captrob

Flyster, Contact our trusty moderator and guide Maxwell. I'm 1,000% sure if you took a guided trip with him you will save yourself days if not weeks or months of frustration. Maxwell was born not with a pacifier, but a flyrod in his mouth "as you can see from most of his photos its still there". One trip with Maxwell and you will learn more than you could even imagaine about the Bow River. I think he has been fishing the Bow since he was 5. Tight lines and sharp hooks, Capt Rob

Oh that sucks !!! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers Lynn.

All I can say about this method is -- Don't even tempt this on the Upper Bow River near Canmore area. This area has so many logs in the water that if you snag up and the current is strong you will be putting your safety and the safety of others in jeopardy. Captain Rob

I have fished and guided on most rivers in the Western region all my life and I have to say the only river that even comes close in the way of number, size and fighting ability of the Bow River is the North Platte River in Wyoming. I will even narrow it down to the two sections of the river being "The Miralce Mile" and "Grey Reef" sections. I have (1) 30 " rainbow outta there and (2) 31 " browns outta there. All streamer fish (double sculpin patterns). The Miracle Mile flows outta Seminole Resevoir into Cortes Resevoir (which has limited access) then into the Miracle Mile which flows approx. 7 miles into Pathfinder Resevoir. The BIG PIGS come up outta Pathfinder to feed whenever they want. Average fish 16-18 inches and they are not dryfly friendly. The pelicans have them scared to even show themselves. I witnessed (3) shocking programs the Divison of Wildlife preformed and OMG the quanitity of pigs they brought up was wicked. The Miracle Mile has unlimited access but Grey Reef does not but there is still alot of water to fish. The Green River below the Flaming Gorge Resevoir (Utah) (A) section is an awesome river but alot of those fish feel like dishrags when they are caught. They have been caught A bazillion times and know the drill. B and C section which basically needs to be floated too is better but nothing like the Bow. I'll add that the crowds suck too. I have encountered a few times Mr. Chin selling his own flies on the river and telling me my flies suck (even though I caught that morning 30 + fish including a 24" brown on ants) LOL LOL LOL. This was way back in time though 15 years ago. Green River below Fontanelle Resevoir - Tailwater- (Wyoming) -- This section is off the hook especially from September to October. The Kokanee come up from Flaming Gorge Resevoir to spawn and every damn Brown and Rainbow follows. Skittering sedges and mice with the Spey Rod ( it's a wide river like the Bow) will give you the best chance of a fish of a lifetime. This section of river does not really get fished that much. SHHHHHHHH this is a a bonus for all you FFC guys since you all helped me with fishing Alberta while I living in Banff with my girlfriend. The hatches on the river are awesome too average fish 17"-18" with comparable numbers to the Bow at times. The South Platte River (CO) will test 100% of your skills and can give to a trophy fish photo of a life time but it does not have the numbers the Bow has most of the year. (1) rainbow 29". 7x and 8x tippet is needed most of the time. Access sucks though. The Blue River in Silverthorn (CO) is a classic tailwater that flows through town and is also a fine fishery ( I have (2) 30" rainbows and (1) 31" Brown outta that skinny water the size of the Highwood. All caught on mysis shrimp patterns site fishing, and 6x tippet. The Frying Pan River (CO) is another classic tailwater but private property definetly hampers access. " The Toilet Bowl Hole" right below Ruedi Resevoir is an awesome spot but can be so over crowded it will drive you insane. Not the numbers of fish the bow has. But big pigs are there (1) 26" rainbow and (1) 28" brown my biggest along with (1) 22" Brookie roughly 6 lbs. 6x is key San Juan River-- I have never seen so many fished with snag marks in my life from one body of water. After a days fishign You could practically restock a box with all the flies you take off of the fishes back and fins LOL LOL . There are tons of fish though. My favorite way to fish this river is at night floating it throwing double sculpin patterns on straight 20 lb flourocarbon as leader. With all of this said I believe any place you can fish is a good place you just have to spend time on the water regardless of if its in Alberta or the USA. All waters have there own spot in my heart. Tight Lines and Sharp Hooks Robert

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Let's hear a shout for parrot heads !!!!! I knew I wasn't the only one. In my younger years I was on tour running security for Poison and Van Halen not to mention a few others so I have a big place in my heart for them and Gregory Isaacs has been on my boat in Negril Jamaica a several times. It all depends on the mood. JAH BLESS !

SJW Great thread !!! Thank You It was easy for me to get this accurate IPOD favorites List 1. Bob Marley and the Wailers - Burnin the Wailers, Exodus 2. Yellowman - Best of Yellowman, Jamaica a lil Miami 3. Gregory Isaacs - 20th century masters 4. Beenie Man - Undisputed 5. Sizzla- The Best of Sizzla 6. Jimmy Buffet - Box set 5 discs 7 Van Halen - Live, 1984 8. Jimmy Cliff - Give People what they want 9. Edge Michael- In My Search 10. Mercy Me- Almost There 11. Poison - Poisons Greatest Hits Tight Lines everyone and remember this motto: TAKE A ROUGH LIFE EASY Robert

It has always my impression that fish don't see color but shades of grey. An acquaintence of mine Aaron Martens is color blind and he firmly believes it is an advantage when picking the proper color combinations in the artificial baits he uses at tournaments. His tournament record and winnings says it all. Anybody know scientifically if fish can see color beside shades of grey ?

Congratulations !!!!!!!!! You guys are no doubt a force to be recond with

Is this the Yellowstone River back in the day ?

Silver Doctor, SJW, I'm in for $ 100,000.00

Prayers sent Rickr

From freshwater to the flats to the deep blue sea Bauer has never failed me or any of my clients !!! I personally have caught 7 Marlin on my Bauer M4 up to 160 lbs.

I think it might just be time to just put my sportfishers in drydock until hurricane season is over. Keep the prayers coming guys, they truly do work !!!!!!! All the best Captain Rob

OHHHHHHHHH GUSTAV you Bastard !!!!! My relief captain and deckhands in Negril Jamaica called yesterday and told me our boats are fine but two other companies lost their boats due to faulty lines . This is storm #2 for us this year in Jamaica and mother ocean is reaking havoc on the fisherman. I'll be there in November for the season and truly do hate hurrincanes. I've been through two majors on the island of Jamaica and all I can say is God Bless the people of New Orleans, they are going to need it AGAIN !!! Say some prayers for them guys. All the best to all Capt Rob