What Makes a Good Net for Fly Fishing?
There are few things more relieving than sliding a fish into the basket and having a moment to take a breath. There are scenarios where a net is not necessary, but more often than not a net will be your
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Fall Stillwater Fly Fishing in Kamloops, BC
Crisp morning air, leaves transitioning to vibrant shades of gold, yellow and red, fall is a special time of year. Each year when the water temperatures begin to drop back to their prime levels and fish become active after a
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The Vast Differences Between Guiding and Fishing
First off, I hope everyone had an excellent summer. Wildfires have plagued us again for the second year in a row, making some days on the water next to unbearable in a heavy layer of smoke. Second off, I am
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Stoney Lake Youth Fly Camp 2018 – Day 1 Recap
It has been a hot minute since a new blog post has been written! Apologies, work has a way of consuming a hell of a lot of time through the busy months. Couple that with not having access to wi-fi
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2018 Spring Stillwater Season in Photos
It is hard to believe that another spring stillwater season has come and gone already, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone from Canada and the United States that came to fish with us this spring.
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Stillwater Fly Fishing: “How Far Should I Be Casting?”
Being able to cast a long distance is a great tool to have in your bag. Anybody can cast a full fly line, regardless of how many reps you did at the gym this morning. I am a firm believer
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How to Fish a Naked Line Chironomid Setup
Strike indicators are an incredibly effective tool in stillwater fly fishing, but sometimes it is more fun to take the indicator/swivel setup off and fish a naked line. Though it may feel very approximate at first, it can prove quite
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Using a Throat Pump Effectively
Using a throat pump to acquire a sample of what a fish has recently been feeding on is not an irresponsible or inhumane act. A proper throat pump has a beveled end that tapers down slightly to avoid any harm
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What’s In Our Boat: Chironomid Fishing Setup
Every few days, an email comes in on the topic of rod/reel/line setups for chironomid fishing in specific. While it does not have to be overly expensive, having quality equipment goes a very long way in making your experience as
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