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The Southern
Rockies
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The
Crownest River of Southern Alberta is an anglers paradise, river have a large variety of
fish including the much sought after eastslopes Cutthroat Trout.
October 23-1999
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Good Fall conditions on the Crowsnest River. The river is low, clear and easy to
wade.
During the autumn months (September, October and early November), the best dry-fly fishing
on the Crowsnest River often occurs during the warmest part of the day. Hatches of
blue-winged olive mayflies and midges will frequently take place between late-morning and
mid-afternoon (11:00am - 4:00pm). Fishing with emerger and dry-fly patterns that imitate
midges and BWO's can be very productive at this time. Overcast/drizzly days provide the
best conditions for these insects to hatch.
Fall can be a great time to fish the Crowsnest. There are generally fewer anglers on the
river, particularily during week days.
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Hatches: Blue-winged olive mayflies and midges.
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Fly Patterns: Dry flies include, Blue-winged Olive, size 16-22,
Adams, size 16-20, Griffith's Gnat, size 18-22.
Nymphs to use include, bead-head Prince, Pheasant-tail and Hare's Ear, size 12-16.
All of the mountain and foothill streams in the area, including the Oldman and Castle
rivers, and tributaries, are in great autumn condition and are still fishing quite well.
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