River Reports
Some Results from the Bull Trout Safari
Submitted by paul on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 09:01I will let the photos be the report!
Even the guide gets to fish
Hal and the Bull
Blue Water Beauty
who needs Oars?
adventure
got Em!
a great Bully
early season Bull
Season Prediction 2013
Submitted by paul on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 19:29The Fish in the East Kootenay rivers had a mild winter to contend with and they over wintered very well. With warmer temperatures they had opportunity to feed often and from angler reports they remained in excellent shape. I expect the Cutthroat fishing to be excellent on the Elk and tribs as well as on the Bull and St Marys. Bull trout on the Elk will also be good. Bull trout on the Kootenay and Wigwam may be affected by the angling pressure over the past few winters. Relaxed regulations on both the BC and US side of Koocanusa and the Kootenay river have allowed bait anglers as well as a keep fishery. I personally feel this has afected numbers. However, as of April 1 2013 there is a full bait ban on the Kootenay river as well as the keep slot size has been increased. This will help but a full C&R for bull trout is needed until we know exactly what this population is doing. Be sure to check you 2013 regulations as there have been some changes in region 4.
Spring Cutty
Snow pack has been average and the current snow pillow data for morressey ridge shows it dropping as of late. if this trend continues, expect to be on the Elk in late June. This prediction will need to be revisited at the end of April as anything can happen with the weather in the Elk Valley. We have had late starts the past 2 years so i think we are due for good early season conditions. Maybe a really good Golden Stone hatch??
April Snow Piollow
The 2013 season is shaping up for an early start. The fish look healthy and hopfully the spring run-off turns some rocks and creates a few new log jams and holding water. We have a busy calendar for guiding this summer so its best to plan ahead if you want you dates and favorite guide!
Tight Lines,
Paul
Winter Fly Fishing the Elk River
Submitted by paul on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 13:34Is the Winter fishing good on the Elk River???? Just ask my friend Jenn and have a look at her slide show from a recent trip!
paste the link in your browser
http://gracerosephotography.photoshelter.com/gallery/Feb-9-10-11-Fly-Fishing-Trip/G0000ONwF1qE998s
All you need is a warmer than average day!
Western Canadian Fly Fishing Show Calgary
Submitted by paul on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:51I just wanted to say thanks to all who stopped by the Booth this weekend. It was good to see you all and was nice to see old frinds and well as meet new ones! We will be back next year!
the show
Crooked Island Trip May 2013
Submitted by paul on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 19:52The Crooked Island trip is on!!!! For the seventh year we will be hosing a trip to theis little island in the Bahamas and targeting bonefish as well as other salt water species. Check out our web page set up with all the details
http://elkriver.ca/crooked-island
This is a trip of a lifetime and space is limited so book your spot soon!
Searching The Flats
Crooked Island Bone
This trip is great value at 2495 usd per person for 7 nights, 6 days guided, all food and accommodations (based on double occupancy) Call the shop 1-877-423-7239 for more info
