Fishing Alberta’s Reservoir’s PHOTO GALLERY
The weather man says there are blue skies on the horizon and sun for the next two to three days straight. I awoke this morning to the sounds of a robin chirping the song of a new day. It was early when I arose at 7:00 Am and the robin’s song was quite pleasant. I had envisioned 10 pound Walleye last night and made up my mind to try my luck at a popular Walleye hole called Crawling Valley. This place is not kind on the eyes but I only usually look at the tip of my fishing rod anyhow. I have never been one for baron landscapes and no trees in sight, but I cannot stay away from this fishery where the fishing is usually always dynamite.
I made the usual drive of an hour and a half and pulled into the valley at 9:00 Am to a shore full of fishermen and women. These guys must have been up really early but as they say, the early bird gets the worm or in this case the Walleye. I pulled together may gear and headed for a small opening amongst the other fisherman, set up my pickerel rig and made my first cast with joy. I sat back and took in what was shaping up to be a very nice day, not even thirty seconds went by and I had a bite. I was a little over anxious and this one never made it onto my size 1 hook.
I re-casted and sat back in anticipation of what was to eventually come, a nice sized Walleye that battled hard and was worth the 40 minute wait. I choose to fish Crawling now as the Bow River water level is high and too dirty to fish this time in the season. However, once the water levels stabilize and the water cleans up then look out as fifty fish in one day is not uncommon. That’s right fifty, 50 fish can be caught in an 8-10 hour float here on the Bow River in June. There are still some spot’s open for floating in June so you can book your trip as soon as possible to ensure your date/dates. July can also produce not only high numbers of trout but is known to produce larger trout as well. August fishing on the Bow River is awesome for massive Browns and nice Rainbows as well. Good luck to you and tight lines to all.
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My buddy is telling tales of a 6lb walleye he caught there- he said you have pics
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Yes John, these are not just fish tales my friend. Dustin I believe his name is hammered out a very nice Walleye on Saturday. His picture is now on the Photo Gallery of the Blog in page 6. Take care John, Mike.
Hey Mike, went to try to Berkly Frenzy on the bow this weekend, way to high and dirty, can’t wait to clear up and hit the fish, I love the way the lure moves,
Thanks Mike
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Hey Travis, This is the reason that I am fishing other bodies of water right now as the Bow River is getting it’s annual spring run off. If you continue to use this awesome lure on a regular basis when the river lowers and cleans up, you will have all the braging rites amoungst your friends, no doubt about it. As soon as the water levels drop, find those slow deeper pools I talk about and fish these holes with the Berkley. Use a slow retrieve Travis and the Rainbows and Browns will be all over it.
Make sure you fish the whole area, top of the pool, middle of the pool and the tail end of the pool. This will let you gague where the fish are lying in the pool. When the water is warmer keep the slow retrieve speed, when the water is cooler increase the speed a little and you will hammer LARGE trout all day long. Thanks for the comment Travis and I sure hope you catch the big one you are looking for, Mike.