River Reports - December 2, 2009
Let Country Pleasures keep you up to date with whats going on with the Bow River, Crowsnest River and High Country Rivers. Click on the links below to see the latest river reports.
You can also check out our guided trip packages listed to the right.
Bow River Report - December 2, 2009
Fishing Conditions
The river has fished on again/off again for the last week or so. One day fishing really wee, the next not so good. It seems to be a lot about finding where the fish are holding right now. The expected cold snap will keep us off the river for a few days but it is supposed to warm up middle of next week.
Streamer fishing has been hit and misses. You need to fish them very slowly right now and basically hit the fish in the face.
The very best bet for fish has been the nymph. Anglers have been having the best success with 3 fly rigs: Wire Worm, then Tungsten Bead fly, finishing with a very small nymph, preferably a midge imitation.
Although there have been a ton of Midges, it’s not likely you will see fish rising at 33 Fahrenheit water temperatures.
Hatches:
Midges.
Streamers:
¼ Pound Bugger, Conehead Rubberleg Bow River Bugger, Garrrett’s Bellydancer, Clouser, Near-Nuff Sculpin.
Nymphs:
B/H Wire Worm, Tung Stud, Tungsten Soft Hackle, TB Super Pupa, Tailwater Tiny.
Dry Flies:
Griffith Gnat.
Flow Rates & 5 Day Forcast
Click on the links below to see the Bow River's current flow rates and local 5 day wearther forcast.
For up to the minute reports feel free to contact Country Pleasures. We would be happy to fill you in on the Bow River's current status and what fly patterns are working the best.
Crowsnest River Report - December 2, 2009
Fishing Conditions
Have not heard too much from the Crow in the last week or so. We did hear from an angler who had some very good streamer fishing for Bull Trout a few days ago.
Like most winters, when warm enough, it’s generally worth getting out and fishing. With the colder weather expected over the next several days that might be tough. There will also be more and more of the river start to ice over.
Hatches:
Midges.
Streamers:
Brunette Leech, Chamois Leech.
Nymphs:
Pheasant-Tail, Hare's Ear, Copper John, Tung Stud, and San Juan Worm.
Dries:
Griffith Gnat.
Flow Rates & 5 Day Forcast
Click on the links below to see the Crowsnest River's current flow rates and 5 day wearther forcast.
For up to the minute Crowsnest River reports feel free to contact Country Pleasures. We would be happy to fill you in on the rivers current status and what fly patterns are working the best
High Country River Report - December 2, 2009
Fishing Conditions
All of the High Country Streams are now closed until June 2010. Check your regulations as to exact openings.
Hatches:
Nymphs:
Dries:
Streamers:
For up to the minute Highcountry River reports feel free to contact our shop . We can tell you the rivers current status and what fly patterns are working the best
