Over the past 6 years we've had a remarkable Sockeye fishery in Osoyoos Lake. This Columbia River stock is starting to return in record breaking numbers thanks to the hard work of the Okanagan Nation Alliance Fisheries Department and DFO. This year (2014) it is forecasted to be a record run of Sockeye with over 200,000 Sockeye returning to the Okanagan … [Read more...]
Fly Fishing with Spinning Gear
http://youtu.be/MAfFqVgfM60 This article is from our Let's Talk Fishn' Column on Castanet.net. A column that BC Fishn' produces bi-weekly. For more Let's Talk Fishn' articles check out our Castanet Column! Fly fishing with spinning gear? Really? That’s right! There are numerous good reasons why an angler would fly fish using spinning rod and gear. Not all anglers have … [Read more...]
Tips on How to Catch and Release Fish
Let me start off with I don't own any pets, No cat or dog. What I do have is Fish, if i could have a tank full of trout I would but that would not work out to well for them or me. So the only way I get to see them is to catch them take a picture and admire them for a very brief second. I have always loved trout and the Salmonide family are my favourite. When I started out I too … [Read more...]
Lake Trout Fishing – Mabel Lake BC
Nestled in the Northern area of the Okanagan Region you will find Mabel Lake. This lake is by far one of the most productive fisheries in all of the Okanagan. Mabel Lake is home to numerous types of sport fish including Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Chinook salmon, and Lake Trout! Throughout the summer months most anglers target Chinook salmon, however the spring period should not be … [Read more...]
Fly Tying – The Beginning
In the modern age of everything being automated, it’s hard to find anything to do that is completely manual, demands your full attention and gives you a great sense of satisfaction. Enter the world of Fly Tying. I remember when I was about 10 years old I walked into a book store in Kelowna. I can’t remember which one, but I do remember what I saw. It was a beginner’s fly … [Read more...]
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