Fly Tying: Two-Tone Chironomid Bodies
Tying two-tone chironomid bodies is not a new practice by any means, but it’s one that is a lot easier than it may look at first glance. I’m sure there are many ways to do it, but this is the … Read More
Make Your Flies Indestructable
A very popular topic of messages or emails in the last few weeks has been what glue or resin is the best for coating flies? A lot of this is personal preference, and here is mine.
Fly Tying: Simple Marabou Micro Damsel
Immature damselfly imitations are incredibly effective in early season stillwater fly fishing
Is Commercial Fly Tying Fun?
Before we go any further, I will say that I wouldn’t be writing this article if I didn’t enjoy tying flies. The creative process is very rewarding, and the ability to tweak things until I’m happy with the finished product … Read More
White Beads: When & Why You Should Fish Them
White beads, often referred to as snow cone or ice cream cone patterns, can really play a big part in the Stillwater chironomid game. Here’s a few things to consider when using white beads. Water Clarity: The big advantage to … Read More
One Material Flies: Brushed STS Leech
Time is money, which is why I’m determined to see how many working flies I can tie that only involve one or two in the slivers of free time I have before the upcoming season.
Six Reasons Stillwater Fly Fishing is Really Great
It’s February 1, and I’m sure I’m not the only one sitting here wondering when the first of the low-elevation lakes will begin to lose the ice that has kept us off of them all winter. I know it won’t … Read More
Fly Tying: My Favourite One-Material Fly
There is no catch, this fly really only involves one material & has proven itself successful for a very long time.
*New* Intro to Chironomid Fishing Course – Trout Waters Fly & Tackle – Thursday, March 15
With our March 10th “Intro to Chironomid Fishing Course” being sold out, we’ve added another date at Trout Waters Fly & Tackle in Kelowna, BC on Thursday, March 15th! This will be an evening course, running from 6-9pm. This date … Read More
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.