FISHING REPORTS

Bow River Report –June 22, 2010
The heavy rains of last week have adversely affected the visibility in the river. Flows out of Banff, albeit fairly high, are clear but the Elbow is quite dirty, leading to the dirtier water. Visibility is around 6 inches right now. Things should clear up if the weather stays dry.

Even with the dirty water you can still catch fish. Heavier, dark, large streamers fished in the buckets and around gravel bars are working well.

The high water nymph rigs are certainly the ticket right now. A worm pattern, combined with a larger Stonefly nymph fished right along the bottom will work very well.

Unfortunately the river level did not come up high enough to really push fish into the banks so a lot of the mid-river structures and “outside” lines on seams and runs still produce the most fish.

Lots of PMDs around, with just a little more clarity that should get going again
(maybe by the weekend). Been seeing a few Golden shucks around as well, should be soon.

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Hatches: PMD’s, Caddis

Streamers: Party Boy, Bush’ Witch Doctor, Silvey’s Sculpin Leech (Black w/ Olive, White Head), Clousers, Karnopp’s Stream-A Stone

Nymphs: Fox’s Beech Creek, Morrish’s WMD (Dark Stone), Hogan’s Chubby Cousin, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Gob-O-Worms.

Dry Flies: PMD Sparkle Dun, Quill Bod Parachute-PMD, Silvey’s Hatching Mayfly-PMD, Bloom’s Parachute Caddis.
High, colored water can offer great opportunities to catch large Browns and Rainbows!

Crowsnest River Report – June 22, 2010
The Crow, like everything else in the southern part of the province, got really pummeled by rain last week. Flows went from 12 CMS the 27 CMS overnight.

Dry weather would be a big help right now!!1

Hatches: Stonefiles, March Browns, BWO

Streamers: Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.

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

Dries: Berrett’s Barred Leg Stone, Neversink Caddis, Film Critic-BWO

High Country River Report – June 22, 2010
The high country streams suffered from last weeks rains. As of late week the Oldman, Livingstone, etc. were all very high and dirty.

The Highwood is fishable above Cataract but absolutely pooched below. Just a quick thanks to the Provinces INSANE logging practices. For those who want evidence, go take a look at Cataract campground. NO MORE TREES!

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