Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Gary B. rows a pontoon boat with a 3 man fishing frame.

CTV Calgary SkyWatch Weather: "Loquacious Labour Day".

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is open ... for now.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 19°C, mostly cloudy, wind avg 8, max 30.

Bow River at Banff 46 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 78 cms
Bow River below Carseland 103 cms

Fly Fishing Tip - Presentation in Fast Current Seams

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Mom is on the oars today. :-) 

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is open ... for now.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 19°C, scattered clouds, wind avg 10, max 33.

Bow River at Banff 51 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 83 cms
Bow River below Carseland 108 cms

Look Out Trout - Here They Come!

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Kent and his friends will be enjoying a day on the Bow River in one of the boats from Bow River Drift Boat Rentals - a Clackacraft.

Kent usually rows his own tandem pontoon boat - one of the few such boats on the Bow.

However, today he wanted to take two friends out, and needed a bigger boat.

#BowRiver #flyfishing #trout

Rainbow Trout on The Fly

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Three generations in the drift boat.

CTV Calgary SkyWatch Weather: "Temperatures this weekend will be just slightly below average, but there will be little to complain about."

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is open ... for now.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 21°C, overcast, wind avg 11, max 26.

Bow River at Banff 47 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 84 cms
Bow River below Carseland 113 cms

South Fork Skiff on the Bow today

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Gary and Trent, visiting the Bow River from Northern Alberta, picked up one of our Bow River Drift Boat Rentals boats this morning. They'll be spending the next three days exploring our river.

They've walked and waded the Bow many times in the past. But this will be their first float trips.

If you see a South Fork Skiff over the next few days, give them a wave.

 #bowriver #flyfishing #DriftBoatRental

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Fish Tales Fly Shop - Aug 28

Photo, courtesy Fish Tales Fly Shop

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Fish Tales Fly Shop - Aug 28

"Bow river anglers have reason to smile…. The hatches are prolific and diverse – tricos, BWO’s, caddis, hoppers. We’re receiving many reports of banks rippling with rising trout – and we’re seeing anglers with the happy smiles one would expect to see after those kinds of days."

Read report here: http://bit.ly/1zODs4p

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

 
A good day for fishing with lower temps and some cloud cover. The rain showers held off until around 2 pm.

CTV Calgary SkyWatch Weather: "Warmer Friday, pleasant Long Weekend". :-) 

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is now open.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 13°C, overcast w/light rain beginning midafternoon, wind avg 17, max 33.

Bow River at Banff 45 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 89 cms
Bow River below Carseland 119 cms

X-Fest Calgary 2014 - Aug 30 & 21

X-Fest Calgary 2014 - Aug 30 & 31

http://www.xfestcalgary.com/

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - Aug 27, 2014

Photo, courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - Aug 27, 2014

"Some pretty amazing dry fly fishing at times since late last week. Fish up on Tricos, Caddis, and on the cloudy days BWO’s"

Read report here: http://bit.ly/1mV0b98

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, courtesy Val W.

"One man's trash is another man's gold"

(credit to Canadian country signer Dean Brody)

Our new shuttle client, Val W., got his refurbished boat out on the Bow River for the first time today! A blue boat for the 'Blue Ribbon Bow'.

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is now open.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 28°C, partly cloudy, wind avg 12, max 39.

Bow River at Banff 42 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 102 cms
Bow River below Carseland 132 cms

Fish Creek Park Boat Launch is Now Open

We were advised by Fish Creek Park officials this morning that the boat launch is now open for use.

The repair work has not yet been done as a result of a delay in getting a permit approved. However, the boat launch will remain open until they sort this out.

- Michelle, Owner/Operator, Bow River Shuttles

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

After a week of mostly cloudy/overcast/rain showers/etc., it was great to have our sunshine back!

The drift boat party in this photo was taking full advantage of the great weather, and limited river traffic, on this Monday afternoon.

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is still closed for repairs.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 22°C, scattered clouds, wind avg 8, max 18.

Bow River at Banff 42 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 102 cms
Bow River below Carseland 139 cms

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Another nice day in the neighbourhood. There were a few rain showers along the Bow today, although none in Calgary.

CTV Calgary Sky Watch Weather says: "Summery week ahead". :-) 

The boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is still closed for repairs.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 16°C, overcast, wind avg 7, max 18.

Bow River at Banff 42 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 103 cms
Bow River below Carseland 151 cms

Beavers— An Ally or an Inconvenient Species?

Beavers— An Ally or an Inconvenient Species?

by Lorne Fitch, Aug 18, 2014 Via: Alberta WaterPortal

While beavers have sometimes been considered a nuisance, recent studies suggest beavers can play a role in flood prevention and can help even protect waterways. Today’s blog post was written by Lorne Fitch, Provincial Riparian Specialist with Cows and Fish: Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society.

Read article here: http://bit.ly/1ngU8eK

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Pontoon boats getting ready to hit the water for a Saturday float trip.

A very nice day to be on the Bow. A couple of degrees warmer than yesterday, and no rain showers. Tomorrow, Sunday, is looking even better, with a forecast high of 17°C.

Just a reminder that the boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is still closed for repairs.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 14°C, mostly cloudy, wind avg 7, max 17.

Bow River at Banff 45 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 108 cms
Bow River below Carseland 152 cms

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Fish Tales Fly Shop - Aug 21 2014

Photo, courtesy Fish Tales Fly Shop

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Fish Tales Fly Shop - Aug 21 2014

"Tricos are out. Trout are looking up. Anglers have plenty of opportunity."

Read report here: http://bit.ly/1t27XFc

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Truck and drift boat trailer being shuttled down to the boat launch.

Although today's high was 7°C below the long term average for this date, fly fishers were out drifting all the Bow River reaches between Glenmore and Carseland/Johnson's Island.

Rocky View County ran a grader down the McKinnon road first thing this morning. So that road was in good shape, despite the recent rain.

Just a reminder that the boat launch at 22X/Fish Creek Park is still closed for repairs.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 12°C, overcast w/light rain showers until early afternoon, wind avg 11, max 18.

Bow River at Banff 49 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 112 cms
Bow River below Carseland 134 cms

Expo Latino Festival 2014 (Calgary) - Aug 22, 23, 24

Expo Latino Festival 2014 (Calgary) - Aug 22, 23, 24

http://www.expolatino.com/

Expo Latino festival, the largest of its kind in western Canada, growing into a global magnet for top quality talent

By Bill Kaufmann, Calgary Sun, Aug 20, 2013

Read article here: http://bit.ly/VKLy0i

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - Aug 20 2014

Photo, courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - Aug 20 2014

"Trico fishing has been coming along nicely to provide a perfect wa to use up a few hours of your morning."

Read report here: http://bit.ly/1oZQM5v

Carifest Calgary 2014 - Sat Aug 23

Carifest Calgary 2014 - Sat Aug 23

Carifest is an annual festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that showcases the arts and culture of the Caribbean.

Learn more here: http://www.carifestcalgary.com/

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Cooler temps and rain showers in the forecast did not deter this group from heading out on the Bow today.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 12°C, overcast w/light rain showers over the lunch hour, wind avg 10, max 15.

Bow River at Banff 53 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 101 cms
Bow River below Carseland 129 cms

Mountain Shadow Music Festival - Aug 23-24, 2014

Mountain Shadow Music Festival - Aug 23-24, 2014

The Mountain Shadow Music Festival is a showcase of local talent for singers, songwriters and musicians from in and around Cochrane, Alberta. 

Featuring both established musicians and up-and-comers, the festival focuses largely on giving a stage to the large pool of talented musicians from in and around Cochrane. Genres of music include Country, Folk, Blues, Americana, Indie, Celtic Rock and Zydeco, making it the most eclectic music festival around.

Learn more here: http://www.mountainshadowmusicfest.com/

Long Term Threats to the Saskatchewan River Basin - Oct 27-29, 2014

Long Term Threats to the Saskatchewan River Basin - Oct 27-29, 2014

"This October, dozens of water professionals will gather in Saskatoon to discuss the long term threats to the Saskatchewan River Basin. We hope you will join us! It will be an educational two-day event with many chances to network with colleagues while hearing about exciting new research taking place right here on the Prairies."

Early-bird registration for the Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin annual conference is available until September 26th

Learn more here: http://www.skriverthreats.com/
 
http://www.saskriverbasin.ca/

Michelle at BRC

Michelle chatting with guests at BRC

Shuttling to BRC

Pebble Meets Polley

Via: Moldy Chum

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Over there!

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 21°C, overcast w/a few mid-afternoon light rain showers, wind avg 11, max 26.

Bow River at Banff 57 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 106 cms
Bow River below Carseland 115 cms

THE JOURNEY HOME episode 2 : Healing Waters

THE JOURNEY HOME episode 2 : Healing Waters from mental health channel on Vimeo.

Three combat vets, each injured in a different war, find healing through flyfishing.

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Launching the "MACFLY", which, no surprise here, belongs to the MacDonald Clan who hail from Calgary and Edmonton. :-) 

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 28°C, scattered clouds, wind avg 7, max 15.

Bow River at Banff 56 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 110 cms
Bow River below Carseland 112 cms

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Sunday is always a good day for a family fly fishing float trip.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 23°C, overcast, wind avg 20, max 30.

Bow River at Banff 59 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 111 cms
Bow River below Carseland 106 cms

Pro Fly Angling Tour - Aug 14-16, 2014

John Nishi at the Yampa River. Photo, courtesy John Nishi.

Pro Fly Angling Tour (PFA) - Aug 14-16, 2014

John Nishi from Calgary competed in this new event, which wrapped up yesterday. John is also a member of Fly Fishing Team Canada.

The start of a new international sports property, the PFA Tour, launched its first fly fishing competition this weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Top fly fishing competitors from the several countries tested their best flies and strategies on private waters as they attempted to secure a spot for the next PFA Tour competition and cash prizes.

Learn more here: http://www.pfatour.org/926/

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Saturday morning at the boat launch.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 21°C, mostly cloudy w/light rain showers, wind avg 6, max 15.

Bow River at Banff 59 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 103 cms
Bow River below Carseland 104 cms

Blue Dot Campaign

Blue Dot Campaign

"Canadians deserve the legally recognized right to drink clean water, breathe fresh air & eat healthy food" #bluedot

Learn more here: http://bluedot.ca/

Aug 15 - 17 Fishing Forecast | Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine

Photo, courtesy Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine

 Aug 15 - 17 Fishing Forecast | Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine

Read here: http://bit.ly/1oPYbhP

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Casting into the morning sunshine.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 24°C, mostly cloudy, wind avg 10, max 28.

Bow River at Banff 57 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 105 cms
Bow River below Carseland 101 cms

EFFC - European Fly Fishing Championship 2014 - Aug 12-18, 2014

EFFC - European Fly Fishing Championship 2014 - Aug 12-18, 2014

The 20th FIPS-Mouche European Fly Fishing Championship 2014 takes place in the Jämtland region in Sweden, from August 12th-18th. The fishing competitions are in the Ammerån river, lake Öravattnet and lake Ösjön.

Learn more here: http://effc2014.com/

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Fishing in a late afternoon rain shower on a remote reach of the Bow River.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 23°C, overcast, wind avg 13, max 24.

Bow River at Banff 56 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 101 cms
Bow River below Carseland 90 cms

Calgary ReggaeFest - August 14-16 2014

Calgary ReggaeFest - August 14-16 2014
 
http://www.reggaefest.ca/

Calgary’s REGGAEFEST isn’t just for Reggae fans. It’s a full day family event that transcends racial, cultural and musical boundaries. With live performances from Canadian and international Reggae artistes, REGGAEFEST features a beer garden, separate youth area, and plenty of arts & crafts. Or get a taste of Reggae culture from the many food vendors.

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

A casting lesson going on here.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 29°C, scattered clouds/smoke, wind avg 12, max 20.

Bow River at Banff 56 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 100 cms
Bow River below Carseland 88 cms

The Silent Killer

The Silent Killer

by James A. Davis Jr.

Veterans Outreach Specialist | Homeless Veterans Outreach

Aug 11, 2014

via Mood Disorders Society of Canada

"I hope ... that we can [also] remember him as one who struggled daily with mental illness. I hope we remember that even though he lost his battle, no one else has to. There is help. There is no shame in saying, 'I have a mental illness, and I need help'. It could be those very words that save someone's life. It could be those very words that save your life."

Read article here: http://linkd.in/Vhjn9s

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - August 11 2014

Photo, courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing

Bow River Fishing Report courtesy Country Pleasures Fly Fishing - August 11 2014

"The river got a couple of little flushes late last week thanks to some thunderstorms. That should get us through the rest of the summer without having to worry about water temperatures."

Read report here: http://bit.ly/XYHoDO

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

An afternoon urban float trip.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 28°C, clear, wind avg 6, max 18.

Bow River at Banff 53 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 105 cms
Bow River below Carseland 93 cms

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Fly fishers and horse people along the Bow River. There were children in both groups!

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 25°C, overcast, wind avg 8, max 15.

Bow River at Banff 55 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 106 cms
Bow River below Carseland 97 cms

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Take 4 fly fishing buddies, add 2 drift boats loaded with camping gear, stir in 2 nights of camping along the Bow River, sprinkle with 1 great weather forecast, marinade in some very good fishing reports, and you've got the recipe for a memorable float trip! :-) 

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 21°C, mostly cloudy, wind avg 9, max 18.

Bow River at Banff 59 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 113 cms
Bow River below Carseland 100 cms

Afrikadey Fest (Calgary) - Sat Aug 09, 2014

Afrikadey Fest (Calgary) - Sat Aug 09, 2014

The Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society

The Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society shares the rich creative works of African cultures - from the continent and throughout the Diaspora - with Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life.

Learn more here: http://afrikadey.com/

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

A Bow River reach less traveled.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 20°C, overcast w/late afternoon light thunderstorms and rain, wind avg 17, max 48.

Bow River at Banff 60 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 104 cms
Bow River below Carseland 103 cms

Western wildfires go global and go ‘pyro’

This photo dated July 14, 2014 of the Birch Creek fire, taken out window of aircraft, gives a sense of the scale of the fires in the Northwest Territories. (HANDOUT/NWTFire)

Western wildfires go global and go ‘pyro’

Bow River Shuttles writes: "Smoke from forest fires (or wildfires, as they're now called) burning in B.C. and the Northwest Territories began showing up in Alberta back in mid-July. Our view west to the Canadian Rockies has often been obscured, and downtown Calgary, driving in from the Bow River, has sometimes been barely visible. On occasion, smoke has settled in along the Bow River valley, south east of Calgary. It turns out that this smoke can now be seen in other parts of the world!"

Raging fires pollute the planet
Smoke clouds can be spotted from outer space
by Margaret Munro, Calgary Herald/Postmedia News/O.Canada.com Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Smoke from Canada's wildfires, which have burned vast tracks of forest in B.C. and the Northwest Territories, has been spotted as far away as Portugal.

The smoke's travel is fuelled in part by incredible clouds created by the fires that act like chimneys. They funnel smoke and ash as high as 10 to 15 kilometres into the atmosphere.

Read article here: http://bit.ly/1yflgjE

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Our shuttle client Scott C. has the only double deck boat trailer that we know of along the Bow. He is able to carry a McKenzie style drift boat on the lower deck and a large pontoon boat with a 3 man fishing frame up top. Pretty handy when you're planning a group float. :-) 

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 26°C, scattered clouds, wind avg 17, max 35.

Bow River at Banff 60 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 115 cms
Bow River below Carseland 107 cms

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Another beautiful day in the neighbourhood.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 27°C, overcast, wind avg 10, max 22.

Bow River at Banff 61 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 116 cms
Bow River below Carseland 139 cms

Anatomy of a mine disaster

A graphic of the Mount Polley Mine and surrounding area shows the debris going into Quesnel Lake caused by a tailings pond breach near the town of Likely, B.C..
Photograph by: Special to The Sun, Vancouver Sun

"The millions of cubic metres of water that poured out of Mount Polley mine when the dam collapsed had failed provincial water quality guidelines for human and aquatic health in the past, according to the B.C. environment ministry and early Wednesday the Cariboo Regional District declared a state of local emergency.

Data sent to the ministry by Mount Polley as recently as Monday showed that selenium concentration exceeded drinking water guidelines by a factor of 2.8 times.

There have also been drinking water exceedances of sulphate over the last few years, according to information supplied to The Vancouver Sun by environment ministry spokesman Dave Crebo..."

Imperial Metals given deadline for dealing with disastrous breach at Mount Polley mine tailings pond (with video)

Spilled waste water failed health guidelines for human, aquatic health — state of emergency declared

By Larry Pynn and Gordon Hoekstra, Vancouver Sun August 6, 2014 9:09 PM

Read article, plus photos, plus videos, here: http://bit.ly/1qYaFGW

August is Hopper Month!

Today along the Bow River - August 2014

Photo, © Bow River Shuttles

Another fisher-in-training.

#bowriver #flyfishing

High today 24°C, scattered clouds, wind avg 8, max 18.

Bow River at Banff 63 cms
Bow River at Calgary flow 114 cms
Bow River below Carseland 149 cms