Spring 2026 Issue

Wow! Every issue we write and publish I say to myself “Is there another one out there?” Yes, there is, and with the support of our writers and followers, Fly Lines is a reality that feeds upon itself by the volunteers we enlist to get this done and published. Speaking quite humbly, our feedback from the membership and readers of Fly Lines online, social media and word of mouth is that it is an extraordinary example of what a small group of volunteers can accomplish. Our Membership Director David Mills spouts that “Fly Lines is the best volunteer magazine in Canada!” Myles and I thank all of you for those compliments!

In this issue, we pay tribute to the late, great artist and then President of the Haig-Brown Fly Fishers Pat George, who courageously battled cancer but passed from us this spring. Our history article is from the archives of Art Lingren, and pays homage to one of the great classic fly tiers, gentlemen and steelhead fishers of the last generation, Syd Glasso of Washington State USA.

We are graced with an outstanding guest article in this issue from the always reliable Rory Glennie with Shoreline Silver and his pursuit of beach Coho. The information you will gather and learn from Rory tells us just how remarkable and breathtaking this wonderful Province we live in can be. Adding to this essay is my friend and Polar Coachman Flyfishers Past President Jeff Kormos, who writes an inspiring piece for our destination feature on Haida Gwaii’s Yakoun River steelhead fishery, and how fortunate Jeff was to be able to live and tromp the trails and backroads of the Islands for several months this past spring while his wife was there taking a course. Some guys are just born lucky!

Also in this issue, we asked the question of some authors and steelhead gurus “Why Wild Steelhead Matter to Me”, and we think you will enjoy their responses and superb photos of this precious trout! Wild steelhead, to me, are about all that is good in this World: Nature at its very finest and my favourite fish, trout, at their highest pinnacle. Who could ask for more?       

Youth continues to be a big part of what we do and who we are as an organisation. The BCFFF is helping fund high school programs in many areas of the province: Campbell River, Kamloops, Prince George, Coquitlam to name a few, and many members volunteer their time where needed to assist in fly-tying lessons and outings.       

Finally, at our AGM in Victoria May 23rd, hosted by the Haig-Brown Fly Fishing Club, we will be holding a silent auction. We won’t be holding an ice-off auction because we can’t expect our members, fly shops and gear wholesalers to come to the trough for us twice this spring. If you have used or new equipment, art pieces, boxes of flies, relics or skills to donate, or are willing to canvass suppliers for the BCFFF, please step forward and let us know. You can begin canvassing and collecting right now! Your auction contacts are:

• Ken Marsh: [email protected]
• Brian Smith: [email protected]