River Reports
IF4 In Fernie March 3, 2012 Dont Miss it`!
Submitted by paul on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 11:26
IF4 in Fernie March 3
January 12, 2012
Submitted by paul on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:41
What is up and Coming at Elk River Guiding Co?
We will be at the ISE show in Sacramento CA, January 19th to 22nd 2012 in the fly fishing pavilion.
http://www.sportsexpos.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewlocation&locationnumber=1
Then on to Calgary for the Western Canadian Fly Fishing show January 27th to 29th 2012 at Spruce Meadows Calgary Alberta.
http://www.flyfishingevents.com/
We will be sponsoring the IF4 International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Fernie March 3rd 2012 at the Vogue theatre.
http://flyfilmfest.com/IF4/ Tickets 15$ advance or 18$ at the door. Available at the shop, Vogue Theatre, or Midge's Mags.
For more info on these events feel free to email us or phone the shop!
Colder weather has put a fair bit of ice on the river so we haven't been out lately. Next warm spell we will get out and post a report.
December 24th 2011
Submitted by paul on Sat, 12/24/2011 - 12:32Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012!
Here are some things to look forward to in 2012
Crooked Island 2012 dates Picked!
Submitted by paul on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 20:55Dates for our annual Crooked Island trip are now set.
Week 1 will run April 14th to 21th 2012 and week 2 from April 21st to 28th.
Packages will start at 2495$ per angler for 7 nights accommodations, 6 days guided flats fishing, all meals included. I will have more details shortly but if anyone is interested, call the shop ASAP as we are only taking 8 anglers per week. Stay tuned ... or just give us a call !!!!
Bone On!
Cuda Country!
What are the Water conditions like down on Crooked Island you might ask????
clear, Blue, Beautiful!
bone Crazy!
October 11th Fall Fishing!
Submitted by paul on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 08:52What a great summer and an even better fall. September weather was warm and mild with little rain and we had some amazing days on the water. October has had good days too but its best to watch the forecast if you can. That's not to say that die hard Fly Fishermen won't be going out looking for the big fat Cutthroat. Seems like the fall brings out some of the really big fish and they havent been caught all season. You can tell buy the way they fight and from their clan fresh look. We have some great deals on gear at the shop and will have regular hours until Christmas.
A fall Cutt
Nice Bull Rich!
Water conditions are good for this time of year and recent rains have bumped up the levels. There are still plenty of hazards showing so make sure if you drift you have some expreience on the sticks. Recent rains put a bit of color in the river but it is not affecting the fishing.
Fall Colors
Watch for BWO's after a rain or mid day, On warmer days you may get some caddis.
#16 and #18 BWO parachute or emergers. Try a cripple for the picky fish. Streamers or nymphs early and late in the day. Try stay on top mid day as that will be the best time for dries.
Do you like big fish? Can you put up with cooler weather and some Rain? Good Gear and a great guide from Elk River Guiding Company will get you into some quality fall fishing. No crowds, Big Cutts, and the chance at a big Bully too!