Article by Oliver Massey You can find yourself facing a wide spectrum of expectations in anticipation of a steelhead trip. This can range from being worried about the weather, concerned about the fishing, and anxious about how well the guide…
This past fall I got the opportunity to guide steelhead on the Babine river, a place that had interested me for many years and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The babine steelhead lodge is located in the upper reaches of the…
This article is part one of a two-part series. Right now all the lodge owners and outfitters in North America sit quietly in their houses waiting to see how the corona virus is going to affect their seasons. Saltwater lodges…
In light of recent world events, we are all practicing our social distancing skills to protect ourselves and others. As anglers, we seem to be uniquely equipped, as we regularly seek out places where complete isolation is guaranteed. While spending…
This is a Guest Post from Copper Bay Lodge guide Evan Quaas’ father about an incredible story that took place during our winter steelhead season 2019. written by Bill Quaas The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told! Every great fish story…
Fly tying is a favourite hobby for many, especially during the colder months here in Nova Scotia. As our season runs from April 1 to October 31, the winter months are the perfect time to relive past adventures and plan…
Steelhead have a very stressful life from the moment they are hatched. Immediately, they become food for all kinds of river predators. From Sculpins and char to kingfishers and otters, steelhead must always be on high alert. At no point…
There is a rich history of fly fishing for Atlantic Salmon in my home province of Nova Scotia. If you visit the East Coast seeking chrome, you will cross paths with many who are 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generation…
What makes up your favourite day of fishing? Can you define it? Is it the number of fish hooked, the secret haunts traveled to or the chance to disconnect? For me, it’s a combination of all three but it’s also…
When you think of tough winter steelheading you think of high or low water, cold water, no water, snow, ice and freezing temps. Unfortunately for us we saw all of these at one point or another this season. As our…
