Goggin Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Wondering how far down from Calgary the bow would be ice free to fly fish, don’t know the river at all so the thought of standing on an ice ledge to fish doesn’t appeal to me Quote
Dangus Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 If you know the river reasonably well, Just step off the ledge or hike in to the head and fish/wade down beside the ledge. Fairly certain every hole has at least some form of ledge at the moment. But I could be wrong. Quote
BurningChrome Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I think you're likely to find more ice the further down from the city you get. There's less ice in the city is because of the warm water coming out of the sewage treatment plants, especially Bonnybrook. If you don't know the river at all, now might not be the best time to try learning it by yourself. Maybe find someone who'll fish with you or hold off until the river clears up some more. 2 Quote
fishinglibin Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Be very aware of silent creepers. Sheets of ice can sneak up behind you and take you out. Almost happened to me. Quote
pokerfish Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Quote 1 hour ago, fishinglibin said: Be very aware of silent creepers. Sheets of ice can sneak up behind you and take you out. Almost happened to me. What he said. worry far more about the creepers than breaking a shelf. even a 4 sg ft creeper can take you out. 1 Quote
Dangus Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Ha it’s crazy how fast those things move. Make an effort to look upstream with every new cast. Further upstream if you got a slow swing! 2 Quote
Goggin Posted March 7, 2018 Author Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks, maybe leave it for a few weeks then lol Quote
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