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Brook Trout Fly Fishing

The Brook Trout, is an all American fish. The obligatory reminder that the brook trout is not a trout at all, but a char, matters little to most anglers. Of more importance is the fact that none of the true trout is indigenous to that part of North America which lies east of the Rocky Mountains. The brook trout was all there was. It has been transplanted to waters around the globe and done well, but the lion's share of them, and certainly the largest, are still found on the North American continent. The record class Brook Trout are in Labrador, ...

Alberta’s Crowsnest River

The Crowsnest Pass in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of southwestern Alberta, Canada has long been known mainly for its long coal-mining history, which dates back to the late 1800s. For nearly a century thousands of men and their families gave their hearts and souls, and some even their lives, to mine the rich coal deposits buried deep in the earth. Today the mines are quiet and a different resource draws people to the area. Over the past ten years the Crowsnest River, which flows through the historic Crowsnest Pass, has become recognized as one of Alberta's best trout fisheries. Prolific insect ...

Smallmouth Bass Tactics

Of the two major bass species the smallmouth is more like the freshwater trout in its liking for moving water. Smallmouths are found in lakes as well, plenty of them, but they normally grow larger in rivers and are physically stronger in such environments as a result of having to swim against a current most of the time. They are also frequent feeders on mayflies, stoneflies, and other insect forms that are enjoyed by trout. Of course, in rivers they have a great opportunity to feed on such creatures. In rivers or lakes, don't look for the larger smallmouths in the ...

Great Lakes Steelhead

It's getting close to the time of year when migrating winter run Steelhead start entering into the great lakes tributaries! For those who are not normally used to fishing the late fall and early winter months for these fish, you really have no idea what you are missing! Winter run Steelhead are often much more aggressive then the fish are in spring when spawning begins. The fish are often very silver in color and enter the rivers and pools in large numbers. In any given day its often quite possible to hook up ( and hopefully land ) dozens of these ...

Winston GVX Fly Rods

Posted on April 5, 2012 | Fly Fishing Equipment | 0

Winston’s GVX American-made rods set a new performance standard for graphite models in their price range. Built with the same proprietary taper as Winston’s premium Boron rods, the all graphite GVX has a smooth, progressive fast action, delivering high line … Continue reading →

Winston Boron II-MX Fly Rods

Posted on April 5, 2012 | Fly Fishing Equipment | 0

Put the technical advantages of Winston’s proprietary Boron technology to full use on the water with this light, powerful series. Stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, Boron proves to be an exceptional construction material for high-performance rods. No wonder Boron … Continue reading →

Winston Boron IIt Fly Rods

Posted on April 3, 2012 | Fly Fishing Equipment | 0

With the heaviest rod in the series weighing just 2.63 ounces, the word ultralight has never seemed more appropriate for technical fly rods. By introducing proven, second-generation Boron technology in a medium-fast action rod, Winston has reduced rod weight to … Continue reading →

Winston Boron IIIX Fly Rods

Posted on April 3, 2012 | Fly Fishing Equipment | 0

Legendary for crafting the best fly rods in the world, Winston’s rich heritage began more than 80 years ago. Through the years, the company has earned an esteemed reputation among fly fishers. Such a reputation isn’t earned overnight. This respect … Continue reading →

Fly Fishing the Credit River, Ontario

Posted on March 30, 2012 | Canada | 0

The Credit River is a tributary of Lake Ontario located in Southern Ontario. The river flows from the Niagara Escarpment and empties into Lake Ontario in the town of Port Credit near Mississauga. The river offers a variety of great … Continue reading →