dryfly Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Only fished a short while on Monday (90 minutes) and again Tuesday -- about 90 minutes as well. Slowish on Monday--with operator error causing me to miss a lot of takes on TINY dry flies--20s, 22s and 24s. A half decent midge hatch actually. Yesterday in sun and NO wind, the fish were simply wired--stoopid good fishing. Used a BAW and dropper midge with the midge winning. And also fish caught on a swung backswimmer. Fish in good shape: fat, healthy and leaping all over. Was grand. Fall colors smashing ... one good wind. Both from the 507 bridge. Small muley buck near Cowley. One of Tuesday's many fish. Taken from the 507 bridge. This rainbow opened its mouth to feed. The turkeys came down to the river yesterday, so I left the river and drove up on the "lease" road and was lucky to find them and they were not too spooky. (For you camera geeks...500-mm lens) This was on Monday. This is known locally as the "Burmis flock." There were ~ 40 turkeys on Green's pasture on the "lease" road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Great shots DryFly! Those first two remind me why the Crow is my favorite river in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Damn nice pics as always Clive! When the water gets so low down there I never seem to do so well and have not made the trek south in a few years during October. You got me thinking about a trip soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher26 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Wow amazing report and good to here the river is indeed healthy! Those fall colours are breathtaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chidders Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Great pics and thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreLastCast Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Great report Clive. Noone tells a story with pictures better than you do. ....Did you say, "No wind"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Amazing pictures as usual. Man, I've got to get after those gobblers sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JayVee Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Wow it sure is beautiful down there this time of year. You've convinced me to head down there on Friday. What exactly is a midge anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesG Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Nice Nice... was this with the new camera? I was sure I had seen turkeys in there before as well..... But I just caught them out of the corner of my eye as I drove by and when I actually realized what they were, I was out of sight of them. Beautifull pics as usuall... I may head out there sunday if nothing else is going on. I have had some outstanding days there right around now during the last 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks. Yesterday was one of those special days a guy might babble about for a long while. I only used a rod for about 90 minutes and landed many rainbows and they were feisty too. Although I've become a BAW convert it was most interesting that the old standby midge pupae was THE fly of choice yesterday. They bypassed the BAW for the midge. Cool. What exactly is a midge anyway? Midge article Wes..yes, new camera...ROCKS! Sizzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JayVee Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for the link, Clive. I assume I'll be able to pick up a few of those at The Crowsnest Angler? And while I have your attention here I'd just like to say thanks and kudos for writing a great book. I've been a teacher for 15 years and if I were teaching an introductory fly fishing course, this would be my go to book. It's better written and presented than any text I've reviewed or used over the years (I teach high school science and math). I realize a chemistry and fly fishing book are not quite the same "flavour" but a book intending to teach is just that, and you've done an admirable job. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks Neil. Much appreciated. Vic will have some midges--think he sells something called a mountain midge..get as small as possible...only about 6-8 mm body. Fish it below something like a San Juan Worm of some sort. Good luck! Cheers! Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlodabroads Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Wonderful, Colourful, Fall pictures Dryfly, Followed by one Ragged Ass Bird! Those wild turkeys are one interesting creature. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ah man, we were supposed to head down there on the weekend, and now we aren't going. It is so beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfreak Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sweet pics. Love those fall colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Hey Clive how do you like the new and improved Sony. Get any of the lenses with it? With 12MP and 5fps, you sure you can handle that kind of technology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Thanks again Clive this is one kick ass report. WOW do I ever love those fall yellows and reds with the orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I may be a little clueless ( well hell I am if you listen to my wife) but what book always loookin for a good FF book. and Awsome pictures. Teck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDee Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Nice colours and nice fish! Must have been a great trip - Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 The Crow has to be one of the most beautifull rivers in this privince. Thanks for capturing the moment and sharing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAX Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Bully shots Clive, how big were the rainbows under the bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 that one s.o.b. is about 20" and the other 17-18" LOL Those buggers are a tough crowd!! If it's the same 2 daggone fish I spent 2 hours on a month ago in the same spot.......... Pssst : 8x tippet... #20 adams, and #24 midge emerger..... they both took the emerger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 Teck: Book...sold out...used copies available at Abe Books. MMAX .. yeah, decent fish. Ida said 17 to 19 or so. Difficult to say. Seems Hawgstoppah has been up close and personal. There have been a few rainbows along the N side riprap for years. They are mucho safe there. Water is fussy. Hawgstoppah...you tried fishing them from standing in the river and casting back to shore? I've never tried them, but that might seem to be the plan. Cheers! Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hawgstoppah...you tried fishing them from standing in the river and casting back to shore? I've never tried them, but that might seem to be the plan. Clive Clive. Waded quietly below them, around the back end of the pool, and on the north shore. Left handed cast with no wind one day, 8x tippet, I think I went to a 12ft leader. and my favorite 3wt rod layed it down quietly enough. If indeed those are the same fish, in early sept one was 20 inches, and the other a few inches shorter, about 17-18". Gorgeous fish that big one, colors are dazzling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 sick pics dude...love the one bow gobblin bugs.......gobblers are pretty cool too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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