I’ve decided to touch base one last time here before Spring season ends, as my schedule has changed slightly. I’ll be out of town on a fishing trip June 13th to June 20th. The most likely scenario is that by June 20th the river wont be in guiding condition. This isn't 100% for sure this season. We have an amazing amount of water for the end of May! It is however dropping steadily. But it’s something we more so have to look at on a weekly basis to be able to give absolutes. Right now I’m booking June 2nd to June 11th. I’m pretty confident that I’ll be able to get us on the water through that period of time. If it works out I can take booking’s for the end of June we’ll simply cross that bridge when it nears. Also for the month of June I’m offering different rates. Right now my rates after taxes are $420 for a single angler and $550 for 2 anglers. These prices include a hearty gourmet lunch. For this last 2 weeks of the season I’m also offering prices based on me not providing lunch. So prices that don't include lunch will be $400 for a single angler and $510 for 2 anglers. Of course prices still include use of all my gear and flies.
So how has it been fishing the past couple weeks? In general pretty good. The rainbows have for the most part been quite active and nymphing well. They are usually there and pretty willing to eat when presented with the right fly. Some days they come to a streamer well also. But not every day for whatever reason. Most likely just water height and temperature. Dry fly has been inconsistent since the river bumped up. Most likely this will change as the river continues to drop. We've been getting some very fat healthy rainbows also! The browns have been active on a relative basis. Really different every day. I’ve had a couple more challenging day’s with guests lately. Challenging is such a relative term though. More so challenging numbers wise, not quality wise. So instead of hooking upwards of 10 or sometimes more browns in a day (along with the usual good amount of rainbows) it’s more so been sub 5 and some days only 1 or 2 browns. What’s made up for the lack of numbers has been the size of some of these fish. Been some in the 20” to 24” class hooked (unfortunately often lost) in the last week or so. Hey that’s fishing. They don't all make the net. But it’s fun hooking fish of that quality. The fact that opportunity exists on Vancouver Island is just awesome and something we all need to be grateful for. And for anyone interested in trying to find that opportunity it is officially the last call for Spring season. After my fishing trip I’ll book days if it’s possible. Once again further we get into June the more unlikely that becomes. Then I’ll be off to the Bow River in Calgary for the summer season. Then back to the Island at the end of September. One thing to note about reports like this. They are ALWAYS in the review mirror. Even as I right this the river is changing, the water conditions are changing, the trout could be shifting food sources, and overall trout activity level could be changing. This can happen on even a daily basis. One thing I pride myself in is figuring out these changes and doing my best to adapt. I work hard every day to make sure I’m giving guests the best opportunities and I’ll most certainly continue forward with that work ethic. As well as making sure any guests I do have in boat leave having enjoyed a fun day on the water.I thank everyone for trusting me with their guided trip. I love what I do and I love spending the day on the water with you all! Let me know if you’d like to get out there!
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AuthorI'm Brennan Baker. Owner and head guide of Avid Angler Outfitters. This page is a simple blog to let you know whats going on here at AAO. Archives
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