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Exploring the World of Fly Fishing with April Vokey

Why (I Think) You Should Fly Fish for Bass

I’m always disappointed when a fly fisher turns their nose up at bass fishing. Usually the disdain is accompanied by some poetic sermon about watching trout sip dries, followed by an admission that they’ve never actually tried it. Thankfully, fly fishing for bass is not a new concept and more anglers around the world are embracing these incredible fish....
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Where Did You Come From Ms. Vokey?

Once upon a time...

There was a young woman who graced poise and class.

Beautiful, adventurous, wild and determined, she fled a difficult past, riding the days away atop a small mare...

Late Nights…

I love late nights. Emails slow, television airs tosh.O, the world around me sleeps and I let down my guard as I delight in a long awaited release of sarcasm, humor,...

Take it to the Top

A Step in Time

Oh Mr. Dylan, how right you were… The times they are a changin’. In a world of social networking, computer graphic enhancement and online shopping carts, the times have...

A Day in the Life…

My schedule is one that always rouses up questions from people who can't quite comprehend a life on the road. "How do you do it?", they ask. "With a smile,"...

The Grip and Grin Debate

It’s another one of those nights; quiet, cold, late and lifeless. Angry rain releases its fury onto the tin roof of my small guide cabin and wind-strewn branches scrape the...

The Symphony Orchestra

It begins as a small trickle; a pattering of atonal drips and drops, melted glacial water droplets sing together in rhythm as they eventually harmonize into a powerful choir of...

Book Review : Skeena Steelhead by Bob Hooten

British Columbia steelhead; wild, renowned, controversial, historical… These fish have no problem finding their way into our hearts and minds. Consequently, they have no hindrance finding their way into our literature...

A Short Quibble in the Midst of Highwater

Sometimes all you can do is laugh... If it weren’t for the opened turned pages of my MCI study guide, this post would never be written. You see, I’ve grown relatively immune...

Buccaneers and Bones

Last year was a good year… healthy steelhead returns and many new friendships graced 2011, making high spirits soar. Perhaps that was the reason for a call in September asking my...

The Secret to a Daily Smile

Every morning I read the brilliance of Max Ehrmann on my wall... he says it best....

Seychelles

This January I boarded the Air Canada aircraft and settled in for a long flight. Two and a half days of travel, 30 hours of actual air time, several airline transfers...

Spius Creek

Well, we couldn’t have done it without you… At $13,500.00, we beat our goal of $12,000.00 and donated it to the Steelhead Society of BC for the Spius Creek (Thompson tributary)...

‘Tis the Season

With frosted edges and delicate tips, it landed on my nose before softening and disappearing into the warmth of my skin. It was winter in western Canada and the trees were...

Fox Rocks

99.3 The Fox radio station has always entertained me. They say it like it is, play fantastic music, and do so all while having a great time. Recently, I was minding...
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Breaking Down the Spey Cast

This mini-course helps students understand the fundamentals of the Spey cast so that they can maximise their time on the water.

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