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P.O Box 1118, Vernon, BC V1T 6N4 CANADA
Phone: 250-558-7980 Fax: 250-558-7981
North America Toll Free: 888-655-5566
fishing@bell2lodge.com
Steelhead
These piscatorial acrobats have the reputation as one of the world’s premier freshwater sport fish. Anglers dedicate countless hours to these elusive creatures in some of the most remote and pristine places in the world. Part of the allure of steelheading is that they are not easy to catch and you rarely catch large numbers in a single outing. The general rule of all experienced fly fishermen is that to land one fish in a day is a good day. Anglers need to have this expectation when fishing for steelhead regardless of where and when you fish. Simply traveling to these places searching for them provides enjoyment and the promise of a heavy tug on your line.
Steelhead is a sea run rainbow trout and can vary from 1-30 pounds. Most Steelhead spend two or three years in a fresh water river environment before migrating to the open ocean to feed. Once reaching spawning maturity they will return to their natal streams with timing that is unique to each location. Unlike Pacific salmon, steelhead do not die after spawning. They will migrate to sea with the chance to return again as a larger fish.
They are a magnificent fish to look at with their colouring dependant upon gender. Most hens (females) have green iridescent backs and silver sides tinged with pink. The bucks (males) have stronger colors with gunmetal grey backs, reddish pink cheeks and a strong pink stripe along the flank. The freshest of steelhead are completely silver, coining the famous name of "chromers". All steelhead are great fighters combining long powerful runs and gallant leaps in their attempts to break off from the angler.
Coho Salmon
Probably the most robust of all Pacific Salmon, the Coho provides anglers with a worthy opponent on a fly rod. Often traveling long distances in search of their natal streams Coho are one of the most widely distributed species of salmon in BC. They are renowned for their aggressive takes and leaps after being hooked. Due to this initial burst of energy and hard hook jaw mouths they are hard to handle and many are lost within seconds of hitting your fly. Also know as “silvers” due to their spectacular shiny color and fine, bright scales they are highly sought after for table fare as well as for sport.
Northern Coho average 6-8 pounds but 20-pound fish are possible. The closer they are caught to the salt the better the fight and the brighter the color. Any time we are specifically targeting Coho salmon we are fishing within 30 km of the ocean. That means bright tough fish.
Bull Trout
This resident fish is a member of the char family. Often referred to as "Dolly", it is not an actual Dolly Varden Trout. They are ravenous feeders and eat almost anything including lemming, mice, small fish, insects and eggs. They will readily take a properly presented fly. They are evident in almost all BC Rivers and will hold in the same pools as the steelhead. Sometimes one needs to catch a couple of "dollies" before feeling the heavy tug of the real prize.
The average bull trout is about 2 pounds. Fish up to 8 pounds have been landed on the rivers we fish but fish over 20 pounds are possible in other areas or inland lakes.
These piscatorial acrobats have the reputation as one of the world’s premier freshwater sport fish. Anglers dedicate countless hours to these elusive creatures in some of the most remote and pristine places in the world. Part of the allure of steelheading is that they are not easy to catch and you rarely catch large numbers in a single outing. The general rule of all experienced fly fishermen is that to land one fish in a day is a good day. Anglers need to have this expectation when fishing for steelhead regardless of where and when you fish. Simply traveling to these places searching for them provides enjoyment and the promise of a heavy tug on your line.
Probably the most robust of all Pacific Salmon, the Coho provides anglers with a worthy opponent on a fly rod. Often traveling long distances in search of their natal streams Coho are one of the most widely distributed species of salmon in BC. They are renowned for their aggressive takes and leaps after being hooked. Due to this initial burst of energy and hard hook jaw mouths they are hard to handle and many are lost within seconds of hitting your fly. Also know as “silvers” due to their spectacular shiny color and fine, bright scales they are highly sought after for table fare as well as for sport.
Bull Trout
