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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First published in BCO Sport Fishing, Jan/Feb 2015
Not everyone participates in or supports competitive fly-fishing. But no matter where you stand, gear, presentation techniques or flies; all have been influenced by competitions. Developments such as no-stretch lines, beadheads and Euro nymphing are just a few of the benefits that we,
It’s no secret that as fish grow, their desire for large, protein-rich food sources increases, protein that often comes in...
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...
Deb Paskall is both an accomplished fly fisher and tyer. Together with her husband, Randy, they pursue a wide variety...
Have you ever wanted to spend a day on the water with Phil Rowley and Brian Chan? Here’s your chance...
Stanton Jack is a professional classical guitarist and head of the Guitar and Harp Department for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s...
By Phil Rowley (designed by Bob Taylor)
Originally published in Phil’s “Fly-tying” column in the March/April 2013 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Click here to view or print the original version.
Hanging leeches under indicators is now common on most Western Canadian stillwaters. Arguably, you could spend the entire season suspending only...
It was not that many years ago that planning a summer holiday around some lake fly fishing was considered a...
by Phil Rowley
Originally published in “Fly-Tying” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
It has been said that trout spend up to 90% of their time feeding beneath the surface, often just above the bottom. With this fact in mind it only makes sense to want to get our flies down...