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Kindness is free

This is Tanner. He was minding his own business when I happened to pass him on the Bow River. He was chucking spoons and was not getting much trout action! I asked him if he ever fished with crank-baits before?? He said “no not really”. I asked him if he wanted to use some of …

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The magic of the first fish

Crankbait fishing Bow River, Alberta

Its been many moons since I caught my first fish, so far back in fact that that I hardly remember how old I was. I don’t remember how old I was, but I will never forget the feeling of that first fish. The tug on the line, the adrenaline rush, the smile that never left …

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Night fishing the Bow River

Night fishing for brown trout on the Bow River can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires careful planning and attention to safety. Here are some tips to help you have a successful night fishing trip for brown trout on the Bow River: Check Regulations: Before you head out, make sure to …

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Bow River bruisers with “Bagels” and Mr. Wall

Some call him “Bagles” but I call him Reggie, Reggie Begelton. He plays Slotback (Wide receiver) for the Canadian Football League (CFL) He hails from Beaumont, Texas where he grew up fishin the canals. Like me, his grandfather used to take him fishing to “keep me out the streets”. You can tell he has fished …

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