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flyguys.net 2024 Ice Off Fishing Reports

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Perfect Fly Syndrome

Perfect Fly Syndrome … costing you fish & you don’t even know it! Ah, the hard water season … a time of mixed emotions for most anglers. Fly fishing is on hold, so clearly that sucks, but on the other … Continue reading

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Deb Paskall – Weight Watcher Scud Fly Pattern

Weight Watcher Scud Fly Pattern (Straggle Variant) Our fly tying group was super stoked to have a surprise visitor show up for our wrap up fly fishing class! Big thanks to Deb Paskall for dropping by to show us how … Continue reading

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flyguys.net 2023 Ice Off Fishing Reports

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John Kent – Hot Legs Damsel Fly Pattern

We were honored to have the one and only John Kent stop by one of our Kamloops tying sessions last week to give us the goods on his Hot Legs Damsel fly pattern! This is a great overall damselfly pattern, … Continue reading

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TFO Special Delivery Plus Floating Fly Line Review

TFO Special Delivery Plus Floater Floating Fly Line Review With floaters being the number one type of fly line used on our BC Interior stillwaters, it’s nice to see, and test, new technologies/ideas/brands as they come up. We are happy … Continue reading

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TFO LK Legacy Fly Rod Review

  TFO LK Legacy Fly Rod Review The new TFO LK Legacy series fly rods replaces the BVK in paying homage to TFO’s founding rod designer Lefty Kreh.  The manufacturer describes the LK Legacy as “the ultimate “big water” trout … Continue reading

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Sawmill (Burnell) Fly Fishing & Ice Off Report 2021

Sawmill lake (Burnell lake) Fly Fishing / Ice Off Report 2021 by Glen Heward Been planning a trip to Sawmill for 2021 since last April. Due to Covid, I couldn’t camp up there, but did sneak in a great day … Continue reading

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Chironomid Religion | The Church Window Chironomid

After some time discussing the “church window” effect with retired fisheries biologist/local Kamloops fly fishing enthusiast Richard Bailey, he has graciously taken the time to share a write up on the what it is, the why it’s important,  and the … Continue reading

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Osprey Fly Box – Flies of the Pacific Northwest | Book Review

The Osprey Fly Box Flies of the Pacific Northwest Book Review I finally got the chance to sit down uninterrupted, something that doesn’t happen much lately, and read through the Osprey Fly Box’s latest publication: their 50th anniversary edition of … Continue reading

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Strip Leech

Big thanks to Devan Sieben for sharing his Strip Leech fly with us! This beauty has fish magnet written all over it and I can’t wait to tie some up and give them a go! The Strip Leech (..by Devan … Continue reading

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Pornomid Chironomid Pupa Fly Pattern

The Pornomid Chironomid Pupa Fly I’m not sure when the Pornomid fly was developed, or who developed it, or even if the fly I was initially shown, and to this day refer to as the pornomid, is actually in fact … Continue reading

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Togens Nymph Tip Floating Fly Line Review

Time for a floating fly line review! This one on the Togens Nymph Line floater. Togens describes their Nymph Fly Line as follows: This line will take your fishing to the next level. Using a braided core with a smooth … Continue reading

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2020 Fishing Reports

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Green Haze Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Fly Pattern

Green Haze Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Fly Pattern Soft hackles are under rated, and we certainly don’t have enough of them showcased on the site. So when we saw this beauty by @debpaskall on IG last week it was a … Continue reading

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Ginger Lamsel | Leech/Damsel Fly Pattern

Ginger Lamsel Ginger Leech/Ginger Damsel Fly Pattern [embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] This little puppy, as indicated by the name, is a very versatile BC Interior stillwater fly pattern. The materials are minimal and easy to acquire, the tying sequence is simple, and … Continue reading

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Gun Metal Shoot Out | Best GMC Chironomid Fly Body Materials

Gun Metal Shoot Out Best Gun Metal Chironomid Fly Materials [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] So as most of you are aware, the original blue steel/gunmetal flashabou #6916 has been discontinued for some time now. Since then it has been an ongoing debate … Continue reading

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2019 Fishing Reports

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flyguys Favourite Fall Fly Fishing Patterns

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Five Favourite Fall Fly Fishing Facsimiles 5 Proven Fall Fly Patterns [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] Welcome to another flyguys BC Interior Still Water Fly Pattern series, this one focused specifically on fly patterns dedicated to the fall. In this series … Continue reading

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Polarized Sunglasses | Costa Caballito & SmartBuyGlasses

Polarized Sunglasses Review Costa Caballito from SmartBuyGlasses The term “artificial fly” is generally described as a type of fishing lure constructed with furs, feathers, thread or any of very many other materials, tied onto a fish hook for the purpose of … Continue reading

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Chironomid Pupa Fly Tying Tips

Chironomid Pupa Fly Tying Tips – Building a Better Chironomid Fly – Reflecting back on the highlights of our recently completed  2018 Introduction to Chironomid Fly Fishing seminar, I noted participant interest in the chironmid pupa fly tying tips section … Continue reading

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Pre Hatch Six Pack | Six Essential Ice Off Fly Patterns

The Pre Hatch Six Pack Six Essential Still Water Ice Off Fly Patterns Welcome to the second BC Interior Still Water Fly Pattern series brought to you by flyguys.net and BC Interior Fly Tying! Our first series focused on 10 … Continue reading

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2018 Fishing Reports

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Togen Curved Nymph Hook Review

Togen Curved Nymph Hook Review UPDATE (Jan 2023) … They say that all good things must come to an end, and unfortunately this has become the case with the Togen Curved Nymph hooks. 🙁  Like our stuff? Subscribe by Feed … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing the Amazon | A Fly Fishing Products Review

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Amazon Fly Fishing Products Review A Fly Fisherman & an Amazon Gift Card *  be sure to check out even more cool products on our Recommended Amazon Fly Fishing & Related products page! 😉 I’m sure that everyone … Continue reading

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2017 Fishing Reports

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Hill People Gear Connor Pack Review

Hill People Gear Connor Pack Review – Quality, Fit, Function & Fishing – Over the years I’ve purchased and tested many different hunting back packs, and then used them for everything else. So with each new pack I went through … Continue reading

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A Tunkwa Lake Park BC Fishing Vacation

[embedit snippet=”gas-auto-responsive-link-ad-minimalist”] A Tunkwa Lake Park BC Fishing Vacation Bombers, Bows & Breathtaking Backdrops Tunkwa & Leighton are man made trout fishing lakes residing at 3,750 feet in elevation within a 5,100 hectares Provincial Park on the southern Thompson Plateau. [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] … Continue reading

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2016 Fishing Reports

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Coach’s Smoked Brook Trout Recipe

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Coach’s Smoked Brook Trout Recipe [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] What seems like only a few years ago, Coach was asking about my Simple Smoked Trout Recipe. Then, in typical Coach fashion, he tweaked and twisted things until ultimately arriving at … Continue reading

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2015 Fishing Reports

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2014 Fishing Reports

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Useful Fly Fishing Links

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Best Fly Fishing Boats for BC Interior Stilwaters

[embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Best Fly Fishing Boats BC Interior Stillwater Boat Options [embedit snippet=”gas-336×280-ti”] British Columbia is a beautiful spot for fly fishing with plenty of rivers, lakes and ponds to take advantage of. As far as stillwater fly fishing for … Continue reading

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Brian Chan Still Water Ice Out Tactics

[embedit snippet=”gas-auto-responsive-link-ad-minimalist”] * a big thanks to Brian for allowing us to share his invaluable still water ice out tactics & strategies on flyguys.net! Still Water Ice Out Tactics … It’s a spring ritual observing Canada Geese defending mating territories … Continue reading

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Surplus Herby’s BC Fly Rod Combo Deal

[embedit snippet=”gas-auto-responsive-link-ad-minimalist”] Surplus Herby’s Fly Rod Reel Line Combo Dragonfly Kamloops Fly Rod Reel & Line Save BIG money with Surplus Herby’s new “flyguys” BC fly rod combo – rod, reel & line fly fishing package! This fly rod combo … Continue reading

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A Roche Lake Resort BC Fishing Vacation

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flyguys.net Ice Off 2013 Fishing Reports

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MOBY Kamloops Trophy Series Fly Fishing Nets

MOBY Kamloops Series Fly Fishing Nets MOBY Kamloops Trophy I’ve been doing this fly fishing thing for quite some time, and have used almost every type of landing net out there, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2011 that … Continue reading

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Roche Lake Report

I don’t know where the time went but before we knew it we found ourselves in the last week of May with FGN (flyguys North) in the house for a week of fishing at world famous Roche lake! On top … Continue reading

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Red Lake Report

So after all the talk of potential winter kill, and all the glum early ice off reports, we decided to put in a few days at Red lake Kamloops to check out the situation for ourselves. Here’s a better late … Continue reading

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Free Solunar Tables | Best Fishing Times

Free Solunar Tables | Best Fishing Times … Use these free Solunar Tables to know the best fishing times of your favourite lakes & streams before leaving home! 😀 Like our stuff? Subscribe by Feed or Email  

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flyguys.net 2012 Ice Off & Fishing Reports!

Well that was an awesome year but it’s time close off 2012 and move on to 2013! Thanks to everyone that contributed reports, stories & pictures last year and we’re really hoping to see even more of you on our … Continue reading

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Candy Smoked Salmon

… Candy Smoked Salmon recipe graciously contributed by Matt S (AKA IronNoggin) [embedit snippet=”gas-ar-td-minimalist”] Candy Smoked Salmon … You’re in for a real treat folks! This candy smoked salmon is a very sweet tasting and eye appealing product that’s guaranteed … Continue reading

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Pacific Salmon Identification & Information

Salmon is the common name for several species of fish of the family Salmonidae. Other fish in the family are called trout. Salmon migrate while trout are resident. Salmon live in the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans. Of primary concern to … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Pink Salmon on the Fraser River

If you’re interested in targeting river run pacific salmon on the fly then you better get to know the humpy! Fly fishing pink salmon on the Fraser river, or any river for that matter, is a great day to spend … Continue reading

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Blackwater Smackdown

So after having a great year so far on Pennasks, and hammering some huge Fraser Valley’s & Brook Trout as well, we thought we’d spend a day targeting some Blackwater strain Kamloops Rainbow trout. We hit the stocking charts and … Continue reading

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Those Bloody Pennasks

The lake: This little beauty resides at approx. 4100 ft. about an hour out of Kamloops BC. It is stocked with Pennask AF3N’s and is rumored to currently hold bows to 10 lbs!!! Given that, along with the fact that … Continue reading

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