Snowy day over here in Rossland, BC and decided I needed some fly fishing videos to take my mind to the streams and rivers. You asked about other suggestions and I'm not sure if anyone has touched on it but I suggest a satellite transceiver. I fish a lot in non-cell service areas and I usually fish alone. Shit happens! Like tearing a hamstring when you catch a boot on something and you're propelled down a river bank. That was my story from a couple years ago. My wife knew what river I was heading to but had no idea what stretch of the river I'd be on. I was an 8 km drive to reach cell service, had to crawl about 50 yards back up the bank to try to get into my truck. Anyway, after a visit to our regional hospital's emergency room my wife told me I needed to stay in cell service areas. That wasn't going to work for me so I bought a Spot transceiver for $150 and I pay $15 a month for the coverage which I see as insurance. As soon as I'm getting close to no cell service I text my wife with my phone and then I hit the locator button on my Spot unit which I attach to me sling pack or waders. It sends coordinates in an email to my wife and if she clicks it on it takes her to a map of where I am. After that I have it tracking me every 15 minutes with updated locator points if she needs to know where I am. And if horrible should happen I can always press the SOS button to get our search and rescue as they too will also have my coordinates. Anyway, long way of saying that if people are out in the backcountry fishing, hiking, skiing, etc I think they should care enough to let their loved ones know that they are safe. Great videos! Hope to fish the Bow at some point as one of my sisters is in Cochrane. Thank you.
what a great channel to come across as someone who is just getting back into fly fishing after decades away! great videos, I'll definitely be stopping by the shop to pick your brain on new gear :)
Bears, scary but very cool. We unfortunately don't have such fun animals here in New Zealand but the mountains are good enough on their own to to scare you. So something I would add to your list that I rarely go fishing without these days and certainly not backcountry is a PLB (Personal locator beacon). Even if there are two of us, it's a much faster and more pinpoint way to get help, especially when you are out of mobile phone range. Great video and tight lines. Looks like some stunning water.
Yah that's a very good idea. When I was younger especially I would go off alone into the woods. Luckily I never had any major issues but I've had my share of close calls. A locator can really be a matter of life and death. Also thanks for the question on the podcast! I've answered it but all of us disagreed on the answer.
@niccollsvideo awesome, and thanks for the shout-out and kind words about my channel. I really appreciate that. I left a comment on the podcast to clarify which might break the tie. Thanks again and tight lines
Chris, yet another short and right to the point video. Thank you! BTW, I suggest attaching a couple of nice brass bells to the backpack specially when going alone and there is no one to talk to loudly ;)
I've been looking at Simms M's Flyweight® Access Wet Wading Shoe. Do you wear them with neoprene socks or can you just wear them like they come? Neoprene socks are a pain to get off!
You can just wear them like that. However, at the shop we still like to wear a thin sock that's appropriate for being wet all the time to keep the boots a little more sanitary.
Emergency Mylar blanket, lighter, water purification tabs and a fire starter in a gallon ziplock at the bottom of any bag are never a bad idea. If you or a buddy takes a dunk on a windy day you can dry out and fight hypothermia. Twist your ankle and can’t hike out, you can take your time on the way out and an unintended night out won’t turn deadly. $10 worth of gear that can ride in the bottom of any bag.
5 Weights are fine as a doo everything rod, but we prefer lighter rods for the smaller waters, hence the 3 weights we were using this day. Also a 5 is a little light to be throwing sink tips with double bunnies on them.
Learning about fly fishing today. Thank you Chris
Snowy day over here in Rossland, BC and decided I needed some fly fishing videos to take my mind to the streams and rivers. You asked about other suggestions and I'm not sure if anyone has touched on it but I suggest a satellite transceiver. I fish a lot in non-cell service areas and I usually fish alone. Shit happens! Like tearing a hamstring when you catch a boot on something and you're propelled down a river bank. That was my story from a couple years ago. My wife knew what river I was heading to but had no idea what stretch of the river I'd be on. I was an 8 km drive to reach cell service, had to crawl about 50 yards back up the bank to try to get into my truck. Anyway, after a visit to our regional hospital's emergency room my wife told me I needed to stay in cell service areas. That wasn't going to work for me so I bought a Spot transceiver for $150 and I pay $15 a month for the coverage which I see as insurance. As soon as I'm getting close to no cell service I text my wife with my phone and then I hit the locator button on my Spot unit which I attach to me sling pack or waders. It sends coordinates in an email to my wife and if she clicks it on it takes her to a map of where I am. After that I have it tracking me every 15 minutes with updated locator points if she needs to know where I am. And if horrible should happen I can always press the SOS button to get our search and rescue as they too will also have my coordinates. Anyway, long way of saying that if people are out in the backcountry fishing, hiking, skiing, etc I think they should care enough to let their loved ones know that they are safe. Great videos! Hope to fish the Bow at some point as one of my sisters is in Cochrane. Thank you.
what a great channel to come across as someone who is just getting back into fly fishing after decades away! great videos, I'll definitely be stopping by the shop to pick your brain on new gear :)
Bears, scary but very cool. We unfortunately don't have such fun animals here in New Zealand but the mountains are good enough on their own to to scare you. So something I would add to your list that I rarely go fishing without these days and certainly not backcountry is a PLB (Personal locator beacon). Even if there are two of us, it's a much faster and more pinpoint way to get help, especially when you are out of mobile phone range. Great video and tight lines. Looks like some stunning water.
Yah that's a very good idea. When I was younger especially I would go off alone into the woods. Luckily I never had any major issues but I've had my share of close calls. A locator can really be a matter of life and death. Also thanks for the question on the podcast! I've answered it but all of us disagreed on the answer.
@niccollsvideo awesome, and thanks for the shout-out and kind words about my channel. I really appreciate that. I left a comment on the podcast to clarify which might break the tie. Thanks again and tight lines
Chris, yet another short and right to the point video. Thank you!
BTW, I suggest attaching a couple of nice brass bells to the backpack specially when going alone and there is no one to talk to loudly ;)
Not a bad idea. We definitely have lots of jingly hikers here in Alberta
Keep up the great work guys- love your videos! Would love to make it up to your shop one day 🤙🏼
Awesome video
Great video! Thank you
One item I always carry is a wading staff.
A very good idea. I'm thinking it's almost getting time to use one.
I've been looking at Simms M's Flyweight® Access Wet Wading Shoe. Do you wear them with neoprene socks or can you just wear them like they come? Neoprene socks are a pain to get off!
You can just wear them like that. However, at the shop we still like to wear a thin sock that's appropriate for being wet all the time to keep the boots a little more sanitary.
Emergency Mylar blanket, lighter, water purification tabs and a fire starter in a gallon ziplock at the bottom of any bag are never a bad idea. If you or a buddy takes a dunk on a windy day you can dry out and fight hypothermia. Twist your ankle and can’t hike out, you can take your time on the way out and an unintended night out won’t turn deadly. $10 worth of gear that can ride in the bottom of any bag.
Very good advice, and easy to carry. Thanks!
5wt 3x
just take a 5wt. rod it does it all, guess these guys forgot to mention that.
5 Weights are fine as a doo everything rod, but we prefer lighter rods for the smaller waters, hence the 3 weights we were using this day. Also a 5 is a little light to be throwing sink tips with double bunnies on them.