Those who target king salmon on the fly often, have endured through much pain in there fishing careers. Throwing big heavy rods and fast sinking tips is usually key to success. The new lighter, high module, graphite rods have made…
Swinging flies for winter steelhead in BC is certainly not for everyone, but if you have enjoyed many years of successful summer run adventures it is time to add it to your repertoire (its all about the challenge). Fly selection…
Now thats its 2015 we all need a few resolutions that will help us catch more fish. The best way to do that is to get some good karma going to appease the steelhead gods. When people talk about steelhead…
On the Bulkley river sits a lodge steeped in time honored traditions, and rich in history and lore. Frontier Farwest has been around for 50 years and under the guidance of founder Collin Schadwrech FFW has placed its stamp…
A few weeks ago, I got a chance to meet friends on my old home waters; the Wenatchee River. The river was perfect and we all were excited. When I lived in Wenatchee in the 90’s, I learned the Wenatchee…
In the words of Pete Pettos “I can’t wait to get home so I can burp and fart in the privacy of my own home. THERE ARE TOO MANY CHICKS ON THIS RIVER!.” Nick Karol’s reply “I SHALL embrace the…
As I lay here in my Subaru I write this blog until my cell dies. I have been camping up on logging roads of two great river systems since mid-August. The sun nor rain or snow had stopped me from my…
In the fishing world trout are the men and steelhead are the women. Trout have one track minds living their lives searching for ways to feed as much as possible while expending the least amount of energy. They generally don’t like…