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Posted 23 July 2011, 11:31 am NDT
We are pleased to know that the rookies that we had last year have retained their knowledge and are now amateurs. They all hooked and landed grilse.
With the group this year we have several new rookies and they are quickly catching on. In fact one of this year's rookie anglers was the first of the group to land a grilse.
We are very fortunate that our one veteran angler has graciously agreed to take some of the rookies under his wing. We are very confident that with his tutelage and the instruction of one of our best guides they will soon all be hooking up.
He has even introduced some of them to fly tying, and the pattern is being tested this morning.
The water level continues to drop and there is not much precipitation in the forecast.
With the group this year we have several new rookies and they are quickly catching on. In fact one of this year's rookie anglers was the first of the group to land a grilse.
We are very fortunate that our one veteran angler has graciously agreed to take some of the rookies under his wing. We are very confident that with his tutelage and the instruction of one of our best guides they will soon all be hooking up.
He has even introduced some of them to fly tying, and the pattern is being tested this morning.
The water level continues to drop and there is not much precipitation in the forecast.
Posted 22 July 2011, 7:40 pm NDT
The fishing action is pretty hot, the first guest on the water today hooked and released two grilse in just a few minutes at Governor's as the brown bomber proved it's worth! And the action continued much to same for other guests today.
We have some young first time anglers in camp today for the week, and it was a tough day to learn with high winds but some of them hooked and landed their first ever salmon! So it has been an exciting day!
Check out the "New Pics from 2011" section in our gallery for updated pictures taken by guests and staff this year. We will be adding to them regularly.
Stay tuned, the river is still cool and water levels are dropping. This promises to be another great week on the Eagle if this first day is any indication.
We have some young first time anglers in camp today for the week, and it was a tough day to learn with high winds but some of them hooked and landed their first ever salmon! So it has been an exciting day!
Check out the "New Pics from 2011" section in our gallery for updated pictures taken by guests and staff this year. We will be adding to them regularly.
Stay tuned, the river is still cool and water levels are dropping. This promises to be another great week on the Eagle if this first day is any indication.
Posted 22 July 2011, 1:31 pm NDT
Today our veteran anglers depart until next year. All of the last group indicated that they were very happy with the fishing. Many commented on the improvements that have been made at the Lodge.
Our next group are predominately from Belgium. They had such a good time last year that they are back again. This time with some of their children.
They were very excited upon seeing fish jump as they approached the lodge.
As soon as the second half of their party arrive they will be on the water and receiving casting instructions from our expert guides.
Time will tell if last year's rookies remember the lessons that they learned last year.
We are anticipating a very fun filled week.
River levels are dropping back and the current run of Grilse are larger than we have had earlier in the week.
Our next group are predominately from Belgium. They had such a good time last year that they are back again. This time with some of their children.
They were very excited upon seeing fish jump as they approached the lodge.
As soon as the second half of their party arrive they will be on the water and receiving casting instructions from our expert guides.
Time will tell if last year's rookies remember the lessons that they learned last year.
We are anticipating a very fun filled week.
River levels are dropping back and the current run of Grilse are larger than we have had earlier in the week.
Posted 21 July 2011, 8:14 am NDT
Today begins the last day for our current group of Guests.
Most were on the river early this morning.
Catch rates were down slightly yesterday. Not because there were no fish, but because the group took the afternoon off and treated themselves and the staff to a beautiful meal of planked salmon.
A couple of our guests spent the morning trout fishing in the bay with Dwight. They were very successful and brought back some awesome sea-run trout.
The river level dropped a couple of inches since yesterday but may rise over the next couple of days if the heavy rain shower we had last evening fell inland like it did here.
All the staff are anxiously awaiting the next group of anglers. Our next group are the rookies that had such a fantastic time last year that they re-booked for this season. We expect them to have another successful trip.
Most were on the river early this morning.
Catch rates were down slightly yesterday. Not because there were no fish, but because the group took the afternoon off and treated themselves and the staff to a beautiful meal of planked salmon.
A couple of our guests spent the morning trout fishing in the bay with Dwight. They were very successful and brought back some awesome sea-run trout.
The river level dropped a couple of inches since yesterday but may rise over the next couple of days if the heavy rain shower we had last evening fell inland like it did here.
All the staff are anxiously awaiting the next group of anglers. Our next group are the rookies that had such a fantastic time last year that they re-booked for this season. We expect them to have another successful trip.
Posted 20 July 2011, 9:33 am NDT
The water level is remaining constant, as is the fishing.
The fishing is still great on the Lower Eagle. All our guests had tremendous success again.
One of our anglers spent the previous evening tying a few of his favorite flies. I was very thankful when he gave me one of them. He jokingly warned me that the pattern only hooks big ones.
His claim proved to be correct as yesterday evening he hooked a 145 pounder.
I know it is hard to believe but it is true. Unfortunately for our veteran guide Al he was the one that was hooked.
Oh well; that's just one of the hazards of guiding. Al is fine and was back on the water without missing a beat.
The fishing is still great on the Lower Eagle. All our guests had tremendous success again.
One of our anglers spent the previous evening tying a few of his favorite flies. I was very thankful when he gave me one of them. He jokingly warned me that the pattern only hooks big ones.
His claim proved to be correct as yesterday evening he hooked a 145 pounder.
I know it is hard to believe but it is true. Unfortunately for our veteran guide Al he was the one that was hooked.
Oh well; that's just one of the hazards of guiding. Al is fine and was back on the water without missing a beat.
Posted 19 July 2011, 8:17 am NDT
All of our guests had a very successful day yesterday.
The success of the anglers was not dampened by the thunder showers and heavy rainfall that started after lunch and continued through the night.
There is no sign that the water level rose by much, but this may change over the next couple of days if the rainfall that we experienced also fell inland on the Eagle River plateau.
Anglers were anxious to begin their day this morning which began with a beautiful clear sunny day.
The success of the anglers was not dampened by the thunder showers and heavy rainfall that started after lunch and continued through the night.
There is no sign that the water level rose by much, but this may change over the next couple of days if the rainfall that we experienced also fell inland on the Eagle River plateau.
Anglers were anxious to begin their day this morning which began with a beautiful clear sunny day.
Posted 18 July 2011, 7:59 am NDT
As predicted yesterday the number of fish being hooked has increased.
All our guides reported that their guests hooked more fish than they had the previous day. Much of our guests success yesterday was with dry flys.
The water level is slowly and gradually dropping. Fish seem to be holding in the pools.
We expect today to show similar results.
All our guides reported that their guests hooked more fish than they had the previous day. Much of our guests success yesterday was with dry flys.
The water level is slowly and gradually dropping. Fish seem to be holding in the pools.
We expect today to show similar results.
Posted 17 July 2011, 8:43 am NDT
Yesterday was a slow day on the river by comparison to the incredible run of salmon and grilse we seen on thursday and friday. With the river high and the moon full on thursday it was expected that this big run would move through fast.
Yesterday being a hot one and windy for a fly line, the slow action enticed some guests to come ashore in the afternoon, relax with a book, and enjoy some of Janet's fine cooking.
The report this morning seems much better with the first boat ashore hooking 4 fish in the first 1 1/2 hours of the morning before breakfast. The river is dropping steadily and pools are re-forming. Stay tuned for what should be a great week to come!
Yesterday being a hot one and windy for a fly line, the slow action enticed some guests to come ashore in the afternoon, relax with a book, and enjoy some of Janet's fine cooking.
The report this morning seems much better with the first boat ashore hooking 4 fish in the first 1 1/2 hours of the morning before breakfast. The river is dropping steadily and pools are re-forming. Stay tuned for what should be a great week to come!
Posted 15 July 2011, 6:25 am NDT
As our guests prepare to leave comments by all of our Eagle River veterans tell us their trip was the best fishing they have experienced on the river.
One fishing team reported that of the fish that they they landed, they had almost 20% large Salmon.
All of our first time Guests indicate that they a very seriously considering returning next year. This is typical of first time anglers on the river.
This is no surprise to us, as many of our staff who have been on the Eagle for years know what to expect when angling here. That is further evidenced by the amount of fish on the river this year.
With the full moon last night, and the apparent cresting of the river levels, we are confident that our next group of anglers will experience fishing that will meet or exceed their previous trips to the Eagle.
One fishing team reported that of the fish that they they landed, they had almost 20% large Salmon.
All of our first time Guests indicate that they a very seriously considering returning next year. This is typical of first time anglers on the river.
This is no surprise to us, as many of our staff who have been on the Eagle for years know what to expect when angling here. That is further evidenced by the amount of fish on the river this year.
With the full moon last night, and the apparent cresting of the river levels, we are confident that our next group of anglers will experience fishing that will meet or exceed their previous trips to the Eagle.
Posted 14 July 2011, 6:51 am NDT
When I asked one of the guests how the fishing was he replied "It's Obscene".
Fish were seen jumping all over the river. Nelson told me that he saw one large salmon jump that he estimated close to the 30 lb (13.5 kg) range. He described the splash made by the fish as similar to "throwing a chair in the river. Water went everywhere."
We all congratulated Nelson on the arrival of he new grandson.
The River continues to rise, and the forecast is calling for the temperatures will do the same. After 3 days of single digit temperatures we are all looking forward to a change in the weather.
As their trip draws to a close, our guests are eager to begin their last day of fishing. I'm sure that they will have great success again; and next week's guests are sure to have an experience at least as good, and maybe even better as the moon becomes full.
Fish were seen jumping all over the river. Nelson told me that he saw one large salmon jump that he estimated close to the 30 lb (13.5 kg) range. He described the splash made by the fish as similar to "throwing a chair in the river. Water went everywhere."
We all congratulated Nelson on the arrival of he new grandson.
The River continues to rise, and the forecast is calling for the temperatures will do the same. After 3 days of single digit temperatures we are all looking forward to a change in the weather.
As their trip draws to a close, our guests are eager to begin their last day of fishing. I'm sure that they will have great success again; and next week's guests are sure to have an experience at least as good, and maybe even better as the moon becomes full.
