The Bow is coming in to shape. Visibility today was reasonable despite yesterday morning’s rain - 18″ along the banks. Recommended fishing methods include streamer fishing hard to the bank and nymphing. Flies of choice include Conehead Rubber Bugger, San Juan Worm, stonefly nymphs, and small nymph patterns such as the evil weevil, prince nymph, and copper johns. Some reports of hatches including larger PMD’s and Yellow Sally stoneflies. 

Reports of good fishing all the way to MacKinnon’s Flats including below the Highwood.

Terry is head guide for Fish Tales and as such has developed a reputation as one of the hardest working guides on the Bow. He’s often seen hauling the boat back upstream so his client’s can have a second (or even third) chance to fish a run….

When Terry isn’t guiding or in the shop he’s spending time on nearby trout waters or heading out on other fishing adventures.  Recently, Terry’s fishing adventures have included trips to Cuba where he fishes for bonefish, ‘cuda, and tarpon. Prior to catching the saltwater bug, Terry made regular trips west where he enjoyed fishing for B.C. steelhead.

The Bow is running high and dirty because of the recent rains. If you decide to go out,  fish the banks and quieter water with streamers and large nymphs such as San Juan Worms, stoneflies, and leeches.

Exercise caution while wading because banks can be unstable and gravel bars will have shifted. 

There is still space available in this one-day training course with Chris Seipio. Course cost is $135.00 Please contact the store at 640-1273 to register.

Students registered in the June 14 course should meet at the Family Leisure Center (www.goflc.com) at 8:45. Please bring weather appropriate clothing including raingear, hat, and sunglasses because you’ll be spending the afternoon outside learning how to cast.

The second 2008 spey clinic with Chris Seipio is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. Students are asked to meet at the shop at 8:30 before heading to the river.