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Old 08-08-2012, 10:26 PM
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Default Fallen Timber Creek

Heading up to Fallen Timber creek on sunday for the first time. I am leaving from Calgary, any advice on good spots to park and perhaps a good dry fly to tie on?
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Old 08-08-2012, 11:41 PM
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I've fished from the ACA site and farther down the creek. Nothing for me but that's just my luck and lack of knowledge. Have seen bites and action. Gorgeous area as well. Best of luck
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Old 08-09-2012, 07:45 AM
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Smile Its a great spot

I'm seeing grasshoppers in the fields near there, try a dry elk hair caddis or a hopper. If they are taking hoppers you'll have a great time.
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Old 08-09-2012, 09:02 AM
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And if the above fails, put the fly rod away and use a small 5 of diamonds. We have the Fallen Timber go through some family land and when they aren't hitting flys, the 5 of diamonds almost always works.

My wife is the current champ who has landed a few big browns this year. Last summer I pulled out a 10lbs+ pike that was quite a surprise!

A tough creek to fish, especially on the fly, but super rewarding when you hook into something.

Good luck and let us know how you do!
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Old 08-09-2012, 09:14 AM
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Can't wait to check it out, perhaps a hopper-dropper would be a good rig to set up as well. Thanks for the tips!
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Old 08-13-2012, 11:55 AM
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Default Fallen Timber (Post trip with a couple pics!)

I got out and it was a great time, and a beautiful place to fish. All I could manage was this guy on a purple leech, which I thought was decent for a Brook trout, and a couple bites. I think I was too far west for Browns, perhaps they are closer to Sundre?
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Old 08-13-2012, 05:58 PM
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that brookie is all colored up! the ones we got yesterday were still silver
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Nice colors on that brookie!
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:51 AM
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Very nice!

The Browns are there, its just a tough creek to fish. They are super spooky. I usually approach the holes very slowly downstream from the bush before casting.
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