Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

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Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

In the Bow River valley

August 2012

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Calgary Hook and Hackle Club - Open House - Feb 26

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Calgary Hook and Hackle Club - Open House

Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014
7:00 pm
Bow Waters Canoe Club

We would like to invite you to come visit the "Hook and Hackle Club". Everyone is welcome. This is a special event where we showcases all that the "Hook and Hackle Club" has to offer. A variety of tables and displays will be setup for our guests to enjoy.

http://hookandhackleclub.org/

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

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Open Door to Solitude

ED from Finback Films on Vimeo.

Open Door to Solitude

Every couple of months, 68-year-old Ed Zevely rides into the Colorado high country to camp for weeks at a time—and he does it completely alone. Through thunderstorms, open meadows and treacherous passes, he finds his own patch of serenity. Far from the modern world, it’s a place where the only goal is to move and breathe, and where you can truly understand the difference between loneliness and solitude.

Bow River Shuttles writes: This short film is from the folks at Finback Films who produced 'Low & Clear', which was the feature film at my Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2013.

Celebrating Women who Fly Fish

Celebrating Women who Fly Fish

fishpond writes: "A big thank you to everyone who submitted photos in our Celebrating Women who Fly Fish contest. After looking through almost 300 submissions, we have selected 3 of our favorites and want you to pick the winner! The 3 finalists are posted below, congrats to Camille Elizabeth, Tara Olson, and Madeline Brenneman! Whatever photo has the most votes (likes) on Friday will win!"

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

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Flood coverage is a must for this country

High River’s downtown was hit hard by the June 20 flood, knocking out communications systems including phone and Internet service as the town co-ordinated a massive evacuation.
Photograph by: Jordan Verlage, THE CANADIAN PRESS

Braid: Ottawa must battle insurers on our behalf

Calgary Herald February 12, 2014

... Countless details have to be worked out. Will the feds subsidize policies? Will the provinces? If personal premiums rise, will people kilometres from any flood zone have to pay?

It will be a difficult, but Ottawa has to win. All great cities in this country are on waterways. In southern Alberta, we know what they can do...

Read article here: http://bit.ly/Orpu8n

Related article:  

Ottawa considers flood insurance, Feb 12, 2014

With southern Alberta still recovering from last year’s colossal deluge, the federal government promised in Tuesday’s budget to explore a national program of residential flood insurance while earmarking $200 million over five years for disaster mitigation.

Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner welcomed Ottawa’s interest in examining national flood insurance, but questioned whether enough infrastructure dollars are set to flow the province’s way.
 
Read here: http://bit.ly/1k15fs3

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

#bowriver #flyfishing

Why Wilderness and Water Protection Matter

“Why Wilderness and Water Protection Matter --
and how are we doing in southern Alberta?” - Feb 25, 2014

Featuring Brittany Verbeek and Carolyn Campbell,
Conservation Specialists

Tuesday Feb 25 2014
7:30 pm
Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Ave, N.W.
Non-members, $10, members, free
http://www.apeironsociety.org/

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

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"Friends of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival" anchor Pre-Event Social Gathering

"Friends of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival" anchor Pre-Event Social Gathering

Several old Friends and a couple of new ones set the tone for a lively social atmosphere as film fest fans streamed into the Cardel Theatre lobby. I always appreciate the time and energy everyone puts into making Back Cast FFFF a very special evening for the local fly fishing community.

Southern Alberta Fly Fishing League | Trout Unlimited Canada | Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club | Calgary Hook and Hackle Club | CPAWS Southern Alberta | McLennan Fly Fishing | Casting for Life http://www.castingforlife.com/

All Photos, © 2014 Bow River Shuttles

Gary Hanke (left), founder of Southern Alberta Fly Fishing League (SAFFL)

Lynn Robb, Trout Unlimited Canada 

  
Lesley Peterson, Calgary Women Fly Fishers Club 

 Daniel Young, President of Calgary Hook and Hackle Club

Kate Semrau, CPAWS Southern Alberta

Lynda and Jim McLennan, McLennan Fly Fishing

Jim was on hand with his new book 'Trout Streams of Alberta'

(from left) Kathy Hamilton and Erin Langridge, Casting for Life

http://www.castingforlife.com/

Chironomids, Flats Fishing & Puff Shrimp

Chironomids, Flats Fishing & Puff Shrimp

Sat Jan 22 (10 am) At Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - Unlocking the Mysteries of Chironomids: Terry Antoniuk has a wealth of experience with chironomid fishing. This seminar will unlock the secrets of flies and techniques.

Sat Jan 22 (12 noon) At Iron Bow Fly Shop - Tying Seminar!! Alan Youell and his wife spend all of their spare time tramping around the Caribbean searching for Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon. Alan will explain some of the intricacies of fishing the flats while tying some of his most successful patterns. If your headed south this is one you won't want to miss.

Tues Feb 25 (12:00 noon) At Bow River Troutfitters - Puff Shrimp. Per fly class: Patterns designed to be tied quickly as they are used by guides on local waters. Info including cost http://bit.ly/1ii57nP.

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

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Perogy Boyz a hit at Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival!

All Photos, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

The Perogy Boyz food truck kicked off an evening of fun and entertainment at the Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival last night!

They did a fine job of serving up generous portions of Perogies in three variations. And yes, the Chocolate Dessert Perogies tasted just a good as they looked!

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

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'Supporters of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival' step up in a big way!

'Supporters of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival' step up in a big way!

Bring some extra coin to support our bucket raffle that will be set up in the lobby of the Cardel Theatre. Proceeds to support youth fly fishing.

We have 36 items up for grabs, which have been donated by our ‘Supporters of Back Cast FFFF’.

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

My Skeena Wild Adventure 2013

My Skeena Wild Adventure 2013 from Malcolm Wood on Vimeo.

Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival - Sold Out!

 

Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival - Sold Out!

We are delighted to report that we have SOLD OUT Back Cast FFFF 2014!!!

Thank you to all of our fans and supporters for making this happen.

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved

August 2012

#bowriver #flyfishing