The trout were asleep for this hatch

Photo Courtesy: Kevin H.

First float of the year for me. Thank you very much for the shuttle and the Werthers; always a comfort at the end of a day.

Weather started off as over cast, and deteriorated into steady rain and wind.

Water level was very high and very fast; visibility was 2 feet at best.

Trying to maneuver a pontoon boat into the take out at Policeman’s Flats is nearly impossible due to the rapids right at the upstream edge; also the high/fast water, and my oar popping out of its oarlock, caused me to miss the take out. This presented a long walk through the brush carrying my pontoon boat back to my truck/trailer. It’s good to be fishing with a friend who can help ( and be helped) in these situations.

A massive hatch of what appeared to be green and brown mayflies (Drakes?) and lots of caddis flying around. The birds were gorging themselves on the bugs, the trout were asleep for this hatch.

I only got one fish all day, a strong fighting Rainbow about 16" who loved to display aerial acrobatics (photo attached).

The Bow River

Graves Landing/Glenmore Trail to Policeman’s Flats

Friday July 22 2011

THANKS TO KEVIN H. FOR THIS EMAIL EMAIL REPORT AND FOR THE PHOTO!