Guided Bow Float Trip

[onthefly7]

I am looking to take a guided float trip on the bow this summer to get acquainted with the river and was wondering what guide service I should use. I was hoping to have fishing gear provided for me. I want a guide that can educate me on how to fish the bow on my own. Any advice?

[Hawgstoppah]

If you wanna learn to fish the Bow on your own don't wait until summer. Grab one of Maxwell's spring specials (go to the sponsor's section of the forum to find out more)

[onthefly7]

I am moving to Calgary from Houston this summer though.

[headscan]

You can go through most of the fly shops in Calgary to arrange for a guided float down the Bow. Try West Winds, Fish Tales, or Bow River Troutfitters. But, if you're mostly going to be fishing it by walking and wading then you'd be better off hiring Max as Hawgstoppah said. His spring special ends soon, but he'll still be around in the summer when you get here.

 

The thing is that taking a float will get you acquainted with the river - from a boat. Some spots you stop to fish on a float may be difficult to access on foot. If you'll mostly be walking and wading, then Max can show you some access points and a few good runs you can get to on foot.