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When I was a boy
of 16, I traveled to Calgary and Banff Springs with a busload of
teenage guys and gals. I saw many beautiful rivers and thought
"There have to be huge trout in those rivers. When will I
ever get back here to find out?
 Twenty six years later after Angler's Lane started, retired
school board administrator Herb Vitale provoked me into hiring him
after he heaped lavish stories on me about catching many wonderful trout in the mountains
of Alberta and British Columbia. But when Herb vowed he would not to
take me to his secret spots, again I wondered, "When
will I ever find out about those beautiful rivers near Calgary?"
Last summer the
break finally came when Herb returned from his annual Western
Canada trip and announced, "The secret on Alberta and BC is
out, so I might as well show you how to do it; besides, you can bring some friends.
It's not too crowded but books are being written about it so it's no
longer a secret." Realizing this was one of those moments
when the good Lord sends the proverbial gifthorse you cannot look in the
mouth, I quickly pounced on the opportunity before Herb came to his senses, "When do we go?"
Herb let me know he had already researched and designed the trip.
After many years of experience by Herb fishing the Canadian
Rockies, we would like to offer you the following special sojourn
with Angler's Lane. Please join us July 26
- August 2, 2008.
One can expect to catch cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout on this trip
with bull trout being the added bonus. Numbers can be outstanding but
one should not go expecting numbers. See links to articles on
rivers below itinerary. If you want a chance to catch good-size, hard-fighting fish,
enjoy beautiful scenery and develop friendships
with guides and group members, you will have a great time on this trip.
If you like what you see, I hope we can receive your commitment
soon,
as the guides in this area have a short season and need to know
our headcount sooner versus later. Given the preliminary interest
(and years of post-trip stories by Herb), we are confident this
will fill up quickly.
Because of the short season, the guides and lodges are anxious to know our
group size, which we will cap at 8 total. We can discuss the details
with you personally.
July 25 - August 1,
2009
Bow River
Oldman River
Elk River
A brief summary of our itinerary.
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Sat July 25, Day 1 Saturday July 26 Fly
Into Calgary from various origins
Spend first night at comfortable Hospitality Inn Delta Calgary South in
Calgary
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Sun July 26, Day 2 We travel early am in
Suburban to Float/wade Fish on the Bow below Calgary to fish private access
water with Eric Grinnell. Overnight at Erics camp, Silver Tip outfitters.
Luxurious camping. Individual tents for each person. Cook tent.
Showers, generator.
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Mon July 27, Day 3 Float/wade Fish on Bow
in/near Calgary with Silvertip
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Tues July 28, Day 4 Float/wade Fish on Bow
in/near Calgary - off water in time to travel to Anchor B Lodge* on Oldman River
approximately 1.5 hrs south of Calgary.
Dinner with Jim McClennan, author of Blue Ribbon Bow, Fly Fishing
Western Trout Streams and other books and magazine articles on
the rivers we will be fishing.
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Wed July 29, Day 5 - Fish with guides on private section of
the Oldman River at Anchor
B Lodge, located on the river. Dinner at Anchor B.
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Thurs July 30, Day 6 Guided float fishing on Elk River
in BC. Dinner at Anchor B probable.
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Fri July 31, Day 7 Fish with guides on private
section of the Oldman River at Anchor
B Lodge. After fishing drive to Calgary. Sendoff dinner and overnight in
Calgary again at Hospitality Inn Delta South.
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Sat August 1, Day 8 Return home from Calgary
airport via own method. Note: some may wish to stay later to
sightsee area before returning, or stay longer at Anchor B--if so
advise early as their dates will fill up quickly.
 Trip
price: $4190
Deposit $1000 reserves your spot; balance due June 10.
Included: Lodging and meals from Day 1 through Day 7.
Guided fishing trips each day. Transfers to & from airport
with group to Silver Tip camp and Anchor B Lodge and return to
Calgary with group.
Not included: Airfare; Gratuities for guides;
alcoholic beverages; fishing licenses in Alberta ($79 - updated) and BC (Elk
River day ~$40).
Links to articles (links) on the rivers we will fish on this trip:
Bow River - Calgary to
Carseland,
Fly Fishing Magazine, by Jim McClennan
Alberta's Oldman River - A
Jewel in the Midst of Diamonds,
Fly Fishing Magazine, by Jim McClennan
Elk Hunting - Gray's Sporting Journal, November 2007
(link to follow soon)
Herb Vitale's write-up on this trip
* Details on Anchor B Lodge: Wireless internet.
Also available:Horseback riding, guided $100 per day based on 2
persons. Shopping in Waterton quaint town, some shopping,
sightseeing. Maseuse available upon request see pictures; all on
the up and up. 1st binational park near border with
Montana. TRoosevelt did w/ Canadian government. Near first
US-Canadian binational park on border with
Montana.
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