jasonvilly

With your license purchase in Montana you get discounted rates at the many FAS (fishing access sites) campgrounds. One such site is in Craig. Right on the river, a stones throw away from Joe’s bar. Stayed at one on the Yellowstone. But can’t remember it’s name. I’ll put a link to all the FAS sites below. Pgs 54-55 if you got the cash reserve a day on Armstrongs spring creek. It is amazing and worth it once in your life if you’re in the area. Need any other intel send me a PM https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/fish/misc/fas-guide---2017---fullversion.pdf

Added some new prizes from some of our thoughts partners in Conservation.

Link to RSVP: https://bowrivertrout.org Join us on April 28th with Keep Fish Wet where Executive Director and Fishery Scientist Sascha Clark Danylchuk will discuss science-based best practices needed to create better outcomes for our fish populations. Sasha and the team at Keep Fish Wet have worked tirelessly researching this topic, and believe that making small adjustments in how we as anglers catch, handle, and release fish can make a large difference in preserving our treasured fisheries for years to come. All participants in the evening Zoom meeting will be entered for a draw to win some fun prizes. Handmade Cherry Net Growler, Growler Fill and Toque from Bow River Brewing $50 Gift Card to Iron Bow Fly Shop glow green Nalgene bottle from Elements outfitters Patagonia low pro trucker hat from Patagonia Calgary Poster created by SAW Strategic

Hey Fly Fish Calgary, Just thought I would let you know about two fundraisers we are hosting to raise some funds to help conserve the Bow River. 1. Online Silent Auction (Open Now - March 19 @ 9pm) https://www.32auctions.com/BowRiverTroutFoundation Bow River Guided Trips Guided W and W trip for 4 in the Eastern Slopes Red Deer River Guided Trip 3 Day Guided Backcountry Stillwater Trip staying at Northern Lights Lodge in Likely, BC Custom Fly Rod and Flies Gear, Cutting Boards, Hats, Mugs, Some really cool items 2. Virtual Whisky/Wine Tasting Event (Friday, March 19th 7-9pm, $75) https://bowrivertrout.org/virtualtastingevent/ Curated selection of 4 – 1.5oz of high end Whisky samples. Scotch, Irish, Rye, Bourbon: Explore the different styles in the Whisky family Option to substitute a bottle of wine for the non Whisky drinkers. (Will be of equal value to Whisky) Red or White Tasting notes provided by Elliot Hunter Charcuterie box by Great Events Catering Special guest speakers and presentations throughout the evening. A little about what we have done for the Bow River: all funds we raise go right back into the Bow River. We aim to have as little overhead as possible so it all goes into helping.- Improvements and Maintenance of Policeman's Flats- Whirling Disease research in traditional Rainbow Trout spawning areas (working with U of A, hoping for Summer 2021 start)- Engagement on Bow River Flows with TransAlta- Engagement with AEP on Bow River Fish Population Studies- Maintaining relationships with all stakeholders responsible for or with Bow River management and conservation.- Fishing line recycling bins at Strategic locations- Collaborating with City of Calgary to complete in stream and riparian monitoring on Bow with in Calgary.

i learned a bunch about WD attending the virtual symposium. If you would like to watch the symposium, here is a link. It had a bunch of very informative info:

The AEP Whirling Disease task force that produced this report has had its funding severely decreased. Much of the work that they have been doing is going to be discontinued unfortunately. Last year they hosted an online virtual WD conference which I attended, where a lot of the research was presented. It really opened my eyes to the work the task force was doing. Dont get me wrong, work will still be done on this portfolio, but just not same amount or scope. BRTF was approached by the U of A looking for some financial support to do some site specific research on the Bow River. We are now looking into see what help we can provide them. Will get back to you with the progress once I have that info.

Hope they took his gear. One week out from another offence sounds like he needs a stronger lesson this time.

Doesn’t it mean??? You follow General regs June 16 - Aug 31 Then you follow the special regulations listed. Sept 1 - Oct 31 (5 whitefish) The listed special regulation deviates from the general river regulation of 0 whitefish Sept 1 - Oct 31.

I liked the event. Very engaging Biologist willing to share info and their ideas. Liked the come and go format, thought all of the AEP staff were very approachable. They seemed to care and were enthusiastic in talking to the public. Some very good (and weird) feedback on the post it notes at each station. I will be watching with interest to see what happens.

For those interested: Bow River Trout Foundation is hosting a Fall Fishing Festival on Sept 28th. At the dinner portion of the event some of the issues mentioned above will be presented and discussed: Further synopsis below: Paul Christensen, Senior Bow River Basin Fishery Biologist, will be presenting the population update. He will touch on the following topics during his presentation: How a population estimate is accomplished. The 2018 population summary from the survey completed in September 2018. A short summary of the 2019 fishery population study (took place from September 9-13th.) Age Growth for the Bow River trout how quickly they grow how large a certain age fish is how large/old when they start to spawn Summary of 2018 Creel Survey including a look at angler effort and where anglers are from. Some projects that have been happening within the Bow System. Some thoughts on what the Bow Fishery looks like into the future.

Tons of logging trucks on that road as they are pulling logs out of fire zones 7 days a week, tread carefully in the tight spots, and watch the corners. Enjoy! Bigger isn't necessarily better when choosing your fly in this area.

My experience with the copious amounts of kids I teach is that he probably picked up this bad habit from some shady friend on some sleezy backcountry stream. Hopefully they don’t introduce him to other bad habits like slough sharks. Everyone knows rainbows are just the gateway.

Don’t forget upper bow. Banff - Canmore (lonnnnggg float in very beautiful country) Canmore - Exshaw (bring a trolling motor for last slow section)

awesome! Thanks Walton!

With the online reservation system for front and back country camping I thought it would. Plus you can buy your park pass online. Tech would be the same I don’t understand why they haven’t.