The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing British Columbia Book

The vast untamed wilderness of British Columbia‹larger than any of the U.S. states except Alaska and four times larger than Great Britain‹is home to more than 30,000 lakes and 11,000 rivers. The tens of thousands of miles of coastline, shoreline and river waters offer a wide range of fish species, most surrounded by the grandest wilderness scenery imaginable. From the white-capped surf of the Pacific Coast to the Okanagan interior to the fly-in lodges in the north, British Columbia is an angler¹s dream, offering the sport of a lifetime. It¹s little wonder, then, that British Columbia has become one of the hottest fly-fishing destinations in North America.At last, seven noted angling experts and veteran writers have pooled their collective 300 years of fly-fishing experience in the province to craft the most comprehensive, accurate and well-written guide ever written about this treasure trove of fishing opportunities.In covering not just the hot spots but the hidden treasures of this fly-fishing paradise, The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing British Columbia reveals where and when to go, how to select a winning destination and which patterns are consistently most productive. Anglers will learn best techniques for catching westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout in streams flowing from the Rockies; high-jumping Kamloops trout and trophy-sized kokanee salmon in lakes throughout the Interior plateaus; sea-run steelhead in the mighty Skeena River system and myriad smaller coastal streams; coastal cutthroat trout from beaches bordering the Pacific Ocean; and the cornucopia of Pacific salmon and bottom fish dwelling in the saltwater.Not all prime locations are in the wilderness, however. There are superb fishing opportunities within Vancouver and Victoria for everything from rainbow and cutthroat trout to chinook salmon weighing up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg) or more. These exciting prospects are repeated in smaller cities and towns scattered throughout the province. For example, about 50 of the best-known rainbow trout lakes in the world-famous Thompson­ Nicola region are within a 25-mile (40-km) radius of Kamloops.From remote wilderness settings to destinations suitable for comfortable family vacations, The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing British Columbia offers insider advice for anyone who¹s ever yearned to cast a fly.