It can seem like every year a million more spey products flood the market and muddy the waters. Reinventing the wheel is a great way to sell gear but ultimately the new technologies are meant to make your time on…
I still have days on the water when everything falls apart. Throughout the season the avid angler changes gear on the regular and it all acts different. One guys favorite rod is the next guys POS award winner and while…
This blog starts with one big assumption- you want to impress your guide. If not at least it will help you land more fish. Landing Fish with the Help of a Net The days are gone where nets were all…
Just down the road from us here in Smithers the picturesque town of Hazelton sits at the foot of the Hagwilget peak. A town with deep native tradition and a resource rich ethos, tourism is the backbone of the economy.…
I caught up with Amy in November fresh off her annual pilgrimage to the Bulkley with friends. As long as I’ve known Amy she’s been an industry staple owning and operating Deschutes Angler with her husband John in Maupin, Oregon.…
As a kid growing up in Vancouver trips to the river were rare but very welcoming. I had the bug and could never kick the habit. I spent long hours tying flies, watching videos and reading books – you know…
Tom Derry is the executive director of the Native Fish Society and has dedicated his life to the conservation of anadromous fish on the westcoast. When not fishing he can be found somewhere in the Skeena drainage his home away…
In continuing a long standing tradition of drowning in sarcasm I’d like to submit my latest installment. I’ve been guilty of all the rules at some point and likely all together a time or two. I stand behind none of…
Update July 2019: Since the early days of this restaurant Telly’s has been consistently smashing its records and continuing unrivaled local growth. With big plans for the future and continued customer satisfaction central, Telly’s remains a Bulkley Valley staple. When…
A summary about the changes we’ve seen in flyfishing for chinooks, the misconceptions and the way it’s shaped how we now target the king of Pacific salmon. Although people have been targeting kings on a fly for many years it…