Oct. 31st 2014 - Last Day for the Small Rivers & Streams

 On the October 31st; the final day of the season for the smaller rivers and streams here in Southern Alberta,  we were blessed with 19 Celsius weather and some big fish! 19 degrees is unheard of here on the last day of October, but catching big angry Bull Trout is usually a normal occurrence.

 After the 2013 flood many of us were concerned that the Bull Trout may have taken a large hit to its population. However looking at it now, it seems that they were just later than usual. Most likely due to the water pushing them further downstream than they would have liked, and coming back upstream to spawn took a bit longer to get where they were headed. I must say however, it was worth the wait…

 Now that my favorite areas are closed, it’s time to head back to The Bow River to do some exploring again. Winter fishing on the Bow River in my opinion is the best time of year as long as you have your battery operated socks :)

Have a look at some of the highlight Pics of the day…

Tight-Lines,

John

Swirling Clouds & Evening Rainbows

Things your parents used to tell you; look both ways before you cross the street, don't run with scissors, don't wave a 9 foot Graphite/Carbon fibre rod in a lightening storm!!!...Wait, what???

 I tested that last one tonight:

 Turns out that this weather really stirs up the activity in the river. Once the lightening started I also started to get bite after bite. This was great fishing, but a bit scary as I was fighting the last fish when the lightening was going on, trying to keep the rod tip low enough so that I did not attract the flashes of lightening.

 I finally got this one in and then quickly packed it up and headed back to the car:

   Nice colors on this Rainbow and an exciting evening all in all.

Good Times,
Tight-lines,
John