3 Tips for Fishing “Bomber” Chironomids
Fishing the bomber hatches, those in which large chironomids begin to emerge, can be some of the most exciting parts of the stillwater fly fishing season
First Thoughts: Humminbird Helix 5
Since 2010, I had fished with the same Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy 120 fish finder. Though I had paid a bit of attention to new sounders on the market, I figured it was futile as all I would ever need is … Read More
What is the Best Anchor for Stillwaters?
Choosing an anchor for stillwater fly fishing that is not going to leave you floating all around the lake in periods of high wind
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 … Read More
3 Essential Stillwater Ice-Off Patterns
Finally back and settled from a long day of travel that started at 5:00am in Houston, Texas returning from Tarponville Fishing Lodge in Costa Rica. Tomorrow there will be a full recap of the trip, safe to say it is … Read More
“Intro to Chironomid Fishing” Course – Trout Waters Fly & Tackle – Saturday, April 14th
By popular demand, we’ve added a third “Intro to Chironomid Fishing” course at Trout Waters Fly & Tackle in Kelowna, BC on Saturday, April 14th Chironomid fishing is an incredibly productive form of Stillwater fly fishing. Though they are small, … Read More
Stillwater Fly Fishing: Early Season Shallow Water
It’s official, ice-off is coming and each day that passes we are closer and closer to putting the boat in open water! Fishing the first few days of ice-off can be excellent, and can also become challenging. I love fishing … Read More
Stillwater Fly Fishing: Using Throat Samples to Determine Depth
Throat pumps are one of the great tools of stillwater fly fishing. When used correctly, they do not harm the fish at all and allow you to see exactly what was on the recent menu. They become very effective during … Read More
Fly Tying: The Cranberry Larva
Though it was -9C when I got in the truck this morning, I know that we are almost halfway through March and ice-off is not all too far away. Laying eyes on an ice-free interior lake you’ve been dreaming of … Read More
Stillwater Fly Fishing: Three Tips on Fishing Two Rods Simoultaneously
In BC we are not allowed to fish two flies while stillwater fishing in a boat alone, but we are allowed to fish two rods and this is something everyone should take complete advantage of. Time on the water is … Read More