River Reports - October 2006
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 – October 14, 2006
Fishing Conditions
Fishing continues to be very good on the Bow when weather conditions make it
comfortable. There have been very small numbers of Baetis on cloudy days but the fish have been very eager to rise and don’t seem to need many bugs. Hopper/Dropper continues to be the most consistent technique and we are seeing more hopper eats than earlier in the year (likely due to October Caddis).
Stremaer fishing has been inconsistent with cloudy days being best. A Water Boatman behind a small streamer is very effective right now.
A lot of comments have been around reports of late about the fish being in deeper (winter) lies but in fact there are huge numbers of fish stacked up in the riffles right now and they are eating like crazy.
Hatches
Baetis, Pseudocloen, Water Boatmen, October Caddis.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Slump Buster, Chamois Leech, C/H Kiwi Muddler, Conehead Rubberleg Bow River Bugger (Black).
Nymphs: Tung Stud Nymph, R/L Copper John, Red Headed Stepchild, B/H Pheasant Tail, Present Tail (Water Boatman), Mighty May, Black Copper John.
Dry Flies: Chernobyl Ant-Brown/Gold, Etha Wing Dun-BWO, Quickleys Stacker Dun-BWO, Wilcox’s Low Rider-Olive.
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 – October 14, 2006
Fishing Conditions
Small bead head nymphs will likely give the best success at the Crow right now but there have still been some Baetis on the water, especially on the cloudy days. If the weather is comfortable we would recommend getting down there before winter sets in.
Hatches
BWO, Midges
Fly Selection
Nymphs: Nymphs: Tung Stud Nymph, Copper John, Spifire Nymph, Tailwater Tiny (all in very small sizes # 18 -#22, Mighty May.
Dries: Etha Wing Emerger-BWO, Bubble Parachute – BWO, Etha Wing Dun – BWO, Quigley’s Spider Midge, Griffiths 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 – October 14, 2006
Fishing Conditions
With the forecast cold weather next week we may be seeing the last of the high country fishing for the year. As of late when we have had nice weather these streams have fished quite well. Keep in mind that at this time of year the best fishing occurs from about 11 AM to 3 PM (temperature).
Small Blue Winged Olives, nymphs, and even streamers have all been reported as fishing weel lately.
Hatches
BWO, Midges
Fly Selection
Nymphs: Red Headed Stepchild, Tailwater Tiny, Mighty May, R/L Copper John.
Dries: Adams Parachute, Etha Wing Dun, Griffiths Gnat.
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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