The Fishing Thread

[speedog]

Originally posted by Dave P
Good looking fish No Pulp.

Going pike fishing on Twin Valley tomorrow. Hoping there are a few giants left this late in the season.

How was the pike fishing?

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Skrilla
I didn't have a tape on me, hence the shoe haha. Shoe measures just over 12" so Id say he was right around 25". Was a hell of a fight, had him by one hook in the side when he got it. Surprised I didn't lose him. Just swung by on my way home. Wasn't expecting to even fish.

Btw, I hope you immediately released that fish. Otherwise you might not want to tell that story within earshot of a CO. That's a huge no-no and you can face a fine and/or loss of your fishing gear.

For Bow River trout, the most effective way to guarantee large Browns is a tandem rig with San Juan worms and a sinking tip line and absolute MANDATORY a strike indicator.

[Dave P]

Originally posted by speedog


How was the pike fishing?

Terrible.

TVR was way to windy
Little Bow was way to windy, and the boat launch is fucked
Pine Coulee was way to windy, but we but the boat in, then the motor died, so we trolled for an hour in whitecaps with no bites.

Terrible day hahah

[Brent.ff]

Originally posted by blindsight


I've heard that, good point! I figured if I fish West end, they might be smaller but worth keeping.

A buddy is looking into it for next year I think...said he was going to look into it but I assumed for next year.

The west end (upstream of the WHD Wier at 17th ave) is shut as of October 1 till end of November for spawning. In addition, you're only allowed to keep one trout, and it has to be under 35 cm (~14"). The Bow is really not a great place to get some dinner.

I suspect you'll see the Bow go 100% Catch and Release within a couple years

For Bow River trout, the most effective way to guarantee large Browns is a tandem rig with San Juan worms and a sinking tip line and absolute MANDATORY a strike indicato

That sink tip/strike indicator combo are just going to be fighting each other all day long (and do virtually nothing helpful). Floating line with SJWs, and indicator and some weight (unless that's what you meant by sink tip) on the leader will definitely get you the odd fish. I'd disagree that it's the most effective way to get big brown trout on the Bow, but it is probably the easiest way to get into some trout.

[Anomaly]

Originally posted by blindsight
Looking for a decent spot on the Bow or Elbow. My 40th is coming up and I want to head out fishing. Anyone know of decent spots around Calgary, preferably the west side? I wouldn't mind a couple keepers.

I just bought a 7' ultra-light rod with 10# (2# diameter) braid to tie on fluoro leader. Looking to finesse fish a bit but I'll bring all my tackle just in case.

I have a pretty much identical setup, I've had a bit of luck trying around the Bearspaw reservoir, but access is hit and miss. Best Bow fishing for me is usually the Mckinnon flats area.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Brent.ff


The west end (upstream of the WHD Wier at 17th ave) is shut as of October 1 till end of November for spawning. In addition, you're only allowed to keep one trout, and it has to be under 35 cm (~14&quot. The Bow is really not a great place to get some dinner.

I suspect you'll see the Bow go 100% Catch and Release within a couple years


That sink tip/strike indicator combo are just going to be fighting each other all day long (and do virtually nothing helpful). Floating line with SJWs, and indicator and some weight (unless that's what you meant by sink tip) on the leader will definitely get you the odd fish. I'd disagree that it's the most effective way to get big brown trout on the Bow, but it is probably the easiest way to get into some trout.

Yeah I should've said tippet. I was using a weighted SJW for the lead hook. Guide has a split shot on the leader.
You'd know more than I about the big ones. The setup he had me using was getting browns all day long. Took me quite awhile to get my "mending" down properly and learning to read my strike indicator. Small BC lake fly fishing is so much different than river fly fishing.
I like my belly boat.

[Brent.ff]

Originally posted by C_Dave45

Yeah I should've said tippet. I was using a weighted SJW for the lead hook. Guide has a split shot on the leader.
You'd know more than I about the big ones. The setup he had me using was getting browns all day long. Took me quite awhile to get my "mending" down properly and learning to read my strike indicator. Small BC lake fly fishing is so much different than river fly fishing.
I like my belly boat.

Most of the guides do the worm and bobber down the middle as it's an easy way to get pretty well anyone into fish. For me, it's mind-blowingly boring but i'd rather take 1 fish charging a streamer or eating a dry over a half dozen on nymph.

[Sophal]

Anyone gone out ice fishing yet?

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by Sophal
Anyone gone out ice fishing yet?

Where's a good place to start? Been looking at doing something like this for awhile now. Would need someone with all the supplies as it'll be my first.

[Sophal]

Originally posted by TYMSMNY


Where's a good place to start? Been looking at doing something like this for awhile now. Would need someone with all the supplies as it'll be my first.

Around here, my buddy and I have gone to upper and lower Kananaskis, spray lakes and ghost reservoir to name a few. We're not the greatest but still a good time to go out. Shoot me a PM of you wanna tag along.

[chkolny541]

anyone fished eagle lake or spray lakes lately?

[Dave P]

Any more ice fishing updates?

Heading up by Rocky for a few days to tour the usual suspects for lakes.

Anything I should know?

[Sophal]

Originally posted by chkolny541
anyone fished eagle lake or spray lakes lately?

A buddy went out to Eagle on the weekend (Jan 8), said it was pretty slow but did mention peak activity is around 10 am. Also said about 15 inches of ice and people were driving on the lake.

[GTR_Auto]

Where is everyone planning on hitting up this summer?

[Street_Soldier]

da Bow, there's no need to go anywhere else.

[npham]

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da Bow, there's no need to go anywhere else.

Any hints on where to try, or what lures to use? I'm spin casting from the shore and I've only had mediocre luck in Fish Creek.

[Street_Soldier]

Every stretch of the Bow is good, Fish Creek is probably the most accessible which makes it pretty popular. There's really no single good spot cause the river is always changing due to flow rates and water temperatures. The river is running high at the moment so the best fishing is done close to the bank/shore, look for current seems where different currents join together.

Any lure will work just make sure its not too big so fish can actually grab it, use something you have confidence in. If you don't have a favorite lure use 5 of diamonds, seems to be everyones favorite.

[NoSup4U]

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da Bow, there's no need to go anywhere else.

Catch and release only this year.

I need something close to the city I can actually eat, suggestions?? PM if you don't want it public

[speedog]

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Catch and release only this year.

I need something close to the city I can actually eat, suggestions?? PM if you don't want it public

I believe that doesn't apply to pike.

[Brent.ff]

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I believe that doesn't apply to pike.

It definitely applies to pike. it's C&R for all sportfish within the river.