cgyguy

I seem to remember someone losing their life belly boating the Bow quite a few years ago? Anybody recall this? I remember I was coming back from a float from MacKinnon to Carseland and an ambulance went flying by me on 22x. Apparently, it had something to do with someone either overturning and being seriously hurt, or a death. Can't quite remember (age does this to one). Albeit, belly boating is not a good idea for the Bow in my book. Save up and buy a pontoon boat! Cheers

I've heard women say that size matters , but does it really matter to a fisherman how big the fish are? In my books, sometimes smaller is better!!!

BK, is that for her legs and her other personal needs or what? :derby racer:

I have a Clackacraft and it is fading a little bit on the outside of the boat and needs a little TLC. Anyone have any ideas of the best way to clean fiberglasss and get the paint back up? I know all about elbow ('grease") but I want to use the right stuff so I don't do any damage. Any ideas or suggestions are much appreciated.

Haven't been to the Bow this week but I did notice that driving past the zoo, that the island in front of the parking lot looks to be going under water? Are the drugs "just" starting to take effect or is the river rishing in prep for run off?

Hey FHD - 30 fish sounds like a lot for you! I was beside you in the other boat, and I only counted 3!!! LOL! Look forward to fishing the Elk with you this summer! Cheers!

Hey FHD - 30 fish sounds like a lot for you! I was beside you in the other boat, and I only counted 3!!! LOL! Look forward to fishing the Elk with you this summer! Cheers!

I floated the Miss last year on the Mothers Day weekend (9th May I think), and we hired a guide out of Craig (Headhunters Flyshop). The weather was certainly something we talked about as it snowed, blew, rained, then sunshine, then cold again. My partner got so wet, he ended up gettting all the signs of Hypothermia, so we phoned the flyshop and someone came out to pick him up. Luckily, he warmed up later that night, but it was scary. Anyhoo, the fishing was tp say the least spectacular! We fished tons of very very small nymphs and a few dries when we could. We brought over 30 to the boat. Other than it being so miserable outside, the trip was great. Fishing pressure was non existant and the town was very quiet with only the locals and a few fish bums who were camping at the river. If you haven't fished this river, I would highly recommend hiring a guide for one day. Speak to Mark Raisler at Headhunters Flyshop if your looking for a quality guy and guide. He certainly impressed me and I would recommend him to anyone. Hope this helps.....

Does anyone know if Bow River Troutfitters has closed it's doors? I have tried calling their 282-8868 number and it is disconnected as well as their 1-800 number? Anyone have any updates on this?

Weir construction begins Updated: Tue Dec. 16 2008 17:51:35 ctvcalgary.ca The cold weather hasn't stalled the start of construction on the Bow River Weir. The weir is being modified to make it safer for boaters and other river users. "There's going to be some concrete on the trailing edge of the weir that will reverse the direction of the undertow so it won't catch things and pull them back into the weir. It will spin the other way and kick things downstream," says Mac Hickley from the Parks Foundation Calgary. The cold didn't hinder work on the project. This is the best time of year to get the work done because water levels are low and it won't impact fish. On Tuesday, workers started taking river bed from one area and moving it to another. The end result will be a series of dams. Work on the weir will be done in a couple of stages and is expected to be finished by 2011. The $15-million project is funded with private, municipal and provincial dollars.

Hey Guys & Gals, Has anyone heard of what's happening with the Weir project? I thought they were going to start on it this year? Was looking forward to seeing the changes they are going to make, but is that project shelved now? Anybody?

Thanks for your replies. Did try some fishing but it was dead, no bites, no whites, nothing, nada, nice place though........

Anybody know much about fishing Kookanusa? Heading there for a couple of free days on a houseboat. Never been there before, but thought I should bring my rod/s and see what might be found out there. Any suggestions or recommendations would be most appreciated.

I have fished the Bow for many years, from Fish Creek down, and from Carseland down with a zodiac and jet pump. Looking to float my Clacka down on Friday am from Glenmore to ????? I need to be back by about 1-2 on Friday and looking for some information on float times say from Glenmore to 22x or from Glenmore to Police. Any body know how much time it takes for either of these two floats? I kinda remember fishing from 22x past Police (about 3 hours straight float?), but not sure what it is from Glenmore to 22x? Any help would be appreciated. As this is a new section to me, I am planning on doing some nymphing but don't expect a whole lot of dry action. Any advice on this would also be much appreicated! Thanks in advance and I hope everyone has a great weekend, Cheers Cgyguy

Totally agree with you Missin'. I am a born and bred BC'er but have lived in Alberta for over 20 years. Does that mean I am should be adopted by Alberta, and never look back at my home province because I am now considered to be an Albertan? Hey, if you don't wish to fish BC, then don't go, simple. For BC'ers, ditto for fishing in Alberta. You have to balance the good with the bad, and MAKE A CHOICE. Saying you are going to go fish BC but not spend any money, is, in my mind, simply rediculous. I have no problem paying the required fees to fish BC, if I did, I would stay home and not bother. But for a small investment, you and I can fish some of the prettiest waters in the world. If that makes you mad that you have to pay to play in this province, don't go. I am not sure what it is that any of the people that object to the fees in BC, are planning on doing about this. Right now, all I see is a select few whining and complaining, but that is all. If you want change, then why not take it on as a challenge and join up with all of the other persons who feel unjustified, and lobby your concerns. Simply complaining about it, grows very long in the tooth. Please, understand that my thoughts are also aimed at BC'ers that don't like Alberta fishing, you stay home too! I'm going fishing..............