Fly fishing in a gigantic nature in Alberta, Canada

Instagram photo number three from Fabisch fly fishing

Here I am on the Athabasca River, not far from the city of Jasper in Alberta, Canada. Unfortunately I didn't have much time to fish as I still had a date with the Bow River near Calgary. But it was enough for a few rainbow trout. 

The nature around Jasper is just breathtaking like in many other places. If you have the opportunity, just have a look there.

Angling or fly fishing, is there a difference?

How elite is fly fishing still?

Actually, angling is the term that combines almost all possible variations of non-commercial fishing. Fly fishing is only a very small part compared to other types of fishing.

Another Instagram photo by Wolfgang Fabisch

It's not nice to get caught early in the morning. This place is just 20 meters away from the Bulkley River near the town of Smithers.

Fly fishing on the Doubs

Picture of the week, Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 03 -  2020

Fly fishing on the Doubs is certainly not easy, but it is one of the rivers that should be visited. However, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the local rules beforehand.

New picture on Instagram by Wolfgang Fabisch

It doesn't always has to be a big fish ...

Tufa barriers, the Lillach in Franconia

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 52 -  2019

It is hard to believe what small streams in Franconia are able to build up over time. These tufa terraces were created by a small stream, the Lillach. The entire habitat around the Lillach has surprises in the area of ​​fauna and flora.

Fabisch Fly Fishing Christmas offer 2019

Fabisch Fly Fishing Christmas offer 2019 for Canada and USA. Prices in can$.

Mother Nature does not always play along

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 49 -  2019

 

Unfortunately, or fortunately, you can not choose the water conditions. It is a pity, however, when the news reports on such circumstances, when you are already on site. There were a total of 800 km traveled for nothing. The next time it will be better again.

Collin, 10 years old, fly tying with the Norvise

Fliegenbinden mit Collin, die Wurmfliege, viel Spaß

 

The early morning in the Alps invites you to let the soul dangle

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 45 -  2019

In the early morning no cars whiz through the Salzach valley, the silence is perfect. The slow drift of the morning mist reinforces the impression of absolute calm. As the day starts late at this time of the year, getting up early is not necessary to gain this experience. Of the weekdays, however, the Sunday is the most appropriate to let the soul dangle !

 

Fly Casting in Hamburg and surroundings

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 44 -  2019

A week ago we had a turbulent weekend, two appointments on Saturday and Sunday. We, means the four of the EFFA. Here you can find more about fly casting in Hamburg.

Update of the regulations for fishing in British Columbia

Are fishing foreigners discriminated in British Columbia?

The Freshwater Fishing Regulations of the Government of British Columbia that are concerned to the so-called "Classified Waters". These waters are divided into the first and second class. On the affected waters, foreigners are sometimes not allowed to fish without a guide at the weekend! Read more about the regulations.

Weekly Picture Archive 2019 part one, Pictures from Germany and Canada

Nice pictures from Germany and Canada

Enjoy the photos. The first of the seven pictures (see above) was taken during the flyover of Greenland. There is a little story about each photo.

Wrong behavior towards nature

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 41 -  2019

The relationship between human and nature is often disturbed

If you take some time and observe the behavior of others in relation to nature, you may notice one or the other that you do not very well by yourself. Luckily we never stop learning, so there is still hope...

Steelhead Fly Fishing 2019

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 39 -  2019

 

Unfortunately, I can not be there this year, but I'm looking forward to the reports of my friends. Sometimes fishing on Steelhead is very tough, but there are ways to dodge.

More info 

The Salzach in September

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 37 -  2019

Normally, September is a rather quiet month when it comes to the weather. But it can also be different. Heavy rain can make a river unfishable, in the Alps, the rain in the higher regions remains as snow. Shortly thereafter, the temperature increases again and the snow thaws. As a result, the river can´t be used for a longer time. In this situation only good nerves help and time, before you put yourself in danger!

View of Vancouver during approach

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 36 -  2019

A perfect picture of Vancouver for the lighting conditions

 

Very often I have already experienced the approach to Vancouver, such an opportunity as in this year to take pictures is pretty rare. So direct on the west coast you have always to expect rain or heavy cloud formation.

The Wiesent River and the Weather

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 35 -  2019

The Wiesent in Franconia is in the lower part still reasonably fine. Opposite to that situation, smaller waters are already lacking in water. Especially the upper parts are strongly affected. It's time for the government to think about the future, preferably before it's too late.

 

 

 

Back Home, the memories will stay

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 34 -  2019

On the right is Dawson City, in the middle you can see the ferry

In Whitehorse the Yukon is still a relatively small river. Here, at Dawson City, many large rivers have already drained into the Yukon, such as the Stewart River, the Pelly River to name the largest. Rivers like the Pelly, which are almost exclusively fed by glaciers, ensure a visible cloudiness of the yukon over the whole summer.

...and then, all of a sudden, the day has come...

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 33 -  2019

The Yukon is full of natural beauty. This canyon landscape is just a few miles from Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. For swimming, this water is not suitable, the current is incredibly strong. Those who fall in there will only survive with a lot of luck. The massive number of warning signs speaks for itself.

Electrofishing on the Wiesent

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 16 -  2019

Of course, there is also a bit of curiosity, but actually such an stocktaking will help to control the stocking better the next few years. However, electricfishing should not be repeated too often.

In springtime on the river Wiesent

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 14 -  2019

Beautiful light in spring at the river Wiesent

 The transition from the end of winter into spring sometimes takes only two weeks. The warmth of the sun is like a promise of the coming, beautiful months. Let us use this time, whether in fly fishing or simply in nature.

Fly fishing classes and meetings in Velden on the Pegnitz

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 13 -  2019

Well over 30 years I offer fly fishing clinics in Velden. Not quite that long the fly fishing meeting takes place in Velden. In four weeks, from 26.04. until 28.04.2019, it's time again, as usual at the Gasthof zur Traube. Fly fishing, fun, fly tying and a good time awaits visitors. PS: Marco Reisen takes part with the new Vision rods. Time to try them out. See you then, Wolfgang.

Fly tying nymphs, the Golden Bead Nymph

Fly tying nymphs with Wolfgang Fabisch

Gold bead nymphs are now very popular. You find them very often in  fly boxes. Many of these patterns are based on the same basic structure.
This is about the skeleton of these nymphs.

Enjoy fly tying

Fly tying dry flies, the CDC Wing BWO

Fly tying dry flies with Wolfgang Fabisch

The Blue Winged Olive dry fly is one of the most famous patterns ever. So it is not surprising that there are many different fly tying methods for this fly.
At this pattern, the wing is made of CDC fibers.

Anticipation is the Greatest Joy

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 09 -  2019

It will take a while until the big trouts can be caught  again. We look forward to it and look after our fish locally. Let's see how the damage caused by the cormorants counts. I wish you all a great fishing in 2019.

A Short Excursion into Alaska

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 07 -  2019

The center of Chicken is very small

Only 70 km away from our claims in the Yukon is the place Chicken. However, it is not easy to reach. Narrow roads with huge trucks should not leave you impatient. You should simply enjoy this excursion without time pressure.

The Yukon, Pelly Crossing

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 06 -  2019

Pelly Crossing on the Pelly River

The drive from Vancouver to the north seems endless. Here at Pelly Crossing we are already 2700 km away from Vancouver. Nature clearly has the upper hand. Anyone who disappears from the scene here will hardly be found anywhere. This can be a bit depressing, but also a great opportunity to get to know yourself a little better.

The highways in northwestern Canada

Not all highways in northwestern Canada look like this. This one is one of the good ones that brings you to the end of the world. Unfortunately, there is the risk of losing his windshield by falling rocks from other vehicles, quite large.

The Area of Berchtesgaden

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 05 -  2019

Nice mountain view in Berchtesgaden

A long time ago I was very often in Berchtesgaden for fly fishing. I have given many fly fishing lessons there. In 2017 we fished the Achen after a long break. Berchtesgaden is still worth a trip, not just to fly fishing there.

Hibernation on the Wiesent River

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 04 -  2019

Winter rest at the Wiesent

At the River Wiesent prevails at the moment the hibernation. The brown trout have already spawned, with the grayling it will take a while until the spawning business begins.
Just over a month, then fishing for brown trout is allowed again, so fast is the hibernation over.

EFFA Open 2019 - International Fly Tying Contest

The Christmas rush and New Year’s Day being over, it’s about time we return to our normal routines. Time to think about EFFA’s fly tying event! The EFFA Open Fly Tying Competition started in 2012 and has developed into a regular event. The conditions of participation have been slightly modified for 2019.

Fly Tying

 EFFA would like to encourage tiers that don’t tie every single day to participate in our competition. For this reason professional tiers are excluded from competing. Maybe there will also be a class for professionals to compete in the future.

We still have 4 weeks to the closing date, February 17th, 2019. So you better get out your vise and start tying!

Have fun tying, and may your flies be winners!

Wolfgang Fabisch
Chairman: EFFA Fly Tying Department

Wintertime is service time

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 01 2019

Winter time silent time?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you're not fishing on Huchen or on the other side of the world, this is the time to take care of the fishing equipment. At the same time, one can already dream a little bit about the upcoming season.

Java and Flash free!

All galleries about Canada working now without flash or java!! They are perfect optimized for

cell phones. Have a look and enjoy.

 

Christmas Melancholy

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 51 2018

The River Pegnitz in the town of Pegnitz

Here, in the upper parts of the Pegnitz, I had many successful situations with the fly rod. In the beginning, however, was an experience that I would very much like to have renounced. Joy and sorrow can be so close together.

The End of Fly Fishing in 2018?

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 50 2018

In waters like this, the fly fishing season is over. Similar waters with grayling are depending on the country (in Germany in states), still open. Now it goes on with fly tying, and rods and reels cleaning. Of course, there is a little bit of dreaming about what and where to catch next year.

( Fly ) Fishing in Difficult Terrain

Weekly picture at Fabisch Fly Fishing, Week 47 2018

Whether fishing or fly fishing, or just hiking or with the camera, such a terrain should not be underestimated. If such a landscape is located far from populated areas, it is necessary that somebody knows where you are and when you will be back. This is the only way to search for anybody in an emergency reason.