fishinmagician

Maligne and Medicine lakes in Jasper

Not good news for the mountain rivers either. Another concern, is, if our rivers are going to experience a water shortage, I can't imagine what will happen south of the border, if they have a very dry, hot summer. Expect to see a lot of Washington, Idaho, Montana fishermen in southern Alberta this summer.

Send your address and I'll mail you mine, as I don't think I've ever used it. I also have one for the Rocky Mtn. House area.

Ice River Suppliers, Box 1053 Bragg Creek, AB, TOL OKO Ph: 403 9494052 Available by mail order. Email: iceriver@telusplanet.net Website: http//www.telusplanet.net/public/iceriver

Former cliff jumping booze drinking teenager - As we launched the boat on my July 3/09 float on the Missouri River, the local sheriff's dept. and, the Fish & Wildlife officer told us to look for a body as we fished down river, describing it as a cliff jumping booze drinking teenager. We did not see it, but a rafter found it 1/2 mile downstream later in the day. Pretty expensive drink, eh. yours truly, a responsible parent

Sept.1-10 2008- I was supposed to do a combo Moraine Creek 3 1/2 days and 6 1/2 days on the Alagnak. 50 mph + winds prevented plane getting onto lake with access to Moraine, so I fished the Alagnak for 10 days. Started the trip at head of Nonvianuk R which is a tributary of the Alagnak. It was a guided float trip with 6 guys in 2 pontoon boats. Camped in 3 spots, and, most of the fishing was done walking and wading from the campsites. Fished thru and below the braids. Unfortunately it rained 10 straight days and water levels were the highest in the last 20 yrs. according to the guide. Fishing was still good, but would have been a lot better with normal water levels for this time of the yr. Majority of the fish caught size wise were similar to what we catch on the Bow. Caught a few silvers ie.reds, plus grayling in a few spots. Disappointed not to be able to fish Moraine as the fish there were a lot bigger on the trip I did in 2006 ie rainbows. I booked to do the combo trip again in 2009. Cost is $4900.00 plus air to Anchorage and into King Salmon. Guide was Paul Hansen with Alaska Rainbow Adventures.

Your last paragragh says what fishing should be all about. Unfortunately a lot of the fishermen on the Bow R. seem more concerned about numbers, size, pics, and, not the overall outdoor experience. This is coming from a guy who fishes a lot, doesn't catch a lot, but, has a great day anyway. I've done numerous trips like yours, some with little success, but all memorable experiences like yours. Headin to the Bow for another fun challenging day!

Fished Moraine Creek and Alagnak R. in Alaska. More fish and bigger fish ie [rainbows targeted only] than Bow R. but it cost $6000.00 to do it for 10 days camping on the rivers and floating! Will be fishing the Gunnison R., Madison R., Gallatin R., Missouri R., Frying Pan R. next summer and will report comparisons with Bow R., and other Alberta streams.

The best question is................how many times do 2 hooks end up in one fish at a time?

By a few hrs. do you mean 2 or 3 or more. I would like to fish these lakes this summer. Tks.

Ask at the fly shops about the Yampa and the Frying Pan rivers. There are 2 Orvis stores in Denver as well as numerous other excellent fly shops. Check the phone book.

Thanks for the tips on flies. I went there on Sat. a.m. I fished for an hour without any luck but I blame that all on my inability to cast more than 40 or 50 ft. not on the flies. There were lots of fish rising but they were out farther than my limited skills would allow me to cast. I don't have a tube but am considering buying one. Would appreciate any suggestions. It was a beautiful spot to fish especially with no one else around. Drove to Livingstone after but it was too crowded. Thanks again.

What flies should we use for catching grayling in Bear pond? Thanks