Bow River Blog
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I am Mike- writer and trout fisherman in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Trout fishing guide on the Lower Bow River. Blogging about my passion, sport fishing the Bow River.
Bow River Blog
3w ago
Recently I have seen an increase in poaching on the Bow River while out fishing. Poaching is bad for our fisheries and can cause severe decline in fish populations rapidly. Not only is it against the law, but it is also harmful to any fishery, especially when the Bow River is in a steady decline ..read more
Bow River Blog
1M ago
My girlfriend Charlene and I decided to switch it up from trout fishing and head out to Milo to fish McGregor Lake. Before leaving the city, we stopped to get some worm harnesses and some live, jumbo dew worms. After making the short hour drive, we rigged up the rods and blasted off in search ..read more
Bow River Blog
1M ago
Recently, I have been in the market for a new rod and reel set-up. After fishing heavy for the last 20-twenty plus years, it was time to step up the game and get some higher-end gear. I just want to say that, in no way am I endorsing , or officially sponsored by either of ..read more
Bow River Blog
3M ago
With the first bye-week of the CFL season for the Calgary Stampeders football club, and the Bow River in prime fishing shape, it was time to meet up with my friend Reggie Begelton and go after some trout. This was Reggie’s first trip out with me this season, as he is back from Texas where ..read more
Bow River Blog
3M ago
It is always an honor and pleasure to fish with each client. I deeply appreciate everyone who spends their hard-earned money in the G3 jet boat with me! I always have, and I always will. Let’s face it, there are many other activities one could be doing with their extra money. Yesterday I had the ..read more
Bow River Blog
3M ago
Was nice to take a break from trout fishing and head out to McGregor Lake this past weekend. My girlfriend Charlene has never caught walleye before, so we headed out to cross that species off her bucket list. With low winds, combined with sunny skies, we headed out early to blade worms using the “bottom ..read more
Bow River Blog
3M ago
As the winter chill begins to subside and the first signs of spring emerge, the Bow River comes alive with an abundance of fishing opportunities. April marks the prime time for anglers to experience the thrill of spin fishing on this renowned Alberta waterway. The Bow River has long been celebrated for its diverse array ..read more
Bow River Blog
5M ago
As winter slowly melts away, I finally got my jet boat back out for its 2024 maiden voyage. I had the boat repaired for cracked welds at Grey Wolf Industries in Millet, Alberta. Jesse did a fantastic job and I highly recommend his work to anyone needing repairs done to their boat. My girlfriend and ..read more
Bow River Blog
6M ago
Taking the Green Ghost to Brown Town With fantastic weather in February, I head out to an inner city location in search of the rivers finest Brown Trout specimens. In this video I am using my own lure, the Robertson Tackle Green Ghost. The bright green pattern of this lure is great for deep, overwintering ..read more
Bow River Blog
9M ago
Lately I have been fishing the river more than usual! Often times, I find solace near water when times are stressful. For me, even standing near water gives me great comfort and the water always seems to ease my stressors. During these challenging times in life, I find myself standing on the rivers edge watching ..read more