Fishing Reports - October 19

Bow River Report – October 19, 2016

It seems like we are getting fewer warm days of late but the river continues to fish quite good.

Still some BWO’s kicking around and if you keep an eye out, you will likely find a rising fish here and there in the afternoons.

Streamers and nymphs continue to fish well but if you want to try something a little different try a Water Boatman in the slower section of the river. Aggressive eats on the Boatmen patterns are pretty cool.

Still a lot of very big fish being landed, especially big Rainbows. Maybe not quite as many 25-27” specimens as the internet would have us believe but probably the hottest, heaviest 18-24” fish any of us will ever hook.

Please note that our Brown Trout are moving around and getting ready to spawn. Show respect and handle them carefully. #KEEPEMWET

Hatches:  Water Boatmen, BWO’s

Dry Flies:  Wilcox Low Rider, Quigley’s Sparkle Flag-BWO,

                 Morrish October Caddis

   

Nymphs:   TB San Juan Worm, Copper John, Prince Nymph,     

                 Peacock Water Boatman

Streamers:  Taupe Leech, Bellydancer Zonker, Near Nuff Sculpin, 

Crowsnest River Report – October 19, 2016

Not a lot of reports from the Crow in the last week. Would expect that on days that aren’t freezing cold you will find some rising fish on BWO’s here and there.

Fishing a Boatman pattern in the lower runs and tailouts is usually very good at this time of year.

Fall is always a great time on the Crowsnest.

#KEEPEMWET

Hatches:  BWO’s, Water Boatmen

Dries: CDC Winged Emerger-BWO, Wilcox Low Rider-BWO

Nymphs:  Tung Stud, Water Boatman, Prince Of Darkness.
  
Streamers: Medusa, Circus Peanut

High Country River Report – October 19, 2016

Mother Nature has conspired to make the October high country fishing a little tougher this year. It’s gotten pretty cold up there over the last couple of weeks.

Still some OK fishing to be had if the weather shapes up. We have two weekends left before the high country closes so if it gets above 10 degrees it’s still worth doing. Noon to 4 PM is going to be the best fishing up there right now.

#KEEPEMWET

Hatches:  BWO’s

Dries: Hippie Stomper, Wilcox Low Rider, Cinnamon Flying Ant, Flag Ant,

         CDC Winged Emerger-BWO.

Nymphs:  Tung Stud, Tung Dart, Copper John.
  
Streamers: Medusa, Double Bunny.

 

More Evidence The Internet Is Screwed Up

Came across this on the internet today after we got an e-mail request to update rates (???).
Some outfit called GetmyBoat.com,  offering boat rentals and guiding. They have us listed, but obviously use random photos from our social media. One of the classier header photos we have seen in a while.

Couple of things wrong with it:
- we haven't offered guided services for $423 since the mid 90's.
- never heard of GetmyBoat.com
- Even though we can be somewhat quirky in our humor, even we wouldn't use this photo for advertising.

Fishing Reports - White Wulff Edition

Bow River Report – October 13, 2016

After a fairly significant snow hatch over the long weekend the weather is supposed to be a little better for a bit.

The cold snap should get the Water Boatman fishing rolling in a big way. Lower stretches of the river, on warmer days, should fish quite well with Boatman patterns.

Warmer temps, with cloudy conditions, should bring the BWO’s. There have been a few more rising fish around in the last couple of weeks so we may get some dry fly fishing.

Nymph rigs and streamer fishing continue to be quite good. Keep in mind that over the next several weeks fish will slowly start to transition into structures where they spend the winter (slower and deeper).

Please note that our Brown Trout are moving around and getting ready to spawn. Show respect and handle them carefully. #KEEPEMWET

Hatches:  BWO’s, October Caddis, Water Boatmen

Dry Flies:  Wilcox Low Rider, Quigley’s Sparkle Flag-BWO,

                 Morrish October Caddis

   

Nymphs:   TB San Juan Worm, Copper John, Prince Nymph,     

                 Water Boatman

Streamers:  Taupe Leech, Bellydancer Zonker, Near Nuff Sculpin,

Crowsnest River Report – October 13, 2016

The Crowsnest area got a whole bunch of snow last weekend but that won’t stop the good fishing. With cooler nights any snowmelt shouldn’t have an effect on water conditions.

Fall is always a great time on the Crowsnest.

#KEEPEMWET

Hatches:  BWO’s, Water Boatmen

Dries: CDC Winged Emerger-BWO, Wilcox Low Rider-BWO

Nymphs:  Tung Stud, Water Boatman, Prince Of Darkness.
  
Streamers: Medusa, Circus Peanut

High Country River Report – October 13, 2016

The season changed pretty quickly this past weekend in the high country. Little less green with a bunch more white.

If we get some double digit temperatures the high country will still have some good fishing to offer in the two weeks that they remain open.

If we get any nice days it would be well worth getting out there. Likely best to take some smaller bugs and focus your fishing in the noon to 4 PM part of the day.

#KEEPEMWET

Hatches:  BWO’s

Dries: Hippie Stomper, Wilcox Low Rider, Cinnamon Flying Ant, Flag Ant,

         CDC Winged Emerger-BWO.

                

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The shop goes to winter hours this weekend. Hours of operation are up on both Facebook and our website.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving hours

Saturday, oct. 8: 9 to 5

Sunday, oct. 9: closed

Monday, oct 10: closed

Regular hours resume Tuesday, October 11.

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