Friday, April 30, 2010

Womens' learn to Flyfish in a day course


Whistler fishing guide Terry Macdonnell is doing a one day 'Learn to Fly fish' course for Women only. This Womens's Learn to Flyfish in a day course is a fun and Comprehensive introduction into the dynamic world of Flyfishing, all in our own Whistler back yard! At completion, you will have the skills and know-how to go out chucking flies and fooling fish on your own.

The course includes;

-Approx. 1.5hrs at the flyshop covering such thin gs as knots, gear, lines, flies and accessories. Fish and bug identification (entomology) are covered as well.

-Approx. 1.5hrs of casting instruction were you learn 3 basic casts, accuracy, presentation, distance, etc.

-Approx. 2hrs of fishing on a local lake or river where you learn how to read water, learn proper fishing techniques, etiquette and proper fish handling

There are Lessons on May17th and the 25th. The cost is $99 + tax. All gear is provided Except for your fishing license. If you would like to find out more, give the shop a call at (604)-932-7221 or call Terry-Anne at (604)967-1475.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Squamish area Steelhead

A few pictures of recent Squamish area Steelhead from the last few weeks by staff and friends. Hopefully the fishing here will continue into may as it did last year, but its nice here for now

Ryan and a nice Cheak Chromer

Nice Squamish fish on a sunny day

This fish took some sort of a jungle bug intruder fly

As did this one as well

Chrome Squamish buck, they don't come much nicer