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Wouldn't have a trailer without.

That's not the lower bulkley.

Didn't read all the posts but it is an interesting subject. At certain times of year nymphing will always outproduce any other method in certain areas. Someone who has never caught a steelhead might wonder why not nymph if you can catch more fish. But the natural progression for steelheaders is realizing it is not about the numbers of fish. ITS ALL ABOUT GETTING THE HOT FISH. And I like to think that I might fish a method that will get me more of those HOT fish. And that is with either a dry when temperature permits or a wet with a light sink tip. I want fish that moves to my fly, more aggressive and typically fresher. Having a fish hammer my swung wet is a much more appealing than seeing an indicator go down. Or watching a steelhead boil,roll several times on several casts (changing flies to entice him) to eventually hammer it. No comparison. Also nymphing eggs is usually best higher up in the tribs where there are other salmon spawning. I also try not be that high up in the system - older not as HOT fish. Yes you can target fresher fish. If you continue to fish for steelhead you WILL eventually understand what I am talking about. Good luck. In this case ignorance is an excuse. HOW ABOUT NYMPHING FOR ATLANTICS IN SCOTLAND?

Something about growing up in the ocean vs a man made lake.

Why use vinyl paint? Would seem that you could just send the proper file of your logo to a vinyl shop and have them cut it and apply. Industrial graphics 403 7206604

As Riley said a single handed can be nice for dry fly, not so nice with tips, and only on runs where you have room to cast. To me a switch rod is kind of stupid, not the best for Spey casting and also not so great for single hand casting. Companies trying to find one rod that matches two different purposes. To me as useless as a mono board (not skis, and not a snowboard). What is your main steelhead Spey, maybe you want to compliment it with another slightly different one. It's nice to have one set up for dry fly and another set up for sink tips. PK

Cool aide is great for dying. Some really good colors.

I have anchored the boat many times swinging for steelhead and chinook, and been successful because of it. There are certain spots (although not that many) that you you couldn't fish properly otherwise. Casting from a boat isn't a problem at all. It is also common for steelhead guides that have clients that don't have good wading abilities. Client stays in the boat and the guide walks it thru the run. PK

I will fish heavier sink tips in the winter as the fish are stacked up in the deeper part of the runs. I will typically not change my tip unless there is drastic speed and depth change. You can vary the depth of your fly many ways without changing the tip. 1 - put on a weighted fly 2- increase the angle of your cast, 90 deg range with an immediate mend (mend dependent on the water you are fishing) 3- after cast take a few steps downstream If none of the above work - change your tip. And keep in mind that if you are fishing deep in the middle of the run - you will eventually hook bottom near the end of your swing. So if fishing that way start to strip in line for the later part (or where you starting to hook bottom in that particular run). PK

CTownTBoyz , couldnt agree more with your take on things. I have come to the conclusion, some people just dont get it. PK

Rightyeegs is right. I dont tail trout but do cradle them under the belly avoiding getting into the bad habit of grabbing the line. PK

Good question. Its is amazing how much info there is on how to cast and catch these beasts but NO info on how to properly land them with a long rod. Once the fish is ready: - I try to keep the fish upstream and out a little deeper from me (downstream you continuosly pull the fish into the shallows which they dont like and will only prolong the fight. And also eventually lead the fish to be beached on the rocks - Bad). - then i try to keep the fishes head out of the water, and position myself directly below it in the deeper water. while doing so holding the rod thus the fish in the same position as before - once in that position I let out a little more line and try surf the fish into me. trying most of the time to tail the fish as opposed to grabbing the line Hopefully this makes sense. Easier demonstrated than described. PK

Toolman is a casting instructor??? Greg has a lot of knowledge, and is very helpful to alot of people. But he really hasn't had a fly rod in his hands as long as alot of the other people out there, that ARE casting instructors and have years upon years of experience. If you are going to pay, do some research. No offense Greg.

If you can find your own, why bother with a guide (that you cant afford)?

this is Bobs website, http://www.steelheadexcursions.com/ . He isnt the only show in town. I would recommend the bulkley river lodge, http://www.steelheadbc.com/ . They cover the whole river tip to toe, jetboats or rafts,and gourmet food. All the guides are great guys and great fisherman. You will also find that on most rivers up there, outfits only do one week trips. This helps eliminate plans like yours of (guided a couple of days, shown some spots and then do it yourself in those same spots) PK

thats how they should look. nice

You are right dont bother taking it into a fly shop. They wont be able to help you find the exact material, or help you find it elswhere, or suggest something that is very comparable. Buy it in the Yakima shop.

if you can tie a chernobyl why dont you tie one yourself. Or if you take that fly into almost any shop, I'll bet they can reproduce it for you. PK

That's Dave Evens "whitey" from the Bulkley River Lodge.

Can anyone refer a good website builder. I need a small (4-5) page, some what simple web page built. Any help would be appreciated. PK

you can definitely spey cast on still water. the main difference is that with flowing water the start of your cast is always downstream. With still water it is from wherever you decide to stop stripping your line in. If you are using a sustained anchor cast and feel you are pulling you anchor and not getting things to load, give a a little pause after setting your anchor. this will allow your fly to sink a little and give more stick. I like using the perry poke for casting on a lake. You could also use more of a touch and go cast (scandanavian style). PK

Happy b-day Max. Sure wish I was your age again. Have a great day (hopefully doing something you like). PK

I think the final outcome is good for albertans. - albertans are recognized as canadians and not grouped in with the rest of the world - no limited time frame on each river - no limited draw - we even benefit from the local only days, sat/sun on most rivers. ( as we are grouped in as local on those days) PK

All of his rods were beasts. And all designed to cast a 80ft garden hose.

[quote name='dutchie' date='Mar 21 2010, 09:54 AM' post='117700' i would highly suggest to all to look up Greg as he's dame good and your money will be well spent for starting out , and the best is he won't break your wallet or just be after your money like some do , i'll just leave it at that , Definately get some lessons. From a professional that has been doing it for more than a couple of years. There are alot of good casting instructors that do it for a living that do classes here in the spring. I suggest one of those. check to see who is certified. PK