We offer fly fishing lessons at a cost of $79.99. A $10.00 discount will be given to 2 or more participants.
What is covered in the lesson?
(Lessons can vary depending on the number of people taking the lesson.)
RODS: Learn about the rod actions and which is the right rod for you
REELS: Learn about the different types and sizes of reels
BACKING: What is it and why it is necessary
LINES: Learn about the different types of fishing line and what works best for your rod
LEADERS & TIPPET: Sizes, types and materials
ENTOMOLOGY: Why do we use certain flies in different rivers and lakes
WADERS & BOOTS: Different types and styles
3 BASIC KNOTS: Leader to line, tippet to leader and tippet to fly
CASTING BASICS: Learn about the basic hand position and how the motion of the cast is done
(All lessons are done in store and outside)
Drift Boat Tours
(All Guided Drift Boat Tours are on the Bow River. Catch & Release only)
8-10 hour day trip for 2 people at a cost of $589.99. (Includes lunch and non-alcoholic beverages.)
We float different sections of the Bow River, the most common section is the Policeman’s Flats to McKinnon Flats, or Fish Creek Park to McKinnon Flats.
We provide all flys and if needed fly rod & reels. Waders are not a must but does help if you have them. Species you can catch are Rainbows, Brown Trout and White Fish.
Bring your camera as it is a very scenic trip where you can see all type of birds and widlife!
We pick you up at the meeting point in Calgary and drop you back off. Please note that the trip is weather depending and will be rescheduled if conditions are not favorable. We contact you a day before the trip to confirm.
Fishing licences are a requirement which we do sell in our store. If you are new to fly fishing we do help you out to learn the techniques, but we suggest to take a lesson before which we do offer. If you want to spin cast, let us know beforehand so we can prepare for that.