As a trout angler, you may have wondered what exaclty is going on underwater when a trout takes your presentation. Understanding what is going on under the water can allow you to make better presentations, and better time your hooksets to improve your hook up rate. Underwater videos of trout feeding are surprisingly few and … 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
When you talk to most anglers on Prince Edward Island about fishing, they think of brook trout. It’s true that PEI has some of the best brook trout fishing in the Maritimes, but there are other fish species here as well. It’s true that there is a smaller variety of fish species found on PEI … 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
I love fishing caddisfly patterns, you can usually get really aggressive takes from trout, especially while skating them. This foam caddisfly pattern takes inspiration from the tried and true goddard caddis. While the goddard caddis is one of the more buoyant flies out there using natural materials, it still can become water logged after enough time on … Read more
Nymphing is perhaps the method of fly fishing that most reliably and consistently produces trout. Available prey does vary from river to river, but in most instances nymphs make up the majority of a trouts diet. Knowing this, is it any wonder that fishing a nymph is one of the most effective methods of targeting trout? As mentioned nymphing is … Read more
I was at Micheal’s the other day browsing the craft supplies for potential cheap fly tying supplies. I hit pay dirt when I found packs of 10 yards of silicone cord on sale for $1.99. They had a few colours available, but I settled on hot pink for tying this really simple silicone worm fly, as … Read more