After Saturday's dream fishing we still are seeing a few daily in the air - no rods on the water, so we are leaving them for upriver. Saturdays fish were without a doubt salmon that had been holding in cold water pools down river who happen to pass trout dropping out of the brooks and ran into a stonefly hatch.
The normal fall run is not yet in !
Monday, September 17, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sept 15th 2007
Rain all day, water still low but nice temperature.
The ice is finally broken, around 14:00 hr (2 PM) we had a nice run of salmon come in along with large trout laying in the pool, they were taking hatch off the slow water, so with a little # 12 black dry fly we were able to trick four (4) grilse (3) landed and several trout, had numerous rises.
In the evening still had both trout and salmon in the pool, some jumping, but not taking well, one grilse or large trout hooked.
The ice is finally broken, around 14:00 hr (2 PM) we had a nice run of salmon come in along with large trout laying in the pool, they were taking hatch off the slow water, so with a little # 12 black dry fly we were able to trick four (4) grilse (3) landed and several trout, had numerous rises.
In the evening still had both trout and salmon in the pool, some jumping, but not taking well, one grilse or large trout hooked.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
12th Sept 2007
Water temperature good, level, low to so-so, sufficient for fish.
According to reports from down river, Country Haven - Reel Reports - Smoker Brook & Wilson's there are some fish in the lower stretches of the river which are described as moving up.
If fish are moving it must be at night, the water level is low enough so we would normally see them during the day either holding or moving plus Sept. has always produced an Ariel display which has yet to materialize, I'm more of a mind to say that the main fall run has yet to come in.
The tidal camps are reporting some success using flies such as the - Almost, General Practitioner, LT Special and Eco Beach Green Machine.
Check Doug Underhill's Sept. 6th Report - there is one report of good fishing above Boiestown, however this is not consistent with my sources all the way to Clearwater - there are some in-the-river fish with very little movement and I concur that the fall salmon run has yet to come in. We are also not seeing any fall trout, usually trout are dropping out of the brooks as the river cools and the main river is definitely cool enough ?
According to reports from down river, Country Haven - Reel Reports - Smoker Brook & Wilson's there are some fish in the lower stretches of the river which are described as moving up.
If fish are moving it must be at night, the water level is low enough so we would normally see them during the day either holding or moving plus Sept. has always produced an Ariel display which has yet to materialize, I'm more of a mind to say that the main fall run has yet to come in.
The tidal camps are reporting some success using flies such as the - Almost, General Practitioner, LT Special and Eco Beach Green Machine.
Check Doug Underhill's Sept. 6th Report - there is one report of good fishing above Boiestown, however this is not consistent with my sources all the way to Clearwater - there are some in-the-river fish with very little movement and I concur that the fall salmon run has yet to come in. We are also not seeing any fall trout, usually trout are dropping out of the brooks as the river cools and the main river is definitely cool enough ?
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Sept 5th 2007
Cool nights, decent water = fish but where!
A few hook & release taken during past week at Ponds just down river. Wilson's talking potential, Blackville, Gray Rapids, very little movement.
A few hook & release taken during past week at Ponds just down river. Wilson's talking potential, Blackville, Gray Rapids, very little movement.
Friday, August 31, 2007
August 31st 2007
Lots of rain, water up 5 inches and cooling. From all reports fish in the cold water pools are moving out, I have heard of several hooked Pond's last few days, so if the temperature holds we should start to see some movement, the fist to show will have been in the river of some time and probably dark.
On the sad side, locals are talking of salmon being jigged with spinning rods in "Big Hole Brook Pool" a few days ago, then on Thursday a retail fish store on Fredericton's North Side was showing fresh large salmon they claimed came from an "Irving Pool" near Doaktown, which would probably be "Big Hole Brook", the store clerk claimed to have more "out back."
On the sad side, locals are talking of salmon being jigged with spinning rods in "Big Hole Brook Pool" a few days ago, then on Thursday a retail fish store on Fredericton's North Side was showing fresh large salmon they claimed came from an "Irving Pool" near Doaktown, which would probably be "Big Hole Brook", the store clerk claimed to have more "out back."
Friday, August 24, 2007
August 24th 2007
Patience is a virtue and we all know a fisherman requires lots of patience.
No sign of fish movement, although the nights are cooling off and the water level is sufficient. Wilson's approx. 6 miles downriver are reporting some fresh run August fish mixing with fish holding in the cold water pools. Pond's approx. 1 mile downriver have had a couple of salmon hooked this past week, again holding in cold water. Some fish are undoubtedly travelling at night.
I expect to see fish showing any day now and will be putting a couple of rods on the water this coming week.
If you are ever in the Dungarvon area drop in to the counting station, most fish come in at night, are counted during the summer and released around Moose Season. Moose - there is a cow and two calf's in the area at this time along with a small bear.
Hunting fever is setting in, we are booked solid with the exception of 4 days and have had to turn down bookings, for the whole hunting season.
No sign of fish movement, although the nights are cooling off and the water level is sufficient. Wilson's approx. 6 miles downriver are reporting some fresh run August fish mixing with fish holding in the cold water pools. Pond's approx. 1 mile downriver have had a couple of salmon hooked this past week, again holding in cold water. Some fish are undoubtedly travelling at night.
I expect to see fish showing any day now and will be putting a couple of rods on the water this coming week.
If you are ever in the Dungarvon area drop in to the counting station, most fish come in at night, are counted during the summer and released around Moose Season. Moose - there is a cow and two calf's in the area at this time along with a small bear.
Hunting fever is setting in, we are booked solid with the exception of 4 days and have had to turn down bookings, for the whole hunting season.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
August 14th 2007
Water level remains low and hot (74*). The last salmon I have seen in this pool was on the 9th, which means they are holding in the cold water pools.
Patience --- cool nights will start to drop the water temperature and the fish will begin to move even if the water level remains low.
Patience --- cool nights will start to drop the water temperature and the fish will begin to move even if the water level remains low.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
August 7th 2007
Water conditions:
Decent height @ 68* this morning. Saw no fish this am, average seeing (1) every other day although the report is that they are just not showing that much.
Ponds @ Porter Cove Bridge produced (1) salmon on 6th and the claims are that there are a lot of fish holding in this cold water boggan. Also reports of fish holding and people jigging at Porcupine. The odd fish being spotted daily. Rocky Bend, not producing well, (1) taken there this am.
Water temp at 20:00 hr was 72*.
The cool nights and some rain will bring water temperature down and start some movement.
Decent height @ 68* this morning. Saw no fish this am, average seeing (1) every other day although the report is that they are just not showing that much.
Ponds @ Porter Cove Bridge produced (1) salmon on 6th and the claims are that there are a lot of fish holding in this cold water boggan. Also reports of fish holding and people jigging at Porcupine. The odd fish being spotted daily. Rocky Bend, not producing well, (1) taken there this am.
Water temp at 20:00 hr was 72*.
The cool nights and some rain will bring water temperature down and start some movement.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
August 1st 2007
Water continues to drop with hot days, still at a good level.
10:00 hr. saw (1) grilse traveling through, one fisherman had a weak strike at the same time so may have been a small run.
10:00 hr. saw (1) grilse traveling through, one fisherman had a weak strike at the same time so may have been a small run.
August 31st 2007
Water level now dropping, still plenty for fish, water temperature around 70*, have seen no fish movement in past few days.
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