Author: ibroxlad

For the last several weeks I have been indulging a mild obsession. I'm not referring to fly fishing per se, although that is the root of it, but more to a challenge I set for myself. Let me explain. At the beginning of June I was up near the little town of Erin, fishing the … Continue reading The Challenge

Belfountain It is 9:00 AM, Sunday, May 16, and I’ve just landed my 6th little brook trout. When I arrived at the Credit today I had great expectations. I had fished this river many times in various locations, each with their own characteristics and challenges, each with their own merits, and though I’ve had my … Continue reading Belfountain

We’re two weeks into the season, and I’ve been out three times. Opening day, I went out to a stretch of river that I had scouted a few weeks ago. It is a beautiful, scenic part of Bronte Creek that requires a two kilometre hike through a ravine, which is all part of the allure. … Continue reading Game On!

It's been a tumultuous time leading up to opening season. I've kept myself busy with the usual pre-season activities; tying flies, practicing my casting, performing usual maintenance on rod, reel, waders etc., all in anticipation of opening weekend. The issue is: When is opening weekend? Where I live has been affected heavily by Covid 19, … Continue reading One week to go: Walking the tightrope

Season Three is almost upon us. When it arrives, on the fourth Saturday of April, it comes with questions. Two years ago I decided that I wanted to take up fly fishing. Actually, I decided many years before, but I didn’t act on it until two years ago. Thus began Season One. I didn’t have … Continue reading Season Three: Unknown Expectations

A few days ago I ventured out to one of the last spots on the Credit that were still in season. Realistically, the year is over for brook or brown trout, but for the next couple of weeks there is still opportunity to go out for steelhead (migratory rainbow trout), so even though I’m not … Continue reading Sometimes it is about the fish.

On the last weekend of the season, I took a trip out to the Grand River. A quick breakfast and a thermos of coffee, and I was on the road at 5:30. I start each trip on the same roads, then depending where I’m heading for the day I’ll choose my route for the day. … Continue reading Season’s End: A September trip to the Grand.

It has been literally months since I sat down to update this, and there is so much to tell. First of all, as I write this, know that the trout season is essentially over. There is still the extended season for certain areas, but fishing in the turbulent headwaters that I frequent finishes as of … Continue reading So much left to say, and it’s time to go …

Most of my outings are day trips, where I plan to go out for several hours on the water. I’ll get up early and may start out by driving a good distance just for the solitude and a slim chance at landing a trophy. I enjoy the drive through the countryside as well as the … Continue reading Quality time

I'm a bit late with this post, the season has actually been open for over a month now and I've been out on the water three times this year already. Day One: It had been a long off season and I had been bursting with anticipation, so I was out on opening day this year … Continue reading And so we do this again…