pheasantnut Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 Hey boys Pheasantnut here from Edmonton, well took Max and Toolmans nymphing course a couple of months back and fiiiinally get to come to calgary to fish the bow.....so I'm only in for a day and was looking for direction on what flies have been working.....any advice is appreciated.....Cheers Andrian Quote
cdock Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 The old San Juan as usual, stone flies, and hare's ear. For me anyway. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted July 7, 2007 Posted July 7, 2007 Bring along some phesant tail andpale morning dunns. Caddis in various stages are on now. Quote
pheasantnut Posted July 7, 2007 Author Posted July 7, 2007 Thanks boys appreciate the local knowledge...............Cheers Andrian Quote
lethfisher Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 I will be coming up to Strathmore on Thursday night and would like to go fishing in Calgary on Friday. Where would be an easy place to drive to as I have an old car that can't handle to much. Is it worth trying in town or am I better off staying out of town. Strathmore is right by the Carseland Weir is there any good fishing around there? Anybody wanting to meet up and go for a walk and wade maybe? Quote
grannyknot Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Lethfisher, the fishing right above the weir is usually quite good, with plenty of road access. Quote
lethfisher Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Excellent. Is there any maps of the area that show the trails leading to the water? Edit: I looked at Google Earth and Google Maps and found the weir. Are you allowed to fish in the zoo? On the Google Map there is a park called the "Bow River Park" right by the Crowchild Trail NW Bridge. Looks like there is some parking there. Would that be a good place to start and walk upstream? Thanks guys :) Quote
grannyknot Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 I was referring to the Carseland weir by Strathmore, just turn south from #24 at the thriving metropolis of Carseland. There is all kinds of parking and access at the Bow River Park, but if you only have a day, the more southern portion of the Bow in Calgary might be kinder to you. I often fish right by the Crowchild bridge and typically just catch a few whities. Quote
lethfisher Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks a lot much appreciated. I have to go in to Okotoks now in the morning to drop off my gf I was thinking coming back on the 22X and it looks like there is a little road leading to the river by the golf course. Then I can just drive down the 22X further till I hit the 24 then turn down towards Carseland. That could be a good day Quote
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