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
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