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Spoon (posted Jul 24, 2008)
hey man nice vid :D yeah i just got back form ski camp at Mt. Hood OR. and im heading back in 2 days! haha but yeah i was raftin on the Deschutes and the guide told me about a spot with 25+ inch steelhead that he caught just the night before! maybe ill have some pic s to top yours finally ;D wish me luck!

RainbowAddict (posted Jun 4, 2008)

Hey thanks BRB! Yeah, we hit Dipping Vat on Sunday, and between three of us had 24 Rainbows between 8am and 2pm. Was a really good day. I kept one and cooked it up on Monday night. Was pleasantly suprised with the taste. We were catching them on every fly in the box. Not one Trout was under 16" and the largest was 22". I've got a pal up in Calgary who fly fishes the Bow. His name is Matt Barlow. Do you know him? He's starting up his own guide service. As soon as he's up n' running, I'm going to make a trip up there. Planning a trip to Duck Lake in two weekends. Hopefully I've got some good pics for you. Take care. P.S. I checked you your website....pretty impressive.

RainbowAddict (posted May 28, 2008)
Thanks for the welcome Bow River! Question, when you grab a code is it specified for that week's species that are in the derby, or are you able to take a pic of the fish, and then wait until the derby opens up and register it? You do any fishing south of Calgary? Lethbridge or Medicine Hat area?

dragonslayer (posted May 27, 2008)

Hey Mike, Good to hear from you. here the season is starting late and water is high and dirty everywhere - even the lakes are dirty. A little trout action earlier after ice-out but no big browns. Will be fishing for Northerns and Largemouth this weekend on the Ottawa and planning trip to Northern Quebec later in June for basically everything on the menu- lakers, brookies, splake, whitefish, walleye musky, pike, and giant smallmouth. I'll keep you posted. Tight Lines!

dragonslayer (posted May 14, 2008)
whats up Mike?

Bowriverblog (posted May 1, 2008)
Thank You RaiderNation, old V.H. rules my world. I just seen them when they were here in my home town....

RaiderNation (posted Apr 27, 2008)
I like Van Halens "INTRUDER" Tune for the background music

Bowriverblog (posted Feb 21, 2008)
Ahhhh Mr Ari, there you are. You know what the ice age is melting and the weather here is awesome right now, wish I could say as much for the fishing though !!!!! I have been to every hole known to man kind on the Bow River and I catch one or two fish, that's it; that's all. Slow is putting it mildly buddy. And you, whats going on over in Eastern Canada ??????

Bowriverblog (posted Feb 21, 2008)
Thanks Eric, needed a little diddy with no words so I selected one from my favorate band, VH.

dragonslayer (posted Feb 21, 2008)
whats going on in your neck of the woods...is weather getting milder or still the coming of the next Ice Age?

troutwhisperer (posted Dec 26, 2007)
been writing for over forty years.......thanks brother of the fish......tw

dragonslayer (posted Dec 5, 2007)
Hey mike - musky update from last week. Fished 8 hours in the freezing cold (-9) and watched the water literally freeze around our boat. Not a sniff .Muskies 1, dragonslayers 0. That my friend, is musky fishing. Hope you are doing better. Take Care good buddy.

FISHINMA (posted Nov 26, 2007)
Hey Mike! Thanxs for the SWEET pics! AWESOME! "MA"

Bowriverblog (posted Nov 22, 2007)

Awesome buddy, get the 25 pound you are looking for and you will have all the braging rights. We fished last week and found where those lunkers are hanging out, the Browns are staying tight to the riverbed and we have to lure them off the bottom, they look really dark as a result. I am going to post some more pic's into my Brown trout album for you Ari, my guiding partner was on fire the other day so I will add his beauties in my Brown gallery. Please keep me posted on how you make out fishing. Take care buddy, Mike.

dragonslayer (posted Nov 21, 2007)

good to hear the fish are back. next outing is wednesday for muskies. hopefully i can nail a nice one before everything ices over. looking to start my brown season on 20th december thru to first week of Jan if ice stays off my lake. there i have an honest shot at 15-20 lb. fish on flies during this period(lake record is 22lbs). it is the best time of year to fish as I have the lake to myself and the fish are maniacally suicidal.......keep posting those pics my friend.

Bowriverblog (posted Nov 18, 2007)

Hey Ari, The Brown's have now come alive here on the Bow River. I predicted a later spawn this year as a result of a later than normal run off. We have been hammering some serious Brown's of late. Awesome fishing now Ari, thanks for taking the time and stopping by, I will try and add some photo's to my Brown Trout photo gallery so you can have a look. Take care my fishing friend and much luck to you on your next outing. Mike.

dragonslayer (posted Nov 16, 2007)
whats going on mike? how is the brown season shaping up?

Bowriverblog (posted Oct 11, 2007)

Thanks Man, I love to fish whenever I possibly can and fall is the perfect time here in Alberta. My Blog is my pride and joy and I love watching it grow as time goes on. I take special care of these fish in my local river and everywhere I fish for that matter, I am always thinking of the future generations of fisherman who I hope get the pleasure of catching fish on a regular basis just as I do. Thanks for your vote of confidence Dragonslayer and may the fish Gods be with you. Mike.

dragonslayer (posted Oct 11, 2007)
saw your blog page Mike - now I understand......you are the real deal! My money is on you this fall!

dragonslayer (posted Oct 3, 2007)
keep the faith, brother.

Bowriverblog (posted Oct 2, 2007)
Thank you dragon slayer, that never crossed my mind but now that you mention it, that makes perfect sence. I will keep posting those big fat Brown's for us all to enjoy. Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to comment on my profile. Happy fishing and take care. Mike.

dragonslayer (posted Oct 2, 2007)

C'est la vie. I think it has something to do with the bonds that have to be guaranteed with the Regie des Loteries du Quebec, which governs all lotteries in the Province where prize winning are above $100.00. Each province and state has their own regulations and this is probably why Quebec, as well as a few US states, cannot participate. While it would be possible competing under a different address in say, Ontario or Alberta, it goes against my ethos to skew the rules in place for a few $. + I think some of the boys running the show know me too well.....take care, happy fishing (keep posting those pics of beautiful browns)

Bowriverblog (posted Sep 27, 2007)
Well that's not cool. Mabie they already know those hog's are all hanging out in Quebec and you will catch them all. I wonder what is the reason for not letting Quebec residents compete? Mabie you could write and inquire about those rules.

dragonslayer (posted Sep 25, 2007)
Nightime is the right time. Unfortunately, Quebec residents cannot compete in the Bountyfishing Tournament so I just sit on the sidelines, watch the game, and make my picks. Peace!

Bowriverblog (posted Sep 24, 2007)
Thank you, you as well. The River here in Calgary gets hammered in the day time but only a few brave souls will venture out at night. This is when guys like us can go to town. Good luck and happy fishing to you.