When most anglers think of freshwater fly fishing in British Columbia they don’t think of Kokanee on the fly. Come on let’s admit it, the traditional angling method for these chrome beauties is by trolling the lakes with heavy hardware that for the most part we fight the gear and not the fish. Kokanee provide one of the most exhilarating fishing experiences due to their scrappy … [Read more...]
Early Spring Fly Fishing & Lake Turnover
Spring is here and it’s time to put the ice fishing rods away and pull out the fly fishing gear! The BC Interior lakes start to become ice free by the 3rd week of March in the lower evaluation areas and can sometimes take until mid-may in the higher altitudes. Fishing right after ice off can be one of the most productive times in the year. Due to the water still being too … [Read more...]
Top 3 Tactics for Chironomid Fishing
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...]
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