Chironomids, also known as buzzers or midges, are a type of insect that hatches in freshwater streams and lakes. They are often confused with mosquitos as they are similar in appearance. Chironomids generally don’t bite humans, but can be found in swarms when a large hatch occurs. We generally fish Chironomids at the pupa or larval stages. There are many different species and … [Read more...]
A Weekend of Fishing the Skagit River
Let's kick this article off right away by saying that the Skagit River is now on my top 10 list. If you’re an angler who loves the challenge of catching wild rainbows by spinning lures, skating dries, or chucking big meaty streamers for bull trout and large rainbows then this river should be on your list as well, you won't regret it. The Skagit River was discovered in the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Flies For Summer
Summer is a time where lake fishing slows down due to the decreasing bug hatches. This does not mean that fish cannot be caught. Fish push down into deeper water during the hot hours of the day and re-emerge in the shallows as the sun sets and well into the dark hours. As lake fishing slows down, river fishing is just getting exciting. The mayflies begin to hatch at all … [Read more...]
Walleye Fishing the Columbia River – The West Kootenay’s Best Kept Secret!
When anglers think of premium Walleye fisheries they don’t typically think of Southern British Columbia as a fishing destination; however that couldn’t be further from the truth! The BC Kootenay region has one of the best-kept Walleye fisheries in all of Western Canada. British Columbia is home to the headwaters of the Columbia River, the longest river in the Pacific … [Read more...]
Kokanee Fishing the BC Cariboo – Bridge & Deka Lake
As a Kokanee angler I’m always on the hunt for water bodies that offer elite Kokanee fishing. In British Columbia we don’t have to look too far. The BC Cariboo Region is home to over 30 plus lakes that offer outstanding Kokanee fishing, but the 2 lakes that outshine them all are Bridge and Deka Lake. Over the past 20 years the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) along … [Read more...]
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