Over the course of the last 40 years or so I have taught numerous kids, including my own son and daughter to fly fish and have learned much along way. While kids have a natural interest in the outdoors and outdoor activities in this age of comput
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In the mythological, quixotic and fantasy world of fly fishing the trout stream is ground zero. The point of entry, the wellspring, the source from which all knowledge and truth builds. A flow of water with enough gradients to create a compendium
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My first exposure to small stream fly fishing was also my first exposure to actual fly fishing. Growing up in B.C. we did plenty of trolling with flies on a fly rod, caught plenty of fish, and considered ourselves just a little more sportsman lik
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This winter my home lake is Gull Lake, north of Red Deer and west of Ponoka. More to the point, the north bay has become my home waters. I’ve day tripped there 5 times as of recent, looking to unlock her secrets when it comes to winter whitefish
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