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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

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Cover Green Patagonia Men's Fitz Roy Trout T-Shirt with the fitz roy trout graphic on the back, against a white background.

Patagonia Men's Fitz Roy Trout T-Shirt

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Patagonia Men's Fitz Roy Trout T-Shirt

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Patagonia Men's Fitz Roy Trout T-Shirt

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Patagonia Men's P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee

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Patagonia Men's P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee

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Patagonia Men's P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee

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Patagonia Men's Short Sleeve Self Guided Sun Shirt

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Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt

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Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt - Boardshort Logo

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Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt - Boardshort Logo

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Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt - Boardshort Logo

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Patagonia Men's Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt - Fitz Roy Foothills

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Patagonia Men's Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt - Fitz Roy Foothills

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Patagonia Men's Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt - Fitz Roy Foothills

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Patagonia Men's Diamond Quilted Bomber Hoody

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Patagonia Men's Diamond Quilted Bomber Hoody

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Patagonia Men's Diamond Quilted Bomber Hoody

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Patagonia Women's R2 CrossStrata Under Wader Pant

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Patagonia Women's R2 CrossStrata Under Wader Pant

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Patagonia Women's R2 CrossStrata Under Wader Pant

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Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket

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Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket

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Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket

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Forge grey Patagonia Guidewater Rolltop Backpack showing front with tan Patagonia logo and removable gear straps on a white background.

Patagonia Guidewater Roll Top Backpack 41L

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Patagonia Guidewater Roll Top Backpack 41L

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Patagonia Guidewater Roll Top Backpack 41L

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Birch white Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Insulated Vest with small Patagonia logo patch on front left chest, on a white background.

Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Insulated Vest

$239.00

Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Insulated Vest

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Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Insulated Vest

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Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Early Rise Fleece Fishing Shirt

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Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Early Rise Fleece Fishing Shirt

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Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Early Rise Fleece Fishing Shirt

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Classic Tan Patagonia Men's Quandary UPF Convertible Pants on a white background.

Patagonia Men's Quandary Convertible UPF Pant

$159.00

Patagonia Men's Quandary Convertible UPF Pant

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Patagonia Men's Quandary Convertible UPF Pant

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Waterproof Ultimate Knot Guide

$9.99

Waterproof Ultimate Knot Guide

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Waterproof Ultimate Knot Guide

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Nautilus GTR Reel Replacement Spool

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Nautilus GTR Reel Replacement Spool

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Nautilus GTR Reel Replacement Spool

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Yakoda Great Outdoors 5-Panel Hat

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Yakoda Great Outdoors 5-Panel Hat

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Yakoda Hopper Quick Drying 5-Panel Hat

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Yakoda Hopper Quick Drying 5-Panel Hat

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Yakoda Hopper Quick Drying 5-Panel Hat

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Yakoda Men's Trout Brain Short Sleeved T-Shirt

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Yakoda Men's Trout Brain Short Sleeved T-Shirt

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Yakoda Men's Trout Brain Short Sleeved T-Shirt

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Yakoda Men's Dry or Die Short Sleeved Pocket Tee

$59.99

Yakoda Men's Dry or Die Short Sleeved Pocket Tee

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Yakoda Men's Dry or Die Short Sleeved Pocket Tee

Easy Shrimp Eyes Line Master Stripping Basket

$164.99

Easy Shrimp Eyes Line Master Stripping Basket

Easy Shrimp Eyes Line Master Stripping Basket

Nautilus GTR Saltwater Fly Reel

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Nautilus GTR Saltwater Fly Reel

Nautilus GTR Saltwater Fly Reel

A pair of the everglade green color mosquito protective Royal Robbins Men's Wilder UPF Pant on a white background.

Royal Robbins Men's Wilder UPF Pant

$149.99

Royal Robbins Men's Wilder UPF Pant

Royal Robbins Men's Wilder UPF Pant

Front view of the everglade green color, mosquito protective Royal Robbins Men's Expedition III Long-Sleeved UPF Button Front Shirt on a white background.

Royal Robbins Men's Expedition III Long Sleeved UPF Shirt

$114.99

Royal Robbins Men's Expedition III Long Sleeved UPF Shirt

Royal Robbins Men's Expedition III Long Sleeved UPF Shirt

Front view of the olive green solar print mosquito protective Royal Robbins Men's Salathe Long-Sleeved UPF Hoody on a white background.

Royal Robbins Men's Salathe Long Sleeved Sun Hoody

$129.99

Royal Robbins Men's Salathe Long Sleeved Sun Hoody

Royal Robbins Men's Salathe Long Sleeved Sun Hoody

A black metal Outdoor Element Firebiner Multitool Carabiner with a built-in set of tools and featuring a ferro rod and wheel for fire starting, set against a plain white background.

Outdoor Element Firebiner Survival Multitool

$23.99

Outdoor Element Firebiner Survival Multitool

Outdoor Element Firebiner Survival Multitool

Front of the Rep Your Water Spring Forest Camp Hat in grey with the green spring forest print on the front and center panel and side ventilation perforations, on a white background.

Rep Your Water Spring Forest Camp Hat

$44.99

Rep Your Water Spring Forest Camp Hat

Rep Your Water Spring Forest Camp Hat

Redington Classic Trout Fishing Rod and Reel Kit with brown case on a white background.

Redington Classic Trout Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Kit

$724.99

Redington Classic Trout Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Kit

Redington Classic Trout Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Kit

Packaged OROS strike indicators with three glow-in-the-dark medium sized indicators included, on a white background.

Oros Strike Indicators Glow in the Dark 3-Pack

$15.50

Oros Strike Indicators Glow in the Dark 3-Pack

Oros Strike Indicators Glow in the Dark 3-Pack

Grundéns Men's Dead Reckoning Short Sleeved Tee

$39.99

Grundéns Men's Dead Reckoning Short Sleeved Tee

Grundéns Men's Dead Reckoning Short Sleeved Tee

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Bow River Guiding

Guided Bow River Floats | Full Day Outings Multi-Boat Group Float Trips

Our guides love what they do and have the experience to give you the best possible day fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout on Calgary's world-class blue ribbon stretch of the Bow River

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Classes and Workshops

Fly Tying Courses | Fly Casting Lessons Learn to Fly Fish with Fish Tales

Whether you're new to fly fishing or need to fine tune your cast, Fish Tales can help. Beginner classes, casting instruction and fly tying courses available to take your angling to the next level

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Hosted Destinations

Cuba | Mexico | Belize | Christmas Island Argentina | Brazil

We're heading to exciting locations in 2025/2026 to chase Permit, Tarpon, Peacock Bass and more. Expand your bucket list and consider joining us for your next fly fishing travel adventure

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Fish Tales Fishing Reports

Bow River Fishing Report - July 31, 2026

Bow River Fishing Report - July 31, 2026
It's been hot. Like really hot! The river dropped sharply a few days ago in both, Banff and the Calgary, which made t...

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Bow River Fishing Report - July 24, 2026

Bow River Fishing Report - July 24, 2026
It's on! Everything is happening right now. Lot's of bugs. Cleanish water. Fake overcast conditions due to smoke. Eve...

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