As I slowly become a better angler and better at things like reading the water and paying attention to what’s going on around me, I’ve started to develop an appreciation for some of the flies that I’ve had in my box for a long time, but never used. Few flies encapsulate this more than a … Continue reading Golden Stoneflies – My Six-Legged Obsession
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Summer of Small Streams
It's been a strange summer here. One of those summers where plans were put in place, routes were mapped out and then everything changed. This happened to me a few times this summer, first when a new boat wandered into my life, then when I signed up for a course for my professional life and … Continue reading Summer of Small Streams
How To Be A Better Angler, Part 6 – Really Get to Know Your Fish
A recent outing to a local bass lake taught me a good number of things about fishing. The first is that all the pollen that the pine trees have been releasing lately has made all the water on the bottom of the valley really murky, which makes fishing tricky. Another thing I learned is that unless … Continue reading How To Be A Better Angler, Part 6 – Really Get to Know Your Fish
Shaking Off The Shack Nasties
The low cloud and fog didn't offer up a lot of hope for a beautiful day as I had my morning coffee, but I really didn't care. One way or another, I was going fishing. There had been a few weeks where a cold snap, illness and work had all conspired to keep me house-bound. As … Continue reading Shaking Off The Shack Nasties
How To Be A Better Angler, Part Five – Take Notes
[This is the fifth in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] If there is one thing I'm envious of, it's people who can keeping fishing journals. I … Continue reading How To Be A Better Angler, Part Five – Take Notes
How To Be A Better Angler, Part 4 – Really Get To Know A Lake
[This is the fourth in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] When it comes to becoming a better angler, fewer things help mote than actually spending time … Continue reading How To Be A Better Angler, Part 4 – Really Get To Know A Lake
How To Be A Better Angler Part 3 – Pay Attention
[This is the third in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] I fished a favourite small stream recently. It was a beatutiful day, the sun was shining and the … Continue reading How To Be A Better Angler Part 3 – Pay Attention
How to be A Better Angler Part 2 – Take the Time to Learn Something New
[This is the second in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] A few years ago, not long after I moved to British Columbia, I took up fly … Continue reading How to be A Better Angler Part 2 – Take the Time to Learn Something New
How to be a Better Angler Part 1 – The Surprising Benefit of Getting Involved
[This is the first in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] A little over a year ago I did something I don't normally do: I went … Continue reading How to be a Better Angler Part 1 – The Surprising Benefit of Getting Involved
The Water Calls 