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Alberta’s Bow River is the ultimate choice when fishing for BIG Brown and Rainbow Trout. The river forms at the Bow glacier, and flows through some of the most beautiful scenery found anywhere in the world. On this river it is rare that you will not catch fish that measure 20 inches or over, massive trout is what you will see on the end of your line, when fishing this river.
Our guiding service will take you from within the city limits of Calgary, all the way through to the Carseland Weir. This is the trophy section of the Bow River. I have fished the Bow River waters from Calgary to Carseland for over 15 years, and know this river very intimately. I have studied and learned how to fish this intimidating river system.
This guiding service is a personal one-on-one fishing trip of a life time. We will start our day early in the morning and fish until we reach our destination point with plenty of stops along the way. I am by no means a fly-fisherman, this service will be geared more towards the spinner fisherman, but all types of fisherman are welcome. This trip will be tailor made for you with nothing less than massive trout being caught.
What you will need to bring?
If you plan to fly fish, bring your rod/rods and all the flies you will need for your trip. Waders and boots will also be required. Please no studded boots only felt soled boots. If you are a spin fisherman, you can bring your own rods if you choose or I can supply you with two rods for the day’s trip. The rods I supply are Pfluger Trion, Berkley Precision Tech rods with Pflueger President Reels. Please bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a warm jacket for those days a storm decides to blow in.
What we will provide!
Our guided service wants to make you comfortable at all times while enjoying your day out on the water. The watercraft I prefer to use is an inflatable. This craft allows for easy access to all areas of the river. I want to reach any and all fish-able water while on your trip, after all this is why you’re here; to catch fish. Lunch will be provided for you and beverages (non-alcoholic) will also be provided. Please notify me if you are allergic to any specific type of food. We will stop at a local fishing shop and purchase a fishing license for you before our fishing day begins. All fishing tackle will be provided for you as well, if there is some type of lure you prefer to use, feel free to bring that along with you. Tons of fun, and lots of LARGE TROUT. All trips are per-boat rates. Two people per boat maximum.
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6 responses so far ↓
1 Jeff King // Aug 19, 2009 at 8:21 am
Hi Mike,
my name is jeff and i have to thank you for all the great tips on ur blog they have really helped me out. i was wonder if you guide two people on a trip and if you still had any openings for this year?
2 bowriverblog // Aug 19, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Hey Jeff, thanks for the comment and your request. The first week of September looks good for me. Please let me know what day would work best for you, the first Friday of the month would be good for me, that would be Friday the forth.
Please let me know what works best for you Jeff.
I will be able to accommodate two people no problem.
Thank you,
~Mike.
3 tom // Nov 29, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I read and found that I have the Berkley Precision Tech. I also get free-one from my friend. Could you tell me the price of this rod, I can’t find it on internet.
Thank you,
Tom
4 Patrick Larade // Dec 4, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Hey, I am intrested in doing a day float, what times of year are they offerered and what time of year is best for which species of trout
Thank You
5 bowriverblog // Dec 5, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Hey Tom, Great fishing rod. I bought mine for 120.00 CDN and works great for trout as well as Walleye.
Thanks for your question and hope to see you back on the site soon.
~Mike.
6 bowriverblog // Dec 5, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Hey Patrick, I start my services as soon as the run off has finished. This is the time to fish for hungry Rainbows with the odd brown trout mixed in. Spring is the best to fish for big rainbows where as fall is when you can hook and land the big browns.
So I start in May or June and go through untill late September or October as long as the weather is still warm.
Hope to see you out this spring or summer.
~Mike.
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