Hatches and Tackle
A successful day on the Bow River requires that you have a good idea of what insects are hatching at the time of your trip and that you bring the proper flies and equiptment. This page outlines seasonal hatches for the Bow and suggests what equipment you should bring on your next Bow River fly fishing adventure.
Hatch Chart - Bow River
Click on the insects in the chart below to view thier suggested patterns and sizes.
Suggested Patterns
Caddis (May-Sept)
- » Elk hair caddis #14, 16, 18
- » CDC elk Hair caddis #14, 16, 18
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- » Bloom’s CDC caddis #16
- » Silvey’s edible emerger #14
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Baetis (BWO) (Apr-May, Aug-Oct)
- » CDC biot comparadun #18
- » Quigley’s loopy cripple #18
- » CDC loop wing emerger #18, 20
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- » Trina CDC budding emerger #18
- » BWO sparkle dun #18
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Pale Morning Duns (June-July)
- » CDC biot comparadun #16
- » PMD sparkle dun #16
- » PMD challenged #16
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- » Trina’s bubbleback emerger #16
- » Quigley’s loopy cripple #16
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Tricos (Aug-Oct)
- » Trico spinner #18
- » Black cripple #20
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- » Quigley’s loop wing dun #20
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Midges (all season)
- » CDC transitional midge #20
- » CDC griffith's gnat #16, 18, 20
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- » Quigley’s spider midge #20
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Stones(June-July)
- » Bloom’s bearly kicking golden #6, 8
- » Rogue foam golden stn. #8, 10
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- » Barrett’s golden stone #8, 10
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Terrestrials (July-Sept)
- » Foam beetle #14, 16
- » Charlie boy hopper #8, 10
- » Rainy’s grand hopper #8, 10
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- » Taylor’s fat albert #8
- » NLJ crystal ant #12, 14
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Nymphs (June-Sept)
- » Hare’s ear #12, 14, 16
- » Morrish biotic nymph #14, 16
- » Copper john #14, 16, 18, 20
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- » Evil weevil #14
- » Beaded prince nymph #12, 14, 16
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Streamers (all season)
- » C/Head R/Leg Bow River Bugger #4, 6
- » C/Head Kiwi Muddler #2, 4, 6
- » Clouser #2, 4
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- » Geek Leech #4, 6
- » Hot Flash Minnow #2, 4
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Recommended Tackle
We recommend that all clients bring their tackle with them for fishing the Bow. In order to make your trip as pleasant and successful as possible, we recommend that you bring the following:
Rods
- » #4-5 weight outfit for small dries and nymphs
- » #6-7 outfit for larger nymphs, streamers and larger terrestrial imitations
- » Floating and sinking tip lines
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Apparel
- » Waders with felt soled boots
- » Polarized sunglasses
- » Fleece clothing for cooler mornings and evenings
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- » Rain jacket
- » Sunscreen
- » Hat
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Other
Should you require any hotel arrangements for your visit to Calgary, Country Pleasures can attend to those details for you if you wish.
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