Feb 12

Bow River Makes Outdoor Canada’s Top 30 Ultimate Hot Spots

By Mike Robertson in Fishy News

Top 30 Fishing Hot Spots In Canada

I just left the local Walmart after shopping for some things for the car. I always walk by the magazine rack to see if there are any new fishing magazines out that tickle my fancy. I noticed the new Outdoor Canada magazine had hit the rack so I picked it up and put it in the shopping cart to enjoy when I arrived home later. I like Outdoor Canada as it has informative articles by many great authors. The lower left hand side of this months issue had caught my eye. It says “30 Secrets For Catching More Fish”. I like so many others anglers strive to learn new ways to catch more fish; I need all the help I can get!

After I arrived home I opened it to the 44Th page where it states “Our Greatest Waters”. I then read the information and turned the page where the top 30 count starts. The number three spot they picked was, the Bow River. What an honor to see the Bow River as their number three pick. There is a small write up about the author’s previous adventures fishing the Bow. It also has a “Hot Time” just before spring run off and “Hot Lure” pink and white Buzz Bomb. For some of us locals we know that this time of the year can be productive and these lures can work well. But I must say that this time of the year is not my favorite nor is the lure. But that is here nor there, what’s important to know is the Bow River made the list. To me this addition is very special because the Bow River competes with many other great rivers in Canada.

I was reading the little blurb the author posted in the magazine and felt grateful that I can grab my gear, hit the Tim Horton’s for a coffee and be at the river in less than thirty minutes. Local anglers know that the Bow River is famous for Rainbow and Brown Trout but the river also contains some surprises.

The author also mentioned that he caught a 24 inch Pike on a float trip along the Bow River, so I added the picture above to show you the largest Pike I have seen caught in the Bow. I felt compelled to share the news with you all and wanted to take the time to let you know that the new Outdoor Canada magazine is worth the read if you choose to pick it up. It is the best seven dollars I spent today!

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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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- Patrick Walsh on February 13, 2011 at 3:32 pm
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There was no way we couldn’t have included the Bow. Awesome river. And hey, thanks for the compliments on the magazine. Much appreciate. Cheers, Patrick Walsh (ed of Outdoor Canada)
- Mike Robertson on February 13, 2011 at 10:34 pm
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Thanks so much Patrick for commenting on my Blog. I agree with the inclusion of the Bow River in your “Top 30 Ultimate Hot Spot’s”. For those of us who get the privilege of casting a lure here know why this river was added.

As most Canadian fishermen know, Outdoor Canada is the premium fishing publication! I know that I love everything contained in the magazine.

Cheers Patrick,

~Mike.
- trevor beeson on February 20, 2011 at 2:22 pm
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I agree the bow is great for either fly or spin rod.I am orginally from Terrace B.C and have the joy of fishing the excellent rivers in that region growing up.Now doing the same in calgary…except never having more than a 45 min drive back from a day on theBow.I have caught a 10 pound pike in the city.
- Mike Robertson on February 20, 2011 at 5:23 pm
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Hello Trevor, coming from a place like Terrace that is a huge compliment to the Bow River. My Internet fishing friend Noel Gyger shows me why this place is on my to do list for Steelhead and Salmon. I want a shot at the Skeena and it’s tributaries such as the Kalum.

I will be heading out to B.C. this September but unfortunately will not be making it up to Terrace. Hopefully next fall I can lure that 20lb plus Steelhead from the Skeena into my side of the bank.

Thanks for taking the time and commenting,

~Mike.
- Steve on March 2, 2011 at 7:17 pm
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Hi there, that is definitely a good size pike, I nearly trod on one about a third bigger than that on a walk and wade trip last summer. It was lurking in a sidestream in Fish Creek Park, I could not believe my eyes.

Lots of trout to eat I guess….
- Mike Robertson on March 2, 2011 at 9:01 pm
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Hi Steve, looking back on that fish we should have removed it from the river. We released it back but I know they eat up trout like machines. The next Pike will not be so lucky !!!

Thanks for the comment Steve,

~Mike

Bow River Makes Outdoor Canada’s Top 30 Ultimate Hot Spots

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