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How is the swinging lately on the Bow? I am trying to squeeze in a late afternoon fishing next week.

Toolman, I have a full sinking 326 skagit..........but just recently sold the rod that I used for it.

Another thing that I like about fishing an intermediate head is that I can straight cast down river and can almost immediately fish. About why sometimes the intermediate heads feel heavier is IMO depends on the rods. With me and my Beulah in particular, I felt it was a tad heavy, not a whole lot. So, I called Steve Godshall, and told him that I had an iShort 350 and it felt a bit heavy for my rod and he cut me his intermediate scandi/skagit hybrid head, 15cm shorter and 25 grain lighter. I know 25 grain isn't much but it feels really good, lighter, and matches my tempo; maybe just the taper. On the other hand, this rod depends on the length of the floating shooting head it will cast 330 and 360 just fine with the same tips.

Chrome, that Winston rod is really nice isn't it? Bron, I don't use the T8 much, i've been using iMOW Light 5/5 and 7.5/2.5. Have you had the chance to cast that rod with Airflo Scout, the Airflo switch float or Airflo switch streamer? I have the Airflo switch float in the mail right now but eager to find out what other Platinum users think about it.

I tried 350 with T-8 and it would turn the tip and streamer just fine but felt heavy. I liked it better with 325 skagit, but maybe it just me. BurningChrome what is your setup for the Bow?

thank you for your reply SilverDoctor, I currently have a beulah platinum switch 6wt with 325 skagit and wondering if I should get something with more muscle for throwing junks and as an alternative rod for the silver. Kinda having my eyes set for a Pro4x 6/7wt 12.6 from Gloomis.

Thank you for the replies everyone. I have a new question, what are the commonly switch or spey rod weight and shooting heads grains used at the Bow?

Glad to know that I didn't have to use an intermediate skagit head. My standard setup is also a skagit head with iMOW and T tips. How is the bow river bottom in general? is it quite flat?

thank you for the replies. I am just curious if intermediate heads are commonly used at the Bow. It probably redundant to use it.

Hi guys, other than using the usual Scandi and Skagit floating heads with Poly and tips. Have you ever thought that you might needed intermediate shooting heads for the Bow in general?

Scel, I wished I saw your posting before I packed my stuffs. You were absolutely right 6pm was not a night fishing. The sun refused to set until 9pm and by that time I've done swinging streamers. I actually had one BWO landed on my hand and saw your water boatman 30 minutes before the sun set. I'll bring lighter gears the next time I hit the Bow again. By the way, do you have any fly recommendation for Bow and Fish Creek? I have a pro fly tier friend who can basically tie me a bow special.

thank you scel, Considering that I can start to fish at 6pm at the earliest, I might as well start with a weighted streamer with floating line.

A lot of information here, the Fish Creek certainly a top pick. I googled up some areas like Douglasbank Park, the Glenmore trail, graves bridge, sue higgins bridge, and mallard point just north of the bridge. what do you guys think about them? And what flies should I use this time around for night fishing?

Yes, I can do fish creek park. Will it be considered as a trespassing if I am still fishing inside the park after the gates close? by the way, any spots in the NW around Bowmont and Bakers Park? I think I should just bring a heavier rod for mousing in the dark.

Hi everyone, I am going to touch down in Calgary this week and depending on Mrs.Boss's to do list; I might have the time to do a short night fishing this Friday. So keeping my hopes high, how is fishing right now especially at the night. I might be able to bring a 4wt 8ft with me for this short trip. I will be staying around the airport and looking for somewhere close to fish for a couple of hours. cheers.

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Thank you northfork for the tip. I'll check it out.

Yeah, looking into BC too. LOL!!! I can't even guide myself.

I know about the dire situation and I am sorry to hear that guys. I hoped that everyone can hang on to their jobs. As for me, I just have to keep on looking in AB and BC.

Hi everyone, I am going to move to Calgary this Spring/summer and like everyone else, I am looking for a job. For the past 11 years, I've been the hoist and crane industry doing all the financial and the administration work. I have other experiences prior to that and I don't mind to jump industry. Please PM me if you know something, I am basically just throwing this out there in hope to snag something. cheers.

How did the spey casting from the boat go?

Exactly right, the interference is a noisy story and looks like this isn't gonna be like at the Disneyland. I just made a call to my cellphone provider and add the international calling feature for a month so we could use our US mobiles in Canada as well.

You are absolutely right, they worked really well when we were at Disneyland, shopping outlets, lakes, between cars, etc but not so much in and around downtown area or around tall trees.

Thank you Murray for the reply. The radios are just the regular 2way radios from Basspro or Radio Shack.

I am visiting from the States this April and we usually bringing a set of 2 way radio with us when we travel. Easier to connect than calling using cell phones. I am wondering what the law will be to use them in Calgary? Our second party will be staying at a hotel near the Airport and I planning to try to catch a fish for half a day. thank you