Clearwater Adventures Fly Fishing

Today’s Hot Fly is the Chenille Worm~ July 23

July 24, 2009 · No Comments

Policeman's Flats to McKinnon Flats
Air Temperature: 28° C ~ 82° F
Water Temperature: 20° C ~ 68°
Water Level: 1.278 m
Water Flow: 105.20 m3/s

Chris and Brian (Maryland) were in town for a family wedding and since they are both avid fishers, they didn't want to pass up the opportunity to get out on the Bow River for a day. After a few fly changes, it was obvious that the fish were really liking a brown chenille worm pattern and a sample from a fish confirmed that worms were definitely on today's menu. Fish were hitting steadily pretty much all day which kept things interesting. Both Chris and Brian were very impressed with the incredible fight of our rainbow trout and the huge jumps that so many of the fish were making today. All fish today, regardless of size really made the guys work to bring them in. Many fish were lost to long distance releases and by the end of the day, one brown was landed and I'm not sure how many rainbows were brought in. The river is in great shape as are the fish which are really starting to thicken up. As water temperatures begin to rise, it will be important to land and release fish quickly.