Captain
Osman Hamzic

Member since December 2017 Calgary, Canada
Background
I have been fishing before I could walk according to my parents. My dad is to this day an avid angler and needles to say he was solely responsible for passing over the fishing bug on to me. I stopped fishing for a short period through out my college and Canadian Army years. However as soon as I graduated and retired from the army (in good standing) the beauty and the energy of the Rocky Mountain glacial rivers and the size/beauty of the fish living in it, reignited my passion for fishing. Additionally the art of fly fishing and everything that comes with it which brings me to realize that I will never stop learning about it i.e the fish, reading the water, insects, tying flies, rowing the boat is another reason why I am an avid fisher and like to spend my time with the family on the river hence the name RiverPeople Guides.
Techniques
I prefer to fly fish however spin fisher man also occupy my boat and I am more than welcome to have them on my boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Osman Hamzic

Calgary, Canada
Background
I have been fishing before I could walk according to my parents. My dad is to this day an avid angler and needles to say he was solely responsible for passing over the fishing bug on to me. I stopped fishing for a short period through out my college and Canadian Army years. However as soon as I graduated and retired from the army (in good standing) the beauty and the energy of the Rocky Mountain glacial rivers and the size/beauty of the fish living in it, reignited my passion for fishing. Additionally the art of fly fishing and everything that comes with it which brings me to realize that I will never stop learning about it i.e the fish, reading the water, insects, tying flies, rowing the boat is another reason why I am an avid fisher and like to spend my time with the family on the river hence the name RiverPeople Guides.
Techniques
I prefer to fly fish however spin fisher man also occupy my boat and I am more than welcome to have them on my boat.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(37 reviews)
Calgary
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $217

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
Beautiful windy Trip Down the River
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Pamela R.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Oz was a knowledgeable and helpful guide!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River on May 7, 2025
He knows the Bow River well and tried several set ups and different flies to ensure I was successful at catching fish. ...
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David G.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bow River

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) on July 31, 2024
We had a great trip with Oz. The water was down, so the fishing wasn’t lit up, but we had a great experience. Oz gave great...
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ANA Q.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great guide.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) on June 6, 2024
Very knowledgeable and just a great guy to learn from. I am a beginner with basic knowledge. I came out learning far more great...
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Jimmy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Father Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Jet Boat Fly Fishing on October 11, 2024
I took my two sons ages 12 and 14. We were all first-time fly fishermen, and we loved the whole experience. Oz was a great...
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Adam C.
Excellent
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Great Guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River on July 28, 2024
Os is Osmazing! Very knowledgeable, both my wife and I are brand new to fly fishing he was patient and taught us the ropes....
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