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ROD & CREEL 



THE ELK RIVER 



This used to be one of the best streams in the country for 

 fly fishing, but the lower parts near Fernie and Michel, both of 

 which are coal mining centres, are pretty well fished out. 



Some little distance above Michel (on the Crow's Nest 

 Line) the fishing is still fair. The upper reaches of the river are 

 still as good as ever, but there is no accommodation except with 

 settlers. It is a splendid place for a camping-out trip. August 

 and September are the best months. A few fish can always be 

 taken in the spring before the freshets. 



THE FORDING RIVER 



This river runs into the Elk River about sixteen miles 

 aboxe Michel. From its mouth up for a few miles to the falls 

 it is a splendid stream for the fly with good-sized trout in it. 



There is no accommodation. 



