mkm Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey All, Just wondering if any of you could give me some insight into good guides for rivers around fernie...looking for good bang for my buck. Also, what rivers would you recommend...late august. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeezRus Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 They're cutthroat, you don't need a guide go fish the Michelle, you don't need a guide, and the river follows the road...park and fish away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 They're cutthroat, you don't need a guide go fish the Michelle, you don't need a guide, and the river follows the road...park and fish away Agree Don't use a guide. They ruined the fishing by advertizing the hell out of it and then whined and complained to many people fished it. They they demanded special regs to tax Albertans $20 a day. Tell em where to plant a fly and start fishing just above them and their clients! Ya...I am ticked. Cheers and happy stampeding Sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanec Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 also agree - a guide is completely unnecessary to fish cuts in the elk valley...lots of excellent walk & wade spots just off the highways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 mkm, Brain Nyska (I think that is how it is spelled) owner of Whistler Fly Fish is who you should see for sure dude. Brain is based out of Whistler which I belive is not too far away from Fernie. Brain is part of the Loop Pro Staff and would be perfect for helping you out. Go check out his web site or go talk to Max for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 mkm, Brain Nyska (I think that is how it is spelled) owner of Whistler Fly Fish is who you should see for sure dude. Brain is based out of Whistler which I belive is not too far away from Fernie. Brain is part of the Loop Pro Staff and would be perfect for helping you out. Go check out his web site or go talk to Max for more info. Dude 981 km – about 12 hours 20 mins Whistler to Fernie But Brian would be a good contact also Vic at the Crowsnest Angler would be a great person to talk to as he guides in BC. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&....535156&z=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggp Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I certainly agree....guides are definitely not necessary in South East B.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 There are a couple shops in the area that you could try. The Kootenay Fly Shop has a guide service out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 There is also Dave Brown who guides the Elk, contact made via Darrens reference in the above post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkm Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks guys for the replies...Maybe I will just buy a nice 3-4wt rod instead of hiring a guide. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanky Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Mike I will be in Fernie from August 17TH-24. If you need directions to some great water I would be happy to help as I have fished there for at least 10 years. let me know and I will give you my cell phone # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 There is also Dave Brown who guides the Elk, contact made via Darrens reference in the above post. I would not use Dave. PM me for reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 i dont know much about Dave but i do know two of his guides. by reputation only. one of them is very good and he's a local calgary boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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