OK here we go:
I now have reports of Sea Run Trout being taken in Holtville and this area as of yesterday evening. We are also seeing the first Bright Salmon run (Rocky Brook Run), large salmon moving through, so it's time to get out there.
Catch you later - GONE FISHING -
The water is up and very dark. Most trout are showing in the shallow water.
Happy to report back a successful venture, largest was little over 18", most ran 12-13 inches and they are all continuing their run up river. Taking like typical trout, off/on. Tons of food on the surface so it's a challange. Fishing a small (#12 or #14) black dry fly. When using a dry fly in slower water, just hit the water a little upriver or directly on top of their rise and they will grab it, they will not take down river or on a swing, so touch the water like a fly dropping it's eggs, and lift the dry fly right away to touch another spot, sometimes a dead down river drift will work. works with these guys. Didn't see any salmon this evening.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
29th May 2011
Dull overcast day and water is up.
Stephen was in looking for sea trout, nothing showing yet. We do hear that they are taking some in the Dungarvon so we should see them any day now.
A lot of winter trout around, feeding on hatch, not taking well but every now and again one would hit on a dry black Mayfly. He did finish up his stay with some very nice trout.
Lets hope for some decent weatrher and a drop in the water level.
Stephen was in looking for sea trout, nothing showing yet. We do hear that they are taking some in the Dungarvon so we should see them any day now.
A lot of winter trout around, feeding on hatch, not taking well but every now and again one would hit on a dry black Mayfly. He did finish up his stay with some very nice trout.
Lets hope for some decent weatrher and a drop in the water level.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
26th May 2011
Beautiful day - we need more like this and some fishing to go with it.
My Rant for the day:
See that South West Gas/Oil have now arrived in the area, lots of trucks and equipment even requests to drill on private property. They conducted tests along the Cains River last year and are back for more. I understand that they will be conducting seismic testing using a special vehicle and explosives where they can't access with their vehicle. Had an opportunity to speak with a crew member who worked in this field out West, he informed me that part of his job was to pacify people who had wells damaged from explosive seismic testing. He advised that they experienced a lot of damage and in some cases impacted on wells over a 1/4 mile from the test site. Another worker recently returned from Alberta stated that once the wells were in, basically everyone left, except for a skeleton crew who drove water trucks and monitored a computer - very few jobs are created.
Miramichi Salmon Assoc. have yet to announce their position. It's unfortunate that prime drilling areas appear to be in watersheds and in the vicinity of rivers and populated areas. Please become informed on the subject and voice any concerns you may have. Take a look at this site http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/27/us/fracking.html
I recall the good old "bud worm spraying days" when some of the cowboy pilots used to dump their load of DDT rather than spend time using the spray bars. Two Rangers were soaked with DDT in one such occurrence in the Dungarvon area. I recall a letter to the Editor complaining about pilots not cutting their spray off when crossing a river, only to witness the following day, a plane fly directly up the river with spray bars wide open. If the Oil Companies intend to truck waste (hydraulic fracking fluid) from drill site to Nova Scotia and you consider the cost of trucking, the cost of processing the waste fluid, think of the temptation to just dump it in one of our wooded areas!
My Rant for the day:
See that South West Gas/Oil have now arrived in the area, lots of trucks and equipment even requests to drill on private property. They conducted tests along the Cains River last year and are back for more. I understand that they will be conducting seismic testing using a special vehicle and explosives where they can't access with their vehicle. Had an opportunity to speak with a crew member who worked in this field out West, he informed me that part of his job was to pacify people who had wells damaged from explosive seismic testing. He advised that they experienced a lot of damage and in some cases impacted on wells over a 1/4 mile from the test site. Another worker recently returned from Alberta stated that once the wells were in, basically everyone left, except for a skeleton crew who drove water trucks and monitored a computer - very few jobs are created.
Miramichi Salmon Assoc. have yet to announce their position. It's unfortunate that prime drilling areas appear to be in watersheds and in the vicinity of rivers and populated areas. Please become informed on the subject and voice any concerns you may have. Take a look at this site http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/27/us/fracking.html
I recall the good old "bud worm spraying days" when some of the cowboy pilots used to dump their load of DDT rather than spend time using the spray bars. Two Rangers were soaked with DDT in one such occurrence in the Dungarvon area. I recall a letter to the Editor complaining about pilots not cutting their spray off when crossing a river, only to witness the following day, a plane fly directly up the river with spray bars wide open. If the Oil Companies intend to truck waste (hydraulic fracking fluid) from drill site to Nova Scotia and you consider the cost of trucking, the cost of processing the waste fluid, think of the temptation to just dump it in one of our wooded areas!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
25th May 2011
The first decent day we have had for awhile and rain forcast for the next few days. Spent half an hour on the water this evening, picked up a 14" winter trout, he goes back to grow, raised a couple more but nothing exciting at the moment. Water is a good level for canoeing, could stand to drop a bit for good trout fishing, when they do arrive.
The river is alive with water birds, eagles chasing ducks, crows chasing eagles, ducks and Canada geese chasing each other. Even see some geese with young. Hummingbirds are back in full force.
The river is alive with water birds, eagles chasing ducks, crows chasing eagles, ducks and Canada geese chasing each other. Even see some geese with young. Hummingbirds are back in full force.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
21st May 2011
Not much to report, the weatherman has not given us much of a break, we did have a few sunny days that started things in the right direction, today cool and windy with threats of frost overnight and rain called for into next week. At the moment the water is decent level, just a bit too high for good trout fishing, great for canoeing, as long as you stay in the boat. The sea run trout are not in yet although we are picking up some 13-14 inch winter trout. Fiddleheads are just starting but being snatched as soon as they pop up, lots of fiddleheaders around this year.
We need sunshine :)
We need sunshine :)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
17th May 2011
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| Thank you God |
We discovered - through the grapevine, that shale-gas test drilling is taking place in close vicinity. With all the pristine watersheds that could be adversely impacted and the sheer lack of public information that has been provided, we felt compelled to voice oiur opinion.
Attached is a letter to MLA, Local Councillor and Media.
PS: This is a cut and paste so I don't know how the font will turn out.
Dear Sir:
It appears that shale gas exploration in the beautiful Miramichi Valley is moving forward without public information forums in our community. (see image map DNR – oil and gas in NB - Natural Resources website). An information session held recently in Doaktown was so low key that only after the fact, did residents become aware of the meeting. This Government should be more forth-coming with information on shale gas exploration in New Brunswick.
As a retired citizen of NB and resident of this beautiful valley, I would like assurances from government (provincial and municipal) that our water will remain safe and that our environment and in particular our river(s) will be protected.
Government must recognize the importance of the environment when considering shale gas operations in New Brunswick. All the people of NB have a right to be informed before the oil & gas companies are given permission to drill test sites throughout our valley/province. The following concerns must be addressed before we move headlong into a process that will affect the lives of everyone in this province, for decades to come.
-effects on surface water and drinking water,
-impacts on our land, such as potential soil and river contamination,
-waste management including no surface ponds or underground retention of contaminated water,
-management of the additives used in hydraulic fracturing fluids,
-site restoration,
-security for homes/businesses adversely affected by this mining.
Wendy Clowater
Porter Cove, NB
Sunday, May 15, 2011
16th May 2011
This in response to a query re: "sea run trout."
Water is at a decent level, could be a bit lower. We have had some folks fishing along the shore line for past couple of days, they have picked up some "winter trout" no fresh "sea run" yet although they report seeing larger fish moving and the swallows are feeding off hatch on the water in the evening. They may also be seeing some remaining "black salmon" there are still a few around. It's that "in-between period" although I would expect some of that initial run of larger "sea run trout" to be sneaking through, bottom feeding.
The humming birds are coming back and my neighbour has reported his annual arrival (May 14th) of whip-pour-wills, lots of colourful birds including fly catchers.
Several "moose" on the loose in the area, one looks like he's got 18 inch wheels, that big.
Water is at a decent level, could be a bit lower. We have had some folks fishing along the shore line for past couple of days, they have picked up some "winter trout" no fresh "sea run" yet although they report seeing larger fish moving and the swallows are feeding off hatch on the water in the evening. They may also be seeing some remaining "black salmon" there are still a few around. It's that "in-between period" although I would expect some of that initial run of larger "sea run trout" to be sneaking through, bottom feeding.
The humming birds are coming back and my neighbour has reported his annual arrival (May 14th) of whip-pour-wills, lots of colourful birds including fly catchers.
Several "moose" on the loose in the area, one looks like he's got 18 inch wheels, that big.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
7th May 2011
Just an update for you folks coming in. The water dropped at least 12 inchs overnight, if it continues as is for a few days it should be down to a decent fishing level, notwithstanding more rain.
Friday, May 6, 2011
6th May 2011
Gary Tanner presided over the April 30th MSA Dinner in the capacity of auctioneer, raising an impressive amount of $. Gary was the executive director of the American Museum of Fly Fishing for some 7 years and has made me aware of his website where you will find a number of current fly patterns.
Check LINKS below: www.theriverscourse.blogspot.com
Check LINKS below: www.theriverscourse.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 5, 2011
5th May 2011
Heavy rains throughout the night and this morning will bring the Miramichi back to highwater level. We need some sun,warm weather and lower water to reach that "sea run trout mode."
6pm confirmed river is now as high as it has been this year and still coming up - that's the end of fishing for awhile.
6pm confirmed river is now as high as it has been this year and still coming up - that's the end of fishing for awhile.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
4th May 2011
Miramichi River continues to drop, unfortunately the weatherman is calling for rain through the coming weekend.
Black Salmon in decent numbers are still being taken close to the shoreline.
Black Salmon in decent numbers are still being taken close to the shoreline.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
1st May 2011
Cottage is offically open and we received two more booking today.
Miramichi Salmon Assoc. Ice Breaker dinner yesterday evening, well attended, lively auction, obviously lots of $ around. Informed prediction is that we sould be experiencing a very good grilse run this summer.
Currently the water level is high although is dropping daily and I have been advised that they are still picking up the odd black salmon along the shoreline and backwaters.
Couple of queries relating to "sea run trout" it's a bit early and water is too high at the moment.
Miramichi Salmon Assoc. Ice Breaker dinner yesterday evening, well attended, lively auction, obviously lots of $ around. Informed prediction is that we sould be experiencing a very good grilse run this summer.
Currently the water level is high although is dropping daily and I have been advised that they are still picking up the odd black salmon along the shoreline and backwaters.
Couple of queries relating to "sea run trout" it's a bit early and water is too high at the moment.