I was using my floating line and a weighted fry/minnow pattern. At the time of this video there were quite a few cutties around searching for salmon fry.

We were mainly using black ants, drakes, and caddis. The trout were extremely picky though so had to switch it up all the time.

Thank you! I don't want to give out which rivers, but they are all down south in Alberta near Pincher Creek.

In this area it was all catch and release

Thanks!

Yeah some beauties out there!

Thanks! They weren't going for any dry when we were there, but I'll definitely try some hoppers next time! Such an awesome river.

Thank you!

Thank you! Yeah it's one of my favorite areas too, I've been wanting to camp out there for a long time now! Such a beautiful spot.

The rivers in this video are further South closer to Crowsnest Pass.

Hi! Where is this river exact location? Please! Im from alberta canada. We wanna go there😅

Thanks!!

Ya they are some of the nicest rivers I've seen! There are quite a few guide / fly shops around this area where you can rent a drift boat or get a guide. If you're heading into BC to fish those rivers (also very very nice) you'll have to make sure you get the proper license, as the out of province licenses get sold out pretty fast.

@@fishandsticks8038 Thanks, much appreciated. Are out-of-province Alberta licenses in better supply then.

In this region some of the BC rivers are deemed classified waters. So you'll have to get a classified waters license per day if you're a non resident. I think it was $20/day and the angling day you choose is booked in advance.....if you can get a spot. On the Alberta side you just need a one-time non resident license which is good for the year. I don't think they cap the number of anglers for these licenses.

@@fishandsticks8038 Thanks, that information is much appreciate!

@@fishandsticks8038 non-resident licenses don't sell out.

Thanks! I can't wait to get back out there again too.

@@fishandsticks8038 Will be hitting the sheep river a bit more this year over the bow haha. Will see how it goes.

Right on! That was one of the best stretches of water for our trip, tons of rises.

Thanks! I just moved to Alberta, but my dad and brother live in BC. So far so good for fishing!

Haha yeah one of our favorite spots!

Good to know! So far it's been working well for me, no issues. Have about 5 days fishing with it now.

Thanks!! Much appreciated.

It was the best! Can't wait for this season.

Thanks! Ya I've tried left-hand reel before and just didn't like it. It would be way more efficient though.

The Recon is pretty awesome! Very very light and has quick action. I've used it about 10 times and durability seems to be good. The cork is one of the nicest too! I have a 5wt and I overweight with 6wt line. The only thing I wish it had was a hook keeper.

We were using a lot of grey drakes and black ant patterns, sizes 14 to 16. The fish were very very picky though.

This was in July!

Maybe somewhere in BC!

Me too!

Ok will do for next time! Thanks for the suggestions!

Thanks for the view! I'll try to keep my hands cooler next time.

Gloves are significantly worse for the fish as it removes their slime coating, And this 50 degree difference in temperature you mentioned is the same difference in temperature as me and my bath water. not to mention the fact that humans INTERNAL body temp is 98.6 degrees which is significantly warmer than the temperature of the skin on your hands especially after being outside fishing

Oh no...Don't name your rivers especially on the internet

Some really great rivers in the area, and in Alberta too!

You and me both!

Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it! My dad and I both love it there.

Ya they were some beauties! I still dream of catching them.

Thanks!

Shhhhh

@@Mattymu lol.

Mine too!

Thanks 👍

Maybe, but the really big fish should always be let go ! The best breeders, and the rarest fish. Also majority of these trout streams are mostly catch & release

If we all kept just 1 a day those rivers would have no fish in them!

I really wanted to pick up a TFO Legacy this year, but they were back ordered! I have an older TFO rod that love. The Orvis Recon has been really good for a 5wt though too. I'm based out of Vancouver so mostly fishing lakes right now. I'll be back out on some rivers in the new year!

I'm always surprised with how big the fish get out there, it's awesome!

Thanks, took me a while to come up with the name! I was surprised it wasn't already taken.