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

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August 2012

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

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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

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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

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August 2012

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Heavy Metal Salmon: Sub-Lethal Toxicity in the Skeena

Check out the new mini-doc "Heavy Metal Salmon: Sub-Lethal Toxicity in the Skeena" from SkeenaWild Conservation Trust

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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The Perogy Boyz at Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival - Feb 19, 2014

The Perogy Boyz at Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival - Feb 19, 2014
 
Enjoy a tasty dinner and some great movies! The Perogy Boyz food truck on site. Gourmet Eastern European-inspired street food!
 
Doors open, and dinner is served, at 5:00 pm

2013 Winner Best Food Truck | Fast Forward Magazine
2013 Readers’ Choice Award | Calgary Herald

http://perogyboyz.com/
https://twitter.com/PerogyBoyz
https://www.facebook.com/perogyboyz

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South Saskatchewan Regional Plan moves closer to completion

South Saskatchewan Regional Plan moves closer to completion

By Ian McDonald, Global News, Feb 11, 2014

****The deadline to submit your comments on S. Alberta's Land Use Plan is Feb 28th. Your voice is really important. Go to www.y2y.net to send in your comments. **** ‪#‎SSRP‬
 
Watch video news clip & read text here: http://bit.ly/1gQlk1L

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Countdown to Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Fest 2014 - Only 4 more days!

Countdown to Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival 2014

Only 4 more days!

"ITU'S BONES" coming to Calgary Feb 19, 2014!

CANADIAN PREMIERE

'Itu's Bones' was sponsored by Patagonia, Sage, Costa Del Mar and Rio

"Itu's Bones" tells the story of expert net fisherman Itu (ee-too) Davey as he makes the journey from subsistence gill-netter to pro fly fishing guide. This compelling, and controversial story features the importance of marine reserves and sustainable fisheries.

2011 | Official Selection | Fly Fishing Film Tour
2012 | Official Selection | Raindance Film Festival (U.K.)
2012 | Finalist: People & The Sea | Blue Ocean Film Festival

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

Orvis Trout Bum of the Week XX: Maggie Mae Kuhlman

Maggie Mae Kuhlman landed this 27-inch beast on the Madison River inside Yellowstone National Park.
All photos courtesy Maggie Mae Kuhlman

Orvis Trout Bum of the Week XX: Maggie Mae Kuhlman

A couple years ago, we ran a series called “Trout Bum of the Week,” in which we highlighted some of the guys living the good life. . .of a sort. (See the bottom of this post for a link to the previous installments.) This is our second round of profiles. Most of the subjects are guides who have turned their passion into a vocation, spending their time in an outdoor “office” that may include a drift boat, gorgeous mountain scenery, and crystal clear water. Others do have day jobs but manage to spend every other available minute on the water with a fly rod in hand. Whether you aspire to one lifestyle or the other, it’s illuminating to explore the different paths these men and women have taken on their way to achieving “trout bum” status.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/1cK6oPS

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Southern Alberta Fly Fishing League at Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Fest

Southern Alberta Fly Fishing League will be one of several "Friends of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festivall" who will be joining us next week on Feb 19 at the Cardel Theatre. 

Come early for the 'Pre Event Social' and meet founder Gary Hanke and his admin team! Doors open at 5:00 pm.

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

Computer model forecast flooding in Calgary 10 days before deluge

Flooded areas of Stampede Park are pictured on June 21, 2013. Using a supercomputer, researchers in England could see the Bow River was almost certain to surge in late June.
Photograph by: Gavin Young, Calgary Herald

Computer model forecast flooding in Calgary 10 days before deluge

E.U. researchers predicted surge of Bow River

By Matt McClure, Calgary Herald February 10, 2014

Ten days before Calgary was inundated last summer, supercomputers half a world away were spitting out predictions that showed the city would soon be flooded.

Using state-of-the-art weather forecasts that can see rain coming weeks before clouds appear on the horizon and a mathematical model that calculates how precipitation runs off anywhere in the world, Lorenzo Alfieri and his team of researchers in Reading, England, could see that the Bow River was almost certain to surge in late June to levels higher than those seen during the disastrous 2005 floods.

Read article here: http://bit.ly/M5gog5

V-Day: One Billion Rising - Feb 14

  
V-Day: One Billion Rising - Feb 14

One Billion Rising | Canada

http://www.onebillionrising.org/

Sundance short film 'One Billion Rising' documents global dance movement to end violence

By Sandy Cohen, Calgary Herald/The Associated Press February 11, 2014

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

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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McLennan Fly Fishing at Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival - Feb 19

McLennan Fly Fishing will be one of several "Friends of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival" who will be joining us next week on Feb 19 at the Cardel Theatre. Come early for the 'Pre Event Social' and meet Jim and Lynda! Doors open at 5:00 pm.

They will have on hand a supply of Jim's books, including the just-published 'Trout Streams of Alberta', their CDs - 'Six String Gumbo' as well as the just-released 'Dancing on Air' -, information on McLennan Fly Fishing Schools 2014, McLennan Western Calendars, and photos cards.

Trout Streams of Alberta (Revised and Updated 2014)

A national best-seller, published in 1996, winner of the Andy Russell Nature Writing Award, Trout Streams of Alberta is once again available.

Dancing on Air

A new 'Accoustic Folk Jazz' CD from Jim & Lynda McLennan.

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Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2014 - Feb 15-23

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2014 - Feb 15-23

http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/bsdff/

Family FISH-tival - Sat Feb 15

Only TWO days to go!

Bow Habitat Station writes: "Wondering what special activities we have planned indoors? Feed the fish in the Fish Hatchery, create your own family of fish in the Kid's Craft Zone, spin the wheel to test your fish ID skills to win some cool prizes, and MORE - all for only $5 per person!"

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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The birds, near Mckinnon Flats

August 2012

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2014 FACE to FACE: Tayler Wilton and John Leslie

2014 Eight-Weight Rod & Reel Shootout

2014 Eight-Weight Rod Shootout

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1aObQA1

2014 Eight-Weight Reel Shootout

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1fin9lR

Canmore plans for early flood warning system sparks debate

Work continues on flood mitigation measures on Cougar Creek in
Canmore on Wednesday. The creek became a raging torrent during the June flood, causing heavy damage in the town.
Photograph by: Gavin Young, Calgary Herald

Canmore plans for early flood warning system sparks debate

Town officials, experts differ on value of system

By Colette Derworiz, Calgary Herald February 5, 2014

.... At least one local expert suggested it’s not a good idea for the town to start its own early warning system.

“I advised them not to go there,” said John Pomeroy, a University of Saskatchewan hydrologist who owns a home in Canmore. “A town shouldn’t be in the forecasting or prediction business.

“They don’t have the technical capability or depth of knowledge to do it adequately.”

Forecasting, he said, should be done at the highest levels — such as Environment Canada or Alberta Environment....

Read article here: http://bit.ly/1kD20dq

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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Coaching the next generation.  

August 2012

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#WHATITTAKES

#WHATITTAKES

CPAWS Southern Alberta at Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival - Feb 19

CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter - SSRP 2014 from Tracy Jacobson on Vimeo.


CPAWS Southern Alberta will be one of the "Friends of Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival" who will be joining us next week on Feb 19 at the Cardel Theatre. Come early for the 'Pre Event Social' and spend a few minutes to get to know them! Doors open at 5:00 pm.

CPAWS SAB writes: "The South Saskatchewan Regional Land-Use Plan will determine the landscape of southern Alberta for years to come! The plan is currently in its draft phase and the Government of Alberta is receiving public feedback on the draft until Feb. 28, 2014. Have your say today!"

Increased fracking sparks fear of water use, pollution

Image, courtesy National Energy Board

Increased fracking sparks fear of water use, pollution

by Stephen Ewart, Calgary Herald, Friday, February 07, 2014

.... "It's increasing on a dramatic scale without any understanding of what the potential consequences will be," [Mason] said.

The licences potentially amount to more than 17 million cubic metres of fresh water that would be used in a province with longstanding drought concerns in its southern regions. It would equal almost half of the fresh water used for conventional oil and gas production in Western Canada in 2012.

Including the oilsands, overall fresh water consumption by the industry was 244 million cubic metres.

Oil and gas activity accounts for about 10 per cent of water used in Alberta - farming is allocated more than 40 per cent - but much of the water industry pumps deep underground is effectively lost to human use forever....

Read article here: http://bit.ly/1aSTZh5

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Canadian Outdoorsman Winter 2014 Fly Fishing Edition

Canadian Outdoorsman Winter 2014 Fly Fishing Edition

Read here: http://bit.ly/1fTFIR6

Countdown to Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival 2014

Countdown to Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival 2014

Only 9 more days!

'NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT' coming to Calgary Feb 19, 2014!

CANADIAN PREMIERE

In the space between war and a new battle, NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT unfolds. A retired Marine Colonel reaches out to five men, a new generation returning from combat. He brings them to the river. He puts a fly rod into their hand, teaches them to cast, and shares his secret: there are places where you can still be consumed by a simple act, find joy in a fight, and be redeemed as you gently release another creature, unharmed, into quiet waters.

2012 | Winner Audience Award | Florida Film Festival
2012 | Winner Moving Mountains | Mountain Film Telluride
2012 | Winner Audience Award | San Diego Film Festival
2012 | Winner Hero Award | My Hero Film Festival
2012 | Official Selection | Red Rock Film Festival
2012 | Official Selection | Atlanta Film Festival
2012 | Official Selection | Wild & Scenic Film Festival

2013 | Winner Big Sky Award | Big Sky Film Festival
2013 | Jury Prize & Winner Audience Choice | Prescott Film Festival
2013 | Official Selection | Ebertfest (Roger Ebert’s Film Festival)

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

Canada's Alex Bilodeau wins moguls gold, teammate Mikael Kingsbury takes silver

Canada's Alex Bilodeau wins moguls gold, teammate Mikael Kingsbury takes silver

CTV News text & videos here: http://bit.ly/1ghPNXE

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Mark McMorris ‘rode my heart’ to slopestyle bronze, Canada’s 1st Sochi medal

Mark McMorris ‘rode my heart’ to slopestyle bronze, Canada’s 1st Sochi medal

Global NewsText and videos here: http://bit.ly/NrrDQO

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Countdown to Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival 2014 - Only 11 more days!

Photo, courtesy Todd Moen

Countdown to Back Cast Fly Fishing Film Festival 2014

Only 11 more days!

'FALL RUN' coming to Calgary Feb 19, 2014!

CANADIAN PREMIERE

2014 | Official Selection | Wild & Scenic Film Festival

“Fall Run” is the ultimate Pacific Northwest steelhead adventure. This is the true story every angler dreams about retelling around the campfire forever. Hooking and landing a steelhead on a fly is not easy. It is arguably the most difficult type of fly fishing in the world. Add the challenges of Mother Nature’s moods, an unpredictable wild creature and one single, split-moment chance to capture it all on film……..and you’ve got a recipe for a movie house flop. But against all possible odds, luck lands on the right side for the filming of this high-action angling adventure.

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

SOCHI 2014: Go Canada!

Photo, courtesy Ed Kaiser/Postmedia Olympic Team

SOCHI 2014: Go Canada!

Canadian athletes enter the stadium lead by flag bearer Hayley Wickenheiser carrying the flag into the Opening Ceremony in Fisht Stadium at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, February 7, 2014.

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Damsels in Distress

 
Damsels in Distress from Sharptail Media on Vimeo.

Are you one of the 169,879 fly fishers who have viewed this sweet vid over the past nine days? 

If not, it's your turn now. :-)

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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A Tight Loop Magazine - Winter 2014

A Tight Loop Magazine - Winter 2014

aTightLoop.com
 
Read magazine here: http://bit.ly/1dUkKx3

News from McLennan Fly Fishing

Photo, courtesy McLennan Fly Fishing

News from McLennan Fly Fishing

New Book and CD Celebrations

Read newsletter here

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival - Feb 7-15, 2014

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival - Feb 7-15, 2014

Five reasons to see Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest

By Shawn Conner, Special To the Sun February 5, 2014

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

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

August 2012

#bowriver #flyfishing

"ITU'S BONES" coming to Calgary Feb 19, 2014!

"ITU'S BONES" coming to Calgary Feb 19, 2014!

CANADIAN PREMIERE

'Itu's Bones' was sponsored by Patagonia, Sage, Costa Del Mar and Rio

"Itu's Bones" tells the story of expert net fisherman Itu (ee-too) Davey as he makes the journey from subsistence gill-netter to pro fly fishing guide. This compelling, and controversial story features the importance of marine reserves and sustainable fisheries.

2011 | Official Selection | Fly Fishing Film Tour
2012 | Official Selection | Raindance Film Festival (U.K.)
2012 | Finalist: People & The Sea | Blue Ocean Film Festival

https://backcastflyfishingfilmfestival2014.eventbrite.ca/

Flood Control Structures Considered for Kananaskis Country

Source: Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force

Flood Control Structures Considered for Kananaskis Country

by Tony Daffern on November 17, 2013

Kevin Van Tighem writes: "Great posting on the proposed "dry dam" on the Elbow River, by Tony Daffern. This dam is perhaps the stupidest and most dangerous idea to come out of the engineers proposing flood mitigation. It will cost hundreds of millions of our dollars, destroy habitat for bull trout, cutthoat trout, elk and other species, look ugly as sin....and increase the risk of future catastrophic flooding. Other than that it's ok."

Read blog post here: http://kananaskisblog.com/flood-control/2013/

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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A heard of Texas Longhorns near McKinnon Flats.

August 2012

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Jim and Lynda McLennan CD Release Concert - Feb 9

Jim and Lynda McLennan CD Release Concert
 
Sunday, Feb. 9, Ironwood Stage and Grill
1229 9Ave SE Calgary
2:00 pm
 
$15, call 403 269 5581 for a reservation
 
Celebrating the release of "Dancing On Air," which features swing, blues, roots and finger style guitar.
 
Good food, including gluten-free, available at the Ironwood.

McLennan Fly Fishing 
Ironwood Stage & Grill

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, © 2012 Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2012

August 2012

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Puppy Love

Puppy Love

It's not fish porn. But you'll like it anyway.:-) 

World Wetlands Day - Feb 02, 2014

World Wetlands Day - Feb 02, 2014

On World Wetlands Day, take a moment to focus on the beauty of wetland scenery and wildlife and the importance of protecting these essential habitats.

Learn more here Ducks Unlimited Canada and here The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

August 2012

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River Champions - Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia

River Champions - Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia

American Rivers writes: "We've just named the first 20 River Champions! Learn about Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, explore the other Champions, then nominate who you think should be in the next set of 20!

Yvon Chouinard is perhaps one of the most admired businessmen to contribute to the outdoor equipment industry with a key focus on environmental protection."

Read more here: http://bit.ly/1aQSgsZ

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

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August 2012

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