Going to Norway! Meet Me There?

We are excited to announce that we have teamed with the Norwegian Flyfishers Club to offer a one week workshop on over 10 kilometers of their private Gaula River beats, in the second week of the June 2013 season.

Depending on the weather and the water conditions during the week, the course’s agenda will be tailored accordingly in order to get the most of out this unique opportunity...

Spaces are limited and if you are interested in joining us at the Norwegian Flyfishers Club, contact info@nfc-online.com or info@flygal.ca for information and reservations.

Includes:

•   Talks and presentation on subjects related to spring conditions and tactics

•   Best gear and techniques for spring fishing 

•   Casting demonstrations

•   Fly tying for salmon flies 

•   Daily private tutorials with April

•   Opportunity to fish for the big spring salmon in all of our privates beats on the river, which add to more than 10km of water

•   Accommodation in one of our country houses, which are shared with other fishermen and are self catering, or in a local hotel which includes breakfast

The participants to the course will arrive on Sunday the 9th of June, preferably in the early afternoon, and move into their chosen accommodation.

At 6 pm of the 9th of June there will be a general meeting with all the participants to the course where April will present the schedule for the week.

Fishing starts at 8pm on the 9th and ends at 12 noon on Sunday the 16th of June.

Prices for one rod in a country house accommodation includes: 

• Fishing with April Vokey course 
• Fishing within our rotation which covers over 10 km of the river Gaula
• Accommodation in one of our country houses – shared with other fishermen and self catering 
• Gear disinfection
• Norwegian State fishing license
• 3 river grill meals with all the participants in the course

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NOK 32.272 = $ 5,600

Single room surcharge: NOK 1.855 for the week = $ 320

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Not included in these prices is the cost of the hire car, which we'll happy to arrange for you. This cost can be shared with another participant to the course if preferred.

Take it to the Top...

'Twas the month before Christmas and all through the house

Not a dry fly was rigged up, not even a mouse...

The rods were all strung by the chimney with care 

In hopes that the steelheaders would soon all be there.

The fishers were nestled all snug in their layers 

While visions of steelhead tempted the players.

With foolery and naysay I reached for the wakers 

Whilst some anglers told me there would be no takers.

With frosted, cold fingers and shivering casts

I threw a long line with a large D-loop blast.

When out of the water there arose such a clatter 

I froze in dead fear as the calm current shattered.

The line screamed in anger as the large hen took flight 

And I reeled like a maniac as she fought with her might.

Her tail spread my fingers and I gripped her girth tight

Leaving teeth marks, frothing water and a girl in delight.

I smiled at the chaos, shaky arms a reminder

For I had just experienced my first subzero riser.

Merry Christmas and thank you cold weather steelhead for having some sympathy on a fool.

See you again soon.

April.

The next day a beauty wet fly fish reminds us all why we are so madly in love with these fish.

2013 Winter Steelhead Trips Still Have Openings!

Hello and happy holidays everyone!
Here is an update on what I still have open (personally) for guide trips...

February, 2013 - 1, 2, 3, 4
March, 2013 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 27-31
April, 2013 - contact for dates

Rates are : $399.00 for one angler or $499.00 for two ($249.00 each) and include a hot lunch, all transportation and a darn good time!

We take pride in the relationships that we develop with our guests and hope to be able to share a day with you.
Need a place to stay?  Great!  Come and stay with us!  Until May, I live in and operate the Fraser River's Edge in Chilliwack, making it easy for our guests to get to and from the river before and after their day on the water.

This is the time of year when we start to fill up for the 2013 winter steelhead season.

Don't see dates here that work for you?  Don't fret!  Our company has several other guides who are thrilled to help you hook into your first steelhead!

Please email us at info@flygal.ca for details.
See you soon!
April V.

What's in a Day?

Previously in Tackle Trade World.

Flies for Fins is Back at it Again!

We're live!!  We're live!!

While we are still adding items and waiting on promised donations, the cart is indeed up and running with some great prices!
We have committed to raising $20,000.00 this time round for the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition  and know that with your help, we can do this!

Please visit the Flies for Fins site at http://www.flies4fins.com and find more info on our current cause here http://www.flies4fins.com/about

Thank you for your patience as we expand our items and thank you again for your support!
This is our third project at Flies for Fins and with the success of this next round, we will have successfully raised $46,000.00 towards BC based projects.  100% of funding goes towards the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition and our fight against Shell's fracking.... thank you for helping us reach our goal.

Share the word!!!  :)

http://www.flies4fins.com

New Rhea Is Here

We just got in a seriously nice batch of rhea and they make great stocking stuffers!
All of our lengths are guaranteed (each feather is measured to ensure quality standards) and these are sure to be some of the lowest prices around.  Grade A quality feathers make beautiful large profile flies while the B's are perfect for smaller patterns and "min-truders".
Videos on how to use rhea are on the way soon!
http://flygal.ca/shop/flies to purchase.