Gettin’ down has become more costly of late. Not on the dance floor but in the world of fly-tying. There was a time, not that long ago it seems, when adding weight to a fly was easily accomplished by winding on some metal tinsel or wire. Then along came beads. Made...

We arrived early to find the parking lot already filled, with a line of people waiting outside the sheltered entrance of the Fanny Bay Hall. The hall was beautifully prepared for Saturday’s Celebration of Life ceremony for our recently departed fishing buddy, Keith...

In my youth I received sage advice from my second cousin on my Mom’s side, George. He told me, “Ya gotta use dem Mustard hooks. They make ’em in Norway and those guys really know how to make fishhooks. They hold real good and don’t bend.” Up until then the only brand...

Monday, June 1st. is International Wild Salmon Day. Go to: WildSalmonDay  Along with International Rivers Day, in September, this day of celebration presents another opportunity to enjoy our passion for fly-fishing. Another good reason to make the effort to wet a line...

Looking back through my fishing logs, I wanted to share a report from a special 2019 trip to the Elk River with our late club member and my dear friend, Keith Shillito. While the weather conditions that day were tough, the memories—and the river access lessons—are...

The club is deeply saddened by the recent passing of longtime Executive Club Member, Bob Wright. Bob was a cornerstone of our community—a true gentleman, always smiling, and a wonderful companion to everyone who had the privilege of sharing his company. Bob excelled...

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...

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...

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...