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I would like to thank Mike very much for making my fishing trip on the Bow River in August of 2006 a trip I will never forget. I cannot remember the last time I caught so many fish in one day. I would highly recommend fishing with Mike to all my friends back home. Todd. P.

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1 Asad // Aug 15, 2008 at 8:45 am

Hey Mike,
i read alot of information on your site and its great i tell ya, is it possible if i can meet up with you next time you go fishing? please reply me back via email and give me your ph# so we can talk and plan out a trip to bow fishing, never fished in a river and i am looking forward to do it with you, i need a guide who can train me up, hope for the best,
Asad
2 bowriverblog // Aug 16, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Hello Asad, I will e-mail you my information you have requested and we can get together for a trip very soon. The fall months provide awesome fishing for monster Brown’s that are getting ready to spawn later on in the fall.

I look forward to floating the Bow River with you and getting you into some serious trout.

~Mike.
3 Asad // Aug 18, 2008 at 11:21 am

Hey Mike,
i am looking forward to it much more than you, i need a guide, a teacher who can teach me how to play bow’s water, i usually go fishing alone as none of my friends are interested and they all think its boring but they do not know as they are ignorant. I do not want to miss on this opportunity to fish with you and i’d say we should get on the trip as soon as possible. Please email me your phone# as i do not want to leave mine on the blog, looking forward.
Asad
4 bowriverblog // Aug 18, 2008 at 1:04 pm

Hello Again Asad, not to sound conceited but I am that guy. I will teach you how to catch and release massive trout while we fish the Bow River.

I have e-mailed you my phone number so we can do this trip. I suggest a float trip at this time of the year.

I look forward to seeing you with a monster trout on the end of your fishing line.

~Mike.
5 John M // Mar 18, 2010 at 9:59 pm

Hello, What a great website! I was wondering where on the Bow you would recommend to use a spinning rod? I have a Light action rod/reel with 6 lb test.I was also wondering what lures you would recommend? Thank you for your time and input!
6 bowriverblog // Mar 18, 2010 at 10:35 pm

Thanks so much John, I use a spin rod everywhere on the Bow. I have fished from the Bow Glacier all the way past the Carseland Weir. You will do well with the lures I have suggested here on the site, see the “Tackle” category and you will see and learn about what I use on the Bow.

I would suggest using 8lb test as there are some BIG fish in the Bow River, I use Berkley XT. Very good monofilament fishing line. I use a medium action spinning rod, Berkley Precision Tech and the the Berkley Series One medium action.

Thanks for your comment and hope that answers your questions. Please visit again soon.

~Mike.
7 John M // Mar 19, 2010 at 11:05 pm

Hello, well I am sold on the Rapala crackin rap and the Countdown. What are your opinions on a bait caster tho? I was gonna get a medium action combo with 12 lb test. Think that could handle those big browns/ Rainbows from the vids?
8 bowriverblog // Mar 20, 2010 at 6:12 pm

Hello John, I do not like bait casters to fish the Bow but everyone has there personal preference. I like spinning rods when I fish rivers, medium action at the most. I feel 12lb test is too much, it takes the fun out of it for me. I NEVER go over 8lb test when I fish the Bow River. There is no need to use anything more than 8lb test line.

Please let me know what you decided on for a rod and reel.

Thanks,

~Mike.