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...]
How to Ice Fish for Kokanee
One fish species that continues to grow in popularity to target during the hardwater fishing season in BC is Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee are schooling fish and when you locate the active school it can turn into a fast action fun filled day! Ice fishing for Kokanee is much different than fishing for trout. Rather than fishing in shallow water, you will typically be fishing over … [Read more...]
Small Stream Fishing
As I've developed into an fly angler it's occurred to me that I have a preference to where I fish that keeps me coming back again and again. We all have that one spot we go where we consistently catch fish and rarely get skunked. I'd say I have a small stream addiction because as I make plans to fish for the day I have a battle going on in my head about where I should go. … [Read more...]
Drift Fishing the Kettle River
A popular river to fish in the BC Interior is the Kettle River. The Kettle stretches over 290kms from its headwaters in the Monashee Mountains to the confluence of the Columbia River. One of the most popular stretches of this river is the stretch between the West Kettle near Westbridge all the way down to Midway. By far the best way to fish this river is by drifting with a … [Read more...]
Cranbrook Family Fisheries
Travelling through the interior of BC? Are you looking for family friendly and great fishing? Look no further than the city of Cranbrook and surrounding area! The East Kootenays offers tremendous fishing opportunities from world class fly fishing to some of the best family fishing experiences that can be had in our beautiful province. Here are a few of my favourite lakes to get … [Read more...]
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