This spring was late coming, so the Rainbows are still feeding on the Sockeye salmon fry; they hit on a fast swing so this means a down river mend, drop your tip and hang on. Much like the Sockeye flossing technique on the Skeena river in August, except we are using dry lines weight 5/6 rods, 12 ft leader tapered to 4 pound test. There has been a small stone fly hatch when we had a little warmer weather, but that was short lived. However, we will get some sunny days and look out, this spot is like no other, it comes alive with Beautiful rainbow trout! Average size 1 pound up to 3 pounds, I know their are bigger as I have been broke off : (
Had an opportunity to hang our with Cory from Webflyz, great guy, with a passion for tying flies as his creativety changes the industry, bringing some very cool patterns for Halibut, please feel free to visit his site and place your order at www.webflyz.com great prices for quality flies.
Also the Skeena river , Kitimat river , Nass river Rivers are all on the drop, and starting to fish. The Cranberry river is getting some great fish as well, float fishing eggs is most productive. The Skeena is now fishing well using a variety of methods Back bouncing, Plunking, Kwick fish, Hot shots, Jet divers lur Jensen make all this possible.
The Kitimat river has been incredible, the water is perfect for swinging a fly we have been enjoying 20 to 30 pound fish, this being the average size Chinook Salmon with some tipping the scales at 50 plus. It is early, the Big Boys will be in the Skeena river starting Mid July Through August.
If you are looking for a professional fishing guide we still have a few open dates please feel free to contact us to reserve your spot.
www.skeenariversteelhead.com
www.westcoastfishing.ca
www.webflyz.com
Tight Lines
Gill McKean
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