I always and I mean always spool my Pflueger reel with Berkley XT fishing line. When I fish the Bow River, I prefer to use 8 lb Berkley Extra Tough because as I mentioned earlier in this Blog, there are Large Trout that live here. I’ve pretty much used every fishing line that’s on the …
April 2006 archive
Apr 14
Fishing Rods and Reels – Part #2
I am very fussy when it comes to the type of fishing reels I use. The Pflueger President has everything that I look for in a reel from its smooth reeling system to the durability every fisherman looks for. Lets face it, no serious fisherman likes it when he is floating the river and his 200$ …
Apr 13
Fishing Rods and Reels – Part #1
In today’s world there are so many excellent fishing rods and reels to choose from. I’m the type of fisherman who wants to try them all. The only down fall for me is that I’m not rich and cannot buy 15 different rods and 10 different reels so I try to keep it simple and …
Apr 12
Fishing Trips on the Lower Bow River – Part #5
 Another piece of advice I would give to the angler who selects the Bow River for their next fishing trip, is to check the local sport fishing regulations guide before you head out. Here are the regulations as of April 1, 2006 From the Western Headworks Diversion Weir to the Carseland Weir (includes 500 meters …