Tag: fishing bow river

Tackle Organization

Every professional angler has his gear, and tackle organized, and ready for action before he even walks out the front door to the river. Sometimes many hours are spent making sure his or her gear is properly stowed away, and ready for use, when he arrives at the river to fish. There is no wasted …

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How to fish a river in ten yard increments.

The 10 yard swath system. THE FIRST STEP in this system is to locate productive water in the first place. Knowledge of your quarry and where they live in all seasons of the year is vital in this starting point. Making a plan before you even step out the door of your house is THE …

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Energy and Fishing

Many anglers understand that giving off good “vibes” on the water can be more productive! It goes without saying that a happy employee for example, is usually a productive employee and will accomplish more work in a day than say a disgruntled employee. This is my approach to fishing. When I am happy and enthusiastic, …

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Spin fishing the Bow River January 2023

The month of January has been exceptionally warm here once again in Calgary, so its off to the Bow River for some more spin fishing action. Before I head out on any fishing adventure, I like to check my gear to make sure everything is working properly. I respooled one-reel last night, with fresh, eight-pound …

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