Gil

I'm amazed a person wouldn't be ashamed to post a story like this. One the other hand I'm also amazed that people will go on national TV to say they've fallen in love with their sister, but it happens...

Wow! Must have been very scary! What section of the river was it? I heard 17 Ave and downtown can be dangerous at times. I'd start carry a wading staff with a carbide tip.

I've never heard of using an egg pattern on the Bow. Has any one given it a try during the fall brown spawn ? Just curious Color? Size?

As a father and now a grandfather I've had to entertain other peoples kids on occasion. I've noticed with really young kids (2 - 8) they can get nervous very quickly in an unfamilar situation unless they are beside a parent, even if its a really fun activity. Try taking along one of his parents or an older sibling and my guess is he'll have a blast.

Found a naked woman sunning herself on the shore of the Bow this spring close to Mac. Made my day. Unfortunately, I didn't get a pic. Thought it might be in bad taste especially with her boy friend watching me float by....

At one point I did bring it up in conversation. Her response had something to do with Hell freezing over.....

I bought a Hyde Pro highside this year and I'm very happy with it. Easy to row. Bought it used (3 years) for half the price of a new. It was in great shape. Found is on www.Kijiji.com

I love my FishCat Cougar. I've had it for 4 years and probably had it out 80 times or so mostly on the Bow. It's low so it handles the wind well especially on lakes. While you might want a higher profile it you want to do white water, you don't need it for the Bow. I've taken my boat down through police in late June when the river was running at 250 m/s and I could have sipped a tea without a concern. It has 4 separate chambers, which makes me feel better. It's taken a lot of abuse and it still in great shape. The price is reasonable. The only thing I don't like it the seat slips back so I had to put a pipe clamp on to keep it in place.

My wife Sally surprised me last weekend by asking to do a float on the Bow, for the first time. Although I couldn't interest her in fishing, she seemed to enjoy the float itself. At lunch I managed to pick up a couple of rainbows while she read. As I took this picture as the camera slipped, however I thought the effect was rather interesting ....

After my 5th TFO I finally bought a Sage VT2. In my opinion the Sage is clearly a better rod. Of course of you would expect that for the price that comes with it.

Sorry to hear it. However ten years is a long time. I've only be a regular for ~5 years. So far they've always been good to me. Last year I asked about getting replacement rods for a ice fishing tent I had bought more than a year before. I told them I broke while trying to put the tent away in a very heavy wind and there had been nothing wrong with the tent. I was fully expecting to pay however they gave me the replacement parts for free on the spot. I've had other similar experiences over the years. They have me as a loyal customer. The only reason I go anywhere else is if they don't have what I want....

I always row through the faster water unless I know that the guest is a competent rower. Drift bows don't come cheap. Otherwise a 20/ 20 rule....

I've had some very good experiences with Fishin Hole. Note: it really helps if you get to know the staff. By the way TFO replacement is now $30 which I found out in the spring. Still a great deal. Had my rod together the next day.

Having taken a lot of inexperience people down the river this summer I have noticed it's a hell of a lot more fun fishing with a person that isn't extirely focused on only catching fish. It's also near impossible to show someone how to cast who is focused on the fish. You are better off getting them out on the back lawn the night before or hand them a spinning rod if they much catch that fish. I also realized I could also stand to relax a bit more myself. I now try to work a few new casts, photography etc. into my day. On the other hand: -- I still get a thrill every time I get a hook-up. -- Still count how many fish I've netted. -- Measure all fish over 20 " -- Break into a sweat and whimper if a fish is over 23" -- Do a victory dance if a fish is more than 24" -- Brag to friends and family about all the fish I caught till I'm told to shut up. Well no one is perfect....

A belly boat is good in still (small) water but not well suited to the Bow or any river with a current, in my opinion. You are going to have to contend with shallow and faster throughout the day. Getting overturned is too easy in a belly boat. On the other hand a good pontoon is an execellent way to fish the Bow as well as a wider scope of other waters.

I agree a 7 weight is great for streamers on the Bow. However a 8 wght is more versatile if you also want to to go after pike, stealhead etc. which is why I bought mine. If I would have to pick my overall favourite rod for the Bow it would be my 9' 6" VT2 Sage 6 wght.

I've used rio fluro routinely (e.g. weekly) for the past several years with a cliche knot/ saliva. Very few problems.

Thanks for all the input. I'll give it a try on the weekend....

Checked twice this year both while fly fishing. I've also seen a number of officers checking others, however these are usually in heavily fished areas. I've seen a ton of poachers near Carseland. Every time i see a poach I call them in but I've yet to see someone nailed.

Aside from a hopper dropper config. which I fish regularly, my dry fishing has always been single fly. Just wondering if anyone has advice on fishing two small dries. Is it worth the hasse?l How much tippet do you run between your flies. Larger fly on top?

Brown trout colors or brook trout (fall)

I wouldn't want to leave my chipped key in the car. Easy target. I gave Louise my spare key (with chip) which she keeps year round. I've done this for several years without an issue.

You can find definitely fish in the North West however the South has higher fish densities. Assuming you are going to be nymphing, I'd start with prince nymph # 14, and a SJW #10 for two flies that will almost always produce. As you'll discover there are thousands of other flies to choice from as well. Note: there is a ton of good advice on the basics on this site if you search through old posts. http://flyfishcalgary.com/hatch_chart.php

We need more women that fish. You got my vote....Good luck.

Max has it pretty much covered, however I'd add Copper John and to a lesser extent hare's ear as well.