Bow River Blog

Not Necessarily Fishing

Mike Robertson — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:55:59 +0000

Blogging for the future! Every now and again when I check my inbox in the mornings I get some information that I consider diamonds. Granted, my inbox gets full up with rubbish and clutter on a daily basis. I usually slap that rubbish in the behind and send it off into the trash bin. I [...]

The Annual Bow River Clean Up 2012

Mike Robertson — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:58:30 +0000

Bow River Clean-up A Success I was out wandering the banks of the Bow River today checking on the water clarity. What a nice day it was to stroll along the banks and take in the rays of sunshine. I had my camera with me and was taking pictures of the river when I spotted [...]

The Bow River’s 2012 Maiden Voyage

Mike Robertson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:16:43 +0000

The SS Sienna drifts again! With warm weather upon us now and the sweet smells of spring that fill the air, what a perfect way to spend a day out trout fishing the Bow River. Pat and his son Steve were the first clients of this 2012 fishing season. We met at the coffee shop [...]

Friends, Fun and Fishing!

Mike Robertson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:04:07 +0000

And not necessarily in that order! Fishing is a sport that spreads out worldwide and joins people together that might not connect otherwise. I meet new fishing friends on Twitter, Facebook and the likes daily. I also meet them at the river and local fishing shows I attend yearly. I make a point of [...]

A Friendly Bow River Fishing Trip

Mike Robertson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:16:24 +0000

A Friendly Adventure Spring is upon us now; winter never really had its firm grip on us to begin with. Mild weather combined with minimal snow has brought spring ahead of its normal schedule. Mother Nature has been kind to us here in Calgary, Alberta which is a warm blessing to the fishing conditions. [...]

Trollin’ On A River

Mike Robertson — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:51:43 +0000

The EasyTroller Trolling Plate Whoa, slow down. Haven’t you heard? Speed kills, baby, speed kills. Especially when you’re out on the water trolling for fish. Too much of the old mph and your chances of attracting and landing that prize salmon, trout or walleye are well, sunk. When trolling, bait or lures are drawn [...]

Bow River Fishing Report March 11 2012

Mike Robertson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:20:42 +0000

Bow River Spin Fishing Report March 11, 2012 Hello fishing friends, a quick post to let you all know how the Bow River is fishing this month for me. I was fishing this past Friday afternoon on the lower section of the river below the highway 22X overpass. I arrived at noon and had a Rapala [...]

The Alberta Bull Trout

Mike Robertson — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:04:53 +0000

Where are they, where did they go and why are they protected? The native species of Alberta’s trout species are like the fresh water sharks of the ocean, they hit hard, fight hard and are willing to take almost anything you put in front of them. They were once common place in Alberta but the [...]

2012 Calgary Boat and Sportsman Show

Mike Robertson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:55:00 +0000

And that’s a rap! The 2012 Calgary boat and Sportsman show has come and gone again with the show being held this past weekend at the BMO Center in Calgary. I attended the show again this year and was very happy I went down. I was there more for the people then the boats [...]

My Three Year Old Catches Her First Trout

Mike Robertson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:05:07 +0000

Paige’s first Brown Trout After sitting around for the better part of Saturday we decided Sunday we were going to get out and get active. A walk in the dog park was in order for both the dog and the kids alike. Why not get outside in plus twelve degree bliss. This weather has been [...]