Bow River Blog

Bow River Fishing with Shawn Bane Jr

Mike Robertson — Sun, 31 May 2026 20:42:51 +0000

This past weekend we headed out with Grey Cup champion Shawn Bane Jr, and his lovely fiance Michelle, to fish the Bow River. We launched from McKinnon Flats in search of the rivers finest Brown Trout. After rigging up the Robertson Tackle, my own brand of fishing lures, we jetted upriver for the days adventure. …

Happy Twenty Anniversary

Mike Robertson — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:41:57 +0000

March 2006 – March 2026 20 years of Blogging I think I have came a long way since those first days of chicken-pecking my way through 200 word articles. I have learned much and have grown in so many ways. Through my blog, I’ve been privileged to meet so many amazing human beings. Massive homage …

Inner City Bow River Trout Fishing, January 2026

Mike Robertson — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:36:25 +0000

It’s a new year but the same old Bow River trout still need love. My lovely girlfriend and I headed out this past weekend to take advantage of the wonderful weather we have experienced here in Calgary. We woke early and marched off to the river after a nice home-made breakfast. The nice thing about …

Merry Christmas 2025

Mike Robertson — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:34:43 +0000

Wishing all the readers of the Blog a very Merry Christmas this season. We wish to thank everyone for their continued support here at the Bow River Blog. It’s hard to believe we are in our 19th year Blogging and sharing information regarding the Bow River with all who wish to read and learn. From …

Inner city fishing the Bow River 2025

Mike Robertson — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:54:00 +0000

It was amazing to get out inner city fishing the Bow River before it got cold and winter takes its icy hold on Calgary. I was fishing the Robertson Tackle Sunrise Samurai today with great success on the Brown trout that inhabit the Bow River. I was fishing the lure slow, with several twitches and …

My dearest friend Robert.

Mike Robertson — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:41:16 +0000

Still can’t believe you left us much too early. One day we were talking and fishing and the next day you were gone. I know everybody has to leave this earth eventually, but my heart is still shattered into a million pieces. We had so many places to fish and so many fish to catch …

The Reset Ritual With Reggie Begelton

Mike Robertson — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:12:36 +0000

It’s always an honor and pleasure to guide and fish with my friend, and Calgary Stampeder, Mr. Reggie Begelton. In early August, Reggie had asked me if we could create some content for the CFL. While on a bye-week, which means the club has no football games that week, we awoke early and met the …

Rain Rain go away!

Mike Robertson — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:56:00 +0000

It’s been a challenging early August here on the Bow River with all Rivers Running chocolate milk in color. I went down to check the Highwood River and it’s extremely dirty and high, making the lower Bow River virtually unfishable. One may catch the odd trout, but the chances are very low. According to news …

Respecting Time: Why Last Minute Cancellations Hurt Small Businesses!

Mike Robertson — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 06:28:58 +0000

Often, people don’t own boats and would like to hire fishing guides out on a local river or lake. You may be traveling and would like to fish while you are on holidays! Hiring a fishing guide can teach you a lot about a local waterbody, while catching fish along your day’s journey! As a …

Friends, Fun Times and Fishing The Bow River June 9th, 2025

Mike Robertson — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:18:00 +0000

This season I can fish mid-week, so my dear friend Rob Clarke from Edmonton decided to come down to Calgary and join me for a full day trip on the Bow River this past Monday. Rob arrived Sunday evening which gave us time to catch up and have a mean steak dinner at my place. …