dlo Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 gonna be in Calgary for a week and will prob be able to fish a day or two anyone got any suggestions i'll have my auger and ice gear as well as my fly rod(suggestions on what to bring would be great as I could bring my 8wt spey or 8 single or 4 single) thanks in advance Quote
scel Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 gonna be in Calgary for a week and will prob be able to fish a day or two anyone got any suggestions i'll have my auger and ice gear as well as my fly rod(suggestions on what to bring would be great as I could bring my 8wt spey or 8 single or 4 single) thanks in advance Your thanks is appreciated I do not know anything about the icefishing. The Bow River is a great fishery, but it is not an easy water to learn in a couple of days. Mostly nymphs and streamers are productive. I prefer a 6wt to fish the Bow. Early March, it is *possible* that you will find some dry action, and you will be casting size 20-22 midges, but it is like a 1in100 chance. Given the choices, I would bring the 8wt single. I like fishing my 4wt, but the warm weather in very typically accompanied by a 35+km/h wind. If you fish nymphs---you will probably be casting and indicator, a spit shot, and 2-3 nymphs. If you are casting streamers, you will be casting something with quite a bit of weight (to get down) or a sink tip with a lighter fly (still...a little heavy for the 4wt). San Juan worms (sz 16-14) and any assortment of nymphs size 16-20 catch fish. I find streamers hit-n-miss---this is not because they are not productive, but rather because I am not very good at fishing them. The only thing that I can say---darker colours seem to work better...um...most of the time. Be careful walking the banks. Quote
fishinglibin Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 And be aware of floating ice slabs, they creep up quietly. Quote
dlo Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 I'll be staying in the south east in Douglas dale if tht helps Quote
Vagabond Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I'll be staying in the south east in Douglas dale if tht helps Nice stretches of Bow right there/walking distance from Douglasdale.unfortunately the weather doesn't look very co-operative next week,back to winter temps,and this my week off also. Quote
fishinglibin Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 If it is too cold for the line and guides of the rod, (ice), maybe bring the auger and go to Badger. Quote
dlo Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 What's in badger and how far is it away? Quote
fishinglibin Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Monster Pike, White Fish, and I have been told some Walleye. I have released several 15 to 20 lb Pike. Do the auger and take a hibachi and have fun. I'd say it is about 1 1/2 hours to 2. Quote
dlo Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 A little far for me to go. Anything closer? Quote
fishinglibin Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Not really, Other lakes are prob 1 1/2 at least except Clear. about 1 hr south Quote
Vagabond Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I'm not afraid of cold weather I'm not "afraid" of cold neither,but slushy river,iced up guides,cold feet,numb fingers aren't what I consider an enjoyable day on the river.Looks like coyote huntn weather this week,I need +3C and sunny to get inspired for winter fishn. Quote
dlo Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 Well what are the ice fishing options within 45 mins of me Quote
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