Today I’m going to introduce you to part one of the three part series. In this first segment we will be going over how to rig up a Skagit rod from the start. Obviously having a good quality reel and rod are a very important first step. After that many are left asking themselves “what […]
Category: Guide’s Life
Ebbs and Flows of Steelhead
This season has been a tough one due to very wet conditions. After the wettest August on record September was finally dry and sunny. The rivers were so high and brown that it took several weeks for things to fall into what we like to call “perfect”. This video was shot on a day
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Throwback Thursday: Remembering fishing boots on the ground
As the sport of fly-fishing grows in popularity the technology used to get out has progressed as well. Access to small rafts is cheaper and easier than ever allowing people to get out and go for floats. This means covering more water and being able to access sections of the river that might otherwise be […]
Epic Dry Fly Take
Oliver has had this shot in mind for quite some time now and he figured the best pace to get it was in the crystal clear waters of the Morice River. They took a few takes of it but ended up using the very first take. The behind the scenes was pretty comical for this
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Leave the city for pristine wilderness
When we created this video, no one had ever heard the words Coronavirus or Covid-19. However, after what we have gone through the past 6 months it seems to ring true in a far more important way. We promote places that have unique, spey oriented fisheries in beautiful wilderness settings. We try to match that […]
Babine Steelhead photo blog
Produced by Logan Wilkins sept 19/2020 I have always enjoyed taking photographs. This goes back to the first day I watched my Dad develop my first roll of black and white in the dark room at the camera shop he worked at. Working as a guide has provided me with endless opportunities to photograph landscapes,
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Check your expectations at the door
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 will like the flies you spent weeks tying before the trip. At the other end […]
Day Off The Water
Hunters and fisherman share many common traits. The main reason to participate in both sports is the beautiful places in the world that it takes you. Steelhead and moose don’t share too many things in common but they tend to live in spectacular settings and chasing them can be very fun. Most of our guests
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Finding Hidden Gems (and how to keep them that way)
Everyone knows that wow factor feeling you get when you see a beautiful location for the first time. The pristineness and seclusion makes you feel like you might be the first person who has ever stood in that spot. It’s a feeling many of us chase with every adventure we take. With the blooming of […]
Teaching Kids to Spey Cast
One of the real joys of guiding is sharing our passion of fly fishing with the next generation. Watching young kids become enamoured with the sport is such a pleasure. Over the years we have taught many, many kids how to fly fish. The key to success when handing a youngster their first 2 handed […]