Majority of anglers can agree that there are many natural elements that come into play which affects fishing. These include air and water temperatures, winds, currents, water clarity and the level of light available. However, the one element that is most critical to understand and sometimes goes unrecognized by anglers is barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric or air … [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...]
Early Spring Kokanee Tactics
The ice fishing season is coming to an end and for most of us Kokanee fanatics we are itching to get the boat out onto the water to chase down some chrome beauties! For me the Kokanee season starts a couple weeks before open water. I tie up new Kokanee lures, re-spool my fishing reels with fresh monofilament and stock up on scents and white shoepeg corn for bait. Kokanee … [Read more...]
Basic Tactics for Ice Fishing Rainbow Trout
When the snow and temperatures start to fall some angler’s fishing season comes to an end, but for many others the hard water fishing seasons is just starting! For most Interior lakes in Western Canada the ice fishing season starts in later December as the colder weather brings over 6 inches of hard ice. The beginning of the season offers some of the best Rainbow Trout … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Tackle for Kokanee
When targeting Kokanee through the ice having the right selection of tackle is crucial in optimizing results. Here are a few key items to take into consideration when ice fishing for Kokanee. Unlike Rainbow Trout, Kokanee are found suspended over deep water, from depths of 50 feet to over 150 feet. The reason for this is that Kokanee’s diet mainly consist of Zooplankton … [Read more...]
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