BC’s Elk River continues to be worth the trip

FLY FISHING — Although British Columbia has set extra fees on alien visitors, and even though the stream is sometimes swarming with guided anglers, the trip up to the Fernie area is still a winner, especially this time of year when the fall colors can be stunning.

Here’s a trip report from Dwight Tipton of the Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club;

We just returned from the Elk and in all my years of fishing that river I don’t think I’ve ever seen it better. I’d strongly recommend that if you are having even a notion of heading up there, now’s the time to pack your ditty bag and get in a few days fishing before it turns to winter—a dose of which we had during our stay.