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Drift fishing the Bow aka float fishing
Anyone drift fish the bow?
Tips and tricks?
I'm looking for a Berkley IM8, light action 9'-10'6" rod in Calgary so I can get out and do some more drift fishin.
This is a great time of year for it.
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03-28-2014, 03:11 PM
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I'm working in Calgary next week and might be doing this one evening with a friend of mine from Calgary if I get time. He has a drift boat modified with an outboard jet motor. 
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03-28-2014, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AppleJax
I'm working in Calgary next week and might be doing this one evening with a friend of mine from Calgary if I get time. He has a drift boat modified with an outboard jet motor. |
I'll be running the canoe down the river soon too.
What I meant by drift fishing was using a float, weight and varied terminal presentation.
Was thinking of trying some steelhead set-ups, marabou with bead trailer etc
Just for kicks.
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03-28-2014, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BeeGuy
I'll be running the canoe down the river soon too.
What I meant by drift fishing was using a float, weight and varied terminal presentation.
Was thinking of trying some steelhead set-ups, marabou with bead trailer etc
Just for kicks.
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Big stone fly immitations , should get some interest with a blood worm dropper.
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03-28-2014, 04:28 PM
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I've had success with crank baits recently.
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03-29-2014, 10:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeeGuy
Anyone drift fish the bow?
Tips and tricks?
I'm looking for a Berkley IM8, light action 9'-10'6" rod in Calgary so I can get out and do some more drift fishin.
This is a great time of year for it.
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Weather is supposed to be nice next week, can't wait to float!
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03-30-2014, 09:35 AM
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Hands down most effective way to fish rivers.
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03-30-2014, 10:27 AM
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I have all the gear needed for proper drift fishing.
I have the Berkley rod your looking for plus all the terminal tackle. You won't find the stuff you need in AB.
Drift fishing is BC's #1 choice for Salmon river runs.
PM me for info and gear.
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03-30-2014, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CenterPin
Hands down most effective way to fish rivers.
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Now learn bolonese style if you wish to fish rivers of any size. Tons off float tackle on uk tackle sights .
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03-30-2014, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeeGuy
Anyone drift fish the bow?
Tips and tricks?
I'm looking for a Berkley IM8, light action 9'-10'6" rod in Calgary so I can get out and do some more drift fishin.
This is a great time of year for it.
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What drift are you doing?
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03-30-2014, 07:57 PM
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11 ft switch rod with a centerpin reel, and east coast float/shots setup, that's my float fishing rig for the bow.
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03-30-2014, 08:38 PM
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How do you like using a switch rod with a center pin? Was thinking of building a longer one but worried to spend so much on a rod that might be too top heavy.
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03-30-2014, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ericlin0122
11 ft switch rod with a centerpin reel, and east coast float/shots setup, that's my float fishing rig for the bow.
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Hmmm which model is it?
TFO?
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03-30-2014, 09:30 PM
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Have a look at brownings six rivers float rods 10'6" 13' &15 '. Looks like a good start avalible at bps. If you have a little patience check out tackle sights across the pond be able to fish both banks of the bow with out wading lol.
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03-30-2014, 10:03 PM
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Check out any tackle shop in southern Ontario. They will have whatever price range your looking for and most everything they have there for trout is perfect for the bow.
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03-30-2014, 10:03 PM
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Custom Sage river rod + custom Kingfisher centre pin = pure magic
Let the drift begin!!!!!!
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03-30-2014, 10:08 PM
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Alley oop... seen any long rods in a high end blank rated a little heavier for Chinook?
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03-30-2014, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CenterPin
Alley oop... seen any long rods in a high end blank rated a little heavier for Chinook?
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Best place for a look see is in BC.
That's my home town.
Can't steer ya right at this time.
But later is possible. ...stay tuned
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03-30-2014, 10:31 PM
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I've been looking in BC and Ontario for a while and don't think it exists minus the right spey rod. Run a 15 ft glx that I'd consider as good as it gets for steelies/coho but need a touch more for kings.
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03-30-2014, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CenterPin
I've been looking in BC and Ontario for a while and don't think it exists minus the right spey rod. Run a 15 ft glx that I'd consider as good as it gets for steelies/coho but need a touch more for kings.
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Bah!!!!!
Pure crapola.
Are you drift fishing or fly fishn?
It's easier than you think my friend
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03-30-2014, 10:50 PM
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Center pin. ...
Pm me and I'll set you up easy 
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03-30-2014, 10:51 PM
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Float. Been looking for a while now and I'm open to any suggestions. A buddy works with raven and there developing something for that very problem. No one makes an idea long rod that can handle kings. What's your home rivers?
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03-30-2014, 10:56 PM
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I'm from BC and my gear takes all.
40lbs....no prob.
Looks like you are misinformed.
It ain't that difficult if you know how.
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03-30-2014, 10:58 PM
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Man....I take 30lb fish on 17lb test.
Finesse bro
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03-30-2014, 11:04 PM
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Haha. Been float fishing for over 25 years I'm not misinformed. I got sturgeon gear I could run a float on and catch 100 lbers doesn't mean its idea.
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03-30-2014, 11:06 PM
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Lol I've caught 18 lb steelies on 6lb. 17lb is not fitness. Just looking for a 14 to 15 foot rod to run 15 lb that's not top heavy or an all around tank.
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03-30-2014, 11:09 PM
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Then I don't get your problem.
Your misinformed somewhere.
Maybe I misread you.
Kings on 17lb test???? Easy catch.
What are you looking for?
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03-30-2014, 11:10 PM
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Sorry......just saw your last comment
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03-30-2014, 11:12 PM
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I'm looking for a 15 ft rod rated for 15lb. Can you name one??
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03-30-2014, 11:12 PM
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Ok gotcha.
You want spey rods
Can't help ya sorry
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