mkm Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I am up in Whistler for the next month and was wondering if any of you know much about the fishing. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I am up in Whistler for the next month and was wondering if any of you know much about the fishing. Mike the boys at Whistler Flyfishing on Main Street will point ya in the right direction I'm sure 604 932 7221 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 put the fly rod away and go skiing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I am up in Whistler for the next month and was wondering if any of you know much about the fishing. Mike You could ask Brian Niska (owner of Whistler Flyfishing), he's on here as Whistler. I think in another thread he mentioned that mid-March is a good time for a few rivers out that way. http://www.whistlerflyfishing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGopher Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Lillooet @ the Narrows bridge is good for a bunch of things this time of year. I suspect the Birkie is closed. The Squamish is good for dollies, certainly. Not sure if Ashlu is open but there are some nice runs. If fishing the Squamish, head up quite a ways past the Ashlu and you'll find easier water to fish. Not lots of steel in there but there are smaller resident rainbows and bulls. Worth checking out the Cheakamus up through the kayak gates as the boulders create good pocket water. The Chek below Daisy Dam is good water with some ok fishing this time of year, certainly sight fishing in some nice runs. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkm Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Awesome..thanks for the help. I will check out the whistler flyshop and see what they have t say. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Damn mike from mexico to whistler? Are you guys hiring oilfield guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Is Brian Niska one of the dudes that was doing Spey casting demo's at the Expo? Younger guy with a toque...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Is Brian Niska one of the dudes that was doing Spey casting demo's at the Expo? Younger guy with a toque...? I didn't catch the demo, but it probably would've either been him or Francois who's another of the Whistler guys. They've also got an item in the Streamwatch auction for a spot in the spey class they're doing here in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkm Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Wasn't in Mexico unfortunitely but I did spend the first 2 months of winter in europe...its a tough life being an athlete!!! This sports stuff is really cutting into my fishing time! mike Awesome..thanks for the help. I will check out the whistler flyshop and see what they have t say. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j5ep00 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 mike what kinda athlete are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkm Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Im on the National Luge Team. With the new Olympic venue opening in Whistler I will be spending lots of time here over the next two years...but summers will be spent on the Bow! Wasn't in Mexico unfortunitely but I did spend the first 2 months of winter in europe...its a tough life being an athlete!!! This sports stuff is really cutting into my fishing time! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I've had the pleasure of fishing in Whistler a number of times. As many have said Brian Niska, from Whistler Fly Fishing is the guy you'll want to talk to. He's got great guides and is super knowledgeable of the area. Even if you choose not to use their guiding service still go talk to Brian. He's one of the most unselfish people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Not sure if Alta Lake will have ice on it still. But when the ice comes off of it there is some great cutthroat fishing to be had there. I've fished it a few times and had some stellar days there. Alta Lake is right near down town so if you click on the weather network then you'll find out exactally the temperature for Alta Lake too. I just took a peek and the temperature is going to be 1 to 3 C all week with periods of rain and snow. Typical spring conditions in Whistler. Your a lucky guy having to go there and train. I'm sure you'll be able to train and fish all winter long. *Just as a side note. Brian is looking for someone in to work in his store. If your looking for a part time job while there I'd give him a call. Tell him Rob The Fishn Nut told you to come see him. I just had to do an edit. If you've ever thought of trying spey fishing there is the place to do it. Lots of places to do it and lots of large fish to keep you happy. Brian just happens to be a fantastic teacher of fly casting, be it spey or single handed. I've got my spey lesson already booked for this spring with him. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistler Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 mkm nice to see you yesterday. Forcast looks good for the next few days with warm wet weather. Should be lots of Steelies and sea run Bulls rolling in as the snow melts and the water bumps up. Wish I was out there right now, too bad I have to work. btw thank you for such nice words guys B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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