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Warm water makes things challenging, but not impossible!
Posted 04 August 2014, 12:38 pm NDT
The air temps have been pretty exhausting the last couple of weeks with temperatures well into the high 20's and low 30's repeatedly. Bright sunny days have warmed Eagle to 69-70 degrees F. Thankfully there is still a nice bit of water and the fish have plenty of deep holes to hang out in. The challenge is that they are not taking fly very well in this heat and brightness.
Our guests have been hooking up the last few days, but averages are down to around 2-3 hookups a day and it takes the best pools to stir up some action. We are still seeing a lot of fish in the best pools and still seeing a lot of fresh fish. If the river were to cool off a few degrees we would see some great action to end our season.
Folks, wherever you are fishing this time of year for atlantic salmon, please take extra caution in how you play and handle your fish. Warm water temperatures play a huge role in the salmon's ability to survive an encounter with an angler. Responsible live release techniques are always important, but they are an absolute must when the temps go up.
- Play your fish for the shortest amount of time possible - be willing to break a leader if the fight is lasting too long and use light leaders.
- Keep your fish in the water as much as possible
-revive your fish, head up current, in moving water where possible, and make sure it is ready before letting it go.
These few simple steps will help ensure that released fish will continue the journey upriver and keep our resource healthy.
Availability and pricing information for 2015 is now posted to our website! Check it out and get in touch with us to reserve your rod space, or use the 'Book Now' link on the left menu.
Our guests have been hooking up the last few days, but averages are down to around 2-3 hookups a day and it takes the best pools to stir up some action. We are still seeing a lot of fish in the best pools and still seeing a lot of fresh fish. If the river were to cool off a few degrees we would see some great action to end our season.
Folks, wherever you are fishing this time of year for atlantic salmon, please take extra caution in how you play and handle your fish. Warm water temperatures play a huge role in the salmon's ability to survive an encounter with an angler. Responsible live release techniques are always important, but they are an absolute must when the temps go up.
- Play your fish for the shortest amount of time possible - be willing to break a leader if the fight is lasting too long and use light leaders.
- Keep your fish in the water as much as possible
-revive your fish, head up current, in moving water where possible, and make sure it is ready before letting it go.
These few simple steps will help ensure that released fish will continue the journey upriver and keep our resource healthy.
Availability and pricing information for 2015 is now posted to our website! Check it out and get in touch with us to reserve your rod space, or use the 'Book Now' link on the left menu.
