River Reports - June 14th, 2007
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.
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Bow River Report - June 14th, 2007
Fishing Conditions
Water levels on the Bow are dropping steadily. Levels have gone from a peak of mid 300 CMS to 261 today. Levels at Banff are dropping quite quickly as well so barring any heavy rains the river should be in prime shape in the next week. Both the Highwood and Sheep have dropped significantly and are starting to turn green (much better than the dark brown of late last week.)
Reports from the last few days have been surprisingly good with big fish being taken on streamers and stonefly nymphs.
If conditions continue to improve you should try and get out this weekend. Do keep in mind that the flows are still high and you need to exercise caution around the river.
Dry fly fishing should start to come around as the visibility increases.
We are all looking forward to PMDs.
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Hatches
Caddis.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Slump Buster, Chamois Leech, C/H Kiwi Muddler, Conehead Rubberleg Bow River Bugger (Black), Geek Leech, Silveys Sculpin Leech, Medusa-Black/Purple, Fox's Sleech.
Nymphs: Conestone, Neo Twenty Incher, Red Hot Worm, Gob-O-Worms,
G/B Bee-Otch Creek, Rock'n Roller Stone.
Dry Flies: Parachute Adams, CDC Elk Hair Caddis, Bloom's Parachute Caddis, Wilson's AC Caddis.
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 - June 14th, 2007
Fishing Conditions
Water levels on the Crow are dropping fairly quickly with levels down around the 14 CMS range. A lot better than the 22 CMS of last week. The Salmonfly hatch continues to move upriver so a trip to the Crowsnest might be a good idea in the next few days. Probably a good idea to check weather as heavy rain could change things.
Try searching the water with a Salmonfly pattern on top and then go back through with a large Stonefly nymph.
Hatches
Salmonflies.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Slump Buster, C/H Bow River Bugger.
Nymphs: Rock'n Roller Stone, G/B Bee-Otch Creek Nymph, Penn Stone.
Dries: Morrish Golden-Cator, Berrett's Golden Stone-Barred Leg, Berrett's Mutant Stone.
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 - June 14th, 2007
Fishing Conditions
High country streams open for fishing this Saturday. Although we have not been out to many of them we are told that the upper Highwood and Sheep rivers are fairly clear. Expect most of the east slope streams to be fairly clear but still a little high.
You should expect to catch some fish if you work at it but remember it is still a little early for the higher rivers and streams. If you don't find much on top try some bead head nymphs in some of the slower, softer portions of the stream..
Hatches
Will advise on next report.
Fly Selection
Nymphs: B/H Prince Nymph, Morrish WMD Stone, Dirty Bird.
Dries: Parachute Adams, Stimi Chew Toys.
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
Previous River Reports
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