onthefly7 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 lol its tempting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthefly7 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 I know that the Bow is the premier Alberta river so I would like to give it its due. -So when is the best time for Bow fishing during July and how many days should I devote solely to it? -Also, since the trunk road is apparently 400+ miles long what would be the most worthwhile section to drive and where do I go to access it? Any directions? - Also any other ideal July Calgary itinerary ideas would be fantastic! Sorry to beg for so much valuable information but I only spend 1 month a year up there, so I will not be hogging all the spots or anything and my Dad does not get out much so I need to get ideas from you guys. Thanks for all your help! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustuphson Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 If you have another month coming up next/each year I would break it up like: - Year 1 Southern AB Bow River down to the Montana border, you can figure out the specific waters from the other posts and recommended books. Probably would want to be fishing the Bow/sticking close to Calgary during the Stampede if you like... - Year 2 Cebtral AB or North/Central - Year 3 what ever you haven't fished yet (central or Northern) or back to the places you miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 mine would be week 1 Castle river bridge campground fish Castle river 2days lynx creek 2days crowsnest 3days week 2 go to coleman hit the FTR up to oldman river campground fish oldman 2 days livingstone 2day racehorce creek 1 day Dutch creek 1day highwood 1 day week 3 head up to watervalley (unsure of campground) Fallen timber 2 day little red 2 day red deer river 2 day week4 not sure of campsites Ram rivers 3days Raven rivers 3days drive back to calgary fish the bow hop your flight back with a empty flybox, full sd card, and a big :$*%&: off smile on your face that only another flyfisher will understand. Teck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oh and don't for get the Bear spray and Bangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexhusby Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 dude if i were you i wouldnt even go all the way to calgary stay in houston and fish these areas, believe me its worth it week one-earls,kirsten milk, and mason creek week two-brays,baker,sams bayou(heard abigals pullin some lunkers outa there) week three-windsor,park lakes week four-all about the cinco bayous-any will do but bring the alligator spray!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthefly7 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 What are the best dry flies for FTR rivers like the oldman, livingstone etc.? I would love to fish dries so any recs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm doing a week myself in August as long as weather and everything holds. Check the hatch chart on the home page of this website, that'll tell you what flies you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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