fishing

Bella Coola

Doug Smith
I had big plans to go to Bella Coola last weekend. There was talk of great coho fishing and I was keen to do some spey casting and landing some bigger northern coho.

Building A Fly Rod

Doug Smith
A few weeks ago I finished building my first fly rod and I thought I’d post a little bit about my experience.

Beach Fishing

Doug Smith
September and early October found me beach fishing on the north shore about 10 times. I started at the more well-known spots by Ambleside and Cates Park.

East Kootenay Creek Fishing

Doug Smith
A couple of weeks ago while visiting the folks in Invermere I had the chance to go fishing with my buddy John Z.

fly tying

Doug Smith
I’m thinking about tying some flies, and I put together a page that lists flies I’ve typically used over the last few years.

First Fish of 2007

Doug Smith
I caught my first fish of 2007 on the weekend. These were actually the first fish that I have caught in several years.

found me some money

Doug Smith
Don’t you love it when you put on a pair of pants that you haven’t worn for a coon’s age, and low and behold you find a $5 bill in the pocket?

Skookumchuk Creek

Doug Smith
Last week Mercy and I went fly fishing on Skookumchuk Creek twice. Skookumchuk Creek is maybe the most beautiful river/creek in the Columbia Valley.