The 6th annual Kettle/Granby Rivers pontoon drift!

Weekend of July 6-9, 2012 in Grand Forks, British Columbia

 

Whether you are a seasoned angler and fly tier, or new to angling and fly tying, the KGB FLY ANGLERS group located in Grand Forks, BC welcomes you all. Just passing through: Please drop by to say hello, put your feet up and have a coffee at our meetings. Dates listed on the forum calendar.

Being that we are a relatively new group in the region we welcome and encourage input and participation from other anglers, clubs, or related societies. Care to share your knowledge with us, or learn about angling and tying? Please drop into our meetings and partake in our forum.

MEETING LOCATION UPDATE

Due to Clydes busy season coming on, we are now meeting on the Second and Fourth Thursday of each month at #10 Mountianview Rd in Christina Lake. Special thanks to Norm for the use of the cabin. For more detailed directions call Norm at 250-447-6488 or message normste on the forum.

Normally we meet upstairs at Clyde's Pub at 7:00 pm. If youare in Grand Forks drop by for a great meal and say hello to Steve and his friendly staff.

For fishing licenses, fishing gear and fly tying supplies drop by the our local fly shop and say hello.

 

KGB Fly Anglers are proud to be a part of PHWFFC

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Canada is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled military personnel, veterans, and other Canadians suffering physical or psychological injury as a result of their service to Canada. The program works with existing clubs, organizations and individuals in regions with veterans, to facilitate rehabilitation and healing through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings.

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'The most important thing about us is summed up in one sentence.

To teach and pass on ethical fly fishing and the fly tying craft, for that is the only way it can live on

 

Fly fishing and tying: Frequently Asked Questions

KGB Fly Anglers FAQ SHEET

In an attempt to answer most of the questions you might have about fly fishing and tying, we are providing this sheet of frequently asked questions. Please go to our forum for more information.

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Recommended books:

Fly Patterns of British Columbia Art Lingren - 2008

The first edition of Fly Patterns of British Columbia contained about 50 references to Roderick Haig-Brown and through those references, one can see how important he is to BC’s fly-fishing history. Not only does the book highlight Roderick Haig-Brown--the book contains all his flies and the flies of his contemporary fly fishing friends of the day such as the ardent angler artist, Tommy Brayshaw; Haig-Brown’s steelhead fly fishing mentor, General Noel Money; and the famous Kamloops trout fly fishermen, Bill Nation.

Frank Amato Publications Contact art.lingren@telus.net to purchase a copy

The Gilly Alf Davy - 1985

General book on British Columbia fly fishing by a host of authors. This book has been reprinted many times since initial publication. Published by BCFFF Frank Amato Publication see Amatobooks.com

 

Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia, SB
Al & Gretchen Beatty

Simply stated, this book is a Federation of Fly Fishers' conclave taken to the next level, a level that allows the reader to enjoy the learning and sharing in the comfort of their own home. The flies, ideas, and techniques shared herein are from the "best of the best" demonstration fly tiers North America has to offer. The tiers are the famous, as well as the unknown, and with one simple characteristic in common; they freely share their knowledge. Many of the unpublished patterns in this book contain materials, tips, tricks, or gems of information never before seen.

The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference To Techniques and Dressing Styles, HB
Ted Leeson and Jim Schollmeyer

Printed in full color on top-quality paper, this book features over 3,000 color photographs and over 400,000 words describing and showing, step-by-step, hundreds of fly-tying techniques! Leeson and Schollmeyer have collaborated to produce this masterful volume which will be the standard fly-tying reference book for the entire trout-fishing world. Through enormous effort on their part they bring to all who love flies and fly fishing a wonderful compendium of fly-tying knowledge. Every fly tier should have this book in their library!

The Halfback Nymph

HOOK: 1x or 2x long, size 8 to 16.

BODY: Peacock herl.

WINGCASE: Pheasant rump.

TAIL: Pheasant rump feather tips, tied down frome the wing case.

 

TYING TIPS:
Some variations include adding gold or silver wire as a rib. Brown Partridge can be substituted for the wingcase and beard. Back half of body can be wrapped with pheasant quills and then gold wire ribbed. See Below

FISHING THE HALFBACK NYMPH:
The Halfback nymph is one of the most versatile and effective British Columbia patterns. If tied thinly, it can imitate a chironomid. In larger sizes it is an effective mayfly, damsel, or caddis nymph. In very large sizes, it is an effective dragonfly nymph.

One of the most common way to fish the Halfback nymph in British Columbia's lakes, is to troll the fly near the bottom with a full sink line. When fishing the fly to imitate a specific insect, vary your technique accordingly. When using the fly to represent a nymph or chironomid, try using a floating, sink-tip, or slow sink line with a light leader/tippet combination. Use a hand weave or slow retrieve to mimic the correct movement of the emerging insect.