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The North Raven and Clearwater Rivers
Guest Don Anderson joins host Alex Kreis as they stalk the wary Brown Trout in the North Raven River. Don is a veteran fly-angler, and he shares a few tricks with Alex as they explore this popular Alberta fishery. Alex also takes advantage of some aggressive Whitefish action on the Clearwater River, as these fish start to stack-up for the fall spawn. |
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A New Hole
Alex and Don cautiously approach a new hole. The North Raven provides plenty of great Brown Trout habitat so the boys didn't have to look too hard to find a place to cast a line. |
Expert Advice
Don has been fishing the North Raven for over 25 years, so he was able to provide some guidance on how to approach this challenging stream. |
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In There
Don points our an over-hanging ledge that's sure to hold a few Browns. |
Easy on The Corners
Stealth is of the utmost importance when pursuing the shy Brown Trout. Don advises Alex to 'walk quietly' as they approach a bend, |
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Got One!
Skill and experience pay off and Don lands a Brown, now if he could just find his pliers.... |
Look Bugs!
Alex and Don examine the hatching insects in the water, so they can mimic the species, size and movements of the bugs with their lures. |
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Time Out
The boys take a break to enjoy the scenery and have a chat about fly angling equipment. |
More Than Just Brown
Alex notes the striking colors on this North Raven Brown. |
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Clear Day On The Clearwater
Alex sets the hook on a Whitefish in the Clearwater river. The Whitefish's soft mouth made it a challenge to get a good set without tearing the fly out of their mouth. |
Clearwater White
While it's not near the Alberta record of five pounds it's a nice sized Whitefish. Alex had a great time catching these scrappy fish as he enjoyed the scenic Clearwater River. |
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See Ya
Alex releases another Rocky Mountain Whitefish. This often overlooked sport fish is gaining popularity in Alberta, and many anglers are discovering how fun they are to catch. |
It's In The Net
This one didn't get away. The Clearwater's fast current made it tricky to land fish when standing in the water. |
