Nestled in the beautiful Cariboo region of British Columbia, Plateau Lake is a fantastic destination for fly anglers looking for quality rainbow trout and peaceful surroundings. The lake offers excellent fishing throughout the summer, especially for anglers using sinking lines and leech patterns.
During our trip, the fishing exceeded our expectations. We landed plenty of healthy rainbow trout by fishing a fast-sinking fly line with a 4 lb leader, allowing our flies to reach the feeding zone quickly.
The most productive flies of the trip were:
Vampire Leech
Brown Leech
Brown Woolly Bugger
A slow, steady retrieve with occasional pauses proved to be the most effective presentation. Most of the trout were holding in deeper water, actively feeding on leeches and other subsurface food sources.
Plateau Lake is known for its clear water, beautiful scenery, and consistent trout fishing. Whether you’re an experienced fly angler or just getting started, it’s a lake that rewards patience and proper presentation.
If you’re planning a fly fishing adventure in British Columbia, Plateau Lake deserves a spot on your list. Bring a selection of leech patterns, a fast-sinking line, and be prepared for some exciting rainbow trout action.
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Epic Salmon & Lingcod Fishing Adventure Around Vancouver Island
Some days on the water stay with you forever. I’m EBI FISHER, and along with my friends Ali and Farshid, I launched from Badinage and headed out toward the rich waters around Vancouver Island. We fished in management areas 17 and 12, targeting both salmon and lingcod. Using trolling techniques, we worked the structure where lingcod love to hide, and also trolled gear for salmon, letting our lines dance in the Pacific current. The action was steady, and before long we were reeling in beautiful fish, one after another. By the end of the trip, we had reached our legal daily limits, one salmon per angler and one lingcod each. But more important than the numbers were the memories, laughing with friends on the open ocean, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Vancouver Island. British Columbia never ceases to amaze me. The fisheries here are incredible, and every trip brings something new. If you love salmon fishing, trolling, or just being out on the water, I hope you get to feel that magic too. See you on the water. – EBI FISHER
The Daisy Streamer – A Fly Tied with Love and Memory
Some flies are designed to imitate baitfish. Others imitate leeches, sculpins, or aquatic insects. But every once in a while, a fly becomes much more than a fishing pattern. It becomes a story.
This is the story of the Daisy Streamer.
Daisy was my beautiful white Siberian Husky and my best friend. She wasn’t just my dog—she was my fishing partner, my adventure companion, and a part of almost every memorable day I spent on the water. Whether I was exploring mountain lakes or casting flies into cold rivers, Daisy was always there beside me.
One day, while brushing her soft white fur, I had an unusual idea.
Fly tiers have always used natural materials. Deer hair, elk hair, rabbit fur, squirrel tails, marabou feathers, and many other natural fibers have been used for generations because they move beautifully in the water. I wondered what would happen if I tied a streamer using Daisy’s naturally shed white fur.
So I did.
The result was a simple white streamer with an incredibly soft, natural movement. The fur breathed and pulsed in the current in a way that synthetic materials often cannot replicate. It looked alive every time I stripped it through the water.
Then I decided to test it.
To my surprise, the streamer worked extremely well. I caught many fish using it, including Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout. Fish seemed to respond to its lifelike action, and it quickly became one of my favorite streamers to fish.
Of course, I can’t say with certainty that Daisy’s fur was the reason the fish struck. Success in fly fishing depends on many factors, including presentation, water conditions, and fish behavior. But I can honestly say that this streamer consistently produced memorable days on the water.
Every fish I caught with that fly became more meaningful than the one before.
It wasn’t just about catching fish anymore.
It felt as though Daisy was still sharing those moments with me.
Sadly, Daisy has since passed away.
Losing her left an emptiness that words can hardly describe. But instead of putting this streamer away forever, I decided to give it a name that would keep her memory alive.
From this day forward, it will always be called The Daisy Streamer.
This fly is no longer just another pattern in my fly box. It has become a symbol of friendship, loyalty, unconditional love, and the unforgettable adventures we shared together.
Every time I tie one, I remember her.
Every time I cast it into a river or lake, I think of the countless miles we traveled together.
Every fish caught on the Daisy Streamer reminds me that memories never truly disappear. The people—and the animals—we love continue to live in our hearts and in the traditions we create to honor them.
This article is my tribute to Daisy.
As long as I continue to fish, there will always be a Daisy Streamer in my fly box.
Not because it’s just an effective fly…
But because it carries the memory of my best friend.
Forever loved.
Forever remembered.
Forever fishing with me.
— The Daisy Streamer
گاهی وقتا یه فلای فقط برای شبیهسازی حشره نیست، یا برای شبیه سازی baitfish یا زالو نیست. بعضی وقتا یه فلای یه داستان رو با خودش حمل میکند. این داستان، داستان Daisy Streamer است. دیزی فقط یه سگ هاسکی ساده نبود، همراه همیشگی من توی ماهیگیری و یکی از بزرگترین شادیهای زندگیم بود. تقریباً توی هر سفر ماهیگیری همراهم بود. یه روز وقتی داشتم موهای سفیدش رو شونه میکردم، به ذهنم رسید که چرا از همین موهای طبیعی یه فلای درست نکنم. من معمولاً از مواد طبیعی برای بستن فلای استفاده میکنم، مثل موی آهو، دم سنجاب، پشم خرگوش و خیلی چیزهای دیگه. برای همین تصمیم گرفتم از موی دیزی هم استفاده کنم. فلایی که بستم فوقالعاده نرم بود، سبک، و زیر آب خیلی زنده حرکت میکرد. وقتی امتحانش کردم، نتیجه واقعاً شگفتانگیز بود. بول تراوت، رینبو تراوت و بروک تراوت انگار نمیتونستن جلویش مقاومت کنن. البته، نمیتونم با اطمینان بگم که حتماً موی دیزی دلیل گاز زدن ماهیها بود، ولی این فلای همیشه خیلی خوب جواب میداد. هر ماهیی که با این فلای گرفتم برام یه معنی خاص داشت. دیگه فقط یه روز موفقیت توی رودخونه نبود؛ انگار دیزی هنوز کنارم بود و اون لحظهها رو با هم تجربه میکردیم. حالا که دیزی رفته، این فلای برام باارزشتر از هر چیز دیگهایه. دیگه فقط یه وسیله برای ماهیگیری نیست؛ یه یادگاره، یه نشونه از وفاداری، عشق بیقید و شرط و لحظههای قشنگی که با هم داشتیم. برای همین، اسم این فلای رو گذاشتم Daisy Streamer. هر بار که توی جعبهی فلایهام میبینمش، یاد اون سالهای قشنگی میافتم که کنار هم بودیم. هر بار که فلای رو میاندازم، انگار روح یه دوست واقعی همیشه کنارم میمونه و بهم یادآوری میکنه که عشق واقعی هیچ وقت از بین نمیره، فقط شکلش عوض میشه. همیشه دوستت دارم؛ همیشه یادت گرامیه. دیزی استریمر. یه فلای برای همیشه. یه یادگار. برای همیشه دوست داشته شده، برای همیشه به یاد ماندنی
You have to read the story behind catching this Bull Trout! 🎣
We were fly fishing when we hooked a small rainbow trout. As we were getting ready to net it, something unbelievable happened a huge Bull Trout suddenly attacked the rainbow trout on our line!
It happened three times, and we were completely shocked watching this incredible scene. After a few seconds, the Bull Trout disappeared.
We tried everything to catch it, but it wouldn’t take our flies. Then we caught another small rainbow trout, and once again, the same Bull Trout attacked the fish on the hook.
That’s when we realized this Bull Trout was only interested in a bigger meal. I decided to switch to a very large streamer fly, and finally, after the right presentation and patience, I was able to land this amazing fish!
What an unforgettable fly fishing experience. Nature always finds a way to surprise us. 🐟🔥
