Stillwater Fly Fishing | “How Heavy of Tippet Should I be Fishing?”
“How heavy of leader should I be running?”, this is a very common question that comes up often in emails from readers as well as guests on the boat during guided fly fishing trips. Everyone has a different way
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Stillwater: What 4 Rod Setups We Have Rigged at All Time
On each and every day of Stillwater fishing, there are four rods rigged and ready to go in the boat at all times. During both spring and fall season, this does not vary a whole lot aside from changing fly
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Chironomid Fishing: What Your Throat Samples Mean
There are few things that can put the missing piece to the puzzle like taking a throat sample. When done properly it does not harm the fish, and you can get an exact reading on what the fish are
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Three Must-Have Fall Stillwater Patterns
Fall is upon us, and some of the best Stillwater fly fishing in the Kamloops area is underway. Cool nights, comfortable daytime temperatures, and fish that are actively willing to eat! Fall can present some excellent chironomid fishing, in fact
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Three Key Things Your Depth Sounder Does for You
There was a time when I thought that depth sounders were cheating. How could someone just attach this little mechanism onto their boat, be able to see the whole underwater world and still call it fair game? This all changed
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Angling Through Intuition
In a split moment of unconscious decision, I steered the vehicle off the highway onto the gravel road. I had a guest that had no experience in fly fishing, why did I feel so drawn to put the boat into
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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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