Fishing for carp is a blast on a fly rod. They fight like a freight train, and often take fly anglers into their backing. Carp are also quite spooky fish. In most situations they require careful stalking and light presentations as to not spook them. These traits combine to make carp a challenging and worthy sport fish. … Read more
As a Canadian, I remember it was difficult to find online fly shops when I first started fly fishing many years ago. Many are American fly shops that do not ship to Canada. After some searching I was able to find some good sources for flies online. Listed below are the online stores I use for flies … Read more
After looking at our body weight percentages my fiancee and I found we’re both about 20 pounds over our ideal weight, so we decided to loose 20 pounds each. We’ve been tracking our daily calories and exercise for about a month now. Naturally I want to count fishing as exercise (since I go fishing 3 – … Read more
Blood worms are the larval stage of certain species of chironomids, which are present in most bodies of water. There are many chironomids that remain in larval form throughout the winter, making them an excellent winter fly pattern. This blood worm pattern is about as simple as fly tying gets, and you’ll be able to tie a … Read more
You may be new to fly fishing, or perhaps you’re an experienced fly angler looking to try something new. At one point or another, many fly anglers ask themselves “I wonder if (insert species of fish here) could be caught fly fishing?”. The answer to this question is almost certainly “yes”. Salmonoids Some fish species are … Read more
I was going through my old videos and found this. It’s a decent sized little rainbow trout caught last fall in Valleyfield PEI. Caught on a shrimp fly dragged along the bottom. There were several more fish caught this size that day, but the video quality on those fish didn’t end up being the best.
Trying to catch a trout in clear shallow water can be a frustrating experience, one that requires stealth, persistence, and skill. The trout feel vulnerable and are understandably cautious about feeding. The strategies listed below should help convince one of these wary trout to strike your fly. If all goes well the trout won’t even know … Read more
It’s the morning of the first day of fishing season. I packed all my fly fishing gear in the car the night before. In the morning, I rush out to my (not so) secret spot to get there before anyone else and wait for the sun to rise. Successful in claiming the best spot on … Read more
There are some very firm opinions in the angling community regarding which knots are the best to use. Every angler has their own reasons for using certain knots, and there are pros and cons to many of the commonly used knots in fly fishing. The knots below are the ones I personally use/have used and … Read more
These are a few techniques to use in deep, clear, slow moving pools while fly fishing trout with streamers. These conditions present a unique situation for fly anglers, as trout will behave quite differently from trout found in riffles and other shallow water situations. The deeper water makes the trout feel more secure, and by … Read more