Iron Bow Fly Shop

What visitors say

Iron Bow Fly Shop is a dedicated fly fishing store in northwest Calgary, and reviewers describe it as tidy, well organised and well curated. It stocks rods, reels, lines, waders, flies, packs, clothing and one of the better selections of fly tying materials in the area, along with handmade wooden landing nets.

The staff come up in almost every review. Anglers who expected snobbery at a fly shop found the opposite: patient, welcoming people who answer every beginner question and share local knowledge about the Bow River and southern Alberta streams. Visitors passing through say they got clear advice on which sections to float and shuttle options. Online orders also get praise, with fast shipping, reels spooled before dispatch and even gift wrapping.

The shop runs beginner and intermediate fly fishing courses, and parents who brought kids along say the long day kept everyone engaged, with a casting session and time on the water. Guided trips are offered too, including multi-day outings, and guests describe hard-working, patient guides.

Complaints are few and mostly old: a curt phone call, a customer uncomfortable with a dog in the shop, and a pair of socks sold as waterproof that weren't. Prices reflect a specialist shop, though several reviewers say they're reasonable. It's worth stopping in for flies and a river report before heading out.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 136 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Iron Bow Fly Shop directly.