Dec 09 2009
This icy cold weather has me looking forward to spring already!
Working on a map project at the office and came across the worlds largest fly rod – in Houston, British Columbia.
Looks and sounds like an interesting destination!
Sep 29 2009
Spent the past few days up at Swan Lake – and was the fishing on!
While the numbers weren’t quite those of years gone by, the size of the fish and the fight they put on hasn’t waned too badly!
The fish that I caught ranged between 14″ and 29″ – with the average fish between 18″ and 20″
Had some typical end of fall weather – Saturday there was a wind warning for the area, which made for some interesting water! At least I know how my pontoon boat behaves in 2′ swells and whitecaps ;^)
A mink leech seemed to be the fly of choice this trip – Don Anderson had a version that he was using – I tied up some that were very similar to a rabbit zonker – and they were very durable and very effective!
May 07 2009
The fly tying club that I’m a member of, the Northern Lights Fly Tyers and Fishers is no more. Well, at least the name is no more ;^)
Last year, circumstances forced the Edmonton chapter of Trout Unlimited to shut down. I believe it was related to lack of participation by members to administer the chapter, as well as the size of the membership. There was a core group of people that were taking care of the administration for years, and they just couldn’t do it anymore.
Last night (unfortunately I had to miss the meeting) the Northern Lights Fly Tyers and Fishers formally (and unanimously) voted to change the club charter and name – and as a result, is now an official chapter of Trout Unlimited. The name of the club is now Northern Lights Fly Tyers – Trout Unlimited Edmonton
I think that this is a good thing for sure – there was a lot of overlap in terms of the aims of the 2 organizations – likely a result of the orginal Northern Lights club being formed as a result of some T.U. members that were into tying flies!
Apr 24 2009
We’ve decided on the area for our big spring fishing trip – and this year we decided to go out of province, to the White Swan/Top of the World area! A couple people from the local Jeep club have mentioned that there’s some awesome wheeling to be had, along with some spectacular fishing – mentioning a story of a 26lb trout being caught in the area 3 years ago!
Can’t wait!
End May, beginning of June can’t come soon enough!
Apr 19 2009
Went out west of the city, at a small pond just south of the North Saskatchewan with Shan and Rob this afternoon. I had the first hit, 2nd cast, just after we arrived – but unfortunately lost the fish just before getting it to shore. By the end of the afternoon, I had landed 2, and lost 2. Not sure how many Rob lost, but he landed 5!
Shan ended up landing one for the afternoon – but he was testing out a new rod ;^) (That’s his story… and he’ll be sticking to it I’m sure! lol)
Was a great afternoon to get out!
