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  1. Fly Fishing
    Hello, My name is Chris Fertnig. I've been fly-fishing for several decades. I've fished extensively across North America from Costa Rica to BC, and across the US to the Maritimes where I am now settled. I have enjoyed teaching many people of all ages to cast and fly-fish. I am offering casting...
  2. General Fishing Questions
    Saw that a few weeks ago the Margaree river was closed to all angling within a certain area. Noticed that the order of restricted fishing has been rescinded (I believe). Is this the case or is it still restricted again?
  3. Trout Fishing
    Does any one know when they may update the weekly stocking updates from 2022 to 2023 on the sportfishing nova scotia government page, this is my first time paying attention to them do they even tend to change dates much year to year? thanks any help would be appreciated.
  4. Fly Fishing
    Anyone have recommendations for a guide in Cape Breton? Really want to target some nice Rainbows, Browns or Brookies in the Bras D'or this year.
  5. Fly Fishing
    Hello, I am a beginner with fly fishing, and I'm interested in fly-tying lessons for my father and I over the winter. I live on the South Shore, but I'm also willing to commute into Halifax. Any recommendations or suggestions on where to look? Thanks!
  6. Salmon Fishing
    Hey, Just thought I'd put up a video from our early spring fishing. It's pretty long but you can skip through as you wish. Started a new channel and will post new content ASAP, but my wife just gave birth to our first so it might be quiet for a little bit. Tight lines
  7. Fly Fishing
    I've spent the entire winter waiting for the season to start, and I've been really looking forward to getting into fly fishing. I've done lots of research but have very little experience. I tried fly fishing on the first of the season with a wooly bugger and Mickey Finn,stripping them through...
  8. Fly Fishing
    Someone aske for best rivers for Fly Fishing in New Zealand, So I have some best rivers name in my mind & some I found on another sources. So I got top 10 best rivers for fly fishing in New Zealand. Here are rivers name Motueka River Eglinton River - Fiordland Mataura River - Southland Buller...
  9. Fly Fishing
    So, here we are again. The last weekend of the season is fast approaching and I find myself looking for the best spot to go chuck a bug for a time to remember until next year. All the usual places come to mind. Margaree Forks, Pictou area, St. Mary's, Mooseland, Lahave, etc... The issue is the...
  10. General Fishing Questions
    Hello All, I just received a great gift for my 50th birthday of a fishing trip anywhere in the world of my choosing from my father who will be joining me. My problem now is to decide where to go. I thought this would be a good place to get some ideas. My preference would be to go fly fishing...
  11. General Fishing Questions
    I'm going up to Windsor for a weeding in early June. Looks like a good spot to fish from what I can see on google map. I've never been there before though. Is it worth booking an extra night at the hotel to get some fishing in? I'm open to any type of fishing. Any suggestions on spots to fish...
  12. Rivers & Streams
    Hi folks, I am somewhat new on here, but love all of your posts! I have been fishing the South Shore for a few years now and I have a river that I am comfortable wading alone. I am planning on doing a trip to North River in Cape Breton and I'm planning on going alone. Is there any concerns...
  13. Trout Fishing
    My old man and I are planning to go out to the Stewiacke River one of these nights and try to catch a couple of brown trout. I know they get pretty big, and the fly rods we have between the two of us are two 9wt rods that we use for salmon fishing and one 5wt rod for brookies/shad. I'm wondering...
  14. Fly Fishing
    Good day everyone, I'm just posting to see if there's anyone in the Valley area who does a lot of fly fishing. I grew up in the valley most of my life but spent the last 6 years away and got into fishing during those years. I've spent all of it just using spinners, trolling, or drop shots. I...
  15. Eastern Shore Mayfly (Black Quill)

    I think I finally perfected the Eastern Shore Mayfly, also known as the Black Quill. To "match the hatch", I used this recipe: Hook - #14 Mustad dry Tail - dark grey dun Body - stripped peacock herl, lacquered Wing - drake Wood Duck flank, split Hackle - Whiting Pro Grade dark grey dun Thread - 8
  16. Reel

    The new Redington Rise 7/8Wt Geared up for salmon/shad fishing
  17. Fly Fishing
    this would make for a cool trip
  18. Gone Fishing
    really good video about fly fishing and how to live. would be nice to be able to just pack up and go like this guy
  19. Salmon Fishing
    Hello, I'm new to the world of Atlantic Salmon fishing and would really like to test my luck this coming spring. I know it's still early and the season just ended but I thought I'd ask some advice for those with it fresh in their minds. I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice. What to do...
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