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My Fly Fishing Wish List for May 2010

May 1st, 2010 No Comments

I was walking along the banks of the Miramichi River in New Brunswick today with my dog Hunter and thinking about what I saw first thing this morning when I got out of bed. I was walking towards my desk which is situated in the front window of my camp overlooking the river and [...]

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Ontario Trout Season Starts Today!

April 24th, 2010 No Comments

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We Are All the Lesser For It…

February 9th, 2010 No Comments

I had a long conversation this week with a friend who has been in the fishing industry for a very long time. He does not own a fly shop but does own a company in the fishing industry and many of his comments are worth sharing but one in particular got me thinking…
This person [...]

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Fly Fishing Season Isn’t Over !

October 25th, 2009 No Comments

If you are new to fly fishing and hang around people who are complaining that the season is over – check again because there is a LOT of fishing yet to be done ! Check out the following link to the Ontario MNR Fishing Regulations and get out on some water. If you [...]

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Fly Fishing Guides, Outfitters & Tipping

September 28th, 2009 No Comments

The above picture is of a drift boat trip I did on the Bow River in Alberta a while back but this is about a day I spent with a guide in a drift boat on the Saugeen River this past Friday. If you have never booked a drift boat trip do yourself or [...]

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The Home Stretch…

August 31st, 2009 No Comments

For brown trout fly fishers in Ontario this last weekend of August heralds what many consider to be the beginning of the end of the season. But those anglers who feel that way are the ones who think the glass is half empty because we have another month of great fishing left ! [...]

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What makes a good guide ?

July 15th, 2009 No Comments

I had the pleasure of spending late yesterday afternoon and evening on the Upper Credit with a young guy who is thinking of pursuing a career as a fly fishing guide. We met at one of the shows this past winter and after a few false starts were finally able to connect. [...]

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North Bow Lodge, Alberta

June 8th, 2009 No Comments

WILSON’S is pleased to be working with North Bow Lodge in Alberta. Surprisingly, North Bow Lodge is the only full service Lodge on the Bow River. The lodge is a nonsmoking facility with 7 bedrooms with private baths, a full-service dining room, an indoor sauna & meeting facilities for up to 15 people and [...]

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Michigan Seminar This Saturday Has Been Postponed !

May 12th, 2009 No Comments

One of Michigan’s top fly fishing guides, Matt Supinski of Gray Drake Lodge, was going to join us this weekend in the store. Unfortunately he blew out a knee while guiding and is unable to travel. We look forward to rescheduling Matt and hope he is on the mend quickly !
Just a reminder [...]

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Fly Fishing Saved My Life

April 23rd, 2009 No Comments

While attending the Canadian Fly Fishing Forum in Burlington last week I was approached by a gentlemen in his 70s who had a tale to tell. To respect his privacy let’s call him Frank.
Our booth was tucked away in the far corner of the room and as usual we were not selling any wares [...]

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