Another round of Howler hats (and clothing) has arrived!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Fishing Reports
Bow River Report –September 4, 2012
Now that the last of the summer long weekends is over we can hopefully look forward to a little peace and serenity.
Hopper fishing last week was pretty good but for some reason it pretty much sucked over the weekend (gale force winds with whitecaps on Sunday didn’t help).
Still a lot of Tricos around. Most days of late have been like some sort of stew on the water, with Tricos, Pseudos, Caddis, etc. all on the water at the same time.
The Hopper/Dropper stuff has been pretty good but the closer you get to the Highwood the more you have to deal with the storm of 6” “Turbo” Rainbows.
Cloudy days will bring a couple of things…insane streamer fishing and BWO’s with lots of fish rising.
Hatches: Hoppers, Caddis, Tricos, Ants, Beetles, Pseudos on the cloudy days
Streamers: Slap-N-Tickle, C/H R/L Bugger-Black, Egg Stealing Super Sculpin
Nymphs: Tung Stud, Peacock Water Boatman, TB Biotic Nymph
Dry Flies: Frankenhopper, Slice Above Hopper, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Glitter Flag Ant, Glo-Ant, Berrett’s Cricket
Crowsnest River Report – September 4, 2012
Low and clear, the Crow is at the point where I like it most. It’s not for the faint of heart as you’ll find very selective, spooky fish but with patience, observation, and a lot of different ammunition you can have a lot of fun.
Hatches: Caddis, Quill Gordon Mayflies, Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beetles)
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Jawbreaker
Nymphs: Holo Prince, Queen Prince, TB Biotic Nymph
Dries: Wilcox Low Rider, Berrett’s Cricket, Dave’s Hopper, Flag Ant, Glo-Ant
High Country River Report – September 4, 2012
Good reports from most everywhere of late. Still a few Green Drakes around. Highwood sounds like it has fished a little tougher some days and the Castle fished very tough last week. Very good reports from everything else though.
It’s hard to believe, but there’s only two more months until they close.
Hatches: Caddis, Terrestrials (Ants, Beetles, Hoppers), Green Drakes
Streamers: Sleech-Pink, Hare Sculpin (Double Bunny)
Nymphs: B/H Prince #14, TB Green Rock Worm, Queen Prince
Dries: Berrett’s Emerging Green Drake, Hippie Stomper, Neversink Trude, Dominick’s Sprucie, Hi-Vis Flying Ant, Glo-Ant
Now that the last of the summer long weekends is over we can hopefully look forward to a little peace and serenity.
Hopper fishing last week was pretty good but for some reason it pretty much sucked over the weekend (gale force winds with whitecaps on Sunday didn’t help).
Still a lot of Tricos around. Most days of late have been like some sort of stew on the water, with Tricos, Pseudos, Caddis, etc. all on the water at the same time.
The Hopper/Dropper stuff has been pretty good but the closer you get to the Highwood the more you have to deal with the storm of 6” “Turbo” Rainbows.
Cloudy days will bring a couple of things…insane streamer fishing and BWO’s with lots of fish rising.
Hatches: Hoppers, Caddis, Tricos, Ants, Beetles, Pseudos on the cloudy days
Streamers: Slap-N-Tickle, C/H R/L Bugger-Black, Egg Stealing Super Sculpin
Nymphs: Tung Stud, Peacock Water Boatman, TB Biotic Nymph
Dry Flies: Frankenhopper, Slice Above Hopper, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Glitter Flag Ant, Glo-Ant, Berrett’s Cricket
Crowsnest River Report – September 4, 2012
Low and clear, the Crow is at the point where I like it most. It’s not for the faint of heart as you’ll find very selective, spooky fish but with patience, observation, and a lot of different ammunition you can have a lot of fun.
Hatches: Caddis, Quill Gordon Mayflies, Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beetles)
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Jawbreaker
Nymphs: Holo Prince, Queen Prince, TB Biotic Nymph
Dries: Wilcox Low Rider, Berrett’s Cricket, Dave’s Hopper, Flag Ant, Glo-Ant
High Country River Report – September 4, 2012
Good reports from most everywhere of late. Still a few Green Drakes around. Highwood sounds like it has fished a little tougher some days and the Castle fished very tough last week. Very good reports from everything else though.
It’s hard to believe, but there’s only two more months until they close.
Hatches: Caddis, Terrestrials (Ants, Beetles, Hoppers), Green Drakes
Streamers: Sleech-Pink, Hare Sculpin (Double Bunny)
Nymphs: B/H Prince #14, TB Green Rock Worm, Queen Prince
Dries: Berrett’s Emerging Green Drake, Hippie Stomper, Neversink Trude, Dominick’s Sprucie, Hi-Vis Flying Ant, Glo-Ant
Monday, September 3, 2012
For The Ladies....
From Orvis, the incredibly popular Safe Passage Sling Pack in
ladies graphics. As with the standard, very well thought out.
A great replacement for a vest that doesn't break the bank!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Simms G4 Guide Boots On Sale!
All remaining inventory on Simms G4 Guide Boots now 30% OFF, while supplies last.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Sale On Scientific Anglers Fly Lines
All remaining inventory on Scientific Anglers Mastery fly lines now 50% Off!
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| Have a few GPX lines left, also all remaining Sharkskin Trout lines. Sharkskin Streamer Express lines as well. Standard Streamer Express lines also on sale! |
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| SA Bonefish, Redfish, and Tarpon lines from 6-12 weight. Clear Intermediate Tarpon lines 11 & 12 weight |
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| Sharkskin Saltwater lines 6-10 weight floating. Sharkskin Clear Tip Tarpon lines 10-12 weight. |
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Bow River Fishing Report
Bow River Report –August 28, 2012
Trico fishing has been pretty stellar the last few days. Lots of fish rising in some pretty cool places. Thankfully our fish will eat a low profile CDC Caddis or a small Ant so we don’t have to use ridiculously little bugs we can’t see.
There are a ton of fish up on bars right. A small Hopper/Chernobyl pattern will often work. Or, if the dry doesn’t do the trick, hang a small bead under the dry. They can’t resist.
Hopper fishing has been, overall, very good. The afternoons have been better and it seems to happen in waves. You’ll rise a bunch of fish on Hoppers in one area, the next area very few and you start thinking you should change, and then it turns up again.
Cloudy days still produce insane rising fish on Pseudos, etc. The streamer fishing is also best on the dark days.
Hatches: Hoppers, Caddis, Tricos, Pseudos on the cloudy days
Streamers: Slap-N-Tickle, C/H R/L Bugger-Black, Egg Stealing Super Sculpin
Nymphs: Tung Stud, Peacock Water Boatman, TB Biotic Nymph
Dry Flies: Frankenhopper, Yeager’s Hopper, Slice Above Hopper, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Glitter Flag Ant
Trico fishing has been pretty stellar the last few days. Lots of fish rising in some pretty cool places. Thankfully our fish will eat a low profile CDC Caddis or a small Ant so we don’t have to use ridiculously little bugs we can’t see.
There are a ton of fish up on bars right. A small Hopper/Chernobyl pattern will often work. Or, if the dry doesn’t do the trick, hang a small bead under the dry. They can’t resist.
Hopper fishing has been, overall, very good. The afternoons have been better and it seems to happen in waves. You’ll rise a bunch of fish on Hoppers in one area, the next area very few and you start thinking you should change, and then it turns up again.
Cloudy days still produce insane rising fish on Pseudos, etc. The streamer fishing is also best on the dark days.
Hatches: Hoppers, Caddis, Tricos, Pseudos on the cloudy days
Streamers: Slap-N-Tickle, C/H R/L Bugger-Black, Egg Stealing Super Sculpin
Nymphs: Tung Stud, Peacock Water Boatman, TB Biotic Nymph
Dry Flies: Frankenhopper, Yeager’s Hopper, Slice Above Hopper, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Glitter Flag Ant
Drake Magazine
Forgot to put a post up about the latest issue of The Drake.
We received it last week....about a third are left!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Just Arrived In Time For Steelhead Season!
SKAGIT MASTER VOLUME 3 STEELHEAD FLIES BEYOND THE BOOKS
"Presents modern concepts in steelhead fly design. No single steelhead pattern is a silver bullet. Confidence in the fly you choose plays a major role in your success. Much more than a fly tying film: The steelheaders in the show invite you into their world. Steelhead flies showcased: The Grizzly Bear, Reverse Marabou, Orange Blossom, Fish Taco, Underachiever, Ska-opper and an Ed Ward Intruder."
Thinking beyond what you learned in the "how to" books of the past often results in some cool fly concepts. Skagit Master 3 features a few modern patterns and the steelheaders who tie them: Hannah Belford, Tom Larimer, Eric Neufeld, Jeff Hickman, Ed Hepp and of course Scott Howell, Ed Ward and Jerry French.
Now in Stock!
Monday, August 20, 2012
Fishing Reports
Bow River Report –August 20, 2012
Pretty decent fishing over the last several days, other than the massive water drop last Wednesday, that wasn’t so good.
Hopper fishing has been pretty good, we’re seeing more Caddis, and Tricos are getting going!
Like always, the lower light (cloudy) days will fish easier.
Hatches: Hoppers, Caddis, PMD’s, Tricos, Pseudos on the cloudy days
Streamers: Slap-N-Tickle, C/H R/L Bugger-Black, Egg Stealing Super Sculpin
Nymphs: Tung Stud, Peacock Water Boatman, TB Biotic Nymph
Dry Flies: Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Frankenhopper, Slice Above Hopper, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Glitter Flag Ant
Crowsnest River Report – August 20, 2012
Good, but technical conditions continue on the Crow. If you find fish they may take a little time to figure out what they’ll eat.
Hatches: Caddis, PMD’s, Quill Gordon Mayflies, Green Drakes, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Jawbreaker
Nymphs: Holo Prince, Queen Prince, TB Biotic Nymph
Dries: Periscope Green Drake, Film Critic-PMD, Wilcox Low Rider, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper
High Country River Report – August 20, 2012
Very good to excellent reports from all of the high country stuff right now. Only negative would be they sound like they’re busy.
Hatches: Green Drakes, Stoneflies, Caddis
Streamers: Sleech-Pink, Hare Sculpin (Double Bunny)
Nymphs: B/H Prince #14, TB Green Rock Worm, Queen Prince
Dries: Berrett’s Emerging Green Drake, Hippie Stomper, Neversink Trude, Dominick’s Sprucie
Pretty decent fishing over the last several days, other than the massive water drop last Wednesday, that wasn’t so good.
Hopper fishing has been pretty good, we’re seeing more Caddis, and Tricos are getting going!
Like always, the lower light (cloudy) days will fish easier.
Hatches: Hoppers, Caddis, PMD’s, Tricos, Pseudos on the cloudy days
Streamers: Slap-N-Tickle, C/H R/L Bugger-Black, Egg Stealing Super Sculpin
Nymphs: Tung Stud, Peacock Water Boatman, TB Biotic Nymph
Dry Flies: Berrett’s Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Frankenhopper, Slice Above Hopper, Bloom’s CDC Caddis, Glitter Flag Ant
Crowsnest River Report – August 20, 2012
Good, but technical conditions continue on the Crow. If you find fish they may take a little time to figure out what they’ll eat.
Hatches: Caddis, PMD’s, Quill Gordon Mayflies, Green Drakes, Hoppers
Streamers: Bead Crystal Bugger, Jawbreaker
Nymphs: Holo Prince, Queen Prince, TB Biotic Nymph
Dries: Periscope Green Drake, Film Critic-PMD, Wilcox Low Rider, Berrett’s Cricket, Morrish Hopper
High Country River Report – August 20, 2012
Very good to excellent reports from all of the high country stuff right now. Only negative would be they sound like they’re busy.
Hatches: Green Drakes, Stoneflies, Caddis
Streamers: Sleech-Pink, Hare Sculpin (Double Bunny)
Nymphs: B/H Prince #14, TB Green Rock Worm, Queen Prince
Dries: Berrett’s Emerging Green Drake, Hippie Stomper, Neversink Trude, Dominick’s Sprucie
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