March

Rolled Muddler Minnow The Rolled Muddler was originally developed as a stickleback imitation for sea-run cutthroat.  It has quickly turned into one of B.C.’s most popular silver-bodied flies for cutties.  This fly can be dressed in any size from a size 12 down to a 2.  Coho, Steelhead and even Chinook have been known to take this fly.  For salmon try different wing and deer colour combos, and for cutthroat natural silver seems the best.  Have some of these in your fly box at all times, they’ve been known to save a fishless day!     Tying Materials; Hook: Size 6-10, Mustad 9671 or 9672 Thread: Red Tail: Mallard Flank Body: Flat Silver,Gold or Pearlescent Mylar Rib: Fine silver or Gold wire Wing: Mallard Flank, 4 strands Pearl Krystal Flash, sparse deer hair Head: Spun and clipped deer hair

Alevin Pattern

Alevin Patterns are especially effective at this time of year. With the emergence of the salmon fry from the gravel, large trout and steelhead as well as sea-run cutthroat are known for feeding heavily on these protein rich offerings.  I really like this pattern because of the action in the water.  Alot of patterns don’t offer enough movement in the water making them look stiff and unreaslistic.  This alevin pattern with it’s marabou underwing is very effective.  I like tying in red or orange marabou for a throat rather than the pictured saddle hackle as it looks and acts better in the water.     Tying Materials: Hook: Size 6-10, Mustad 9672 Body: Pearl Mylar, or White floss Rib: Fine silver wire Underwing: White marabou Overwing: Teal Flank Throat: Red or Orange marabou

13th Annual “Scotty’s” Vedder River Rats Steelhead Derby

For all you guy’s who love free stuff Riverside Fly and Tackle is proud to be supporting the River Rats Steelhead Derby this year on March 6 2010.  Big prizes this year for the 3 biggest fish plus lots of draw prizes.  Weigh-in is at the gravel pit by the train bridge at 4pm, Don’t Be Late!  Tickets are $25.00.  Everyone taking part will receive a free River Rats hat.  For tickets call Scott @ 850-3814 or 308-8684.

February

Marabou Shrimp The shrimp pattern  is a very effective pattern for winter steelhead.  This pattern has proven itself to be a producer.  It is a fantastic pattern for low water , the marabou catches every little current and eddy imparting an irresistable action to the fly.  I think the real key to the fly is the tungsten bead eyes, which upon hitting the water make the fly swim right away.  Add this to your fly box for those low water conditions and I know you won’t be disappointed. Tying Materials: Hook: Mustad  34007 size 4 or 6 Eyes: 40lb maxima  topped with 1/8″ black Tungsten bead (use a lighter to melt one end to hold bead on) Shellback: Strung Marabou(orange,hot pink, pink,white,Black) Body: Marabou wound around shank Legs: Palmered Strung or Popsicle Marabou. (Strip off one side of marabou for better effect) Rib: Copper or Gold Wire

Wall of Fame

Kenny with a big one

Riverside Guide Wade with a 10’6 sturgeon caught on a riverside charter!

Garry and Aaron slayin dollies on the fly

Mark and Ralph with a spey caught steelie

Picturesque Morning on an Upper Pitt River drift.

Riverside lad Dion with a nice sturgie

Riversides own Julian Reedel With a nice chrome steely

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Tagged: British Columbia, Joe Harris, Riverside Fly and Tackle, salmon fishing, Stamp River, steelhead, steelhead fishing, steelheading

BC Boat & Sportsmen’s Show 2010

February 4, 2010 by rsfat · Leave a Comment 

It’s that time of year again.  The Sportsmen’s show is just around the corner.  The event will be held March 5th, 6th & 7th.  You will find us once again right in the middle of the action across from the casting pond.  Garry will be doing some casting and fly tying demo’s , so don’t miss out.  Lots of  suppliers who didn’t make it last year will be there this year, and once again there will be lots of good deals. So make a point of stopping by and saying hi.  We’ll see you there.

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Tagged: BC Sportmen's Show, hunting show, trade show, tradex