susies first pike

Mid November and BWO'S are still being taken up top...our sweet cdc elk hair caddis has been my fav this fall...really lucky to have had the month of October off to fish...and fish we did,perfect conditions with co-operative trout!The shopis open again 8-5 wed-sun...my first pike.

finally SUNSHINE

To those of you who persevered thru the last 10 days of grizzly weather,casting size 18 to 24 blue winged olives,astounded that green drakes were still coming off and figuring out emergers were usually,but not always the answer;CHEERS!!!Finally sunshine and the waters are cleaning up quickly.Maybe they'll turn onto hoppers,and larger insects, but give me B.W.O.'s anytime...pic of Al weathering it out and yes this brown was caught on a size 18 blue wing olive. Till later...Susan

september coming

Waters are all low now and easily wadeable. The fishing; as usual is extremely productive even with the bigger trout starting into their finicky phase! Don't be counting on the big guys rising ,they're willing and ready ,but hanging back for a nice presentation of imitative patterns. Green drakes on the Oldman are still coming off,but we'll soon be seeing lots of the smaller insects in profusion.New patterns are in the shop,hours remain the same from 8-6 everyday.Get ready this September is going to be awesome!!Susan

august

Whew, the heat wave has subsided ,rivers are all in great shape,and fishing well. Still some stones fluttering about,lots of PM D's...we have some nice new patterns in the shop. Crow rainbows are starting to be finicky,but still lots of action!!Shop is open 7 days a week from 8-6. Wishin' you good fishin', Susan

july!!

The summer is finally here...and it's hot!The Oldman ,Castle drainages are clear and running at average flow now..Crow is just about back to normal levels,nice and clean.Good time for big dry flys!Just thought I'd post this as Edmonton seems to think we are under water with floods...??tight lines, Susan Crowsnest cafe and Flyshop

Canada Day

It,s official ...Another beautiful green summer is unfolding like the wings of a golden stonefly tumbling on the surface of a gentle cascade ... well enough of that barff... Set The Hook!! .. it,s big fish time and the rivers are clear dropping fast .. good hatches are starting .. Wading can be dangerous and watch out for those spawning beds ... another hazard out there these day,s are river otters.They look cute and will taunt you're dog out for a swim . I was out with my old pals from Bamff Fishing Unlimited and there was a 28-30 pound laker landed on the second day.. just waiting for a picture from my guide buddy Scotty Campbell to post .. The Crows Nest Cafe' and Fly Shop is open 7 days a week now ..gourmet food for fisherman and gourmet flies for trout ... we have a new website for the cafe' which is crowsnestcafeandflyshop. something? G.LOOMIS is GOD of ROD Have a great Canada Day long weekend ... Al B.