This past week has been one for the books! Our guests enjoyed their time tremendously both on the river and back at our lodges. The weather conditions were not the most conducive to fishing… Our days were warmer than we’d like, hanging around the high 20 degrees Celsius and although we were praying hard for rain, it just didn’t happen. However, time was well spent, delicious meals were devoured, oh yes and fish were landed!
Camp Bonaventure had the pleasure of welcoming back great friends for yet another wonderful visit. There’s a certain feeling of home and completeness when our returning guests walk through that door. It just makes everything right.
We are experiencing regular August temperatures which of course unfortunately leads to lower than appreciated water conditions. The Bonaventure River began its week flowing at 11.43 cubic meters per second and now finds itself at 8.97. The Petite Cascapedia dropped approximately 3 cubic meters per second this past week beginning at 11.86 and ending at 9.57. The Grand Cascapedia began her week flowing at 16 cubic meters per second and ended just around 12.42 cubic meters per second.
Salmon Lodge had the pleasure of joining forces with Hooké and hosted a fantastic fishing trip for eight enthusiastic fishermen! Seven of which were complete beginners and all left true sportsmen in love with fly fishing for Atlantic Salmon! Introducing a passion that we hold so close to our hearts and creating beautiful memories with great people makes it very difficult to call what we do our job. We are truly blessed to be in the positions we are.
A couple of the most productive wet flies this week have been John Olin, Green Machine, Stone Ghost and Blue Charm in sizes 8 and 10. However most of our action happened on dry flies! When it comes to bombers, the light blue and light brown patterns are still getting the salmon’s attention! Especially if you add a little sparkle or a green butt to the body.
Until next week, here’s to health, happiness and tight lines
Julia
