Our Squamish fly fishing guide crew will have lots of flies, but if you’re bringing your own a few favourite bull trout flies include the white zonker, the olive sculpin and the egg sucking leach. Jan 28, 2016 - Explore Devin's board "Bull Trout Flies" on Pinterest. From fly fishing for Sea-Run Bull Trout on the Upper Pitt River, ... We are lucky enough to have one of British Columbia’s best kept secrets just outside our back door, the Pitt River. job of protecting from too much fishing pressure. In the southeast corner of B.C., interior fish can be found in crystalline mountain streams and lakes, both as residents or migratory trout. Fly Fishing for BC Bull Trout Fly Fusion cohosts Jim McLennan and Derek Bird team up with Paul Samycia in search of Kootenay River bull trout. Watch our Latest Fly Fishing Videos of Patagonia – Chile and Fernie BC – Canada “WE GUIDE BECAUSE WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FLY FISHING AND PROVIDING 1ST CLASS ANGLING SERVICES” Fly Fishing in Patagonia Chile It is a fabulous native West Slope Cutthroat. They prefer to hold in the deepest, slowest moving sections of a stream, typically the tail-out of a pool. From Fishing BC: “It’s not every day that guides or shop owners get a chance to fish with their industry counterparts, which makes this venture with Paul Samycia of Elk River Guiding Co. and Hilary Hutcheson of Lary’s Fly and Supply in Columbia Falls, Montana an entertaining, humorous one. A 200km stretch around highway 3 between Cranbrook and Elkford hosts the Kootenay River, Bull River, Elk River and the Wigwam River. They feast on salmon spawn in coastal rivers each spring, and head into cooler waters as things heat up.  BRITISH COLUMBIA CUTTHROAT, BULL TROUT – ELK RIVER DRAINAGE, FERNIE: Just to the west of the Continental Divide of the Canadian. Along the coast of BC anglers often target bull trout with two handed rods and steelhead type flies. Sea-run Dolly Varden and Cutthroat Trout are also available as they join the Sea-Run Bull Trout awaiting the Sockeye and the upcoming bonanza of fish eggs. Trips. There are numerous Lakes, Rivers and Streams in which you can catch Bull Trout. He currently runs the fly shop at the Bass Pro Shops in Tsawwassen, so pop on in and get him to set you up with the right gear for your next trip! They are quite abundant, extremely aggressive and will readily chase and engulf 4-6 inch flies…even on the retrieve. We were able to lock into some great Bull trout while they were chewing hard on swung flies (past spawn attitude) Theres also some cool Cut throat trout footage as well if your into that. Even when there was disagreement, it was usually only about variations on a pattern. Fishing Big Bull Trout in BC Canada. The Bull Trout has a grey to olive body colour highlighted by yellow to crimson spots and flash white on the leading edges of the fins. Trout fishing for large sea-run Bull Trout is offered on one of our remote trout fly fishing adventures on the Pitt River. Simply standing at the edge of a backcountry road, and gazing at nearby valleys, raging rivers or large lakes you realize that nature in northern BC is super sized. But don’t overlook November – December. Bull Trout usually reach spawning maturity around 4-7 years old. This region of British Columbia has remained relatively unknown to the fly fishing world, yet it hosts some of the finest rainbow trout fishing waters in the province. Don't underestimate this little pattern. This summer I had the privilege of taking in some of this … Heli Fishing Trips. They can live for a very long time, sometimes upwards of 20 years. Variations of Bunny Leeches, M.O.A.L. A run that is sure to produce something. Multi-Day Trips. Bull Trout can be identified by the lack of black markings on their fins, their pale greyish/green color, and the white slash on their fins. When you are looking for Big Bull Trout in British Columbia Canada one town has them super thick. Bull Trout use small tributary streams to spawn and rear as juveniles. Paul Samycia, Elk River Guiding, has been guiding out of Fernie since 2001. The Pitt River has some incredible opportunities within 50 miles of Vancouver and the upper Pitt River being the most productive river in B.C. Chinook & Sockeye Salmon of the Pitt River Beginning in June the Chinook Salmon are the first to enter the river followed by the Sockeye in August.The beginning of August arrives and the Sockeye Salmon begin to enter the Pitt River. This is another peak feeding time for Bull’s as they gorge on salmon eggs and flesh. The East Kootenays in British Columbia is home to some of the best river Bull Trout fishing in the world! Rockies flows the Elk River with its many small tributary . I decide to take him into a secret run I know. google-site-verification: google93d40f7f9a74d611.html Fly Fish in British Columbia. The Bull is a fast flowing, mid-size river and this glacier fed stream runs a beautiful teal-aqua colour that is home to excellent fishing for both Bull Trout and Cutthroat Trout. Thread starter flyinspired; Start date Dec 14, 2020; flyinspired Active member. Bull trout appear in numerous forms, including a coastal anadromous population, and the aforementioned interior populations. Most of BC’s coastal rivers have very little insect life, so resident fish like bull trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout depend on the Fall salmon migration to bring nutrients to the river. Situated at the top of the Kootenay Lake and nestled deep in the towering Selkirk Mountains, the scenery here defines BC as a province. Salmon Fly Fishing. Messages 34 Reaction score 13. When you think of bull trout fishing, a few places may come to mind and northern BC definitely ranks up there with the best destinations. The red and white combo is a classic, perfect for fussy cutties and bulls in shallower water. See more ideas about trout, fly fishing, flying. Pemberton, BC has some of the best fishing for Trophy Bull Trout in the World. for all salmon and trout species and sturgeon. To find out, I consulted several of the region’s top fly fishermen. Fishing BC Presents - Bull Trout Safari and Dry Fly Fishing in Fernie, BC. Bull trout can be hard to find, but once located are easy to attract with big flies. When it comes to fly fishing for Bull Trout a 9 foot graphite rod that is a 5 to 8 weight with a matching disc drag reel will work for most areas. Located just a 40 minute drive from Vancouver, this isolated location has no road access and is only accessible by float plane or Jet Boat. Half & Full Day Trips. Have a good variety of egg flies is never a bad idea, make sure you have different sizes and colours. Remote Fly-In Trips. Corporate Fly Fishing Trips . This is the final installment of the BC series from this past fall. All of these tributaries provide an excellent fishing experience for Bull Trout. Egg flies can be swung, or fished under an indicator. Casting Workshop. Fresh from the ocean and dime bright in color, these fish start entering the Pitt River system in May. Streamers finished off with Fish-Skull Fish-Masks are great for targeting bull trout. Bull trout fly fishing is all catch and release in the rivers around Squamish. Bull Trout lures should have a single barbless hook as Bull Trout are catch and release only in most areas. Zach loves tying streamers and coming up with new variations of your favorite flies. 3 years ago. It’s April 17 and one of our fly fishing guides Jason and myself have the afternoon to go chuck some flies for Bull trout on the Squamish river. During the fall and winter he can be found on the Squamish River hunting for salmon, bull trout and steelhead. Ranging in size from 1 lb – 30 lbs there are truly opportunities of catching a World record Bull Trout in our area. What are the West’s top seven must-have flies for trout? Overview Of Trips. It is really easy to tie, nothing more than a glorified Wooly Bugger, but I’m confident the colour combo is what makes it so effect for BC bull trout fishing. leeches, and intruder-style flies all are great flies for targeting bull trout. Skate Flies for Bull Trout May - August Starting at $1,815 per person Skate large flies in front of the largest run of sea run bulltrout and dolly varden in Southwestern BC Book your trip! Taking on the bull trout waters of British Columbia! I have heard alot of folks call Bull trout "Poor mans Steelhead".. what do you guys think? My ‘Mister March’ has a special place in my heart, it’s a simple pattern that I’ve used for bull trout fishing here in BC for at least 15 years. In the spring adding a few fry imitations to fool these large mouthed predators can be successful. Fishing Big Bull Trout in BC Canada. Dec 14, 2020 #1 Hey guys, This is the final installment of the BC series from this past fall. Difficult access means no crowds. His unique trips for bull trout in the “shoulder seasons” are increasingly popular and bring anglers to the local rivers at times when few people are there to be seen. Patterns like Intruders, large streamers, egg sucking leeches and eggs should all be part of the coastal angler's arsenal. We fly fish for Trophy Bull Trout on the glacial and spring-fed tributaries of the Finlay River. Bull Trout has a long and slender body, a large broad head and prominent upper jaw with a slightly forked tail fin. March & April are always prime time for Bull trout fly fishing on the Squamish River just North of Vancouver, BC. Winter bull trout season usually kicks off in late November, as coastal salmon runs begin to spawn and the opportunistic tendencies of bull trout kick into full gear. Golden’s surrounding area is teeming with glacial-tinted rivers that hold spectacular numbers of Bull trout, a member of the char species that are a favourite target species for fly anglers. They face serious challenges as the early spring weather is anything but cooperative, but they eventually discover exactly what they originally desired to find: large bull trout hungry for deeply swung streamers. Photos of bull trout caught fly fishing around Squamish BC. Great Bull Trout Fishing British Columbia Canada. 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