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Shore fishing the Bow River, Calgary 2017

trophy winter bow river brown trout

Another amazing day last weekend shore fishing the Bow River. This river never ceases to blow my mind. Have a look at this kype jawed, male brown trout I landed last Sunday afternoon while out fishing with my friend John Borland.   Detailed story to follow.   

The Bow River, home is where the heart is!

Joe-satriani-and-myself

No place like home What gets you out of bed at 5:00 Am in the morning on a nice summer day? Is it the thrill of fish dancing on the line, the smell of the cool crisp mountain air blowing down the river and right into your face? Is it the sounds of birds chirping …

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Reflections (A look back on the 2016 fishing season)

trout fishing below the Carseland Weir

The 2016 fishing season, gone but never forgotten It started much the same as previous years I have been guiding, the regular boat checks to make sure all will run smoothly, which includes adding air to the Saturn Raft and making sure it has no small leaks that will turn into something more major. Then …

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Edge Rod’s by Gary Loomis

    On behalf of Bow River Blog Guided Fishing Tours Inc. and myself Mike Robertson, I am very happy to announce that we will be sponsored by Edge Fishing Rod’s (Gary Loomis) for the upcoming 2017 fishing season. These new, cutting edge fishing rod’s are state of the art masterpieces for both the fly …

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