Fishing Reports

Bow River Report –April 30, 2012


Although there got to be a little more color to the river late last week, the visibility is still very fishable. Over the weekend the Sheep got cleaner but the Highwood got dirtier. As of Saturday there was about 2 feet of visibility below McKinnons.

Reports from anglers who got out in the rain late in the week indicated very good streamer fishing.

BWO’s have been heavier and there have been March Browns sighted.

All in all, pretty good fishing for end of April. Better than last year!

Hatches: Midges, BWO’s, Skwalas, March Browns

Streamers: Gonga-Rust #2, Geek Leech Olive/Black #2, Bush’s Witch Doctor, C/H R/L Bow River Bugger-Black #4

Nymphs: Yeager’s TB Soft Hackle-Hares Ear #14, Jimmy Legs- Peacock #6, Prince Nymph #16, Copper John - Black #14

Dry Flies: March Brown Parachute, Wilcox’s Micro Midge #20, Hippie Stomper-Black #14, Etha Wing Dun - BWO #18

Crowsnest River Report – April 30, 2012


Description of Crowsnest and Lower Oldman…”Pooched”. Dirty water conditions on the Crow right now. Pumping in mud at Blairmore.

Hatches: Midges, BWO’s

Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2

Nymphs: Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Tung Stud-Olive #16, Hogan’s Good and Plenty-Olive #14, Jimmy Legs - Dk. Brown #8

Dries: CDC Griffiths Gnat #20, Wilcox’s Micro Midge #20, Etha Wing Dun - BWO #18

High Country River Report – April 30, 2012


High country streams are closed until June 16, 2012

Video to watch while I'm pouting....

Since pretty much everybody who is employed by me is doing this right now,

might as well watch some video from when I got to go last year.

More " Way to go's"

Another pair of first Permits. This time for Alan Youell and Cheryl Forner, on a recent

adventure to Belize. Way to go!

Just Unpacked!

The UPS Santa Claus dropped off 18 boxes yesterday.

A few new items....and a bunch of stuff that we were gettin' low on.....

Simms Largemouth Water Bottles

We were getting low on boots and waders. Not no more!

Bugstopper NFZ Shirts...mosqitoes are on their way! Block 'em with NFZ.

Full selection of bags and packs

Ebb Tide Flips

The Camo hats that keep selling out!

Flyte Jackets

Another Congratulations

I think it's somewhere around a dozen CP clients now who caught their first Permit in 2012.

The latest congratulations goes out to Dave P. with his first Permit from the Palometa Club last week.

Way to go Dave!

Black Fly Bonefish Lodge Report

Finally getting around to giving a report on Black Fly Lodge, Abaco, Bahamas

after being back for a week........

I've been to a few different destinations here and there but I haven't ever had my expectations completely exceeded like I did at Black Fly! I went down there expecting to fish for 2-4 pound Bonefish all week with not much else to do. Thought we might stumble into one or two Permit if we were lucky...

Not so!

Bugs!

Welcome news for those of us who like to fish dry flies! The above pictured critter has been

kicking around on the river for a little while now with very good numbers this past weekend.

I realize we'll likely get in trouble with the experts, but this is not a Golden Stone, they are

Skwala Stoneflies. There's enough of them around to make it worth while throwing a dry! 

Certain Bow River fish have been rumoured to show a total lack of inhibition with patterns like

the Grillo's Hippie Stomper.....Ah, Foam!

Midges on the river like crazy as well. And with the forecast cloud cover later this week the BWO's

should be rather insane!

Don't mean to completely pick anyone out but we do have a while before we see the ever wonderful

PMD hatch on the Bow.

Should only be 3 or 4 weeks until we see the Caddis! Keep your fingers crossed

for good water conditions. Based on the way the fish have been looking up, if we get caddis

with anything approaching decent visibility and levels....yikes!

Yah Brown Trout

A little something for your day...get out fishing!

Fishing Reports!

Bow River Report –April 23, 2012


Some of the best spring dry fly fishing ever on the Bow has been happening over the last couple of weeks. With only one little hiccup in weather about a week ago, things have been fishing pretty darn good!

Most of the dry fly fishing occurs later in the day. There have been more midges than we can ever remember. Slow and dead water areas are literally covered with shuck in the afternoons.

Streamer fishing has been inconsistent but good at times. The nymph fishing kind of backed off this past weekend, not being as productive as it had been. The fish are likely only seeing midge larvae in the millions.

BWO’s have been around for a bit now. The first cloudy day we get in the next week will likely see them hatching in big numbers with maybe even some fish eating them.

Hatches: Midges, BWO’s, Skwalas

Streamers: Gonga-Rust #2, Geek Leech Olive/Black #2, Bush’s Witch Doctor, C/H R/L Bow River Bugger-Black #4

Nymphs: Yeager’s TB Soft Hackle-Hares Ear #14, Jimmy Legs- Peacock #6, Prince Nymph #16, Copper John - Black #14

Dry Flies: CDC Griffiths Gnat #18, Wilcox’s Micro Midge #20, Hippie Stomper-Black #14, Etha Wing Dun - BWO #18

Crowsnest River Report – April 23, 2012


Visibility is at about 2 feet on the Crow. Levels are up a bit as well.
Midges and BWO’s are kicking around.

Hatches: Midges, BWO’s

Streamers: Morrish Wooly Sculpin #4, Near Nuff Sculpin-Tan #4, Geek Leech-Brown #2

Nymphs: Bloom’s Tung Dart #14, Tung Stud-Olive #16, Hogan’s Good and Plenty-Olive #14,
Jimmy Legs - Dk. Brown #8

Dries: CDC Griffiths Gnat #20, Wilcox’s Micro Midge #20, Etha Wing Dun - BWO #18


High Country River Report – April 23, 2012



High country streams are closed until June 16, 2012

More Photos from Kevin Sproule

Kevin S. and Curtis B. just got back from the CP trip to Steelhead House in Terrace.

As usual, kev shot a bunc of nice photos. Check them out at http://www.pbase.com/kevinsproule/041812

Check out the 39" that Curtis caught!

Tarpon Town Report

Been back for a couple days now.....and people have been asking about my experiences at

TARPON TOWN in Campeche, Mexico. I spent 6 days fishing with Tarpon Town, owned

by Raul Castaneda and his wife, Laura. This is a pretty cool, and different, fishery.

21

21

Yes, 21, that's the forecast high for Sunday. Considering the way the Bow fished

last week before the bad weather (rising fish, streamer fish, etc.) you might want

to consider getting out there!

Stuff That Works/Stuff That Doesn't

Back from the three weeks of Mexico and Bahamas fishing.

This means I got to put some stuff

through their paces.

Here's some reviews on items used......some good, some not so good!

Catch 22

The new and improved Catch Magazine is LIVE.

Catch Magazine #22

Tailing Permit Video

Short little video of tailing Permit in Abaco. Jeff Thomson at the controls with
the guide and myself providing all sorts of insight......

A quick post rain/snow report

Went and looked at the river (and did a bit of fishing) today after the big rain and snow of yesterday. River is up, and the runoff has definitely puked into the river! Water was about 1 to 1.5 feet of vis at glenmore, and less once below fish creek. However, was way better than I had anticipated. I'd say that by sunday we should be back in shape and rolling as before.

Come join us tomorrow at Fort Calgary at 12 to try out rods, win a prize from Rio and get ready, Sunday should see the river back in great shape!

Sage Demo Day & Rio Gold Distance Challenge

This Saturday, April 14, from noon until 4 PM, we'll be hosting the Sage Demo Day

Representation from Sage, as well as CP staff, will be on hand to allow you to try out

current Sage rods in single, switch, and two handed configurations.

This is a free event, there is no charge, just come on down from noon until 4.

In addition, we will be offering free casting tune-ups and demonstrations. If you want to get your casting ready to go for the season, now's the time!

The event will be held at Fort Calgary, which is located at the east end of 9th Avenue, right at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers. Everyone is welcome to use the Fort Calgary parking lot and the event starts at noon sharp! Although most of the casting will be done on grass, those who want to try switch/spey are urged to bring your waders and try the rods in the Elbow River.

Please do not bring any other fishing equipment! This portion of the rivers is closed to angling so no other equipment (flies, etc.) can be on hand. 

And in addition to all that, we will also be hosting the Rio Gold Distance Challenge during this event.

Participants will test their skills with a 5 weight for distance. Lots of prizes from Rio for winners and participants.

Yah Brown Trout

 

Brent took full advantage of having a day off from school and the shop, and had quite the little day on the water yesterday. 

Water temp dropped to 42-43(which is pretty damn warm for the first week of April) overnight, however the fish were in the best mood I've seen them all year... Lots of fish moving into skinnier water, and eating with abandon... I'd get in the good books today and go fishing on sunday when the weather changes. Stop by the shop, it's time to stock up!

A quick fishing report!

Were you thinking of getting a little fishing in this long weekend?
Well, DO IT!
Went and did a little scouting for everyone yesterday. Water temp only dropped to 44 degrees (so not really at all), and the clarity was just a little down from before (though I was above Fish Creek). Water was definitely up, probably 6" or so..... However, I'd say get out there! I was regretting not having my rod when I did my check.... won't happen again

Pretty typical stuff is working right now, nymphs such as blue wing olives, stoneflies, worms. Streamers like the geek leach, 1/4 lb bugger, etc. Some rising fish if you look hard for them.

Palometa Club Blog-Weekly Report

The March 23-30 report from Palometa Club. Click on
http://www.palometaclub.com/2012/03/30/march-23-30-report-from-country-pleasures-group/ 
to check it out.

Hump day video moment

The After Work Special from Yukon Goes Fishing on Vimeo.

Saturday Morning Seminars

Just a quick note to remind everyone that there is no seminar this Saturday, April 7th as it is

Easter Weekend. We`ll be back next weekend for Demo Days.

HAPPY EASTER!

New In-stock Items

 

Orvis Magnum Sling

 

 Patagonia River Crampon

 Patagonia Rio Azul Wader

 

Orvis Trout Skin Plastic Fly Boxes

 

Orvis Clearwater Rods

Palometa Club Update

The first group of salty water anglers has returned home, grinning and giggling after a great week of fishing. Kevin S was a busy man with both his camera and fly rod, taking some great photos and landing some awesome fish. His full album can be viewed here

 

 Tom and Terry were also busy, congratulations on the double header

 

 

Congratulations to the first time permit catchers: Raza T, Mark M, and Tom H.

And also to Les G, Kevin S and Terry A for landing permit though not their first.

 More photos will be added as they come in, don't forget to attend the April 21rst seminar on Palometa Club.