We ventured to Kananaskis Country last week for a family outing. This was one of our first hiking/fishing trips with the kids ages 8 and 5. They’re both keen fishers and have floated the Bow numerous times but had never had to carry rods through the bush. One tip we shared with the oldest – from a [...]
I don’t consider myself much of a techie but am learning to appreciate how worthwhile handheld technology can be. Two good apps I’ve uploaded to my Iphone are “Animated Fishing Knots” (John Sherry - $0.99) and AB Fishing (Orbital Marketing - free.) The Animated fishing knots application features a selection of knots for line to line connections, loop connections, [...]
1. Duct tape – It fixes so many things and I have never been on a trip where I didn’t use it for something. 2. Crazy Glue - From repairing broken tip tops to making repairs on crushed sunglasses. It is a must 3. UV Knot Sense - This UV cure epoxy can be used in many ways; fly repairs, [...]
Ok so it’s not news…. Alberta’s been barbless for years. This suggestion focuses on the process of de-barbing or pinching the barbs on your flies. Lots of folks will sit down and de-barb their flies en masse while watching a favorite TV show or NHL playoff game. This is great for the flies you have now but could mean you [...]
Before mixing your epoxy finishes, fil a small container with hot tap water. Let bottles of epoxy stand in water for 10 minutes. This helps to get the viscosity’s nearly the same consistency. Before drawing the finish into the syringe – insert syringe, pull plunger, pick up small amount of epoxy, lift. Eject small amount back into [...]
It’s time to check those rods and reels…. Check your rod tips for wear as they’re always the first area to show signs of wear or grooving. If worn check the rest of the running guides. Use a Q-tip. Run it along the inside of the guides. If the guides are worn they’ll pick up [...]
With the warmer temperatures we’ve been having, fish will begin to move from their winter holdouts to various types of water seeking a meal or two. Don’t be afraid to try various different depths of water, pace of water, inluding shorelines and seams! As seen in our river reports, fish are being taken from all [...]
At the end of a fishing excursion tuck the end of your leader through a hole on your reel. That way the next time you head out fishing you won’t have to search for the end of the line – it’s right there and easy to access.
If you have a rod that’s hard to take apart at the end of the day this tip may come in handy. Prior to assembling your rod rub the ferrule against your nose. The oil will lubricate the ferrule and make it easier to take apart at the end of your outing.
This is a simple loop knot that I use for attaching most flies. I started using it to attach crab flies but after mastering it I can tie it as quickly as other knots. Now I use this knot because it allows the flies to move more freely on the tippet. (What’s wrong with a [...]
