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 is also expected to sell out quickly, click here to reserve your spot now.
Chironomid fishing is an incredibly productive form of Stillwater fly fishing. Though they are small, chironomids make up a huge part of a trout’s diet through the open water season. This course is a 3 hour indoor presentation that will cover the following:
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 on insects to eat this strange ball of bright material? It still puzzles me how a fly that is so simple can prove so effective year after year. Here are three reasons you should always keep your blob box handy:
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 that the faster I could tie the more I could ultimately make. These are just a couple things that will save you a few extra minutes per session on the vice.
