****Tips and tricks for the Bow River*****

[Sheepriverrules]

Hi there Anynoe visiting this thread I'm happy that i just figured out how to post a new thread But anyway this is all that i ask from this thread: Does any one know any good spinners, flys, crankbaits or any sort of lure and type of fishing that works well on the bow, I ask this because i've been watching the shows about fishing reading the books about fishing, cleaning my rods, line and lures, and morning over the fact that i cannot go fishing in the sheep river till june 26 But a well I don't care what my dad says I am going to kick his but out the door one these days of the long weekened and say "Start the truck were going fishing" so any facts will help

[Scott N]

Both fly fishing and spin fishing can catch you fish on the Bow, but I think the fly fishing catches more fish. The fly that I use most often on the Bow is the plain old San Juan Worm.

[Sheepriverrules]

i've seen those before and have used them on the highwood and had some sucsess, and good spots to go?

[Calgaryguy1977]

Some of the bow is closed I believe but fish creek park has seen some risers yesterday. I dunno why but I feel im the brunt of some awful joke when people brag up the san juan worm. I have yet to catch a fish on the bow with one. Maybe it's my presentation and/or depth of the fly.

[Calgaryguy1977]

Oh btw, people were having luck with midges and prince nymphs yesterday!

[FishingFrenzy]

THE BOW RIVER???!?!?!? Why not the Sheep River... ?

[Dust1n]

countdown 5,7 in natural colors in seams! good luck.

silver and gold spoons also are great with some flies!

[Fishfinder]

Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7

countdown 5,7 in natural colors in seams! good luck.

silver and gold spoons also are great with some flies!

Coloring now too, sweeeeet!
Sorry I have no tips, just wanna say Great Pic!

[Dust1n]

black is the seams
red are prime fish lies
green are hatches

[Sheepriverrules]

Originally Posted by FishingFrenzy

THE BOW RIVER???!?!?!? Why not the Sheep River... ?

well it was closed then but now it open and ive beeen fishing it every day

[biggamehunter]

Skinny 3 inch crankbaits that look like the fish you are trying to catch (small brookies and browns)

[-CLM-]

Biggest brown I ever yanked out of the bow. Caught on a Nuclear worm during Stampede week, 25.5". Pretty standard method, indicator and worm, slaughtered them back in the day on that presentation.

Cam's Bow River Brown.jpg

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by -CLM-

Biggest brown I ever yanked out of the bow. Caught on a Nuclear worm during Stampede week, 25.5". Pretty standard method, indicator and worm, slaughtered them back in the day on that presentation.

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pretty fish....congats thanks for sharing

[Logan]

Royal Coachman fly tipped with a maggot ( where your allowe) = Whitefish all day long. Bounce it down the current above a couple of split shots and your money.

[Sheepriverrules]

thanks for the hints went fishing the at wyndim carseland park and caught like 3 rains in three mins on a panther martian all about 13- 20"

[Gust]

... so now you're the guy giving tips

[Fishfinder]

Originally Posted by Sheepriverrules

thanks for the hints went fishing the at wyndim carseland park and caught like 3 rains in three mins on a panther martian all about 13- 20"

Wait a second. We're using MARTIANS now to cath fish! Pretty sure I read somewhere in the regs using martians as bait is strictly prohibited. U didn't kill Marvin did you!!

[TheKi]

just dont use scented plastic bait when there is a bait ban without knowing that scented plastic is included in the bait ban: like i did, i had my ass handed to me on the forum

[Fishfinder]

Originally Posted by little archer_99

just dont use scented plastic bait when there is a bait ban without knowing that scented plastic is included in the bait ban: like i did, i had my ass handed to me on the forum

LOL! I remember that harhar. Don't fret lil arch, we forgive you lol, or at least I do. Pretty ridonkulous how sometimes people can get butchered on this forum for making a mistake. Lotsa perfect people on here. It's happened to plenty of fisherfolk on here, including myself.
Important thing is we learn from our errors and move on, like you have. That's what this forum is for right? To learn. And hopefully become educated and informed as to different styles/tactics when fishing.
Cheers n GL all

[Dr.Shortington]

Im the same way... a lot of people say San Juan worm with a nymph off the back of it...I've caught plenty on the Nymph but am yet to nail one on the San Juan...Any ideas?

[Dust1n]

Originally Posted by Dr.Shortington

Im the same way... a lot of people say San Juan worm with a nymph off the back of it...I've caught plenty on the Nymph but am yet to nail one on the San Juan...Any ideas?

sjw hook is too small? i found out the premade flies always have smaller hooks

[marlin1]

Originally Posted by -CLM-

Biggest brown I ever yanked out of the bow. Caught on a Nuclear worm during Stampede week, 25.5". Pretty standard method, indicator and worm, slaughtered them back in the day on that presentation.

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nice brown

[Sheepriverrules]

i am an expert on the bait ban and have never used bait on the sheep or bow only when maggots were alowed but yes panther martians do work

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by Sheepriverrules

i am an expert on the bait ban and have never used bait on the sheep or bow only when maggots were alowed but yes panther martians do work

heheeheheheheheh...funny

[Fishfinder]

HEHE X2!
Didn't I already go over this sheesh!

USING MARTIANS AS BAIT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, EXPERT OR NOVICE!
LEAVE MARVIN ALONE!!!