h h y Bow River Fly Fishing: Anticipation for the 2024 Season By Scott Smith LeadGuide h b gi l dy i d f h g idi g p ig p i i g ild ff- i th C lg y pl ty f i t t t pi fill y i l f d daily I m not a winter fly fisher but I certainly appreciate the need to get on the water t y pp t ity P h p t ill b th d y? Life as a Bow River Guide F li g t ly f t t I g i g g p f tfitt d g id orking on the Bo Ri er Being on the ri er almost daily I e met and orked ith so a y g eat people o i g ou guidi g co u ity e suppo t o e a othe ach g id b i g diff t p p ti l y ith th g t t p f i d f the day In recent travels I ve been lucky enough to visit some sought-after trout t i M t d Id h th p t t Whil d t i g th H y Fork and the Bighorn Rivers I was guided by some top-notch pros What Defines a Great Fly Fishing Guide? Regarding engagement and communication I value guides and outfitters that ask y q i h fi h ll h p d h y con ersation ith potential g ests After all hen yo book a float yo re going to be stuck a d ft boat th each othe fo a sol d 8 hou s o o e u g ou t al h t I k q ti t p i t pi t f y lti t d y O di it together I can plan your unique trip down the river Even if booking online we ensure b ild y t ip b d h d p t ti O th t I appreciate a guide who leads with confidence Discovering the Passion of Fly Fishing Talking about passion if you re discussing your trip with the outfitter you can just tell h y l h h y d Th b g id I k b i g h p i d excitement on Day 100 of the season as they do on Day One Despite the challenges guides get tired We re out there for long days preparing lunches washing boats dj ti g g d l pi g H y ti ti y i g h I meet the guests for the day Your excitement and anticipation energize me and keep f h D i g th fl t I l t y h k p t t b t I l l b t i g you make that perfect cast or lead a dry fly perfectly into a big brown Building Skills and Patience in Fly Fishing Considering skill and patience I ve been fishing with a fly rod for a long time but I m l y l i g E h i g i h f ll g id p i d g h thi g G t g id h lp y ith y g tt h y your fishy journey Taking moments to teach skilled guides can turn a good day into a g t by i p i g ti g p t ti iggi g t h iq j t di g th water Gai i g K o ledge a d E pe ie ce o the Wate With a focus on knowledge and experience your guide should have good historic k l dg f th t th y g idi g L i g b t th I j y di i g interesting facts about the geography or human history of the places I fish ddi i lly y g id d k h i i i ly l g i h h b g lif Fle ibility and Preparation in G iding i g y g idi g j y l d h i p f fl ibili y g id h ld b ll-p p d ith th ight g d fli d l f p t d i lik broken rods reels line failures and weather events Being prepared for mishaps is p t f g d g idi g It p f tly k y t k h t f ty d ti g y g i board Character Traits of a Successful Guide In terms of character it goes beyond showing up on time and having a clean vehicle d b t Wh I th t I l d t l d l t th d y f ld t ki g what the river offers while respecting the guest vibe I ensure my guests are enjoying y p f h i ip g i ly M i i i g p f ll i l i p h guides never speak poorly about other guides on the river and practice etiquette beyond expectations How to Be a Great Fly Fishing Guest Being pfront abo t yo r e pectations helps s tailor yo r ad ent re Assessing yo r skills realistically avoids misunderstandings and ensures a more enjoyable p i St yi g i ki g l t f q ti d t b i g f id t pl new techniques can significantly enhance your learning and enjoyment on the water Making the Most of Your Fishing Trip Encouraging fun remember this is fishing in a beautiful river valley The atmosphere i l d h i li l ll i d h g id hi k h y f y E j y every minute including the impossible tangles missed fish and casts in the trees! Make Your Fly Fishing Trip Memorable E b i g y t b thi i fi hi g i pi t q i ll y Th relaxed atmosphere the minimal cell service and the humor of the guides all ib iq p i E j y y p i l di g h h ll gi g tangles the one that got away and even the occasional tree snag Plan Your Adventure on the Bow River As we look forward to a new season I hope it holds many adventures for you If a B Ri fl i y g d h k if g d fi d g i touch! We d love to have you out to wet a line and share some stories p g y g y g p g y g BOOK TODAY! Toll-Free: 1-844-266-5828 | Local Call: 403-983-6240 BOOK ONLINE l h l lb | l h d | b b i d S t M T f U P i P i Bow River Fly Fishing Company s Blog Home Your Guides Book Your Day Bow River Resources & Friends Blog Contact