Most anglers match the hatch for mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies when fishing rivers, but don’t often venture into imitating midges...
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As fly fishers and tyers, we spend much of our effort attempting to match the hatch, using flies and presentation...
A flymph is a unique but deadly blend of wingless wet fly and nymph. Flymphs are nothing new. They are...
The Chuck nymph, designer Chuck Furimsky’s wordplay on the Czech nymph, is a unique pattern utilizing leather Bugskin. Prior to...
When embarking on a fishing trip, British Columbians have a number of excellent options available to them depending on how...
Dubbing is one of the most useful and versatile fly tying techniques. It can be used to create a variety...
Have you ever wanted to spend a day on the water with Phil Rowley and Brian Chan? Here’s your chance...
As summer transitions into fall, many anglers turn their attention to local rivers and the pursuit of Pacific salmon as...
British Columbia’s storied waters are among steelheading’s most hallowed. Names like the Dean, Kispiox, and Bulkley are whispered with reverence internationally, and for many, a steelheader’s life is not complete without at least one visit to them all.
I’m often asked by visiting anglers which flies they should bring, and I...
When trout are fixated on chironomids, trying to replicate or match the emerging pupa through pattern choice and presentation technique is the standard course of action. But what happens when this “match the hatch” mantra isn’t working? Many fly fishers, myself included, try smaller imitative patterns, shuffle through colour...