The water on the Miramichi at McNamee is dropping nicely today and is much cleaner . As the water level drops it clears up quickly and of course the fishing usually turns on , as was the case for Claude Prior today with … [Read more...] about Big water brings big fish
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Sometimes we get what we ask for , just a little late
Well folks , we have all been praying for a good rain and raise of water and that is just what we got , a little late for anglers but still good for our fish and the watershed . The storm was brief but it sure did the … [Read more...] about Sometimes we get what we ask for , just a little late
First timers sometimes have all the luck
First time salmon angler Peter Bradford is probably thinking today , what is the big deal , just cast your fly on the water where the guide tells you to and watch the majic happen . On Peter's first day he landed two … [Read more...] about First timers sometimes have all the luck
Just when you think you have it all figured out
Last week I e:mailed several guests suggesting they put off their fall trip because of the tough river conditions. Tom Young and Rod Handfield had their seven trip booked for months so decided to come anyway , if for … [Read more...] about Just when you think you have it all figured out
Miramichi low , fishing slow
The Miramichi is very low and we have just a few new fish trickling in . Wilson's still have a good number of fish holding in our larger pools but they are taking slow . The fish that we are hooking are coming to the … [Read more...] about Miramichi low , fishing slow
Tom Watson lucks out with a big Salmon at Wilson’s
Tom was another lucky angler this week landing this beautiful 25 pound hen fish at Big Murphy . He and Joe teamed up on two more grilse the same day . Water conditions are not good but we still have a fair number of … [Read more...] about Tom Watson lucks out with a big Salmon at Wilson’s
Charles G. also lucks out with a big fish
Tough conditions but there is still hope of getting into a fish of a lifetime . Charles landed this 26 pound female and lost another even bigger . Unfortunately the fall run has not developed due to low water but for a … [Read more...] about Charles G. also lucks out with a big fish
Low but still catching a few fish
The "fall run " which is normally right on at this point in the season has obviously not made it into the system yet . Most areas are reporting very slow fishing over the "summer run fish " that have been here for a … [Read more...] about Low but still catching a few fish