I'm just getting into fly fishing but I don't have a lot of places locally that I can do so. Also I think you'll get more hookups if you do a strip set rather than lifting the rod like spinning rod set the hook technique at least that's what the guy who showed me to fly fish said.
ANGLER BE AWARE. Fishing the Elk River is VERY costly. I fell for the hype of the âworld class riverâ and after spending nearly $5,000.00 for a trip from Los Angeles to Fernie, got skunked. After paying $80.00 for a yearly fishing license (non-resident and over (8) days of fishing), I had to pay $20.00 every day that I fished a river. So, even though this was to be a fishing trip I ended up doing a lot of sightseeing instead. Unless you can afford to pay $625.00 per day for rafting (one or two angler is the same cost), donât hope for easy access to the river in many places. They also suggest (expect) $100.00 a day as tip to the guide. That is $725.00 plus $20.00 each day in addition to the regular fishing license. I was there for 11 days and not once saw a warden checking on anybody. In fact a kid that was using an illegal lure with treble hook told me he has not been inspected for nearly (5) years! There are two fly shops in the town that have the guide service and merchandise. I had boxes and boxes of flies, yet according to one salesman who said (âeven a cigarette butt can catch fish in this riverâ) it was not good enough. However, their $3.00 a fly for sale would work. There are other guide services, but without a shop. They must receive some percentage form the F&W, in addition of a $1.00 they charge the customer for issuing the license. A big scam if you ask me. I did have a great time visiting BC and Alberta. Next time I will go to Alberta, which has a cheaper license cost and no per day charge. I donât know where the $20.00 a day fee goes, since I did not see any work done on the river. I doubt if the residents can afford to pay that fee to fish the river that runs through their town.
I did have a great time visiting and enjoying the natural beauty of the places that I passed. I event went to Calgary and Banff in Alberta.
I'm driving to medicine hat, AB. in about a week to see family. I'm starting from vancouver island and I was hoping to stop and fly fish at the some of the rivers on the way. I know that you may not be familiar with all of those locations but i do know you're good at what you do and it would be a huge help to get some recomendations. I'm taking the crowsnest highway and the south yellowhead so any rivers with easy access from those or near them would be perfect. I know it's a lot to ask, but I would be very thankful if I could get some feedback.
Good video I have not fished the Elk river but have been to the Crowsnest Valley a few times. I will have to try it I likely will fish the Crow again in the next few years and it is not that far to Fernie. Thanks for posting now I want to go fishing and it is January. Cheers
Hey ron I recently discovered your channel your a great fisherman and I enjoy your videos but im a resident of the elk valley and alot of your sets were way to hard for alot of the fish in the river I may only be new to fly fishing but a bit but not all of your sets were to hard
One of your best videos! I love your attitude – caring about getting the fish, but still positive and smiling all the way. Wish I could always have that attitude on the water.
I enjoyed your film greatly, just got back to fly fishing after 28 years away. If it was me and I missed two early on I'd be checking the fly, just to make sure. I bought some unbranded hooks (big mistake) and had three pretty small trout straighten them. Needless to say they were destroyed! Good luck!Â
Nice video and great looking stretch of water. I moved from Colorado down to Georgia and I really miss being able to look into some clear water. It's all muddy soup down here!
Thanks Jacob. Negative comments are rare actually and they are actually entertaining, that's why they usually get an entertaining response from us. đ
You released the fish, did you not? Regardless if you release it or not, at least do the best you can to minimize harming it before you can kill it, id that makes sense.
Don't let these youtube freaks get you down man. Theyre just jealous that all they do is sit in their parents basement and mooch off them. In the age of couch potatoes and the anonymity of the internet it has created a very very special class of stupid people unfortunately. (btw, I think you can get a little closer to the holes to help you with your hook setting) Happy Fishing!
Great stealth fishing. đ
My buddy and I are planning on fishing here next year. Any tips?
I'm just getting into fly fishing but I don't have a lot of places locally that I can do so. Also I think you'll get more hookups if you do a strip set rather than lifting the rod like spinning rod set the hook technique at least that's what the guy who showed me to fly fish said.
What is your biggest cutthroat trout you have ever caught rod
ANGLER BE AWARE. Fishing the Elk River is VERY costly. I fell for the hype of the âworld class riverâ and after spending nearly $5,000.00 for a trip from Los Angeles to Fernie, got skunked. After paying $80.00 for a yearly fishing license (non-resident and over (8) days of fishing), I had to pay $20.00 every day that I fished a river. So, even though this was to be a fishing trip I ended up doing a lot of sightseeing instead.
Unless you can afford to pay $625.00 per day for rafting (one or two angler is the same cost), donât hope for easy access to the river in many places. They also suggest (expect) $100.00 a day as tip to the guide.
That is $725.00 plus $20.00 each day in addition to the regular fishing license. I was there for 11 days and not once saw a warden checking on anybody. In fact a kid that was using an illegal lure with treble hook told me he has not been inspected for nearly (5) years!
There are two fly shops in the town that have the guide service and merchandise. I had boxes and boxes of flies, yet according to one salesman who said (âeven a cigarette butt can catch fish in this riverâ) it was not good enough. However, their $3.00 a fly for sale would work. There are other guide services, but without a shop. They must receive some percentage form the F&W, in addition of a $1.00 they charge the customer for issuing the license. A big scam if you ask me.
I did have a great time visiting BC and Alberta. Next time I will go to Alberta, which has a cheaper license cost and no per day charge.
I donât know where the $20.00 a day fee goes, since I did not see any work done on the river. I doubt if the residents can afford to pay that fee to fish the river that runs through their town.
I did have a great time visiting and enjoying the natural beauty of the places that I passed. I event went to Calgary and Banff in Alberta.
have you fished horne lake on the island?
You should take some time and have a guide show you proper casting and mending techniques you will be amazed On how many more fish will be landed
Is the Elk open to all or do you need to enter a lottery to fish it?
Dude you suck at casting. Why are you trying to make a flyfishing video when your cast is shit?
I'm driving to medicine hat, AB. in about a week to see family. I'm starting from vancouver island and I was hoping to stop and fly fish at the some of the rivers on the way. I know that you may not be familiar with all of those locations but i do know you're good at what you do and it would be a huge help to get some recomendations. I'm taking the crowsnest highway and the south yellowhead so any rivers with easy access from those or near them would be perfect. I know it's a lot to ask, but I would be very thankful if I could get some feedback.
I'm in the middle of beginer and expert
Ur casts are perfect
I love ur videos and wanted to say you deserve more followers! Also do you recommend combo fly fishing reel and rod?
nice scenery
Good video I have not fished the Elk river but have been to the Crowsnest Valley a few times. I will have to try it I likely will fish the Crow again in the next few years and it is not that far to Fernie. Thanks for posting now I want to go fishing and it is January. Cheers
Not sure if this was answered in the comments, but what kind of boat is that? They look really handy
Hey rod, where around fernie can I catch bull trout?
Great video, always enjoy this river
Great Job! Enjoyed every minute of video
Nice video. Fun to watch.
magic…:)
b.c.=bring ca$h. fishing with some rod.
What a beautiful river. You should of sunk your fly. I use dish soap on the fly and 6 to 8 inches of the tippet. Great video thanks rod.
Hey ron I recently discovered your channel your a great fisherman and I enjoy your videos but im a resident of the elk valley and alot of your sets were way to hard for alot of the fish in the river I may only be new to fly fishing but a bit but not all of your sets were to hard
One of your best videos! I love your attitude – caring about getting the fish, but still positive and smiling all the way. Wish I could always have that attitude on the water.
You're definitely one of my favorite fly fisherman to watch. Great video.
I enjoyed your film greatly, just got back to fly fishing after 28 years away. If it was me and I missed two early on I'd be checking the fly, just to make sure. I bought some unbranded hooks (big mistake) and had three pretty small trout straighten them. Needless to say they were destroyed! Good luck!Â
Great video, like it a lot, J.
good video, i guess i have to try the drift boat one of these days.
Nice,
but please talk more about flies (hook size + Â pattern+tipped so so on) and technique.Â
Wow, amazing river beautiful fishing and sweet mayfly!!!
You're welcome. We're happy to deliver fishing experiences without the mosquitoes. đ
Thanks for posting this and the other stuff I've watched too.I must point out that not one mosquito bit me while I was watching.lol
Nice video and great looking stretch of water. I moved from Colorado down to Georgia and I really miss being able to look into some clear water. It's all muddy soup down here!
I always look for this guy when I watch fly fishing vids. The videos never fail to entertain, so thanks so much for putting them on!
Thanks Jacob. Negative comments are rare actually and they are actually entertaining, that's why they usually get an entertaining response from us. đ
I don't know what all the negative comments are about. I really like your videos rod, keep it up and don't let these guy's negativity get you down.
rod just a word of advice… when your setting the hook dont rip it over your shoulder just lift the rod up quick
No.
You released the fish, did you not? Regardless if you release it or not, at least do the best you can to minimize harming it before you can kill it, id that makes sense.
You should learn how to handle a fish when you intend to release it.
you should know not to grab a fish by its belly..
You try to keep a trout on a barbless hook. See how easy it is.
Don't let these youtube freaks get you down man. Theyre just jealous that all they do is sit in their parents basement and mooch off them. In the age of couch potatoes and the anonymity of the internet it has created a very very special class of stupid people unfortunately. (btw, I think you can get a little closer to the holes to help you with your hook setting) Happy Fishing!
I love all of your replies to these complainers. who cares! its youtube not professional tv!
in his face