GUIDING IN ALBERTA
Welcome! We invite you to join us, fly fishing our home waters in Alberta, Canada. We have extensive experience fly fishing, guiding & involvement in so many fisheries lobbies & projects around Alberta (see our “About Us” page)
2026 SEASON AVAILABILITY
PLEASE EMAIL US TO BEGIN THE BOOKING PROCESS FOR THE 2026 SEASON
*Head-Hunting during Hatches & Sight-Fishing
June 22 – July 4: Caddis, pmds, brown drakes, golden stones, green drakes, sallies etc
July 24 – Aug 3: Beetles, hoppers, caddis, pmds, golden stones, etc
Aug 19 – Sept 2: Hoppers, beetles, flying ants, olives, mahogany duns, boatmen, caddis, pmds, sally stones
*We have additional dates & opportunities available April – October – please see below.
LOCATION & SEASON SPECIFICS – All days and trips are hosted in Alberta, Canada. Our range includes southern Alberta tailwaters (Oldman, Waterton, St Mary Rivers), the Bow River, Red Deer River, and central Alberta brown trout streams. We choose the location based on conditions and the specific tactic available, unless you are specific (ie – you want to learn to sight-fish the Bow River or fish the brown drake hatch on a specific water). At that, however, the specific location of our day will be up to us if conditions push. We particularly hone in on waters like the Bow River (Aug – Sept 10) and southern tailwater fisheries. In fact, we love sight-fishing the Bow R through the city of Calgary on walk & wade outings.
Values Statement – what makes us tick: Our guided fly fishing trips are designed to be educational & transformative – through the entire process of engagement with good trout. Our style is to help you improve your fly fishing, particularly the short-distance, long-leader casting game that immerses you with often solid, feeding browns & rainbows. We do the exact fly fishing with interesting, often larger trout, that we all love.
Our guiding is for enthusiastic, passionate newer fly fishers to advanced intermediate fly fishers looking to hone specific skills, focusing on the subtle advanced aspects of the short game with bigger trout so that your future in fly fishing is sound. Advanced-expert level fly fishers will enjoy the teamwork aspect of the sight-fishing game and the linger of patiently waiting for hatches and rising trout.
This isn’t for raw beginners – we expect straight-line casts with line control and subtle reaches or a willingness to dive into the learning. The long-leader, short-line game exposes everything and everyone we’ve hosted has had to adjust as we work trout in tight.
Our focus is not about catching. Our focus is on sharing the process and educational components to springboard your foundations and success, why trout are where they are and how to best & consistently catch them today and moving forward. Similar to a New Zealand fly fishing day, we do this through putting you on 4 to 12 solid trout daily. It’s not an endless parade of trout but honing in on the one special trout. We may find banks lined with feeding or sighted trout but our approach is consistent and methodical. Conditions always dictate the where and the pace of the day.
“Gifted. Kind. Incredible teachers, connectors to trout environment. Superlative guides. Breaking down my longer casting to perfect my approach to fish and present the inside 25 foot casts, the reconstruction of what I do, how I cast, led to not only great fish while with you but a completely new world of fly fishing since. What you do is a complete game changer and I now see how the two of you have been able to shoot the video you do – you are both incredible fly fishers and teachers that make it look simple on video and you bring that simplicity to your guide efforts”. Allan & Rob.
Most fly fishers consider themselves far more advanced than they actually are (most focus on success on long-distance casting rather than the subsequent line control issues from subtle casting errors, for example). And then there’s a whole world of trout biology & observation, approach, position, casting, hook set, fighting, entomology, stream ecology, etc that dictate what subtle actions and approaches we apply to various situations – what can we get away with if we execute well?
The difference between advanced anglers and expert level comes in knowing what can be done when, what the trout behaviour tells us, or why trout will be where they are, doing what they’re doing… and when to execute your cast. We deconstruct and reconstruct your fly fishing foundations on the water in advancing your short game. We share the subtle advanced tactics experienced anglers implement daily, leading to consistent success. We share our cadence, pace, patience and low impact fishing that respects trout in its environment to give us our best opportunities.
The totality of the above is what differentiates us, as you’ve undoubtedly seen in our videos. We’ve established ourselves amongst the leading trout stream fly fishers, not only with high success rate on rod but taking the time to capture it on video as we share on social media and feature video. The fact we make this all look simple and straightforward reflects the experience we share with you.
Our guide trips are designed to put you on our favorite home waters at key times with a focus on head-hunting during hatches and sight-fishing clear water opportunities (in-between we’ll prospect known & likely water with dries, droppers, streamers). This is your chance to tap into our unique, extensive, diverse global experience while enjoying some of Alberta’s more interesting trout fishing.
“A week since returning home from my week with you and I was out with friends. Instantly they saw a dramatic change in my approach, cadence or rhythm (however you’d call it) and my casting. Where before I cast a 9 foot leader and rushed, never able to properly fish 15’+ leaders at will with purpose and accuracy, my friends commented how relaxed working with longer leaders and placing my flies I now was. The best part is that I was able to share the simplicity of what you do with my friends and we’re now able to work the fish and locations we’ve always wanted to. Big fish in neat locations – all of what you do is now at our finger tips, literally!” Brent
We may have availability for the following, additional time frames & opportunities:
April – May: This video shares mid-April through May opportunity. Hatches: Skwala stonefly; March Browns; Blue-winged Olives; Pale Morning Duns; Caddis (Rivers: Oldman River, Bow River, Red Deer R, Central Alberta brown trout streams).
June: Hatches: Brown Drake Mayflies; Caddis, PMDs, skwala/golden stoneflies (Rivers: Oldman River, Central Alberta brown trout streams, Red Deer R, Bow River later)
July – Sight-fishing; Hatches: PMDs; Caddis (esp Bow River); Golden/sally stones; terrestrials (Rivers: Southern Alberta tailwaters, Bow R, Central Alberta Brown Trout Streams, Red Deer R)
August – Sight-Fishing (Bow River especially); Grasshoppers; Green Drakes, PMDs, Caddis (Rivers: Bow, Southern Tailwaters, Central Brown Trout streams)
Mid- Sept through October – Sighting & Headhunting; TERRESTRIALS; Shallow water sight-nymphing (Rivers: Bow R, Southern Tailwaters) **Note – this time frame is the lowest, clearest water of the season and while stationed, rising fish are likely, so too are days of cruising & searching trout in low flows, leading to the need for solid communication & execution. Multiple days are recommended.
RATE
Our individual guide day rate for 1 or 2 anglers: $795US / $1050 Canadian
Dave & Amelia Jensen
PLEASE EMAIL US TO BEGIN THE BOOKING PROCESS
EXPECTATIONS (Yours & Ours):
– You are hosted/guided by either Dave or Amelia Jensen.
– On walk & wade days you must be able to comfortably/naturally walk 10+ Km (6mi) through the course of the day.
– While we may float in our inflatable jet, fishing will be done from a wade perspective. The inflatable jet is smaller but can easily have a balanced angler at the transom and an agile angler prospecting from the bow on days where streamers/foam are needed to prospect. Otherwise the inflatable jet is used to transport between stops to sight/head-hunt on waters we use it on.
– We find 4 to 12 interesting, solid trout (as you see in our videos) per day to break down (often many more but that’s situational)
– In situations where we have to spot from a high bank you need to be able to change tippet and flies so we can focus our attention on sighting, hunting and communicating as needed.
– We host one or two anglers per guide.
– While we may plan to do one tactic we may have to dive into other tactics based on conditions. We’ll certainly cover and detail the primary goal you inquire about but may have to apply other tactics.
– In the case of 2 anglers, the intent is to engage both of you in the situation on that specific fish, however, only one angler can engage it. Taking turns on subsequent fish while learning while not on the rod is the intent. If you choose to deviate and fish on your own, you must do so downstream, away from the active angler/guide scenario. This trip is about observing, learning & engaging on several fronts.
– We may offer a change of location based on conditions, requiring you to travel or change accommodations.
– Please come prepared with your A-Game of approach & casting, prepared to learn subtleties while listening attentively and prepared to give your best try as you apply our suggestions! 🙂
“NOBODY ON THE PLANET SPOTS TROUT LIKE THE JENSENS. THEIR TROUT SIGHTING ABILITIES COMBINED WITH THEIR TROUT BEHAVIOUR KNOWLEDGE & ON-STREAM AWARENESS MAKE THEM UNSTOPPABLE ON TROUT WATERS”
Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis Fly Fishing
PLEASE EMAIL ameliajensen74@gmail.com We’ll reply as soon as we can!
TESTIMONIALS
“In early September, I embarked on a journey that was more than just a fishing trip – an adventure alongside the fantastic Dave and Amelia Jensen. From the first moment, their warmth and hospitality was incredible. Every detail was thoughtfully planned in a trip that took us to some of the most beautiful rivers I’ve ever fished. Before the trip, Dave and Amelia were incredibly patient, answering all my questions and making sure I was ready for what was to come. As instructors, they are a perfect blend of expertise and approachability. Their guidance transformed my fly fishing skills. We explored a variety of rivers, each with its own unique character over 4 days.
I had the thrill of sight-fishing for large brown trout with dry flies, the challenge of using streamers from a boat, and the subtle art of sight-nymphing in shallow riffles. Each technique opened up new insights. What struck me most was how much I learned—not just about fishing but about appreciating the natural beauty around us. This experience reshaped my approach to fly fishing and deepened my connection to the rivers.
I returned to my Pennsylvania streams and found the hatches sporadic. I took everything I learned and applied it. After some fun with small streamers in the low light, I started noticing the occasional splashy rise. There were large October caddis and slate drakes coming off and the trout were looking up. I was able to headhunt my way up, and practiced the longer leader and worked on my casts. I don’t think I would have caught many – if any of the fish I did catch – prior to my trip with you. I would have just tightlined. I had some epic eats, and lost a monster thanks to what I learned.
If you’re looking for an adventure that combines education and inspiration, look no further than the Jensens. Their passion and hospitality create an unforgettable experience that stays with you long after the lines are reeled in. I can’t wait for my next adventure with them, and would recommend anyone thinking about it to jump on the opportunity”. Ben S
I came back from the trip with even more enthusiasm for fly fishing. My trip with you exceeded my expectation for sight-fishing and building confidence on independently approaching bigger waters. The feedback on technique was invaluable. I know what a good cast feels and looks like, and hopefully how to rebuild when I get out of rhythm. I feel like I can watch (and now even rewatch) the videos on Patreon and pick up much more of the subtlety of what you are communicating. There is still so much to learn, but I feel like I have way more tools now to be able to piece things together. Thank you for the amazing moments and consistent kindness.” Jordan V
“The guided sight-fishing trip with the Jensens was not to be missed. Being a big fan of their fly fishing video channel, it was a chance to “step into” one of their videos (not filming) and receive personal instruction on how they approach finding big trout and positioning for success. It was not a numbers game and not advertised as such as we worked on the details and led to the moments of engagement and execution. Over the course of 2 days we caught 6 fish but all 20+. They are the same down to earth people you see on your TV screen, very personable and eager to share their experience. I definitely recommend the trip to anyone interested in this type of fishing.” Van L
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of a deposit of 50% of the trip price. The balance of the trip payment is due on the first day of your trip.
Deposits will be refunded, less a $150 handling fee per day; for cancellations made prior to 30 days of the first day booked. Deposits will be forfeited for cancellations that occur with less than 30 days notice of the first day booked. Please use travel insurance. Our availability is limited.
Fishing licenses must be purchased online prior to your trip using the following link. You will need your Wildlife Identification Number (WIN card) to access the site. Anglers are able to renew expired WIN cards or purchase new WIN cards using the same link: Alberta Government
Gratuities: It is customary to tip your guide, typically $150-200+ daily. Feel free to use this as a reference. Keep in mind the duration of your day and any other special things your guide may have done to help make your day more memorable.
