To those who are reading this blog. I have just migrated all of my old blog postings from my old server to this new version. This is why you will find so many postings for Jan. 31 2007! Not to worry, they should continue in chronological order from now on. Tight Lines, CG
Giant Water Bug Found – April 2006
While checking the Meighan Creek fish trap yesterday as part of my volunteer work with the Squamish Streamkeepers, I found a Giant Beetle! Well actually, once I got to my computer this morning and researched what it was, I found out that it was actually Lethocerus americanus, more commonly known as the “Giant Water Bug” or “toe biter”. As I … Read More
Denis’ First Char – Feb 2006 Re-Post
February 19th, 2006 gets the check mark for the beginning of great char action this season and Denis Landreville from Tremblant Fly Fishing had a chance to experience it first-hand! The day started off slow as to be expected because of the low temperatures, but as the day heated up so did the fly fishing! 11:00 am or thereabouts was … Read More
Chum Salmon 2006
Well the run began with the first chum hooked on Oct. 2, 2006 on a classic purple egg sucking wooly bugger. I was unable to slow the fish down as it raced back into the main current and straight towards a seal. Alas he was gone but only after about 4-5 leaps and flips! What a great first hook up! … Read More
Trout Fly Fishing Equipment for the Whistler & Squamish Area
I am often asked what to bring to fish for trout in the Squamish and Whistler area. Well here it is: Fly Lines: 1. Sink tip line Type III or IV (Required for targeting char in rivers) 2. Floating Line (rivers and lakes) 3. Intermediate sink Type II or III for stillwaters Rods: 9 or 9.5 ft – 4wt for … Read More
Becoming an Angling Guide in BC
To become a Licenced Angling Guide in BC you must:1. Write and Pass an exam to prove your knowledge of the regulations in the region(s) you plan to guide2. Write an Angling Guide Operating Plan (AGOP) 3. Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant) and is 19 years of age or older (or has attached an exemption … Read More
5th FFC National Fly Fishing Championship
If you have ever wanted to compete or test your skills among other fine fly fishers, read on: ==========BEGIN====== Ottawa, Ontario, 6 November 2006 — Fly Fishing Canada (FFC) is pleased to announce that the 5th FFC National Fly Fishing Championships and Conservation Symposium (Nationals) will be held on 17-22 September 2007 at Grande Prairie, Alberta. Partners working with FFC … Read More
Dress for Winter Fly Fishing
Here is what we recommend on any Winter Fly Fishing Outting: You must remember that on a winter fly fishing trips we are both walking and standing still for prolonged periods of time. We are also prone to getting a little wet, either because of rain or in the unlikely event falling in the drink!Therefore, dressing in layers is recommended. … Read More