Guest Tpuppy Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hi all and happy Friday. I have no Idea about fly fishing other then I bought a crappy rod from canadian tire. It's kinda a kit and have never used it. I'm looking at getting into the sport and am stopping by chapters today for some info. I have one question tho, what is the river / stream that runs beside Hunters Valley Rd. and is there fish in there? I look forward to learning from the members here and once I figure out how to tie a few knots I think I will take a course from one of the local shops. Thanks and have a great weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Get a hold of books like "blue ribbon bow" "the essential guide to fly fishing" and "fly fishing western trout streams" and "fishing the forestry trunk road" you'll be set to get a good start. Don't start on the Bow, start on some smaller rivers unless you got a huge itch right now, and then you could try the bow I guess. It's hard though. Maybe hire someone like max for a day, he's doing spring specials and having someone like him teach you will take a LOT of time off the learning curve and give you a good knowledge base on which to go forward with. Good luck, and ... welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tpuppy Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks I jotted those books down and will try to find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Welcome to the site. On top of what Hawgstopper said I would sign up for a beginner clinic at on of the shops. helped me imeasurably last year and read the previous posts a tonne of good tips reside on this forum. Tightlines Teck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hanson's does a Fly Fishing Boot Camp. $200.00 for about 6 (or more) hours of what the gear is called and what it does, knots, casting instruction, and a bit of fishing on the Bow at the end. Oh, and you get to keep the rod and reel (or get $200 in store credit instead.) Really good deal, Whatever you choose, best of luck. You are in for a lot of fun! Edit: You may want to consider this clinic once you get comfortable with casting. Great help in learning to nymph fish.Very effective on the Bow! Nymph Clinic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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