Month: June 2012

New Brunswick will celebrate Culture Days 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 30, 2012 / Comments Off on New Brunswick will celebrate Culture Days 2012

New Brunswick will be a part of Culture Days 2012, a Canada-wide celebration of culture on September 28, 29, and 30. Those who wish to take part in the celebrations can register their activities today on the national Culture Days website at www.culturedays.com. They must be free and open to the public. People are encouraged [Read More…]

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Miramichi’s Steve Heckbert Releases 1st Album in 30 Years at Shadbangers Ball

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 29, 2012 / Comments Off on Miramichi’s Steve Heckbert Releases 1st Album in 30 Years at Shadbangers Ball

Steve Heckbert will release his new CD, Top Down, at the 1st Annual Shadbangers Ball on July 27, 2012 from 7 – 10 pm at the Rodd Miramichi. It has been 30 years since the release of his first album Bottoms Up, in 1982, with the original Shadbangers band. After travelling the world, Miramichi’s Steve [Read More…]

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Learn How to Fly Fish at Curtis Miramichi River Outfitters

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 28, 2012 / Comments Off on Learn How to Fly Fish at Curtis Miramichi River Outfitters

Miramichi Fly Fishing School is only a stone throw away from the Bartholomew and Miramichi rivers, which makes it a perfect place to offer fly fishing courses.  If you have been thinking about giving fly fishing a try, these courses will definitely gi…

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Water levels at Blackville

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 28, 2012 / Comments Off on Water levels at Blackville

The rain that we have received since last weekend has certainly helped the river conditions and should help bring fish in over the next couple of weeks. Personally I would like to see the sun again as would many anglers I am sure.  

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 28, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 28, 2012 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 28, 2012

Rain on this past weekend, and more this week, certainly helped river conditions, adding oxygen to the water and raising the levels to spring high, or even higher.  Although a bit too much water for the present, it should be very beneficial for the rivers in the next couple of weeks, and should bring in […]

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Sturgeon caught in Miramichi River

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 27, 2012 / Comments Off on Sturgeon caught in Miramichi River

Gaspereau fishermen got a surprise when what is believed to be a sturgeon showed up in their net last week. The fish was caught in an Aboriginal commercial gaspereau trap net on the Miramichi.

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Northwest and Dungarvon Barrier Reports – June 24th, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 27, 2012 / Comments Off on Northwest and Dungarvon Barrier Reports – June 24th, 2012

The reports are in from the Northwest and Dungarvon Barriers. The Northwest Barrier continues to have higher salmon numbers than the same time last year but fewer grilse. Brook trout numbers are also down.   Grilse  (to 63 cm) Small Salmon (64-84 cm)…

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Blackville School Hosting Summer Camps

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 23, 2012 / Comments Off on Blackville School Hosting Summer Camps

Looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you or your kids this summer? Blackville School will be hosting two summer camps for children in July. Children ages 5 to 7 are welcome to attend camp from Monday, July 9 to Thursday, July 12; camp…

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MSA Director to be honoured in Miramichi Salmon Museum Hall of Fame

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 22, 2012 / Comments Off on MSA Director to be honoured in Miramichi Salmon Museum Hall of Fame

MSA Director Debbie Norton is one of four women to be inducted into the Miramichi Salmon Museum Hall of Fame. The following press release was issued by Museum Executive Director Linda Gaston. 2012 Miramichi Salmon Museum Inc. Hall of Fame Press Release…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 21, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 21, 2012 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 21, 2012

The two key words this week are “slow” and “low”, and by the weather forecast, we might add “warm”. The traps nets at both Cassilis and Millerton were averaging less than five fish a day. There are small squirts of fish moving through, but in no great numbers. A few were seen jumping on the weekend in the city area. So, we are still in the waiting mode for the June run to begin. However, the fish go by their own calendars and they know water conditions a lot better than we do, so we have to trust them and be patient.

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Come Play on Our River

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 21, 2012 /

“Come Play on Our River” is an award-winning children’s day camp at the Atlantic Salmon Museum. It gives children a hands on approach at a traditional lifestyle to many along the Miramichi. Children ages 6 to 13 learn skills including Fly Tying, Casting, Fly Fishing and Canoe Safety, while making new friends. The camp runs…

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Northwest and Dungarvon Barrier Reports – June 17th, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 20, 2012 / Comments Off on Northwest and Dungarvon Barrier Reports – June 17th, 2012

The barriers and trap on the Northwest Miramichi were installed on May 28th, 2012 and the counting of fish started at 11:00am on the 29th. Sixty five brook trout moved in the first week which was earlier than last year. As of June 17th, 447 trout were …

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2012 AGM held at Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 20, 2012 / Comments Off on 2012 AGM held at Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre

The Annual General Meeting of the Miramichi Salmon Association was held on Saturday June 9th, 2012 at the Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre in South Esk. Despite inclement weather, a large crowd gathered to hear updates on the 2011 season as well as…

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