big brown

A beauty of an afternoon..ok , the sun was out and it was gusting to 70kms, peaceful mountain river, ok, they were fixing the bridge which made a fair bit of racket, a massive 28 "taped, close to 10 lb Brown hot and heavy on the line, a great battle and perfectly handled..ok we did not catch this lunker, but we saw it being fought. Awsome, and released to spawn again..!!! yep just being out there is what it's all about!...Susan

Wishing a very Happy Christmas to one and all....I'm hoping the temps stay above freezing for Al's and my annual Christmas day fish. All the best, Susan

More spring like every day..Old man below the dam is open , very slippery and low...Crow in good shape , with no ice,except along the shore line. Al did well nymphing , including some very fat Whitefish! Not much in the way of lake fishing at the moment..still need some low temps to set a deep and stable layer of ice. Lots of cool stuff in the flyshop......free shipping with over $125.00...all the best, Susan

December already! Mother nature is sending us a gift of balmy weather this week, so Al and I will be off for some lunkers later this week. Hope everyone enjoyed a great Summer and Fall fishing. Changes in the course of the Livingstone may have perplexed the fishermen , but not the Cutties. The crow had a couple of runs shifted , quieter stretches with no one there = big trout. Last week for our everything Patagonia sale...yep, boots ,waders, shirts,packs..give us a call at the shop 403-563-8510.
 Deer liver pate being prepared for Christmas cheer...all the best! Susan

This photo is from 2 years age on the crow...seems the same conditions are here today!!! get off the couch, don't worry about a little snow, dig deep for those #18's and #20,s...and catch a real beauty! Susan

Sad but true...or good?...the forestry trunk from Coleman to racehorse is closed by Ranchlands for repairs till Oct.1..this means access has to be up the 22 through Maycroft(517)....if you need emergency supplies coming this way..let us know and we can stay open ..hours at the shop are 8-5. 403-563-8510. Thanks Susan

We welcomed the first day of rain with open arms and dancing in the street.....that was 5 days ago!!! Today the sun poked its nose out and promised itself for the rest of the week. Hasn't seemed to matter to the trout...and those who have water coming up their sleeves casting have been rewarded...all our surrounding waters are in prime shape....Drakes seem to have just about finished, PMD's still strong and the Crow definately has Caddis fluttering....till later, Susan