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Local Lakes April 12′th 2012
Stocking has started our local urban lakes. Mill Lake, Whonnock Lake, Rolley ,Lafarge, Como, Rice and Green Timbers Lakes were stocked on Thursday March 15th with the next stockings scheduled for later this week.Local Lake rainbow trout are released at “catchable size” and usually have an average weight of 300g. Buntzen and Sasamat where stocked on April 3rd with a thousand fish each. Hicks, Deer, Erock and Elbow have all been stocked as of April 4th with 500-1000 fish We have also been getting great reports from mill lake recently, with fish upwards of six pounds being caught regularly. all coming information... [Read more...]
Fraser River
Fraser River April 12 2012
Sturgeon fishing will likley pick up in the coming few weeks. Sturgoen fisherman should be anticipating freshet as well as the eulachon run. Sturgeon numbers will likely be increasing in the Tidal (Saltwater) portion of the Fraser as they will be attempting to intercept the eulachons.... [Read more...]
Local Saltwater
Local Saltwater April 12 2012
April is a great time to get out and start fishing the local saltwater for winter feeder springs. We have had a couple of reports in the shop recently however this fishery is notoriously hit and miss. If you do choose to go out try and focus your efforts around Vancouver... [Read more...]
Local Lakes
Local Lakes April 12′th 2012
Stocking has started our local urban lakes. Mill Lake, Whonnock Lake, Rolley ,Lafarge, Como, Rice and Green Timbers Lakes were stocked on Thursday March 15th with the next stockings scheduled for later this week.Local Lake rainbow trout are released at “catchable size”... [Read more...]
Interior Lakes
Ice Off April 2012
Well we going to try to keep you updated with all the ice that is coming off. For those still ice fishing, shrimp through the ice seems to be producing the best results. Time to check your supplies, leaders, tippets and indicators because come the end of the month... [Read more...]
Local Rivers
April 12 Rivers Report
Chilliwack Until recently the Vedder had been consistently low and clear for the last several weeks. Now that we see early signs of snow melt the river has started to colour in its glacial summer fashion. This provides a feeling of safety for fish and can... [Read more...]
Fishing Reports
Local Saltwater April 12 2012
April is a great time to get out and start fishing the local saltwater for winter feeder springs. We have had a couple of reports in the shop recently however this fishery is notoriously hit and miss. If... [Read more...]
April 12 Rivers Report
Chilliwack Until recently the Vedder had been consistently low and clear for the last several weeks. Now that we see early signs of snow melt the river has started to colour in its... [Read more...]
Local Lakes April 12′th 2012
Stocking has started our local urban lakes. Mill Lake, Whonnock Lake, Rolley ,Lafarge, Como, Rice and Green Timbers Lakes were stocked on Thursday March 15th with the next stockings scheduled for later... [Read more...]
Ice Off April 2012
Well we going to try to keep you updated with all the ice that is coming off. For those still ice fishing, shrimp through the ice seems to be producing the best results. Time to check your... [Read more...]
Fraser River April 12 2012
Sturgeon fishing will likley pick up in the coming few weeks. Sturgoen fisherman should be anticipating freshet as well as the eulachon run. Sturgeon numbers will likely be increasing in the Tidal (Saltwater)... [Read more...]
Guide Services
A short history on Ryobi reels
Since its establishment as a die casting manufacturer in HIROSHIMA in December 1943, Ryobi Limited has accumulated innovative technologies by making components for automobiles, electronics, telecommunications and other industries. In 1944, Ryobi has leveraged these technologies and drawn on its experience to diversify into the manufacture... [Read more...]
Feature Articles
Hunting licenses and LEH’s are in! (Synopsis’ as well)
Riverside has all your Hunting tags/Licenses, as well as the LEH cards. We just got a box of the synopsis’ the other day, but they’re going quickly and we only get on box…so come by! Just remember, applications must reach the Victoria address by 4:30 pm May 25, 2012. Also, we have a good range of basic ammunition types and a variety of hunting gear and attire. On a side note, we can special order just about anything at any time. Just call the shop or swing by! Riverside Fly and Tackle (604)-944-2479 Read More →
We now carry: MARUTO HOOKS and Terminal Tackle!
Riverside is now carrying Maruto hooks, (both Japanese made and owned since 1892), and we’re the only shop in Canada to have them. They are a premium quality hook, and are of an extremely high carbon composition. They are the only hook that has not been bent open on our might Fraser River sturgeon. We have a complete line of all their products and sizes, from sturgeon hooks, to salmon, to fly tying hooks and all types of swivels. Furthermore, all fly tying hooks are available in BARBLESS. Brian Chan and Phil Rowley were the first... [Read more...]
Staff Profiles
Garry Elgear; Shop Owner
Garry Elgear has owned the store for 8 years now and he is extremely well known in the industry. Garry has decades of fishing under his belt and is an excellent guide. His favorite systems to guide are... [Read more...]
Michael Thom: Shop Hand
Michael has been working at the shop for over fours year now and is Riverside’s most senior staff member. He is an extremely well rounded angler, with particular passions for flyfishing and fly tying.... [Read more...]
Julian Reedel – professional fly tyer
Julian has been fishing for the last 22 years and has experienced many diffrent types and styles of fishing however considers steelhead and coho his favorite to pursue. Julian is an avid centerpin, spey... [Read more...]
Shea O’Grady: Shop Hand
Shea fishes several days a week all year round giving him a useful knowledge base in a variety of fishing styles and techniques. His is an experienced steelheader and is activley... [Read more...]
Angus “Gus” Elgear; devoted shop dog
Gus is riversides greeting crew. Works just as much as Garry does and is sure to give you a warm greeting at the door. He’s and avid hunter and fisher.Gus works best as an upland hunter but also... [Read more...]
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