weeks. Starting to see some fish chase streamers and stonefly nymphs are pretty deadly right now.
As of this morning the level had dropped to about 221 CMS so as it continues to drop the dry fly fishing will get better. There have been a few rising fish here and there in the last few days.
Hatches: Caddis, Small Stoneflies
Streamers: ¼ Pound Bugger-Brown #4, Clouser Deep Minnow-Black #2, Geek Leech-Purple #4, Darth Zonker-Black #2, Bush’s Town Run, Dirk Wiggler-Black, Articulated leech-Black, Jawbreaker-Black, Party Boy-Black
Nymphs: Reese’s Pieces #8, San Juanabe Worm #6, Morrish Conestone-Golden #6, Morrish WMD-Golden Stone #8, Gob-O-Worms
Dry Flies: Bloom’s Parachute Caddis-Olive #16, Neversink Caddis
River levels on the Crow are almost to the point where some wading is possible. Water clarity is pretty good, with about 3 feet at Hillcrest.
Next few weeks should be kind of “silly fishing” on the Crowsnest.
Hatches: Few Salmonflies, Golden Stones, PMD, Caddis
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
High Country River Report – June 28, 2011
Things are clearing up on the east slope streams and levels are dropping. Will likely be a week or two before they get into prime shape but at leastthey’re fishable now.
Streamers and nymphs will still be most effective but as we see warmer temperatures there should be more bugs and dry fly fishing.
Hatches: Some Stoneflies
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,
Monday, June 27, 2011
Guide Spotlight - Mike Guinn
Now that we're almost to the guiding season we'll be doing a few interviews of our guides. The first one we'll start with is Mike Guinn, who's been around long enough that we're positive that his first drift boat was strapped to a Plesiosaur.
Country Pleasures: When did you begin fly fishing and how did you get started? :
Mike Guinn: I started fly fishing before you were born, the summer of 1947and i was given a bamboo fly rod with Pflueger reel,. silk line and gut, yes gut leaders in a wet can and a good supply of flies. Bill Round was the man who gave me the equipment and I took him to mountain lakes so he could fly fish for the Cutthroats, It all began at Baker and Ptarmigan Lakes in Banff National Park.
CP: How long have you guided?:
MG: I have guided most of my life, both fishing and hunting, was the youngest Class A guide in the province about the time I turned 16, Guided fishermen in Banff National Park until I was 20. This will be my 30th year full time guiding on the Bow.
CP: What’s your favourite species to throw at?
MG: I like billfish in Salt water and I always had a passion for large Brook Trout over six pounds, the big brooks are hard to find today so i will have to settle for the Rainbows of Hector Lake.
CP: What has been your most challenging obstacle to overcome while guiding? :
MG: Obstacles are man made for the most part, I get along just fine with people and the fish so that leaves only weather as a problem, some times nature is a big obstacle.
CP:What’s one of your best guiding moments?
MG: Fishing with Joan Wulff, a very fine lady and expert caster but she had problems fishing, Husband Lee was not as good a caster but knew how fish. I had a great day last summer with a 14 year old girl from Sweden who had all the expensive equipment and knew how to put it together and use it, she lost many big brown trout but landed some rainbow, I learned at the end of the day she had only ever landed one other fish, a Perch in Sweden.
CP: What’s next on your “fishing list”? :
MG: I have taken about 200 species of fish on the fly and have counted anything I could catch in the list, I have not had the chance to cast to a Marlin and hope to get the chance before I die, I want to whup his butt!
CP: How would you describe your “guiding style.
MG: I am able to adjust to the situation, beginners need help and many older clients don’t want help but really need it. The beginner is the easy one but he is not old enough to know it all, relax and enjoy the day.
CP: Why do you guide? :
MG: It is just so great to be able to spend time on the river or lake meeting new fish and new people . People become friends and return year after year to share their experience with you, the Guide.
CP: What’s your best advice for a beginner fly fishermen?
MG: Learn to cast, practice on land as well as water and learn the art of line control, you have to learn to use what you have and keep calm when fishing, excitement looses a lot of fish, look, listen and learn. ..
CP: What’s your best advice for the intermediate fishermen?
MG: Most people do not realize how much they can learn from a good teaching guide, a day or two might seem expensive but it sure beats all the trial and error most intermediate fishermen go through. I have been told by clients that I have learned more in one day than I have in the last 3-4 years. Its called being kick started.
Country Pleasures: When did you begin fly fishing and how did you get started? :
Mike Guinn: I started fly fishing before you were born, the summer of 1947and i was given a bamboo fly rod with Pflueger reel,. silk line and gut, yes gut leaders in a wet can and a good supply of flies. Bill Round was the man who gave me the equipment and I took him to mountain lakes so he could fly fish for the Cutthroats, It all began at Baker and Ptarmigan Lakes in Banff National Park.
CP: How long have you guided?:
MG: I have guided most of my life, both fishing and hunting, was the youngest Class A guide in the province about the time I turned 16, Guided fishermen in Banff National Park until I was 20. This will be my 30th year full time guiding on the Bow.
CP: What’s your favourite species to throw at?
MG: I like billfish in Salt water and I always had a passion for large Brook Trout over six pounds, the big brooks are hard to find today so i will have to settle for the Rainbows of Hector Lake.
CP: What has been your most challenging obstacle to overcome while guiding? :
MG: Obstacles are man made for the most part, I get along just fine with people and the fish so that leaves only weather as a problem, some times nature is a big obstacle.
CP:What’s one of your best guiding moments?
MG: Fishing with Joan Wulff, a very fine lady and expert caster but she had problems fishing, Husband Lee was not as good a caster but knew how fish. I had a great day last summer with a 14 year old girl from Sweden who had all the expensive equipment and knew how to put it together and use it, she lost many big brown trout but landed some rainbow, I learned at the end of the day she had only ever landed one other fish, a Perch in Sweden.
CP: What’s next on your “fishing list”? :
MG: I have taken about 200 species of fish on the fly and have counted anything I could catch in the list, I have not had the chance to cast to a Marlin and hope to get the chance before I die, I want to whup his butt!
CP: How would you describe your “guiding style.
MG: I am able to adjust to the situation, beginners need help and many older clients don’t want help but really need it. The beginner is the easy one but he is not old enough to know it all, relax and enjoy the day.
CP: Why do you guide? :
MG: It is just so great to be able to spend time on the river or lake meeting new fish and new people . People become friends and return year after year to share their experience with you, the Guide.
CP: What’s your best advice for a beginner fly fishermen?
MG: Learn to cast, practice on land as well as water and learn the art of line control, you have to learn to use what you have and keep calm when fishing, excitement looses a lot of fish, look, listen and learn. ..
CP: What’s your best advice for the intermediate fishermen?
MG: Most people do not realize how much they can learn from a good teaching guide, a day or two might seem expensive but it sure beats all the trial and error most intermediate fishermen go through. I have been told by clients that I have learned more in one day than I have in the last 3-4 years. Its called being kick started.
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