3 Ways to Effectively Fish Leeches
Leeches are a staple food source in a trout’s diet, they are readily available and fish don’t have to eat many of them to get a good meal.
Intro to Chironomid Fishing Course – Michael & Young Fly Shop Saturday, March 24
We are excited to announce two “Intro to Chironomid Fishing” courses at both of Micheal & Young Fly Shop’s locations (Surrey & Vancouver) on Saturday, March 24th.
Fly Tying: Make Every Wrap Count
Becoming more efficient at tying is something we all work towards, it doesn’t matter how many hundreds of hours you invest there will always be something out there to learn.
Three Streamer Fishing Techniques
Streamer fishing is great. It can salvage a day when fish may not want to come up for a dry, and they work great for predatory fish. Here are my three favourite ways to fish them.
3 Reasons Blob Flies Are Great
The first time someone gave me a “blob” pattern to try I didn’t know if I should put it on the end of my line or in the garbage. What on earth could possibly drive a fish that lives solely … Read More
My Favourite Lens for Fly Tying Photos
First things first, I love taking photos but I don’t consider myself a great photographer. I am not pretending to be an expert on the matter, this article was written because I’m really excited I found something that allows me … Read More
Choosing a New Net
Nets are often an overlooked piece of equipment in the fly fishing world. Believe it or not there are a lot of nets on the market that are not safe for catch and release fish handling practices. Here’s a few … Read More
3 Tips for Faster Fly Tying
Fly tying can be a patience testing, time consuming hobby, but there are little ways to make it a bit easier on you. When I first began doing small commercial tying orders around 19 years old, I learned very quickly … Read More
Fly Tying: Stripped Peacock Herl Chironomid
Peacock herl is a great material for an array of flies but often becomes too bulky & hard to glue without ruining its iridescence. One use for peacock herl that is often overlooked is stripping the fibres and using the … Read More
5 Tips for Fishing Bloodworms
Below the surface of the water on any of our interior lakes, there are a smorgasbord of options for fish to enjoy at any given part of the season. The tricky part is knowing how, when and why to imitate … Read More