Winter is here. Nymphing will be your most effective way to consistently catch fish. The river is low and clear. The warmer temperatures should bring more fishing opportunities Try to get out there while this window is open.
Bow River Flies - Winter worms
Left to Right from top to bottom: Werminator, Squirmy Worm, Reeses Pieces, Chenille Worm Dropper, Red Hot Worm, Purple Heavy Metal.
There continues to be hatches of Blue Winged Olives and Midges. Keep your eyes open for rising fish.
Nymphing deep walking pace water is the way to go. As deep as you can go. Deeper is better most definitely better at this time of the year.
Do you like gadgets?
The streamer fishing has slowed considerably. The fish are still chasing with lot's of short strikes and bumps. Deep presentation of large flies with a slow retrieve has had success, as has swinging smaller streamers through runs.
Winter spey casting small streamers and wet flies is a great way to cover lots of water.
We carry a large variety of fly tying tools.
Level One Fly Tying - Winter 2025
Our Level 1 sessions are one evening per week for five weeks. Session 1 is Mondays starting, January 27, running through February 3, 10, 17, 24 - Session 2 - is Wednesdays, starting March 5, and runs through March 12, 19, 26 and April 2
Classes start at 7 pm and each session is around 2 hours long. Click here to register, or visit the store to secure your space today.
Tools to improve your tying experience.
Pinch your barbs. Pinching your barbs will make releasing the fish a lot easier. A good set of plyers, forceps, or mitten clamps can make the task easier on both of you.
We continue to ask that you handle your fish with care by:
- Minimize air exposure
- Eliminate contact with dry surfaces
- Reduce handling time
Dries: Steve's Para Sipper BWO, Griffth's Gnat, Doug's Gnatty Boy, Aylward's Pop Top Spinner, Hi Vis Parachute BWO, Double Vision BWO,
Streamers: Bow River Bugger, Hi Res Bugger, Tungsten Ice Leech.
Nymphs: Jimmy Legs, Rubber Legged Squirrel, Will's Chai T, Kaleidoscope, Tungsten Prince, BWO Killer Jig, Bead Head Prince, Lightning Bug Purple.
Trout Spey: Rio's Pocket Rocket, Aqua Stu's Ostrich Intruder, Jerry's WMD Sculpin, AF Mattoli's Spey Bugger.
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