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...]
Fishing Terrestrial Fly Patterns
The summer months provide some of the most exciting dry fly action for fly anglers while targeting rivers within the Pacific Northwest. In the early summer months Caddis and Mayfly hatches usually bring the first taste of dry fly action that most fly anglers yearn for! But once the heat of the summer moves in and these hatches slowly dwindle one should not give up on the dry … [Read more...]
Leader Lengths for Kokanee Fishing – Tip
Having the right leader length for Kokanee fishing is critical! Kokanee can be somewhat fickle on when and why they strike your lure. Long story short having the right leader between your dodger and lure will help improve your results. https://youtu.be/bHoHr4lbJhs Here’s a simple formula to help you choose the correct leader length when fishing behind a dodger. This … [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...]
Spring Bass Fishing – Hula Grub Jig
The spring bass season can be one of the most challenging but yet action packed times to target smallmouth bass! As the water starts to warm up the bass start to become more active as they prepare for their spring spawn. Depending on the conditions the fish can be either active and hit fast moving baits or they can be somewhat dormant and they won't chase anything. On the … [Read more...]
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