The later months of winter can be a great time to hit the rivers with the fly rod! Some of the most popular techniques to winter fly-fishing rivers are nymphing and indicator fishing with egg patterns. Although these methods can be productive, there is one technique that is often overseen by anglers and that is swinging a streamer fly. Whether you are a beginner fly angler … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing – How to Locate Active Rainbow Trout
It is well known that one of the best places to target Rainbow Trout through the ice is along flat areas in shallow water. However, once the bite dies off where do these fish go? Once the trout are done feeding on the flats they tend to either retreat to deeper water near the bottom or suspend in mid water column. If the flat has a steep drop off to deeper water these fish … [Read more...]
In Pursuit of Brook Trout
The East Kootenay watershed is home to numerous species of trout that one can target. One of my most preferred trout to target is the Brooke Trout; in my opinion they are a kind of a triple threat! They offer everything I look in a fish and can be sought after in all 4 seasons! Fisheries stock these trout even though not native to the area but they do well in lakes that … [Read more...]
To Booby, or Not to Booby, that is the Question!
A few years back, unless you were from the UK or participated in Fly Fishing competitions and you asked a fly fisher if a Booby was a good choice to go with, there would most likely be 1 of 3 reactions. 1) Dead silence with a puzzled look 2) Blushing red face from the person you asked 3) A smack across the face should the receiver of the question be of the fairer … [Read more...]
Quick Guide for Spring Chironomid Fishing
The springtime means big fish eating tiny bugs! Learning to chironomid fish will pay off greatly and help increase your hook up percentages when fly fishing the flat water in the spring. Here is a quick guide for spring chironomid fishing to help you get started. First let’s start off by looking at the basic gear you need. A 9 to 10 foot fly rod in the 5 or 6 weight … [Read more...]
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