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The decline of the Bow River Basin

This week I was interviewed by Michael Short of Let’s Go Outdoors regarding the latest article in the Conservation magazine, which is a publication of the Alberta Conservation association, written by Paul Christensen and Dr Michael Sullivan. We discuss the decline in the rainbow trout population in the Bow River and some possible solutions going …

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Rocktober and sportfishing the Bow River

With fall fishing in full affect, the angling on the Bow River has been great this month. October is normally a great month to fish as the trout are munching down, putting on weight before winter sets in. I have noticed the fish are moving out of shallower water or current and settling into their …

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Sizzlin September trout fishing the Bow River

As the water temperatures cooled down this month, the bite was hot, and many great trout were put into the net. After the record temperatures we had here in Alberta, it was great to see the water temps return to normal levels, giving the fish suitable habitat conditions. The weather was fantastic, and I spent …

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Paying attention in class

brown trout spin fishing the Bow River, Alberta

Why paying close attention on the water will get more fish in the net. For those that want to increase your catch ratio and put more fish in the basket, paying attention to details while on the river will get you more fish. Often, I see a friend or client going to make a cast …

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