. Jalbum 8.2 slides/cuba 151.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Manolo Anda, Rob's guide with Bonefish Number 2. Manolo Anda, Rob's guide with Bonefish Number 2. slides/cuba 151.jpg slides/cuba 147.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Rob Wagner with a nice Bonefish from Cuba. The result of 8 months of planning Rob Wagner with a nice Bonefish from Cuba. The result of 8 months of planning slides/cuba 147.jpg slides/cuba 203.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Schooling fish are usually all in the same size range someone forget to tell this Bone that. Schooling fish are usually all in the same size range someone forget to tell this Bone that. slides/cuba 203.jpg slides/cuba 180.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Joe, "The Keeper" heading out for another hard and grueling day at the office, Parque Nacional Cienaga de Zapata offshore of Las Salinas Cuba. Joe, "The Keeper" heading out for another hard and grueling day at the office, Parque Nacional Cienaga de Zapata offshore of Las Salinas Cuba. slides/cuba 180.jpg slides/dave_mcgarr1stbrown.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Finally I'm getting around to sending you pictures of my first Brown Trout caught on my first try at flyfishing. It was a very exciting day to say the least, and Leanne and I are looking forward to the upcoming season as we have some new equipment that needs to be broken in. Again thank you for all the time you spend fitting and educating us on the importance of proper fit , care and use of our fishing equipment. Thanks Dave and Leanne Finally I'm getting around to sending you pictures of my first Brown Trout caught on my first try at flyfishing. It was a very exciting day to say the least, and Leanne and I are looking forward to the upcoming season as we have some new equipment that needs to be broken in. Again thank you for all the time you spend fitting and educating us on the importance of proper fit , care and use of our fishing equipment. Thanks Dave and Leanne slides/dave_mcgarr1stbrown.jpg slides/schainpancho.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Francisco Vilches casting on the Schein River between the borders of Chile and Argentina. Beautiful browns and great scenery! He works out of Salmo Patagonia and Ardillas Lodges in Coyhaigue Chile. He was Brians host for two weeks. Francisco Vilches casting on the Schein River between the borders of Chile and Argentina. Beautiful browns and great scenery! He works out of Salmo Patagonia and Ardillas Lodges in Coyhaigue Chile. He was Brians host for two weeks. slides/schainpancho.jpg slides/bakerbow.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Gerardo, a guide on the Baker River Chile got me into this feisty Rainbow near the Baker River Lodge. The fish ate a Copper John #16. Gerardo, a guide on the Baker River Chile got me into this feisty Rainbow near the Baker River Lodge. The fish ate a Copper John #16. slides/bakerbow.jpg slides/bellyboatbrown.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A hard-fighting brown on an unnamed lake in Chile. A hard-fighting brown on an unnamed lake in Chile. slides/bellyboatbrown.jpg slides/brian18.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I don't think this Chilean river has a name either but it is small and holds tons of nice Browns. I don't think this Chilean river has a name either but it is small and holds tons of nice Browns. slides/brian18.jpg slides/brianscheinfish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 The Schein River Patagonia Browns are hard to find unless the wind is howling. The Schein River Patagonia Browns are hard to find unless the wind is howling. slides/brianscheinfish.jpg slides/louisfish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 This 23" fish took a nymph in clear water. He was one of four fish in a pod feeding on nymphs in the daylight. This 23" fish took a nymph in clear water. He was one of four fish in a pod feeding on nymphs in the daylight. slides/louisfish.jpg slides/09STggGeordanAC.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I just wanted to say Merry Christmas. Thanks for all your help during the season. Here is a pic from today (Christmas day), nottawasaga steelhead. Pic isn't the greatest but it was a really nice fish, good fight for a winter fish too. Geordon I just wanted to say Merry Christmas. Thanks for all your help during the season. Here is a pic from today (Christmas day), nottawasaga steelhead. Pic isn't the greatest but it was a really nice fish, good fight for a winter fish too. Geordon slides/09STggGeordanAC.JPG slides/Liam smallie.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Liam showing off his nice Bass caught by himself with his Echo Gekko at the French River. Liam showing off his nice Bass caught by himself with his Echo Gekko at the French River. slides/Liam smallie.jpg slides/Amy first fish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Liam's mom: Amy's first ever all Amy fly fish (up till then Mark always hooked them for her and then she'd land them). She did it all this time. Liam's mom: Amy's first ever all Amy fly fish (up till then Mark always hooked them for her and then she'd land them). She did it all this time. slides/Amy first fish.jpg slides/Amy Liam on the Fly.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Amy hooking up on a nice Smallie on the French River last summer. Amy hooking up on a nice Smallie on the French River last summer. slides/Amy Liam on the Fly.jpg slides/Geen fall steel (2).html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Tim O'Sullivan with a silver Steelhead from the Saugeen River. Tim O'Sullivan with a silver Steelhead from the Saugeen River. slides/Geen fall steel (2).JPG slides/IMG00230.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 30” Female Brown Trout, Chartreuse Yarn Egg, 8 WT Okuma Guide Select, 7/8 Okuma SLV. She was spitting eggs (look in the foreground of the picture to see loose eggs). Released her back into the wild. 30” Female Brown Trout, Chartreuse Yarn Egg, 8 WT Okuma Guide Select, 7/8 Okuma SLV. She was spitting eggs (look in the foreground of the picture to see loose eggs). Released her back into the wild. slides/IMG00230.jpg slides/flearpermit.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott Flear with a couple of beauties! What more can one man wish for? Scott Flear with a couple of beauties! What more can one man wish for? slides/flearpermit.jpg slides/0911130019.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ken Chandler and a client on the upper Saugeen River in the drift boat. Ken Chandler and a client on the upper Saugeen River in the drift boat. slides/0911130019.JPG slides/Nov 2009 084.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Mike with one on his many early season steelhead from the Maitland. Mike with one on his many early season steelhead from the Maitland. slides/Nov 2009 084.jpg slides/Oct 2009 116.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I asked Mike, “What do you do when you catch the first steelhead of the season......” and he said “You give’r a big kiss and let her go ;) !!" I asked Mike, “What do you do when you catch the first steelhead of the season......” and he said “You give’r a big kiss and let her go ;) !!" slides/Oct 2009 116.jpg slides/waker_5oaks.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 The dry fly buck was taken in mid October bu Larry Halyk. The dry fly buck was taken in mid October bu Larry Halyk. slides/waker_5oaks.JPG slides/nice buck.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A nice fish taken on the swing by Larry. A nice fish taken on the swing by Larry. slides/nice buck.jpg slides/waker buck.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Another shot of Larry's fish taken on a waker fly. Another shot of Larry's fish taken on a waker fly. slides/waker buck.jpg slides/Caledonia Hen_Nov3.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A great hen Steelhead falls to Larrys swing. A great hen Steelhead falls to Larrys swing. slides/Caledonia Hen_Nov3.JPG slides/forbrian1.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Steve and Nikki went to South Africa to chase (or get chased by) Tigerfish! Take a look at those nasty teeth full of Puglisi fly. This is the biggest double-header the guides have ever seen. Steve and Nikki went to South Africa to chase (or get chased by) Tigerfish! Take a look at those nasty teeth full of Puglisi fly. This is the biggest double-header the guides have ever seen. slides/forbrian1.JPG slides/Brown 4.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Our buddy Tom with a nice Lake Ontario Brown Trout. Our buddy Tom with a nice Lake Ontario Brown Trout. slides/Brown 4.jpg slides/Brown 1.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Tom with another migratory Brown Trout. Tom with another migratory Brown Trout. slides/Brown 1.jpg slides/jenna.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jon B and Jenna trying out her new Echo Gekko flyrod for kids. Jon B and Jenna trying out her new Echo Gekko flyrod for kids. slides/jenna.jpg slides/jenna2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jenna caught a fish almost as big as herself! Jenna caught a fish almost as big as herself! slides/jenna2.jpg slides/IMG_1474.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Tom C with a Bull Trout. Tom C with a Bull Trout. slides/IMG_1474.JPG slides/20090516_104316.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 David C (Tom's Father) with a nice fish of his own. David C (Tom's Father) with a nice fish of his own. slides/20090516_104316.JPG slides/frankO.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Frank O with a big King Salmon. Frank O with a big King Salmon. slides/frankO.jpg slides/Alaskan Chinook .html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian M went to Alaska for some Chinooks. Brian M went to Alaska for some Chinooks. slides/Alaskan Chinook .JPG slides/Alaskan Chinook Smolt !.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Another Alaska Chinnie! Another Alaska Chinnie! slides/Alaskan Chinook Smolt !.JPG slides/Bian Northern BC - Tube Fly.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian M has had a great year for travel and fish. He got this Steelhead on a tube fly with the new Saracione reel that he got here at TFC. Brian M has had a great year for travel and fish. He got this Steelhead on a tube fly with the new Saracione reel that he got here at TFC. slides/Bian Northern BC - Tube Fly.jpg slides/Brian - Alaska - Resident Rainbow.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian M with an Alaskan resident rainbow. Brian M with an Alaskan resident rainbow. slides/Brian - Alaska - Resident Rainbow.JPG slides/Brian Alaska - Articlated Leach .html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Not sure but I think he was using a swamp frog for this Alaskan Chinook Salmon. Actually it was an articulated Leach pattern! Not sure but I think he was using a swamp frog for this Alaskan Chinook Salmon. Actually it was an articulated Leach pattern! slides/Brian Alaska - Articlated Leach .JPG slides/DSC_3198 (5).html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Dave Green with a nice Brook Trout. Dave Green with a nice Brook Trout. slides/DSC_3198 (5).jpg slides/DSC_3255.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Phil A caught this Brookie on an Elk Hair Caddis dry. Phil A caught this Brookie on an Elk Hair Caddis dry. slides/DSC_3255.jpg slides/DSC_3519.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John spent some time on the Miramichie chasing silver. John spent some time on the Miramichie chasing silver. slides/DSC_3519.jpg slides/josh and brookie.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Josh with a monster Brookie from some river he won't speak of. Josh with a monster Brookie from some river he won't speak of. slides/josh and brookie.jpg slides/rob josh 006.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Josh got this Atlantic on a Black Bear Red Butt. Josh got this Atlantic on a Black Bear Red Butt. slides/rob josh 006.jpg slides/the boys and a brookie2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Josh and Phil enjoying a moment. Josh and Phil enjoying a moment. slides/the boys and a brookie2.jpg slides/Oct_19_hen#4.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Larry H tells us that he likes his Lamson Konic reel. Larry H tells us that he likes his Lamson Konic reel. slides/Oct_19_hen#4.jpg slides/Oct_19_ESLtube.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Rainbow candy! Rainbow candy! slides/Oct_19_ESLtube.jpg slides/Oct_19_hen#1.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Larry's Konic strikes again! Larry's Konic strikes again! slides/Oct_19_hen#1.jpg slides/Cnv0007.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Tom with a NY State steelie. Tom with a NY State steelie. slides/Cnv0007.jpg slides/flash fly.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Larry with a West Coast Steelhead. Larry with a West Coast Steelhead. slides/flash fly.jpg slides/Larry day2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Larry M and Larry H went to BC for some Real Steel! Larry M and Larry H went to BC for some Real Steel! slides/Larry day2.jpg slides/Larrys first fish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Larry will be discussing East vs West techniques for Steelhead this month. Check our events section. Larry will be discussing East vs West techniques for Steelhead this month. Check our events section. slides/Larrys first fish.jpg slides/nice hen.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Larry M with another West Coast Steelie. Larry M with another West Coast Steelie. slides/nice hen.jpg slides/coho.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ya Baby! Ya Baby! slides/coho.jpg slides/DSC_0111.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian Morrison with a beautiful West Coast Steelhead on his new Saracione reel. Brian Morrison with a beautiful West Coast Steelhead on his new Saracione reel. slides/DSC_0111.jpg slides/IMG_0471.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Peter T has been bashing steelies for a few weeks now. He takes a few for a walk and lands a few as well. Peter T has been bashing steelies for a few weeks now. He takes a few for a walk and lands a few as well. slides/IMG_0471.JPG slides/Quebec Fishing Trip, Sept. 09 (1).html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Another PQ Brookie for Bob T. Another PQ Brookie for Bob T. slides/Quebec Fishing Trip, Sept. 09 (1).jpg slides/Quebec Fishing Trip, Sept. 09 (2).html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Bob T went on a trip to Quebec with Terry N and landed a few nice Brook Trout. Bob T went on a trip to Quebec with Terry N and landed a few nice Brook Trout. slides/Quebec Fishing Trip, Sept. 09 (2).jpg slides/IMG_0463.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A late season night fish for Peter. A late season night fish for Peter. slides/IMG_0463.JPG slides/IMG_0469.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Peter Tonelli had a steelhead lesson two years ago and landed 2 for 9 fish. He has gotten much better as shown by this early season Chromer. Nice fish Peter. Peter Tonelli had a steelhead lesson two years ago and landed 2 for 9 fish. He has gotten much better as shown by this early season Chromer. Nice fish Peter. slides/IMG_0469.JPG slides/DSCN4561.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Roy Digiusti had a birthday on closing day. Guess how old he is? Roy Digiusti had a birthday on closing day. Guess how old he is? slides/DSCN4561.JPG slides/P9200031.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 An Elk River Cutthroat Trout. Caught By Arron Varga. An Elk River Cutthroat Trout. Caught By Arron Varga. slides/P9200031.JPG slides/P9270189.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Cecil S landing his first of two nice fish with Brian. Cecil S landing his first of two nice fish with Brian. slides/P9270189.JPG slides/P9270191.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Cecil S got two nice fish on Sunday with Brian. Cecil S got two nice fish on Sunday with Brian. slides/P9270191.JPG slides/DSCF1656.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Geordon caught this 21", during the last week of the season. Geordon caught this 21", during the last week of the season. slides/DSCF1656.JPG slides/22 inch brown2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 We went out friday eve for a few hours and got a couple nice fish.the second is a 22" for sure (taped it) both nice fish within an hour of each other. Got both of them nymphing. Not bad for my last go of the season on the grand. Geordon. We went out friday eve for a few hours and got a couple nice fish.the second is a 22" for sure (taped it) both nice fish within an hour of each other. Got both of them nymphing. Not bad for my last go of the season on the grand. Geordon. slides/22 inch brown2.JPG slides/Monique's First Salmon.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott's wife Monique caught her first Antantic Salmon in Newfoundland. Great fish Scott's wife Monique caught her first Antantic Salmon in Newfoundland. Great fish slides/Monique's First Salmon.jpeg slides/Scott's First Gar.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott F's first Gar Pike caught on a fly! Bay of Quinte... Congrats Scott! Scott F's first Gar Pike caught on a fly! Bay of Quinte... Congrats Scott! slides/Scott's First Gar.jpeg slides/IMGP0750.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Oregon is Home of the famous Deschutes River. Known for beauty and big Rainbows.Phil C and Ken R went in Sept. Oregon is Home of the famous Deschutes River. Known for beauty and big Rainbows.Phil C and Ken R went in Sept. slides/IMGP0750.jpg slides/IMGP0759.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Phil C hold this beautiful Deschute Steelhead returning from the Pacific.. Phil C hold this beautiful Deschute Steelhead returning from the Pacific.. slides/IMGP0759.jpg slides/IMGP0777.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Phil C on the Deschutes River Oregon. Sea run Steelhead! Phil C on the Deschutes River Oregon. Sea run Steelhead! slides/IMGP0777.jpg slides/IMGP0744.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Phil C with another Dechutes salt water steelhead straight out of the Pacific. Phil C with another Dechutes salt water steelhead straight out of the Pacific. slides/IMGP0744.jpg slides/IMGP2845.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ken R on the Deschutes River Oregon. Ken R on the Deschutes River Oregon. slides/IMGP2845.jpg slides/IMGP0734.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ken R hold a bolt chrome beauty from the Deschutes. Ken R hold a bolt chrome beauty from the Deschutes. slides/IMGP0734.jpg slides/P9260020.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Russell Caught this beautiful Brown last week on the Grand RIver. It was just shy of 20". Russell Caught this beautiful Brown last week on the Grand RIver. It was just shy of 20". slides/P9260020.JPG slides/P9210043.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Arron Varga caught this Elk River Cutthroat using a Flav Hairwing dun pattern during practice for the Canadian Nationals. Arron Varga caught this Elk River Cutthroat using a Flav Hairwing dun pattern during practice for the Canadian Nationals. slides/P9210043.JPG slides/P9260054.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 This Cutthroat fell to a Grand River Caddis. This Cutthroat fell to a Grand River Caddis. slides/P9260054.JPG slides/P9200035.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Arron Varga with another Cutthroat Trout from the Elk River Alberta. Cutthroat caught Czech nymphing during practice for the competition. Arron Varga with another Cutthroat Trout from the Elk River Alberta. Cutthroat caught Czech nymphing during practice for the competition. slides/P9200035.JPG slides/cape breton 030.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Rob W caught a ton of brookies on the East Coast while fishing Atlantics. Rob W caught a ton of brookies on the East Coast while fishing Atlantics. slides/cape breton 030.jpg slides/cape breton 063.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Here is what an Atlantic looks like while parting your line. Here is what an Atlantic looks like while parting your line. slides/cape breton 063.jpg slides/P9040025.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Russell continues his assult on large browns. No doubt his intermediate lesson had something to do with it.... Russell continues his assult on large browns. No doubt his intermediate lesson had something to do with it.... slides/P9040025.JPG slides/P8290021.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Humm, yet another angler taken to night time dry fly fishing. Humm, yet another angler taken to night time dry fly fishing. slides/P8290021.JPG slides/20090904_HumberSprings_Arron53cmBow.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Arron practicing for the championships in September. The Shimmie fly worked well this day at Humber Springs. Arron practicing for the championships in September. The Shimmie fly worked well this day at Humber Springs. slides/20090904_HumberSprings_Arron53cmBow.JPG slides/P8290028.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Joe Penich with a monster Brook Trout! Joe Penich with a monster Brook Trout! slides/P8290028.JPG slides/john's fish09.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John C all alone no doubt. Night fishing has it's benefits. John C all alone no doubt. Night fishing has it's benefits. slides/john's fish09.jpg slides/IMG_0665.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Seagulls flying and swooping this timeof year means only one thing....Flying ants! Seagulls flying and swooping this timeof year means only one thing....Flying ants! slides/IMG_0665.JPG slides/IMG_0673.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Flying Ants cover everything, especially the water's surface. Flying Ants cover everything, especially the water's surface. slides/IMG_0673.JPG slides/09BR20ants.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 First fish of the evening, a nice 20+ on a flying ant pattern. First fish of the evening, a nice 20+ on a flying ant pattern. slides/09BR20ants.JPG slides/09BR18flyingantsbrian.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 They were very selective though the fish were consistently rising. This was my third of three good fish on the ants. They were very selective though the fish were consistently rising. This was my third of three good fish on the ants. slides/09BR18flyingantsbrian.jpg slides/benknights2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ben K of johannesburg South Africa was in T.O. on business and hired Brian to guide him for a day. He got an education fishing the tiny Trico hatch but did well with 2 fish over 16". Ben K of johannesburg South Africa was in T.O. on business and hired Brian to guide him for a day. He got an education fishing the tiny Trico hatch but did well with 2 fish over 16". slides/benknights2.jpg slides/benknights1.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ben's first fish on a #22 Trico. Ben's first fish on a #22 Trico. slides/benknights1.jpg slides/P8260022.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Bob T at the Franklin club with Arron Varga. They were well treated by host Ian James. Bob T at the Franklin club with Arron Varga. They were well treated by host Ian James. slides/P8260022.JPG slides/john's fish09 010.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John C stocking big fish late at night. John C stocking big fish late at night. slides/john's fish09 010.jpg slides/P6280054.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Kieth S holds a fantastic western Atlantic Salmon from the Petit Cascapedia River. Kieth S holds a fantastic western Atlantic Salmon from the Petit Cascapedia River. slides/P6280054.jpg slides/P6280062.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Kieth S cradles another fine fish from the Petit Cascapedia. Kieth S cradles another fine fish from the Petit Cascapedia. slides/P6280062.jpg slides/P6280075.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Another nice Atlantic from the Petit Cascapedia. Another nice Atlantic from the Petit Cascapedia. slides/P6280075.jpg slides/The Grand 5.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Adam R lands a nice GR Brown during the midge season. Adam R lands a nice GR Brown during the midge season. slides/The Grand 5.JPG slides/The Grand 2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 While the smaller fish were risingto midges Adam used a nymph to coax this great Brown to the net. While the smaller fish were risingto midges Adam used a nymph to coax this great Brown to the net. slides/The Grand 2.JPG slides/chrisfish10.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Chris Fournier with a Nippigon RIver Brookie. Chris Fournier with a Nippigon RIver Brookie. slides/chrisfish10.JPG slides/09BRcu22brian.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I haven't been out night fishing for a few weeks and thought I would see if they still like flies at night. Guess so... I haven't been out night fishing for a few weeks and thought I would see if they still like flies at night. Guess so... slides/09BRcu22brian.jpg slides/09BRcu16flavio.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Flavio F just started fly fishing recently and caught this 16ish Briwn in tough conditions. Flavio F just started fly fishing recently and caught this 16ish Briwn in tough conditions. slides/09BRcu16flavio.JPG slides/IMG00154.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 This fish was caught and reeled in by Abby using a tan caddis tyed by her daddy Scott wet wadin cause we can't find waders for a 5 year old cutie. This fish was caught and reeled in by Abby using a tan caddis tyed by her daddy Scott wet wadin cause we can't find waders for a 5 year old cutie. slides/IMG00154.jpg slides/IMG00151.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 16 in brown caught by Scott Tomblin aka "troutbumstudent" on a mackenzie green caddis rock worm. 16 in brown caught by Scott Tomblin aka "troutbumstudent" on a mackenzie green caddis rock worm. slides/IMG00151.jpg slides/P8130202.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 If the Tricos are getting you down you can alwas try a size 10 nymph like Russell K did and land a beauty like this. Like Walt Crawford said, "you feed them tricos and I'll feed them Chickens!" If the Tricos are getting you down you can alwas try a size 10 nymph like Russell K did and land a beauty like this. Like Walt Crawford said, "you feed them tricos and I'll feed them Chickens!" slides/P8130202.JPG slides/P8080005.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Alec M learning the skills of stillwater fly fishing with Arron Varga landed him a great fish. Alec M learning the skills of stillwater fly fishing with Arron Varga landed him a great fish. slides/P8080005.JPG slides/IMG00086.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Alastair N with a Grand River trophy. Alastair N with a Grand River trophy. slides/IMG00086.jpg slides/09BRgg20.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Alastair N has been having a great summer catching some trophies. Alastair N has been having a great summer catching some trophies. slides/09BRgg20.JPG slides/09BRgg16ben.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ben with his fish of the season so far. A nice 16ish Brown caught on his own concoction of a yellow streamer. Ben with his fish of the season so far. A nice 16ish Brown caught on his own concoction of a yellow streamer. slides/09BRgg16ben.jpg slides/Adam's night Fish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 This is my first night brown and the third time out trying to get the idea of how it's done and how it works so well, but now I understand and night fishing is definately going to fit into my fishing schedule. Adam This is my first night brown and the third time out trying to get the idea of how it's done and how it works so well, but now I understand and night fishing is definately going to fit into my fishing schedule. Adam slides/Adam's night Fish.jpg slides/DSC00375.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Randy Wilson Speyed this bass. Randy Wilson Speyed this bass. slides/DSC00375.JPG slides/IMG_4645.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I went fishing with Aaron Todd for a few hours. I thought I should releave him from his fatherly duties. As he fished over a lonely riser I tossed my caddis into theAbyss. After a minute or so I thought I should check and see if my fly was still floating and it pulled back! A short fight and this 22" was in the bucket! Just like old times. Thanks Aaron, nice to share water with you again. I went fishing with Aaron Todd for a few hours. I thought I should releave him from his fatherly duties. As he fished over a lonely riser I tossed my caddis into theAbyss. After a minute or so I thought I should check and see if my fly was still floating and it pulled back! A short fight and this 22" was in the bucket! Just like old times. Thanks Aaron, nice to share water with you again. slides/IMG_4645.jpg slides/TMconnie18.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A nice Conestogo fish. A nice Conestogo fish. slides/TMconnie18.jpg slides/Mike W July 19 007.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Randy's buddy Mike W caught this nice Bass on the Lower Grand on the Spey rods! Randy's buddy Mike W caught this nice Bass on the Lower Grand on the Spey rods! slides/Mike W July 19 007.jpg slides/randybass007.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Randy Wilson had this bass spayed as well. Randy Wilson had this bass spayed as well. slides/randybass007.jpg slides/07-21-09-rockbasin2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott T from Windsor with a monster bass a la Mouche! Scott T from Windsor with a monster bass a la Mouche! slides/07-21-09-rockbasin2.jpg slides/mooneye09-2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John Percy with a Grand River Tarpon...AKA Mooneye! John Percy with a Grand River Tarpon...AKA Mooneye! slides/mooneye09-2.jpg slides/big pike 022.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Huge Pike on flies. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Huge Pike on flies. slides/big pike 022.jpg slides/big pike 030.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. slides/big pike 030.jpg slides/big pike 034.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. slides/big pike 034.jpg slides/big pike 035.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. slides/big pike 035.jpg slides/Copy of big pike 065.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. slides/Copy of big pike 065.jpg slides/Copy of big pike 130.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. slides/Copy of big pike 130.jpg slides/Copy of big pike 132.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. Trout Rock Lodge at Great Slave Lake. slides/Copy of big pike 132.jpg slides/Pictures 09 110.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Adam R with a nice GR brown. Adam R with a nice GR brown. slides/Pictures 09 110.jpg slides/09BRgg18brian.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I met a customer on the river and fished with him for a few hours. we managed this 18 inch night slurper that took a black caddis. Great fight and nice photo. Thanks Steve H for the great shot and the pleasant company. I met a customer on the river and fished with him for a few hours. we managed this 18 inch night slurper that took a black caddis. Great fight and nice photo. Thanks Steve H for the great shot and the pleasant company. slides/09BRgg18brian.jpg slides/09BRcu15creditbrian.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 My fish fish on my first foray onto the Credit this season. A beautiful 15ish Brown took a beadhead. My fish fish on my first foray onto the Credit this season. A beautiful 15ish Brown took a beadhead. slides/09BRcu15creditbrian.jpg slides/09BRcu18creditbrian.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 The Credit river has been good to me when guiding but I seldom get a chance to fish it for myself. This was my first available day to get on the river and managed this nice 18ish fish. They are so beautiful on the Credit! The Credit river has been good to me when guiding but I seldom get a chance to fish it for myself. This was my first available day to get on the river and managed this nice 18ish fish. They are so beautiful on the Credit! slides/09BRcu18creditbrian.jpg slides/P7150119.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jim McCaw got a great fish on the Credit this morning with Brian as his guide. This 19 inch Brown was his second of the morning. The first fish was just as large but got off! The Credit doesn't give away trophies every day let alone two, but this day lightning struck twice and Jim got a second chance due to his new Lucky hat. Well done Jim. Hey that happened last year on the Grand as well....back when he didn't have the lucky hat....Maybe your just lucky Jim! Jim McCaw got a great fish on the Credit this morning with Brian as his guide. This 19 inch Brown was his second of the morning. The first fish was just as large but got off! The Credit doesn't give away trophies every day let alone two, but this day lightning struck twice and Jim got a second chance due to his new Lucky hat. Well done Jim. Hey that happened last year on the Grand as well....back when he didn't have the lucky hat....Maybe your just lucky Jim! slides/P7150119.JPG slides/JohnHigham.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 There are plenty of places on the Grand where you can safely wade without breaking a limb and still get away from the crowds. John H was a bomber pilot in WWII at age 20 and thought his fly fishing days were over at age 88. "Not on my watch" I told him. John has a lovely cast and managed to fool a few fish. We had a nice day. There are plenty of places on the Grand where you can safely wade without breaking a limb and still get away from the crowds. John H was a bomber pilot in WWII at age 20 and thought his fly fishing days were over at age 88. "Not on my watch" I told him. John has a lovely cast and managed to fool a few fish. We had a nice day. slides/JohnHigham.jpg slides/09BRgg19Brunsden.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I forgot to post this pic after I hooked up with Rick B for some Drake action earlier this season. He gotthis nice 19 ish fish in the dead of night. When only Sasquatch and big browns come out! I forgot to post this pic after I hooked up with Rick B for some Drake action earlier this season. He gotthis nice 19 ish fish in the dead of night. When only Sasquatch and big browns come out! slides/09BRgg19Brunsden.jpg slides/kenIngrampike.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ken guides at Great Slave Lake during the summer and get folks into big Pike like this. Ken guides at Great Slave Lake during the summer and get folks into big Pike like this. slides/kenIngrampike.jpg slides/Gerrybest.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Gerry B with a Tiger Trout caught in Manitoba. Gerry B with a Tiger Trout caught in Manitoba. slides/Gerrybest.jpg slides/Fishin with Adam 030.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Mark K with his first Largemouth Bass on a fly. Nice fish! Mark K with his first Largemouth Bass on a fly. Nice fish! slides/Fishin with Adam 030.jpg slides/Dgunther.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Dave G with his biggest Brown ever, a nice 18" fish took a Cahill Emerger on a cool overcast day. Dave G with his biggest Brown ever, a nice 18" fish took a Cahill Emerger on a cool overcast day. slides/Dgunther.JPG slides/Shaveron2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Steve H with a real nice Brown while learning to nymph with with Brian. Nymphing is the best way to fool larger fish during the heat of the day. Steve H with a real nice Brown while learning to nymph with with Brian. Nymphing is the best way to fool larger fish during the heat of the day. slides/Shaveron2.JPG slides/09br14raynightfish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ray with his very first Brown trout on a flyrod! He couldn't see his fly but this fish did. Ray with his very first Brown trout on a flyrod! He couldn't see his fly but this fish did. slides/09br14raynightfish.jpg slides/P7030175.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Russell is getting cocky after his lesson with Brian. He came into the shop and announced "Brian you left something at the river this morning." I asked what? Russell said "I walked into where you were fishing this morning and got this 17 incher after you left, right where you were fishing. You shouldn't leave things lying around like that!" The Rat! Russell is getting cocky after his lesson with Brian. He came into the shop and announced "Brian you left something at the river this morning." I asked what? Russell said "I walked into where you were fishing this morning and got this 17 incher after you left, right where you were fishing. You shouldn't leave things lying around like that!" The Rat! slides/P7030175.JPG slides/john's fish09 005.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John and Veena tag teamed this nice fish. Teachers eh!...They get to fish for 2 months while I gotta work. ;~} John and Veena tag teamed this nice fish. Teachers eh!...They get to fish for 2 months while I gotta work. ;~} slides/john's fish09 005.jpg slides/09BR18wgiansmith.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ian S has been fly fishing for two years and this is his best Brown yet. A trophy 18 inch fish that took a caddis dry a bit after 10 Pm. Ian S has been fly fishing for two years and this is his best Brown yet. A trophy 18 inch fish that took a caddis dry a bit after 10 Pm. slides/09BR18wgiansmith.JPG slides/jeff&ianfish.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jeff B and Ian S. Members of the Forest City Fly Fishing Club London hired Brian for a tuneup and a trophy. They got both! Jeff B and Ian S. Members of the Forest City Fly Fishing Club London hired Brian for a tuneup and a trophy. They got both! slides/jeff&ianfish.JPG slides/jeffblanchard.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 During the daylight hours there were plenty of these taking dries and emergers in between showers. During the daylight hours there were plenty of these taking dries and emergers in between showers. slides/jeffblanchard.JPG slides/Sally Struthers 1.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 James P got this 27 inch monster in a spot that takes a little walking to get to. The ventral fin is almost as long as the tail! James, you really need to take me there just so we can get a decent grip and grin shot of this fish! James P got this 27 inch monster in a spot that takes a little walking to get to. The ventral fin is almost as long as the tail! James, you really need to take me there just so we can get a decent grip and grin shot of this fish! slides/Sally Struthers 1.jpg slides/melissa.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Melissa F got 5 or 6 of these and enjoyed every one! Melissa F got 5 or 6 of these and enjoyed every one! slides/melissa.JPG slides/P6280031.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Happy is an understatement! Happy is an understatement! slides/P6280031.JPG slides/michelegucciardi.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Michele got a few of these on his cane rod. The overcast weather had fish up and on all day long. Michele got a few of these on his cane rod. The overcast weather had fish up and on all day long. slides/michelegucciardi.JPG slides/P6290197.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Arron Varga with a Conestogo River Brown caught via Czech Nymphing. Welcome back from the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Tournament in Islay Scotland.... Where's my Scotch? Arron Varga with a Conestogo River Brown caught via Czech Nymphing. Welcome back from the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Tournament in Islay Scotland.... Where's my Scotch? slides/P6290197.JPG slides/09BR175russell.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Russell had a Intermediate lesson with Brian last week and was practicing his new-found skills. Looks like he is a quick study as this 17+ demonstrates! Russell had a Intermediate lesson with Brian last week and was practicing his new-found skills. Looks like he is a quick study as this 17+ demonstrates! slides/09BR175russell.JPG slides/09BR14jeremy.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jeremy with a nice 2nd year fish. Last cast of the day before Mom made him pack it in. Just goes to show ya... Jeremy with a nice 2nd year fish. Last cast of the day before Mom made him pack it in. Just goes to show ya... slides/09BR14jeremy.JPG slides/09BR15ben.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ben waited until Brian left to show his fishing prowess catching a 2nd year fish as well. Ben waited until Brian left to show his fishing prowess catching a 2nd year fish as well. slides/09BR15ben.JPG slides/09BR11annelise.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Mom Annelise got into the action with Ben and son Jeremy. Mom Annelise got into the action with Ben and son Jeremy. slides/09BR11annelise.JPG slides/P1010803.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jeremy and Ben hired Brian to for a little guiding and instruction on the Grand. Jeremy and Ben hired Brian to for a little guiding and instruction on the Grand. slides/P1010803.JPG slides/john's fish09 004.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John C caught this 20+ on a dry caddis at twilight. John C caught this 20+ on a dry caddis at twilight. slides/john's fish09 004.jpg slides/lbrown drake june 9 09.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Vince L caught this fat fish Mid-June. Vince L caught this fat fish Mid-June. slides/lbrown drake june 9 09.JPG slides/mid grand june 3rd 09.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Vince L with another nice Brown. Vince L with another nice Brown. slides/mid grand june 3rd 09.JPG slides/26.5 Inch Brown 2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott M took theis 26 1/2" Brown fishing in Pennsylvania. Scott M took theis 26 1/2" Brown fishing in Pennsylvania. slides/26.5 Inch Brown 2.jpg slides/09BRgg17russel.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Russell K with a chubby 17 incher. He landed the fish but insisted that I tell you that I threw the cast while demonstrating a reach mend during his intermediate lesson. I guess it works. Russell K with a chubby 17 incher. He landed the fish but insisted that I tell you that I threw the cast while demonstrating a reach mend during his intermediate lesson. I guess it works. slides/09BRgg17russel.JPG slides/09BRcu235jam.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 It's a good habit to watch and wait before blasting your casts into the river. As I waited for something to happen on this pool this 23 1/2 inch fish decided to rise 5 feet from me in less than a foot of water right at the edge of the river. It took 5 short drifts to get it where he wanted it but he was landed in about 2 minutes. Evening was falling so the flash belies the beauty of this full coloured Brown. It's a good habit to watch and wait before blasting your casts into the river. As I waited for something to happen on this pool this 23 1/2 inch fish decided to rise 5 feet from me in less than a foot of water right at the edge of the river. It took 5 short drifts to get it where he wanted it but he was landed in about 2 minutes. Evening was falling so the flash belies the beauty of this full coloured Brown. slides/09BRcu235jam.jpg slides/09BRcu22brownfree.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A beautiful 22 1/2 inch Brown just after release. The fish was Caught by Rudy E on a Cahill emerger while on guide with Brian. A beautiful 22 1/2 inch Brown just after release. The fish was Caught by Rudy E on a Cahill emerger while on guide with Brian. slides/09BRcu22brownfree.jpg slides/09BRgg22rudy.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Rudy E with his biggest Brown ever! A georgeously coloured up 22 1/2 inch Grand River trophy! 2 years ago Brian guided Rudy to his biggest ever @ 20". Perhaps next time out he expects a 24??? Rudy E with his biggest Brown ever! A georgeously coloured up 22 1/2 inch Grand River trophy! 2 years ago Brian guided Rudy to his biggest ever @ 20". Perhaps next time out he expects a 24??? slides/09BRgg22rudy.jpg slides/09BR19iso1stnight.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian went out expecting Drakes but insted the Isonychia were spinning late into the night. This 19 fell to a Hendrickson spinner #14. Brian went out expecting Drakes but insted the Isonychia were spinning late into the night. This 19 fell to a Hendrickson spinner #14. slides/09BR19iso1stnight.jpg slides/09BR21Bri&flav.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Friend Flavio has been teaching himself to flyfish and had good success with the little guys. Brian took him out to see what monsters live in the Grand. We tag teamed this fish and landed a nice 21" well into darkness fishing the last of the Drakes. Friend Flavio has been teaching himself to flyfish and had good success with the little guys. Brian took him out to see what monsters live in the Grand. We tag teamed this fish and landed a nice 21" well into darkness fishing the last of the Drakes. slides/09BR21Bri&flav.jpg slides/09BR24CUiso.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 It took Brian two 40 foot casts well into the darkness to this strong 24" fish. "I knew when I saw the silver spray of the leader settling on the water that I was in the wheelhouse!" A silver bulge and no sound - Beautiful... It took Brian two 40 foot casts well into the darkness to this strong 24" fish. "I knew when I saw the silver spray of the leader settling on the water that I was in the wheelhouse!" A silver bulge and no sound - Beautiful... slides/09BR24CUiso.jpg slides/09BR20+percy.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John Percy's fish. 19 1/2 incher on a Fox Dun, sporadic risers and persistant fishermen. John Percy's fish. 19 1/2 incher on a Fox Dun, sporadic risers and persistant fishermen. slides/09BR20+percy.jpg slides/09BR26geordan.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Geordan caught his fish of a lifetime! A 26" Brown on a Prince Nymph. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Geordan caught his fish of a lifetime! A 26" Brown on a Prince Nymph. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. slides/09BR26geordan.jpg slides/waterwings.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jim McCaw presenting Brian with a new set of water wings to commemorate Brian's dip into the Grand while guiding Jim and Myles. A Simms waterproof fanny pack saved the DSLR but the cellphone didn't fare so well. Jim McCaw presenting Brian with a new set of water wings to commemorate Brian's dip into the Grand while guiding Jim and Myles. A Simms waterproof fanny pack saved the DSLR but the cellphone didn't fare so well. slides/waterwings.jpg slides/bagledude.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian B witha nice 20ish Brown Brian B witha nice 20ish Brown slides/bagledude.JPG slides/09BRgg17georgeC.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian guided George to this nice fish taking emerging Drakes in the fast water. Brian guided George to this nice fish taking emerging Drakes in the fast water. slides/09BRgg17georgeC.jpg slides/09BRgg16georgec.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 George Colburne caught another midday 16" riser fishing the drakes while on a guide with Brian. George Colburne caught another midday 16" riser fishing the drakes while on a guide with Brian. slides/09BRgg16georgec.jpg slides/09BR17briandrake.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A feisty 18" fish for Brian as night settled on the river. Jon B assisted with the landing net. It was a textbook night as my first fish (a Monster) broke me off on 4x tippet on an emerger. This fish took a dun and my third fish a strong 16" took a spinner. It helps to pay attention as the hatch progresses. A feisty 18" fish for Brian as night settled on the river. Jon B assisted with the landing net. It was a textbook night as my first fish (a Monster) broke me off on 4x tippet on an emerger. This fish took a dun and my third fish a strong 16" took a spinner. It helps to pay attention as the hatch progresses. slides/09BR17briandrake.jpg slides/09giltam.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Gil sent in this photo of a nice fat Brown caught on a #18 BWO on the Conestogo. Gil sent in this photo of a nice fat Brown caught on a #18 BWO on the Conestogo. slides/09giltam.JPG slides/Late May 2009 012.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Kyle S., a high school student (getting volunteer credits) helping tag and biologically sample steelhead. Kyle S., a high school student (getting volunteer credits) helping tag and biologically sample steelhead. slides/Late May 2009 012.jpg slides/IMG_9238.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A coaster Brook trout. A coaster Brook trout. slides/IMG_9238.JPG slides/Spey 2009 036.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 2009 Spey Clave was a huge success. Randy WIlson and his crew did a great job! 2009 Spey Clave was a huge success. Randy WIlson and his crew did a great job! slides/Spey 2009 036.jpg slides/20 plus Spring Creek Palamino.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott M with a PA Palamino trout. Scott M with a PA Palamino trout. slides/20 plus Spring Creek Palamino.jpg slides/22 inch rainbow.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Scott M caught this nice steely in Pennsylvania. Scott M caught this nice steely in Pennsylvania. slides/22 inch rainbow.jpg slides/Portage BT.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 A large spring Coaster (lake run brook trout) tagged in mid May. A large spring Coaster (lake run brook trout) tagged in mid May. slides/Portage BT.JPG slides/Late May 2009 027.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Releasing a steelhead after tagging….Portage creek research 2009. Releasing a steelhead after tagging….Portage creek research 2009. slides/Late May 2009 027.jpg slides/09BR17jeff.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Jeff caught this nice 17 while I was fishing so I offered a long distance photo. Jeff caught this nice 17 while I was fishing so I offered a long distance photo. slides/09BR17jeff.JPG slides/IMG_7269.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Darren D caught this nice 23 ish fish on his new Leonard taper bamboo. Nice way to break it in! Darren D caught this nice 23 ish fish on his new Leonard taper bamboo. Nice way to break it in! slides/IMG_7269.JPG slides/Emilywaders.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Emily got new waders for her birthday. See the next photo to see her first Brown Trout! Emily got new waders for her birthday. See the next photo to see her first Brown Trout! slides/Emilywaders.JPG slides/09BRemily.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Emily with her first brown trout at Elora Gorge on her birthday june 1 2009. Emily with her first brown trout at Elora Gorge on her birthday june 1 2009. slides/09BRemily.jpg slides/09CPsteveo.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Steve "Okie" snuck up on this feeding carp with a pheasant tail nymph. Steve "Okie" snuck up on this feeding carp with a pheasant tail nymph. slides/09CPsteveo.JPG slides/09BR21BobT.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Bob T caught this 21"on a pheasant tail #16. Bob T caught this 21"on a pheasant tail #16. slides/09BR21BobT.JPG slides/09BR21Snakey.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian had a chance to get out with Darren and Brian AKA "Duff" and got dragged around by this fat 21" Brown in fast water! I thought the new hat had bad Karma after falling in the drink the night before but it redeemed itself. Brian had a chance to get out with Darren and Brian AKA "Duff" and got dragged around by this fat 21" Brown in fast water! I thought the new hat had bad Karma after falling in the drink the night before but it redeemed itself. slides/09BR21Snakey.JPG slides/09BRcu18TM.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 TM AKA "TM" got this nice 17 ish Brown on the Connie. TM AKA "TM" got this nice 17 ish Brown on the Connie. slides/09BRcu18TM.JPG slides/09BRWG18LohnBouda2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John B caught his biggest Brown ever while on a guide with Brian. This 18" was taken on a prince nymph and fought a hard fight. John B caught his biggest Brown ever while on a guide with Brian. This 18" was taken on a prince nymph and fought a hard fight. slides/09BRWG18LohnBouda2.JPG slides/P1010068.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Wojiech C with a nice Grand River Trophy early season. Wojiech C with a nice Grand River Trophy early season. slides/P1010068.JPG slides/P4260055.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Russell K with a 16 inch brown. "Many thanks to Greg Brey for the flies and the tips." Russell K with a 16 inch brown. "Many thanks to Greg Brey for the flies and the tips." slides/P4260055.JPG slides/IMG_0802_1.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Just to show how much pressure you can put on a 6x tippet. The Scott G2 is flexing all the way to the butt. This 23" fish was landed in 5 minutes and found to be hooked in the dorsal fin. Bend your rod when landing these large fish especially as the water temps get higher! Side pressure will increase the time to land substantially. Just to show how much pressure you can put on a 6x tippet. The Scott G2 is flexing all the way to the butt. This 23" fish was landed in 5 minutes and found to be hooked in the dorsal fin. Bend your rod when landing these large fish especially as the water temps get higher! Side pressure will increase the time to land substantially. slides/IMG_0802_1.JPG slides/big feesh 002.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 This fish was landed by Darren D. He guesses it to be 24+ but we think 26. Certainly 25 but we'll get a tape on it at some point. This fish was landed by Darren D. He guesses it to be 24+ but we think 26. Certainly 25 but we'll get a tape on it at some point. slides/big feesh 002.jpg slides/Big Brown.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Chrie Martin caught this monster Brown on Opener. Chrie Martin caught this monster Brown on Opener. slides/Big Brown.jpg slides/P5180019.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Alec caught this nice Rainbow Trout while learning stillwater techniques from Arron Varga. Alec caught this nice Rainbow Trout while learning stillwater techniques from Arron Varga. slides/P5180019.JPG slides/P5180011.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Alec's first ever Rainbow Trout while learning stillwater techniques. Alec's first ever Rainbow Trout while learning stillwater techniques. slides/P5180011.JPG slides/P5180022.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Arron Varga practicing for the championships this year in Scotland. Arron Varga practicing for the championships this year in Scotland. slides/P5180022.JPG slides/20090519_Arron_49cmBow_Measured.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Arron used to be outstanding in his field now he's just sitting in a boat. Arron used to be outstanding in his field now he's just sitting in a boat. slides/20090519_Arron_49cmBow_Measured.jpg slides/7+hen.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 I told James that he had to send me a photo of his first fish on the Hatch reel. I told James that he had to send me a photo of his first fish on the Hatch reel. slides/7+hen.jpg slides/7+reel.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 THen his second on the Hatch as well. That's how to break in a reel. THen his second on the Hatch as well. That's how to break in a reel. slides/7+reel.jpg slides/john's fish09 2.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 John C caught this huge carp on the fly! John C caught this huge carp on the fly! slides/john's fish09 2.jpg slides/09BRgg20gregB.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Greg Brey caught this nice 20 on a #22 BWO emerger nymphed under an indicator on 7X. The stealth of a PA angler in action in the gin clear conditions paid off. Brian's student watched with intent as Greg showed how the "Old Boys" do it. Greg Brey caught this nice 20 on a #22 BWO emerger nymphed under an indicator on 7X. The stealth of a PA angler in action in the gin clear conditions paid off. Brian's student watched with intent as Greg showed how the "Old Boys" do it. slides/09BRgg20gregB.jpg slides/09BRgg17andyA.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Andy A got his first fish of the year on a #22 BWO. This 17 was rising early season. He also lost a monster that day. Andy A got his first fish of the year on a #22 BWO. This 17 was rising early season. He also lost a monster that day. slides/09BRgg17andyA.jpg slides/09BRCU18brianfirst.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian's first fish of the year was this chunky 18. He also caught a 20, and lost a 25+ while messing about with the camera! Brian's first fish of the year was this chunky 18. He also caught a 20, and lost a 25+ while messing about with the camera! slides/09BRCU18brianfirst.jpg slides/09BRcu20+brians2nd.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Brian's first day on the river resulted in this 20 1/2 inch brown. Brian's first day on the river resulted in this 20 1/2 inch brown. slides/09BRcu20+brians2nd.jpg slides/P1010481_3.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Ben Leger with his first fish of the year caught on opening day 09. Nice Brookie! Ben Leger with his first fish of the year caught on opening day 09. Nice Brookie! slides/P1010481_3.JPG slides/P1010478.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Another little brookie by Ben. Another little brookie by Ben. slides/P1010478.JPG slides/5-8-2009 031.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Mark Godin on a Georgian Bay Trib during the first week of the 09 season. Mark Godin on a Georgian Bay Trib during the first week of the 09 season. slides/5-8-2009 031.jpg slides/5-8-2009 030.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Mark G with another G Bay Steelie. Mark G with another G Bay Steelie. slides/5-8-2009 030.jpg slides/IMG_0953.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Niel Palmer with a G Bay Steelie early 09. Niel Palmer with a G Bay Steelie early 09. slides/IMG_0953.jpg slides/Dave 5.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 This pic was sent in by a Dave F. a customer from the New Jersey displaying his C Fournier net and a large fish. The net is 23 inches so that gives you an idea of the length of the fish. This pic was sent in by a Dave F. a customer from the New Jersey displaying his C Fournier net and a large fish. The net is 23 inches so that gives you an idea of the length of the fish. slides/Dave 5.JPG slides/P5040193.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Fishing was very good on the********i for the four days I was there. Water was high but falling with water temps around 45 deg. Various streamers worked well. Anthony Bezina Fishing was very good on the********i for the four days I was there. Water was high but falling with water temps around 45 deg. Various streamers worked well. Anthony Bezina slides/P5040193.JPG slides/Copy of P5040195.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Anthony tends to do well with the Atlantics....every year. Anthony tends to do well with the Atlantics....every year. slides/Copy of P5040195.JPG slides/P5030184.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Spring holdovers are called "Black Salmon" locally. They tend not to take dries but are insane fighters anyway. Spring holdovers are called "Black Salmon" locally. They tend not to take dries but are insane fighters anyway. slides/P5030184.JPG slides/IMG_0480 (2).html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Mike Bardsley, from Cape Breton with a fantastic Atlantic Salmon. Mike Bardsley, from Cape Breton with a fantastic Atlantic Salmon. slides/IMG_0480 (2).JPG slides/IMG_0476 (3).html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:41 -0500 Great action shot of Mike Bardsley wrestling an Atlantic. It ain't over till it's over! Great action shot of Mike Bardsley wrestling an Atlantic. It ain't over till it's over! slides/IMG_0476 (3).JPG