Heavy rain overnight has returned the water level to that of mid July and cooled the water significantly. Doaktown weather report shows a mixed bag for coming week, cloud/showers with possible thunderstorms and then into sun toward weeks end.
Saw one salmon around 14:00 hr.
We may see some fish movement but I would suggest bringing along a good book to read, at this point in time.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
July 24th 2007
Water level dropped 3 inches overnight, which means the water will warm in the coming hot days and the fish will start holding in cold water pools.
07:30 hr. raised one large salmon, no fish showing other than this one. (Bomber)
The bomber is not an especially good fly in this area at this time of year, more a fall fly but it works really well in determining if there are any fish in the pool, seems like they cannot resist a look at the fly even if they don't take it.
07:30 hr. raised one large salmon, no fish showing other than this one. (Bomber)
The bomber is not an especially good fly in this area at this time of year, more a fall fly but it works really well in determining if there are any fish in the pool, seems like they cannot resist a look at the fly even if they don't take it.
Monday, July 23, 2007
July 23'd 2007
Water level down slightly but still good level & temperature with cool nights.
Plenty of fish in the pool this morning, not touching a wet fly, raised several (6) on "bomber & dry fly.
07:30 hr. landed 32.5" salmon hooked on "muddler with green tail" fished dry by skipping across surface. Three fish came for this, including a the a/m salmon who eventually grabbed it.
Weatherman predicting high temperatures will lower and warm the water.
Plenty of fish in the pool this morning, not touching a wet fly, raised several (6) on "bomber & dry fly.
07:30 hr. landed 32.5" salmon hooked on "muddler with green tail" fished dry by skipping across surface. Three fish came for this, including a the a/m salmon who eventually grabbed it.
Weatherman predicting high temperatures will lower and warm the water.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
July 22nd 2007
Water level remains good, slight rise overnight, high than normal for July.
06:00-08:00 (8-10) fish showing with a few moving upriver.
A few fish continued to show all day into evening - hot day -no rods on the water.
06:00-08:00 (8-10) fish showing with a few moving upriver.
A few fish continued to show all day into evening - hot day -no rods on the water.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
July 21st 2007
Water level good & stable may rise slightly after overnight rain, has cleared some but still copper colour.
06:30 hr saw about a dozen fish on the surface moving up. Had one weak hit. There are fish around but not taking well, this is consistent with reports from down river.
08:45 hr saw a salmon hooked/lost Ponds Resort.
Sporadic fish seen moving through pool all day.
Spoke with some guides at Curtis Tackle in Blackville. They are experiencing the same conditions however the good news is that they report waves of fish going through, fish hooked mostly large salmon. Staff at Curtis spoke of the influx of fishermen this year from Quebec and they are bringing along the flies that have worked for them up there and seem to work well on the Miramichi, one popular fly is called the "Bon Bon."
06:30 hr saw about a dozen fish on the surface moving up. Had one weak hit. There are fish around but not taking well, this is consistent with reports from down river.
08:45 hr saw a salmon hooked/lost Ponds Resort.
Sporadic fish seen moving through pool all day.
Spoke with some guides at Curtis Tackle in Blackville. They are experiencing the same conditions however the good news is that they report waves of fish going through, fish hooked mostly large salmon. Staff at Curtis spoke of the influx of fishermen this year from Quebec and they are bringing along the flies that have worked for them up there and seem to work well on the Miramichi, one popular fly is called the "Bon Bon."
Friday, July 20, 2007
July 20th 2007
Water stable, lite rain
Fish seen moving through pool in morning, 07:45 (1) grilse landed, (2) hooked. 08:45 (1) raised.
Evening fishing, no fish touched or showing.
Fish seen moving through pool in morning, 07:45 (1) grilse landed, (2) hooked. 08:45 (1) raised.
Evening fishing, no fish touched or showing.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
July 19th 2007
No change in the water conditions, temp. 62-64 degree range.
06:00 - 07:30 saw (6) fish move through pool, threw every colour fly at them in my fly box, but they are not interested in their part of the sport (fishing) at this time.
A few fish moving through all day with one large salmon remaining in the pool for hours, not taking.
19:30 (1) grilse landed (1) hooked.
Spoke to fishermen from upriver and they claim the fish are not showing at all up river and they are touching any (fish). (Some are going by here so they must be upriver,)
WWDoak.com are reporting a good count for the Main Southwest Miramichi, confirms fish are not holding in cold water pools due to river temperature, alludes to good fishing but doesn't specifically address this week.
06:00 - 07:30 saw (6) fish move through pool, threw every colour fly at them in my fly box, but they are not interested in their part of the sport (fishing) at this time.
A few fish moving through all day with one large salmon remaining in the pool for hours, not taking.
19:30 (1) grilse landed (1) hooked.
Spoke to fishermen from upriver and they claim the fish are not showing at all up river and they are touching any (fish). (Some are going by here so they must be upriver,)
WWDoak.com are reporting a good count for the Main Southwest Miramichi, confirms fish are not holding in cold water pools due to river temperature, alludes to good fishing but doesn't specifically address this week.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
July 18th 2007
Water dropped 3" overnight and cleared a little, still dark, temperature good.
Saw (5) fish 07:30 moving out of pool, four rods on the water and no one touched a fish. This continues same as the last few days, there are a few fish showing in the morning, and again in the evening.
It's not uncommon to see early morning and evening be the best fishing times, this year the evening run is very late (20:00 - 21:00) and very few fish showing during the day. The fish are not taking as well as they did last week with reports of just the odd fish being taken each day.
09:30, a check of Burtland Brook Pool. Local who fishes there every morning advises that they are taking nothing out of that pool, seen no fish for last few days. Check on McLoskey Pool, no fish being taken.
18:00, raised a salmon on a (Taylor Special). Fished to 20:45 and this was the only one seen.
Saw (5) fish 07:30 moving out of pool, four rods on the water and no one touched a fish. This continues same as the last few days, there are a few fish showing in the morning, and again in the evening.
It's not uncommon to see early morning and evening be the best fishing times, this year the evening run is very late (20:00 - 21:00) and very few fish showing during the day. The fish are not taking as well as they did last week with reports of just the odd fish being taken each day.
09:30, a check of Burtland Brook Pool. Local who fishes there every morning advises that they are taking nothing out of that pool, seen no fish for last few days. Check on McLoskey Pool, no fish being taken.
18:00, raised a salmon on a (Taylor Special). Fished to 20:45 and this was the only one seen.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
July 17th 2007
Water continues to slowly rise and is very dark, about 2 inches overnight, so water conditions good and not too warm. Weatherman calling for rain into the weekend which could see the river rise further and will move fish up river but also put them all over the river.
Last two days have seen fish moving around 06:30 (observed approx. 12 each day on the surface), then very little showing until 20:00 hr with 3 to 4 showing. The fish are not taking well in this pool at this time although one was taken around 19:30 at the next pool down river.
Last two days have seen fish moving around 06:30 (observed approx. 12 each day on the surface), then very little showing until 20:00 hr with 3 to 4 showing. The fish are not taking well in this pool at this time although one was taken around 19:30 at the next pool down river.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
July 15th 2007
06:00 hr, observed several fish surfacing in pool with a few working through. 07:30 hr. landed (1) grilse (Shady Lady). 18:30 evening run (1) grilse landed.
PS: Young doe sitting in middle of river (cooling off!), unusual markings, white up both sides.
PS: Young doe sitting in middle of river (cooling off!), unusual markings, white up both sides.
July 14th 2007
Water decent up approx. 4 inches. Approx. 07:00 hr. fish holding in pool started to move out, one strike. 20:00 hr evening a few fish going through pool not holding.
Friday, July 13, 2007
July 13th 2007
Water level up approx 4 inches overnight, (2) grilse landed by 07:15 hr. (Black Glitter Bug/Shady Lady) Number of fish seen moving through in early morning.
July 12th 2007
Water level has dropped although rain in morning. (1) grilse landed by 07:00 hr, second hooked 14:00 hr.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
July 11th 2007
River continues to drop and remains dark but clearing. A few salmon showing during the day less than on the 10th. A couple grilse landed and a few poor strikes. (Shady Lady & White Butterfly)
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
July 10th 2007
Observed approx. 20+ salmon in home pool or passing through this date, two (2) hooked (1) landed (White Butterfly), water is dropping but remains dark.
Monday, July 9, 2007
July 9th 2007
Good day on the river, first a check of Porcupine (no fishing), Burtland @ Cache Pool (no fishing), the home pool, saw approx 24 salmon, (07:45 on), two grilse hooked (10:00 hr) grilse and 31" salmon hooked (landed) around (20:00 hr) (white butterfly).
The run appears to be increasing daily.
The run appears to be increasing daily.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
July 8th 2007
Water level dropped approx. 4 inches overnight. Saw several salmon in morning, touched one, approx. 5 PM small run started through saw approx. 8 fish, hooked into (2), landed nice grilse (white butterfly) (1 rod on water).
Friday, July 6, 2007
July 5th 2007
Heavy overnight rain which continued throughout the day with thunder showers, water rising quickly. Saw several salmon in early morning and one late evening, with (1) landed.
Weather forecast calling for more rain over next (5) days, the fish will still be running but will now be all over the river, wader fishing home pool will be difficult.
Weather forecast calling for more rain over next (5) days, the fish will still be running but will now be all over the river, wader fishing home pool will be difficult.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
July 4th 2007
Water: Decent level and temperature raining.
Fishing: A few salmon showing early morning, toward afternoon they were not showing as well but running (1) grilse taken. (Shady Lady) (Only one rod on water).
Fishing: A few salmon showing early morning, toward afternoon they were not showing as well but running (1) grilse taken. (Shady Lady) (Only one rod on water).
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
July 3'd 2007
Water: Remains at a decent level for fishing.
Fishing: Between 6-8 am, strong summer salmon run, approx. (14) fish observed moving up river (1) salmon, (1) grilse hooked. Shady Lady current fly of choice.
Fishing: Between 6-8 am, strong summer salmon run, approx. (14) fish observed moving up river (1) salmon, (1) grilse hooked. Shady Lady current fly of choice.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
July 2nd 2007
Fishing:
It appears the main summer run is now coming in, several grilse hooked in home pool, including (1) by a 6 yr. old, with a number see jumping. Around noon the home pool was full of fish slow in the evening with only (1) or (2) fish seen moving.
It appears the main summer run is now coming in, several grilse hooked in home pool, including (1) by a 6 yr. old, with a number see jumping. Around noon the home pool was full of fish slow in the evening with only (1) or (2) fish seen moving.
Monday, July 2, 2007
July 1st 2007
Fishing: A few advance salmon being picked up, the main run appears to be about 2 weeks behind and is just starting to come in at Renous, so expect with current water conditions (good) to start seeing more fish toward weeks end.
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