Fishing Reports
Of Squirrel’s Ears and Alder Leaves
I think these words of wisdom came from old Tom, through the writings of Arthur Mayse, “When the Alder leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear, it’s time to fish the river for Cutthroats.” Today was such a day. Bright sun, slight breeze, steady water level, although,...
QUINSAM RIVER FISHOUT – 4 APRIL 2026
After a number of delays caused by high water levels, the event finally came into being on the Saturday. Attendance was limited, probably due to the Easter weekend. For once, the weather conditions were excellent, with the water being a little awkward. ...
Spider Lake Mar 31
Need I say more?
Tangled Lines
The Klinkhamer-Chronie
I gave away my Frog Boat, oars, anchor, seat cushions, life jacket, the whole kit and kaboodle, to my son, the one with two young boys who may have more use for it than me. Seems like these days my time spent fishing on foot along the shoreline of some small lake or...
The FINAL Answer Is…
This bonus fly pattern seemed to perplex a few folks with its unusual bi-colour construction. Subsequently, more hints were given out on this one than for any other fly pattern in the PP II Challenge series. So, let’s get to it…. The correct/acceptable answer for...
— FINAL– PP II Challenge #21 — BONUS
It has been my pleasure and a privilege bringing you these weekly fly ID challenges over the past twenty-one weeks. It has been a fun and thought-provoking ride. But, as has been said, all good things must come to an end. So, this is the final installment of the...