Post by Sunnyside on May 21, 2007 19:08:33 GMT -5
Trailhead and I got together on Saturday to fish the waters up at the Pass. Spent an hour or so fishing in the rain at Burmis Lake where the rainbows ignored our offerings. A curious and fearless mink entertained us for at least 10 minutes; I was able to touch it with my rod tip, and it was still unfazed. We then moved on to try the Crow, which was swollen to the brim with run-off; vis. was about 12 inches. We had some taps, and I briefly hooked two fish that I saw but could not confirm exactly what they were. Trailhead had family duties, so had to pack it in; I stayed on, high-sticking nymphs tight on the bank where the water slowed and connected with a highly-coloured 18-inch bow shortly after my fishing buddy left. Netted it - but no camera to record the happy moment. Switched to a conehead Bow River Bugger, and took a 16-incher tight to the bank (thanks for the tip, Vic!). Sounds of drumming grouse all morning, and the next too.
Next day, came back (with camera) to try streamers only; water was if anything higher and angrier (see pic). Left the waders in the car and wore my gumbies - no use trying to wade the waters. Had success with my first home-tied fly, a black&white Clouser minnow. Caught 5 rainbows, biggest 15" (see pic), the rest 12"-13" or so; also one fat whitefish that I hooked in the head (!!!). Tough walking through the dense aldergrowth, and the bank trails were often covered in turbulent water. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Any idea what might have caused the notch in the trout's gill cover?
Next day, came back (with camera) to try streamers only; water was if anything higher and angrier (see pic). Left the waders in the car and wore my gumbies - no use trying to wade the waters. Had success with my first home-tied fly, a black&white Clouser minnow. Caught 5 rainbows, biggest 15" (see pic), the rest 12"-13" or so; also one fat whitefish that I hooked in the head (!!!). Tough walking through the dense aldergrowth, and the bank trails were often covered in turbulent water. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Any idea what might have caused the notch in the trout's gill cover?