With the boat put away for the winter, the time has come here in Calgary to switch to shore fishing. Winter has arrived indeed, but we are blessed to get those chinooks that break up …
With mild temperatures running into the second week of November, and snow finally blanketing the ground today, I think its time to winterize the jet boat and close the 2024 boating season. Once again, it …
Fall fishing in swing and today we are joined by the best receiver in the CFL, Mr. Reggie Begelton and his teammate Mr. Tre Odoms-Dukes. As most of you know, Reggie is a seasoned angler …
Recently I have seen an increase in poaching on the Bow River while out fishing. Poaching is bad for our fisheries and can cause severe decline in fish populations rapidly. Not only is it against …
My girlfriend Charlene and I decided to switch it up from trout fishing and head out to Milo to fish McGregor Lake. Before leaving the city, we stopped to get some worm harnesses and some …
Was nice to take a break from trout fishing and head out to McGregor Lake this past weekend. My girlfriend Charlene has never caught walleye before, so we headed out to cross that species off her bucket list. With low winds, combined with sunny skies, we headed out early to blade worms using the “bottom bouncing” technique.
Bottom bouncing while trolling is an effective technique as the live worms move slowly, trolled off the bottom with a 3-way bouncer. We launched the boat and made our way across the lake, slowly trolling the shoreline on the east side of the lake. It took about an hour before we hooked up into our first walleye. Charlene was super pumped to get her first fish in the boat. We took a couple quick images and released the fish back to be caught again another day.
The bite was quite slow for the first few hours but picked up just around dinner time. Charlene managed to land eight great Alberta walleye and I got several myself. We were super happy to spend the day out at the lake and get her bucket list fish crossed off for her.
As the winter chill begins to subside and the first signs of spring emerge, the Bow River comes alive with an abundance of fishing opportunities. April marks the prime time for anglers to experience the thrill of spin fishing on this renowned Alberta waterway.
The Bow River has long been celebrated for its diverse array of prized game fish, including the sought-after rainbow trout, the formidable brown trout, and even the occasional elusive bull trout. During the month of April, these highly-coveted species become increasingly active, making them irresistible targets for skilled and experienced anglers. As the river’s temperatures begin to rise and the aquatic ecosystem awakens from its winter slumber, the fish become more energetic and eager to strike, providing anglers with a prime opportunity to test their angling prowess.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a novice seeking to hone your spin-casting techniques, the Bow River in April offers an unparalleled fishing experience. The river’s picturesque vistas, combined with the heightened activity of its prized fish, create a truly captivating and rewarding angling adventure that draws anglers from near and far to this renowned Alberta destination.
The Bow River offers a dynamic and rewarding fishing experience. The river’s varied terrain and ample access points provide endless opportunities to explore and discover the perfect angling locations.
With the right techniques, the Robertson Tackle Lures, and a bit of knowledge, you can expect to reel in impressive catches throughout the month of April. So, if you’re looking to make the most of the spring fishing season, be sure to head out there on your next Bow River adventure.
As winter slowly melts away, I finally got my jet boat back out for its 2024 maiden voyage. I had the boat repaired for cracked welds at Grey Wolf Industries in Millet, Alberta. Jesse did a fantastic job and I highly recommend his work to anyone needing repairs done to their boat. My girlfriend and I drove up on a Saturday, and had the boat out fishing the next day, Easter Sunday.
I have taken my girlfriend out shore fishing several times over the winter, but this was going to be her first time out on the boat. To say she was extremely excited would be an understatement! We tried to get to bed early Saturday night, but all that excitement made it hard to sleep. You all know how that goes! We got a decent rest and made our way to Policemans Flats boat launch for 9AM. It was quiet out there, with only a few trailers in the parking lot. We rigged up our rods with those high quality, Robertson Tackle lures and made our way down river in search of peace, quiet and of course, those epic Bow River trout.
I have caught many, many fish from this river, so getting my girlfriend some fish was the goal of the day. I caught the first amazing brown, and decided to stop fishing and let her experience those strong, scrappy fish all to herself. We arrived at a spot East of the golf course, and I pulled the boat off to the shore of the river. She was casting with ease, and grace letting the rod do the work. After only two casts, she caught this amazing brown pictured here. A few more casts and she had another brown smash her Pink Panther lure. We were both exceptionally excited and happy she caught these epic trout. Several more casts and we decided to move locations.
Off we went downriver into a deep corner of the river, where normally there are monster trout. Once again, I pulled the boat off the river letting her cast into prime water. It was not long and she was battling a gigantic Bow River “Rocket” (Rainbow Trout) She battled this beast perfectly and guided it into my awaiting net like a pro. We snapped a few quick pics before gently letting the fish go to be caught another day.
Several more trout were caught along our journey and we had a very amazing day out there. I think Charlene, my girlfriend landed eight fish, and I was able to put five in the net. We both had a fantastic day out there sport fishing the mighty Bow River. The boat repairs were done perfectly and I could not be happier.
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With fantastic weather in February, I head out to an inner city location in search of the rivers finest Brown Trout specimens. In this video I am using my own lure, the Robertson Tackle Green Ghost. The bright green pattern of this lure is great for deep, overwintering holes like I am fishing here.
The color is ideal for deeper water applications with low light penetration down deep in the hole. The deeper the water, the less light penetration there is, so it is important for me to use a lure with bright colors!
It is also important that the lure has rattling capabilities, which all the lures I sell have. The combination of color, combined with the rattle help me land several fish on my afternoon on the water.
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