Over the years, I have found that one of the major deterrents for someone interested in picking up fly fishing has been the perceived complexity when it comes to the gear, flies, fly tying and virtually every other element of the sport. Fly fisherman tend to celebrate the history of their sport, more so than other anglers do I think, and sometimes in their attempts to excite or … [Read more...]
Start of a New Season, Northern BC Fishn’ – Prince George Area
Well this is the time of year when we all pace the water’s edge and await the first chance at "Ice off", and getting those boats and flotation’s out on the water. I know for sure I'm one of those who have the cabin fever from winter and now have all my new patterns of bugs tied up and ready to get the lines wet on the fly gear! Typically we can see most central and lower … [Read more...]
Selecting the Correct Fly Pattern
Fly Fishing, like any type of fishing can be rewarding, exhilarating and fruitful; however some days you can also drive yourself mad trying to figure out what the fish are biting. I do not profess to be an entomologist, however I have learned through trial and error what works and what doesn't…sometimes. … [Read more...]
Fishing Baynes Lake, BC
Easily accessible and less than an hour drive southeast of Cranbrook, Baynes Lake offers great fishing opportunities for all ages. This is a medium sized lake with an average depth of approximately 20 feet, the deepest hole being about 50 feet. Please remember to check regulations as there is powerboat restriction on this lake. Baynes Lake offers good fishing opportunities … [Read more...]
How to Get Started Fly Fishing
There are many many anglers out there, experienced or otherwise, who have looked into trying their hand at fly fishing but found it to be a daunting prospect at first glance. The standard line of thought is usually something like this “First off you need to spend around $500+ just for the proper fly rod, at least another $300 for a decent quality reel that looks good and does … [Read more...]
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