Mike Robertson

Hello to all my fishing friends around the world. My name is Michael and was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. I have a deep passion for the sport of fishing and is what I live to do in my spare time. I have 20 years of fishing experience under my belt and started fishing when I was 10 years of age. I have recently opened my own guiding service here in Alberta and would love to pass on my knowledge and experience to my clients.

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The river is my church.

Lately I have been fishing the river more than usual! Often times, I find solace near water when times are stressful. For me, even standing near water gives me great comfort and the water always seems to ease my stressors. During these challenging times in life, I find myself standing on the rivers edge watching …

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Merry merry Christmas

To all my friends and followers of the Bow River Blog and the Robertson Tackle Lure Co, we wish you all a blessed and Merry Christmas this year. Huge thank you for all your support and we appreciate you very much. May you all have a wonderful festive season ~Mike

Kindness is free

This is Tanner. He was minding his own business when I happened to pass him on the Bow River. He was chucking spoons and was not getting much trout action! I asked him if he ever fished with crank-baits before?? He said “no not really”. I asked him if he wanted to use some of …

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The magic of the first fish

Crankbait fishing Bow River, Alberta

Its been many moons since I caught my first fish, so far back in fact that that I hardly remember how old I was. I don’t remember how old I was, but I will never forget the feeling of that first fish. The tug on the line, the adrenaline rush, the smile that never left …

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