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Old 06-22-2014, 08:58 PM
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So I live in Calgary and work just outside city limits. I usually fish in farther places out of town like pine Cooley and slave lake up north and I'll spend a weekend or a week out there. I'm wondering if there are any good spots closer to the city or in the city that I could go to and spend an hour or two at after work.
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Old 06-22-2014, 09:03 PM
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So I live in Calgary and work just outside city limits. I usually fish in farther places out of town like pine Cooley and slave lake up north and I'll spend a weekend or a week out there. I'm wondering if there are any good spots closer to the city or in the city that I could go to and spend an hour or two at after work.
Bow River in a couple weeks once it clears up.
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Old 06-22-2014, 10:19 PM
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I've heard of people fishing the bow but never tried it myself and suggestions on bait or lures?
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Old 06-22-2014, 11:07 PM
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Go to The Fishin Hole and they will hook you up.
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Old 06-23-2014, 03:11 PM
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Most of the bow has a bait ban, I find throwing smaller spoons or spinners is usually best.
The bow can be difficult at times, best of luck.
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Old 06-23-2014, 10:08 PM
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Has anybody tried up near the fish creek side?
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Old 06-23-2014, 11:20 PM
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Has anybody tried up near the fish creek side?
There are fish everywhere in the Bow. Fish Creek area is popular.
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Old 06-26-2014, 11:05 AM
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Anyone recommend the Elbow River this time of year?
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Old 06-26-2014, 01:19 PM
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What about Lake Chestermere?

Has anybody been up there recently to check it out?
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from Bearspaw Dam downstream to Western Headworks Diversion (W.H.D.) Weir (including the Elbow River below Glenmore Reservoir).
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June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.

So I don't forget my fishing jurisdiction.
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Old 06-26-2014, 03:07 PM
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There are fish everywhere in the Bow. Fish Creek area is popular.
i know its good for fly fishing but how bout spin fishing?
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Old 06-26-2014, 05:08 PM
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i know its good for fly fishing but how bout spin fishing?
It's only good for flyfishing. Spin fishing doesn't work.
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Old 06-26-2014, 05:13 PM
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Anyone recommend the Elbow River this time of year?
its just down the street from you...go check it out...high & dirty.

You'll probably have it all to yourself.
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Old 06-26-2014, 06:08 PM
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It's only good for flyfishing. Spin fishing doesn't work.
I dunno: I seen a couple of guys have a lot of success catching rainbows in those currents that run through the little islands and the 'shore'.

They were using just a normal spin reel and those Spinners- I was crazy jealous.

All I've ever caught using spinners on the bow was rocks and brown muck.
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CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.

So I don't forget my fishing jurisdiction.
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Old 06-26-2014, 07:26 PM
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I dunno: I seen a couple of guys have a lot of success catching rainbows in those currents that run through the little islands and the 'shore'.

They were using just a normal spin reel and those Spinners- I was crazy jealous.

All I've ever caught using spinners on the bow was rocks and brown muck.
Hey Spaghetts,

I was not being sincere. There are quality fish everywhere in the Bow in town that can be taken readily on spin gear.
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Old 06-26-2014, 08:38 PM
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well i was just wondering. but those who dont have fly rods you could use abobber and flies
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Old 06-26-2014, 08:43 PM
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well i was just wondering. but those who dont have fly rods you could use abobber and flies
Yep but id suggest minnow plugs ,storm&rapala and the like. Diveing depth of 4-10' is best. I run 30lb fluro leader as the odd pike can be found
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