Fly Fishing
What does 'fly' and 'fish' have in common? Well, you may fly to go fishing or you may experience wonderful fishing using a fly. This playful mixing up of words forms the basis of a special kind of fishing. The flies of nature are imitated by artistically produced baits (fly) which have a striking likeness with the natural insects. Luminous balls as eyes, colourful feathers as wings - here Nature gives free reign to one's imagination and at the same time delights the hearts of entomologists. The art of mimicking Mother Nature's ways combined with artistic dexterity to create the flies integral to fly-fishing makes this an experience particularly enjoyed by women.
Time and patience are basic ingredients in the formula for successful fishing and it is usually better enjoyed sitting than standing. But how to get noiselessly to the middle of an idyllic lake without using a conventional boat? By ' belly boat', of course, which is probably best described as a 'water couch'. Imagine yourself sitting in a comfortable armchair with all your fishing tackle ready at hand while moving towards fantastic fishing grounds by smoothly paddling with your feet. Should you be wondering about comfort levels, well before you can think of getting cold a special neoprene suit with flippers attached guarantees you will be neither cold nor wet. It will keep you comfortably warm - even in ice and snow!
If recreation and relaxation are a number one priority there is nothing to beat fly-fishing in a belly boat. Fat cat relaxation goes hand in hand with the feeling you are spending an afternoon in Nature's living room, except you are sitting in a belly boat drifting in the middle of a wonderful clear lake. Everything happens right in front of your eyes; dragon flies dancing on the water, fish jumping, the wind rustling the tree leaves, the inimitable scent of forest and water fanned in your direction by the wind. Watching the circling birds, you'll be amazed at how trusting they are, and how willing they are to proudly display colourful feathers. Enjoy the sun in the blue sky sometimes broken by the long-awaited rain whose heavy drops shape ever widening circles on the water. Here you are, sitting relaxed amongst these small wonders of Nature, attentively casting your line with the tiny artificial flies.
Your expert fishing guide will tell you in detail how to do this most skillfully. Within a short time you will have mastered the art of 'casting' and 'fly tying' as well as reeling in the fish. You will also learn about discipline as British Columbia has strict fishing regulations to protect the fishing stocks. Sometimes freshly caught fish have to be returned immediately to the water. If you are allowed to keep them, you can look forward to a culinary treat: professionally prepared or thinly disguised as a cooking course for you on the spot.
From flies to flying you will know no barriers whilst on holiday! Let's go back to the significant little word 'fly' and the freedom it implies for while on vacation in Canada nobody should feel restricted by boundaries. The whole Sunshine Coast including the Coast mountains lies before you and is waiting for exploration of its countless wonders and if you wish we will take you there. For example by seaplane or horse to a crystal-clear mountain lake or a long comfortable yacht cruise along the coast, or from creek to creek or...or...we have gathered a whole treasure of ideas which we would like to present to you.
