cdock Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Anyone here keep fishing the Bow throughout the winter? Anyone do some hard water fishing? Since we are expecting 2cm of snow tonight I figure it's time to start considering these things. Although last year I found I had difficulty hitting the hole in the ice with my flies and when I did nothing ever seemed to rise. Anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Winter fly fishing is some of my most enjoyable time on the river (most of it is done on the Crow though). I love the peacefulness, the 'banker's hours' and the look of the river with snow covered banks/trees. I'm already looking forward to my Christmas break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Winter can be a great time to fly fish, it's mostly a matter of if the river is slushy or has too many bergs in it. Also, anything below about -2 celsius is a bit too cold on the fingies & tends to ice the guides up. I've had some of my best dry fly days in winter, although not frequently. I'd have to agree with Bloom, personally I prefer the winter scenery of the Crow to the Bow, but that's just personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Winter can be a great time to fly fish, it's mostly a matter of if the river is slushy or has too many bergs in it. Also, anything below about -2 celsius is a bit too cold on the fingies & tends to ice the guides up. I've had some of my best dry fly days in winter, although not frequently. I'd have to agree with Bloom, personally I prefer the winter scenery of the Crow to the Bow, but that's just personal preference. Nothing like a good meal and beer at the Rum Runner after a cool day on the Crow. Over Christmas, I get to watch a few NCAA bowl games their too. That's a pretty good day to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have had most of my best Bow river days, when I have to climb down an 8 foot ice cliff to get to the water There's something surreal about fishing what looks like the bloody north pole, on the Bow.... I too really enjoy the winter fishing on the Crow! Midges can produce some decent dry fly action too, even in January. Depends how warm the day gets Never really got into ice fishing much. Been about 10 times total. matter of fact, tried to sell my hand auger this year in garage sale. No one wanted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I flyfish the crap out of the Bow in the winter, but I don't hesitate even slightly to baitfish through the ice if it means a supper or two of pike or whitefish fillets. FLAAAAG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 ay carumba. The only thing I go fishing for in the winter is an olive out of the bottom of a martini glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Lynn: HA HA HA ... Winter fissin' is simply grand. Bloom said it well, "Winter fly fishing is some of my most enjoyable time on the river" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Ice fishing is alot of fun guys! Who's up for spray lakes lakers this winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Ice fishing is alot of fun guys! Who's up for spray lakes lakers this winter? OH, pick me, pick me.... oh... PLEAAAASSSSEEEE, pick me. i'll go !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I am strangely looking forward to a bit of icefishing this year...... that novelty will where off the first time I have to chase my toque 6 miles down spray in the wind..... Esleech those pics almost look like its not windy..... can't be the spray lakes I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Ladystrange- Sure thing, we can go. Lonefisher-yeah, it's spray lakes. It wasn't bad for half the day. The wind picked up later that day, and damn near carried me away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 buddy had a shack break loose in that wind once..... took it 600 yards down the lake..... What a nightmare that was to push back.... Anybody ever skate up there? if you get out early in the year before its all snow up its amazing skating..... I have also seen the kite boarders and skiers up there as well.... that looks like a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueNorther Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Looking forward to the hard water season.Bout the time that big game and duck hunting are over I'll be gearing up for it.Last year we were on the ice at Severn in late November.It'll be a longer wait this year as we almost used up all our tags on a hunt down in the West Castle last week,6 deer and 1 bull elk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 FLAAAAG!! freakin rights so close !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 now that's talent... oh wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 now that's talent... oh wait may not need talent but it can be a hell of a lot of fun. one of the best days of my life was ice fishing 2 winters ago with my best friend, nearly died from laughing so hard. cool esleech. i'll hold you to it. i have jigs and such just sitting in my truck waiting to be used. i also have a hand auger but i imagine you probably have a gas one if you go a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Yeah, I love guys who knock icefishing because they think it's "easy" and then they go nymph two big Juans right into a pod of 1000 fish in the little pooh hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I'm up for it too, Esleech. I have done a ton of ice fishing in years gone by, mostly on frozen salt water, but a few outings on lakes as well. It's always a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Esleech, You can count me in also, ice fished a couple of times in a shack but I think I was enjoying the baily's and coffee more *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 now that's talent... oh wait exactly russ, and to brent...dont even start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 well I think we may have to plan a BBQ/icefishing trip..... beer, bailys', BBQ burgers, booze, beer..... we may even fish a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I nominate Esleech, Lonefisher, Kyle to be the event organizers of the 1st Anual FFC Hard Water Derby... All in favor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 lower k, first ice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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