Tag: trout fishing

Sizzlin September trout fishing the Bow River

As the water temperatures cooled down this month, the bite was hot, and many great trout were put into the net. After the record temperatures we had here in Alberta, it was great to see the water temps return to normal levels, giving the fish suitable habitat conditions. The weather was fantastic, and I spent …

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Paying attention in class

brown trout spin fishing the Bow River, Alberta

Why paying close attention on the water will get more fish in the net. For those that want to increase your catch ratio and put more fish in the basket, paying attention to details while on the river will get you more fish. Often, I see a friend or client going to make a cast …

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Come on, Let’s Go Outdoors

Fishing the Bow River with Michael Short of Let’s Go Outdoors. Recently I was asked to film a YouTube segment with Michael Short. Michael is from Edmonton and has a fantastic YouTube channel that I have admired for several years now, so it was a complete honor and privilege to be asked to film with …

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Fishing the Bow River with the vintage Blue Fox minnow spinner

With temperatures above zero here in Calgary the past week, it was time I grabbed my tackle and headed down to the Bow River for some fishing action. I decided to take the vintage tackle for a spin the last few days! I went rummaging through my shoe boxes, where I keep all my old …

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