The Trips....
BOW RIVER FLY FISHING FLOAT TRIPS
The Bow River - Ranked top three Trout fishery in the World! Renown for our Trout Rivers and Streams
BOW RIVER FLOAT TRIP IN CITY
A fantastic 6 hour float trip from start to finish. We float through the city of Calgary, surrounded by scenic views, you will not believe you are within the city of Calgary. You may see deer eating on the bank, or a pair of Bald Eagles floating majestically above you. Beautiful!
I will pick you up at your hotel or meeting location within Calgary.
Trip includes: all gear, rods, reels, flies, deli style lunch, drinks for the day, transportation and river shuttle.
Cost for two anglers.
LOWER BOW RIVER FLOAT TRIP
Drift the Lower Blue Ribbon Bow River a "Fly Fisher's Paradise". Nymphing, Dry Flying and throwing Streamers to aggressive big trout will have your rod bent and reel screaming.
We meet in Langdon Alberta. We will float the best section of the Lower Bow River, from McKinnon Flats to Carseland.
Trip runs 10 - 12 hrs start to finish.
Trip includes: all gear, rods, reels, flies, BBQ Italian sausages shore lunch, drinks and snacks, transportation and river shuttle.
Cost for two anglers.
BOW RIVER MECCA TWO DAY CAMP AND FISH
You show up with your RV, Fifth wheel or Tent at Wyndham Carseland Provincial Park Campground, your site will be ready for you. We will fish two different sections of the Bow River. Each morning you will wake up to a Cowboy Breakfast and a Cowboy Alberta Triple AAA steak dinner with all the trimmings at the end of each day.
Trip includes: two days paid camping, two Cowboy breakfast, two steak dinners, rods, reels, flies, snacks,drinks, transportation and river shuttle.
Cost for two anglers.
Fly Fishing Alberta An Epic Adventure
Shallow Water Drift Company, A Leader In Industry. You dial us up, we dial you in!
WALK AND WADE TRIP
Imagine yourself walking through the pristine valleys of the Oldman River and the Livingstone River, situated along the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We will be on the hunt for Cutthroat Trout, casting Dry Flies to those aggressive rising fish. In our search for the Bull Trout, we will be casting Streamers into those deep pools. BAMM!!! FISH ON!!!!
Trip runs 10 -12 hrs start to finish.
Trip includes: all gear, rods, reels, flies, BBQ Italian sausages lunch, drinks, snacks and transportation.
CORPORATE TRIP GROUP TRIP AND HELI TRIP
Corporate and group trips: Your adventure will start with being paired with the best guides on the river. I provide the best shore lunch on the river. A full Alberta Triple AAA steak dinner is provided for your group at end of the day.
For the day, I work for you and your team.
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Guided Heli Trips: Into three amazing Alpine Lakes in the Canadian Rockies. Michelle Lake for Golden Trout. Lake Falls and Landslide Lake Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout.
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BASIC TRAINING
Basic Training: 8HR coarse for anyone that wants to learn how to Fly Fish.
Coarse Outline: Dry land casting (Hands on) Basic knot tieing (Hands on) Bug Talk, Gear and Fly review for Alberta. In water casting, learning the required techniques to accomplish Dry Fly Fishing and Nymph Fishing. Reading of the water, areas that hold Trout and Why. Review of Alberta Trout Water's and the Trout Species within them.
Includes: All gear, rods, reels, flies, lunch, drinks for the day.
Individual or group.
Testimonials
Fantastic Guide, Casting Coach and Cheerleader
My husband, his father, his step-mother and I spent a day with Gene and his guide Scott on a drift boat adventure on the Bow River. Gene was so much fun to be with. He knew loads about the history and ecology of the river. He taught me a bunch about the flies to use and new casting techniques that I will use for years to come. He even helped us make mediocre casts work better with his truly amazing rowing skills. Best of all he brought us right to some beautiful fish and breathtaking water. Gene even accommodated our request for spin fishing gear for our parents who don't fly fish. But by the end of the day they had my father-in-law fly casting like he was champ. He even admitted it was his favourite part of our two week trip in Alberta. I can't think of a better way to spend the day with your family (Celia, Wisconsin, USA).
Best day on the Bow, Ever!
Dad and I took a trip down the Bow with Gene and had a fantastic day of fishing! In fact, I can't remember ever having a better day in terms of number and quality of fish and overall experience. Gene was very well prepared, extremely knowledgeable about the section of river we were fishing, and extremely helpful in getting our drifts and rig depths just right. I love the boat as well, it was very spacious and had a lot of room to maneuver and very few things to catch your line on. Also very clean and organized - you can tell Gene takes pride in his work, but judging by his never ending enthusiasm you can tell he loves to do this as well. I will definitely be giving Gene a call for our next float. Tons of fun! Cheers! (Patrick, Alberta, Canada).
Great Day! Great Guide!
My husband and I did a float with Gene on the Bow River and had a great day. First thing you notice is his organization and preparedness for the day, he keeps his boat meticulous. Gene has a contagious enthusiasm and gets you all psyched for a great day. He has solid knowledge of the river, exactly where to place your fly and where the fish are. He is helpful with tips and encouragement. My husband is a better fly fisherman than I, but Gene put me up front to get first dibs at the fish and I had a great day! He also goes a step above and does a shore barbecue meal for lunch, which is a nice a perk above a typical sandwich, especially if you get a chill, the warm meal is fantastic. I would recommend Gene and Shallow Water Drift Company to anyone looking to fish the Bow River. I will always be going back with Gene (Denise, Alberta, Canada).
Great Day on the Bow River
We spent a long day catching many trout of all sizes, learned a lot about fly fishing and enjoyed a beautiful day, with an awesome lunch on side of the river. Strongly recommended if you like fishing. Gene was incredibly knowledgeable and organized and made everything more enjoyable (Ken, Alberta, Canada).