A few years back, unless you were from the UK or participated in Fly Fishing competitions and you asked a fly fisher if a Booby was a good choice to go with, there would most likely be 1 of 3 reactions. 1) Dead silence with a puzzled look 2) Blushing red face from the person you asked 3) A smack across the face should the receiver of the question be of the fairer … [Read more...]
Fly Tying Tip – The Anatomy of a Hook
When it comes to fly tying, the main component of the job is obviously the hook. Hooks come in all shapes and sizes and all types of materials. There are a multitude of companies that sell hooks. Mustad, Tiemco, Daiichi and some of the more quality hooks that I like to use. Each one has it’s own designs but at the end of the day, it is you the tier that must decide which one … [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...]
Fly Fishing Sawmill Lake (Burnell Lake)
The interior region of BC is home to many world class lakes. One of these gems is Sawmill Lake (also known as Burnell Lake) near Oliver BC. The access road to this lake is somewhat maintained and depending on the time of year it can be daunting in anything less than a two wheel drive truck. There are some washed out areas and some large rocks in many places along the road. Once … [Read more...]
Basic Fall Flat Water Fly Fishing Tactics
Fall is nearing us and that means it’s time to prepare to target those big Rainbow trout in the BC Interior Lakes! Fall fishing offers some of the fastest and productive days on the water. As the cooler temps arrive it triggers the fish to start to feed up for the colder months ahead. Not only is the fishing great in the fall, but you will also find that you will sometimes be … [Read more...]
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