It's well known that the St-Lawrence river has some big-ass Bass, here's a video of our last trip to prove it.

Here is some footage I took last week of some Sturgeon in the St-Lawrence, these fish are prehistoric !

The crew at FHF just wanted to remind you to check out our Fly Tying section before you hit the water this Spring

http://flyhighfishing.blogspot.ca/p/fly-tying.html

Enjoy this little video of a day out Brook Trout fishing.

Tenkara fishing originated in Japan over 200 years ago, the first reference to tenkara fly-fishing was in 1878. Tenkara fly-fishing originated with professional fishermen in the mountain streams of Japan who found it an effective method of harvesting the local fish.

Originally the rod was simply a bamboo/cane rod, which was cut and treated, but unlike contemporary western bamboo rods, they were not "manufactured" (i.e. split and glued back together). Unlike in the western fly-fishing tradition where anglers used heavy wooden rods, in Japan anglers always used bamboo, which is readily available and very light. Because of its light weight, Japanese anglers were able to use very long bamboo rods and reach as far as needed without the need to develop reels for the short rods developed in the west

Here is a nice video about Tenkara from Tenkara USA

I, like most fisherman, prefer to be on the water rather than the computer. There is however always a day when you want to go but can't :( during those times why not sit back and enjoy some virtual casting. Pishtech is a software company that makes cool fishing games one of which is Real World Flyfishing.

So if you can't get your fix outdoors go to http://pishtech.com/ and download Real World Flyfishing, it's as close to the real thing on a PC


Enjoy and tight lines ;)

The LifeStraw® portable water filter can be used almost anywhere in the great outdoors including fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, safari, road trips, emergency preparedness, or travel in the developing world.

Some of the Lifestraw's features include:

• Filters at least 1,000 liters of water
Removes up to:
• 99.99999 percent of waterborne bacteria
• 99.9 percent of waterborne protozoan cysts
• Reduces turbidity by filtering particles of approximately 0.2 microns
• Contains no chemicals

http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com

Labrador is well known for Brook Trout

and if I had a chance to go I would certainly take it. There are many great Rivers and Streams to fish, so your best bet is to get in contact with a local guide for more information on the best options for you.

The Eagle River Trout Lodge is one of many highly recommended lodges:

http://flyfishinglabrador.com/

Here's a video to get you in the mood

The GoPro has been around for a little while now, so most people are familiar with the product, but do we realize the beauty of this wonderful camera ? Before the GoPro was available any fisherman who wished to capture their trophy catch would have to either settle for a still shot or risk dropping a very expensive video camera in the water. GoPro has changed the game with this 100% waterproof, HD, rugged and compact video camera that can be worn on your head or fixed to a helmet or even your car with ease, they even have a special harness that is designed for fisherman ;)

The best part about this little beauty is that it can even take underwater video, now that puts a whole new perspective on things, right ? The name says it all, with the GoPro, you Go Pro ! Here is a little example of how great this product is, because where this footage is taken you need all your hands free, enjoy and please share your feedback with us.

If you've ever gone Wading in strong waters, you quickly realize that the best safety equipment to bring is a friend. The number of times that I have been saved from a tight spot or saved another by reaching out and grabbing on is proof. Despite staffs, waders, belts and boots, nothing beats a helping hand. Even though most of us are aware of these dangers we don't always stay close together, we wander off, focused on our prize and should any problem arise, no one will hear you ! FHF solution...Walkie Talkies. With these little hand-held radios you can stay in touch with your friends for fun and safety.

Most are good up to 26 km last 8hrs before needing to be charged and are quite compact. The average cost is $50, waterproof models may run up to $150

Here is our FHF favorite

Uniden GMRS 3689-2CK Two-Way Radios, 57km

• TRU Waterproof two-way radios are submersible up to 3 feet for at least 30 minutes
• Radios float if “accidentally” dropped in water!
• Rugged and dust proof
• 36 miles/57 kilometers range
• 22 channels
• 142 privacy codes
• 143 group codes
• Direct call with name display
• 5 call tones
• Roger beep
• Headset jack
• Includes 2 radios, rechargeable NiMH battery packs, dual charging cradle with AC adapter and belt clips

This is one of our favorite topwater Pike flies

Well after much thought I finally purchased a boat. You see the reason I hesitated so long is because I live in the city in an apartment and have no place to store a boat and trailer. I would also have to get a hitch for my Jetta, not exactly the best vehicle for towing anyway, so what to do ? I knew I wanted a "Real" boat not some little recreational floating device, so that added to my problem, then it hit me, why not an Inflatable. I immediately realized that I was now faced with dozens of companies that each make dozens of models so where to start ?

I wanted something that was NOT made in China, no offense but I wanted to get back to shore in one piece and China's manufacturing reputation has been established. My first instinct was the famous Zodiac brand which is from France or should I say was manufactured in France, much to my dismay however, 90% of new Zodiacs are made where...China ! Zodiac and most other big names such as Avon(UK) or Mercury(US) now make all their boats in China except for their high-end models and I'm not paying 20K and up for a Dinghy !

Just as I thought my plans were foiled and I would have to settle for a China made boat I discovered an up and coming player in the inflatable boat world, BRIG. BRIG inflatables were not only less expensive and more well equipped than other comparable boats, they were made in Europe, albeit the Ukraine...but it's still better than China ! BRIG was started by former Soviet Aerospace engineers so I figured they should be able to make an inflatable boat...right ? The product reviews and reputation among dealers was another factor that sold me, so I am now the proud owner of a BRIG and am very satisfied, plus I can store it in my closet...not bad !

Here is a short video of my boat in action with a 1985 Evinrude 10hp and she moves pretty good ;) Enjoy and please share your comments with us.

In a day and age where somebody like Charlie Sheen is coveted for being a drug addicted women beater, what I would like to know is, how could a reputable company such as Orvis still turn a profit off of their "patented product" called the "Turn-On Strike Indicator", whatever.

With much post-purchase anticipation, I hit the waters on a little river called the Yamaska, near Granby, Quebec.

With a little twist, I thought that I had successfully "turned on" my strike indicator. Well much to my idealistic dismay, a couple of casts later, my strike indication capabilities were "turned-off".

No thanks to Orvis, the "turn-on strike indicator" falls into uncle Stretch`s ``No fly zone``!

Try it for yourself and let us know.

Orvis.com

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with K-Kustom Rods in Alaska.
We will be receiving 2 brand new 8wt custom rods soon. We look forward to putting these beautiful rods to the test with some nice Pike.
For more info, visit our site at www.flyhighfishing.com and follow the link to K-K-R ;)

Stay tuned !

We at flyhigh love the WFN, but there seems to be a shortage of quality fly fishing content.

I know, I know, this all sounds a little harsh and I know that there are a bunch of great fly shows like the New Flyfisher, Fly Nation and Sport Fishing On The fly. We do love many of the other shows too ! What's not to love about Hookin' up with Mariko, we're all about Urban Fishing and you gotta appreciate Lunkerville's true nature.

The only time we can't stand WFN is when some over zealous nut job is yankin' out Bass like a catapult and tossin' them back in the water like a piece of trash.

We're not askin' for much, just a little sanity and a touch of class

FHF Must-have 2012

This year there are a few things you might want to add to your gear if you haven't yet. The FlyHighFishing crew have found these products more than useful, so here we go :

1. This waterproof pouch provides excellent storage for a cell phone or your fishing license. Here are some features:

• 420 Denier, double-coated polyurethane nylon shell, 210 Denier lining
• Water resistant, non-corrosive zipper closure at top; weather-tight, not submersible
• Front ported Tippet pocket
• External pliers holster
• Water bottle holster
• Internal fixed pockets with elastic
• Strap system allows for easy conversion from waist to sling pack
• Convenient carry loop
• 5 Liters, 308 cubic inch

2.The second FHF Must-have is the DRY CREEK® CHEST PACK. This pack can be attached to your wading belt or worn as a backpack for 384 cubic inches of water-resistant, durable storage.

• Water resistant, non-corrosive zipper closure top - weather-tight, not submersible
• Internal fixed pockets
• 1 Front pocket with water resistant, non-corrosive zipper
• 2 Retractor docking stations, one on either side of the opening
• Sling harness
• Stacks 2 large fly boxes
• Accommodates Super-Fly Patch accessory
• Accommodates most Simms wading belts, attaches to Dry Creek™ and Headhwaters™ Backpacks
• 12" x 8" x 4"

3.Our last must-have today is a 2-in-1 beauty. This combines two of the most used tools in our arsenal ( after rod, reel and fly ;P ), a clipper and a bottle opener. The Nip-N-Sip from Loon Outdoors is made from Stainless steel blades making for easy cutting. A bottle opener, eye clearing needle and wide no slip grip make it a great mono clipper + the convenience of an opener.

• Hook the Nip N Sip to your favorite zinger or retractor and you have one of the best gadgets yet. This is a great gift for Birthdays, Christmas, Fathers day or any other occasion where you need a gift for a Fly Fisherman.

On a beautiful saturday in September. Catering to my wifes birthday wishes. A chalet was rented in the country, lake side, of course ! Provied with an electrically motorized bathtub, not being discouraged from the sense of adventure itself. Casting off to find myself in a scenario that only Josehp Conrad could describe. Deep ! Dark ! And frighteningly calm. Casting from the bathtub, my Caddis fly touches down on the water... With a crunching bite, panic setting in, I backcast with fury, only to find my Caddis gone along with 6 inches of leader ! Thrilled with the strike, I am relieved with the loss, for it was surely a monster.

After a long Winter, Trout season is finally open today ( 27 April ) and I can't wait to get out on the water. Time to get out all those sleepy Flies, dust off the gear and get everything ready.

Here's a great video of early Spring Perch in the St-Lawrence River. Enjoy and please share your feedback with us.

Today I discovered a beautiful little Trout stream about an hour north of Montreal.
The Bass river is a beautiful little body of perfect Trout water located in the region of St-Jerome.
I was told by locals that the good fishing will begin around May, which would explain may lack of bites, but I am super pleased to find such a river only 45 min north of Montreal.
Brook Trout are the main fish present and I look forward to tight lines on the river.

Until then my patience shall have to stay strong,as anglers itch has set in full force ;)

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