Steelhead and Soul Fish 2!

Mikey Weir of Burl Productions, the guy who produced the epic fly fishing video SOULFISH several years ago, is up filming his Steelhead Fly Fishing segment for SOULFISH 2, his latest film. Joining him is professional snowboarder and fly angler, Eric Jackson, and April Vokey, owner/operator of Fly Gal Ventures, and Nicholas Dean Lodge booking agent/trip host.  SOULFISH 2 is slated for completion in 2011 and needless to say, we're very excited about being involved in this unique project!  Be sure to check it out!

THE Skeena Steelhead Trailer

The reel deal: the Skeena Steelhead Trailer from Fly Max Films/Fly Nation TV:


Fly Nation TV: Skeena Steelhead Trailer from Nick Pujic on Vimeo.

Fly Max Films and Skeena Steelhead

Last week I posted a link to Fly Max Film's Facebook page, which features our Skeena Steelhead Trailer - a brief but infectious glimpse at the amazingly good Steelhead fishing the group found while staying with us and Yellow Cedar Lodge a few weeks ago. However, if you're not on Facebook, you might've been left wondering what the buzz was all about. Fear not! The new Fly Max Films website is now up and running and the Skeena Steelhead Trailer is the current featured video. And, don't worry, I'll let you know when the final cut is out...

It's Here - Fly Nation' Skeena Steelhead Trailer!

Just one of many memorable moments while fiming with the Fly Nation crew in mid September.  Here, Andrea Charlton and Dustin Kovacvich display a Steelhead double header - one of two on this day!  Nick Pujic Photo

A few weeks ago, the Nicholas Dean crew and our partners, Alf and Simone at Yellow Cedar Lodge had the pleasure of hosting Nick Pujic, Tim Myers, April Vokey (of Fly Gal Ventures) and Andrea Charlton of Fly Nation on their quest to sample our Fall Steelhead fishery and get it on film.  The result?  Epic footage which includes Steelhead double headers, Steelhead sipping dry flies off the surace and an adventure only to be found in northwest British Columbia.  If you're on Facebook, be sure to check out the following:

--THE Skeena Steelhead Trailer - A short exerpt of the forthcoming final cut. Warning - this will make you want to go Steelhead fishing!

-- Join the Nicholas Dean Lodge Facebook Group for updates on our fishing, promotions and more,  and the Fly Max Films Facebook Group for updates on their incredible film work and worldwide fishing travels.

Stay tuned for more photos and video updates over the coming weeks and months!

2010 Discounted Steelhead Weeks - Great Fishing and Great Value!

Alistair Robjent of Robjent's Fine Country Pursuits joined Pete McLeod in early September to see what our Steelhead and Salmon fishery was all about.  With the fishing exceptionally good on both wet and dry flies, it was indeed difficult to get Alistair off the river!  Pete McLeod and his staff operate Aardvark McLeod, a travel company dedicated to providing the best in international fly fishing trips.

It's been an absoutely stellar Summer and Fall Steelhead season thus far on the Lower Skeena system near Terrace.  Near record numbers of Steelhead have returned this year and our fishing has been far and away the best it has been in years!  August on the Skeena Camp saw more Steelhead hook ups than in any other previous camps; I say hook ups because many of these fish were simply too fresh and too hot to land!  Now, many of these fish will be in the Skeena's tributary rivers,where our clients have enjoyed exceptional days of Steelhead fishing.  

If you've ever been interested in fishing the Skeena and can sneak away for a week in the next month, I can assure you that this season is not one that you'll want to miss!  And, since we've had a few recent cancellations, we are offering discounts off select weeks - which make it that much more attractive. Dates, rates and availability are as follows:

-- October 3 to 9 - one space available

-- October 10 to 16 - two spaces available

-- October 31 to November 6 - four spaces available

Normal 2010 rates are: $3595.00 CDN plus taxes (double occupancy) and $3795.00 CDN plus taxes (single occupancy); Discounted rates are: $3200.00 CDN plus taxes (double occupancy) and $3400.00 CDN plus taxes (single occupancy).  Rates based on 5 days of guided fishing, all meals and 6 night's accommodations at our partnering facility, Yellow Cedar Lodge.

Contact me at chadblack@nicholasdean.com or (250) 641-1551 for more information on your trip of a lifetime!

Skeena Summer Steelhead at a DISCOUNT PRICE!

A "proper" 25 lb Skeena Steelhead landed during mid August - peak run timing on the Skeena for these migrating fish

With a recent cancellation during one of our best Summer Steelhead and Salmon weeks of the year, we are offering trips at a discounted rate of 20% off. So, that means our lodge trips are starting at just $2850.00 CDN - which includes 5 days of guided fishing, all meals and 6 nights at Yellow Cedar Lodge.  The ever popular on-river Skeena Camp package is priced at $1860.00 - for 5 plus days of fishing! If you've been thinking of going on a Steelhead trip but for whatever reason it hasn't materialized, this is YOUR chance at what may be one of the best Steelhead returns on the Skeena in years.  Steelhead numbers past the Tyee Test Fishery are nearly double the historical average, meaning that you've got an even better chance at hooking into the Skeena's monster fish - fish aproaching and well over 20 lbs that are just plain mean!  If one of these trips picques your interest, contact me today (chadblack@nicholasdean.com or 250-635-5295) for more information, or check out our Summer Steelhead/Salmon and Skeena Camp brochures...

Co-Ed Learn to Fly Fish Weekend with April Vokey

Are you Interested in learning how to fly fish and having a shot at some of the most prolific Steelhead and Salmon fishing in the world?  Or, perhaps your significant other has been hinting that they'd like to join you on one of your fishing adventures?  If so, block off your calendar from August 6 to 8, 2010.  April Vokey of Fly Gal Ventures will be teaching and hosting a weekend retreat at our five star lodge, which includes 3 days of fishing/instruction, 2 nights accommodations and all meals.  This learn to fly fish retreat is limited to 8 anglers, so booking early is recommended.  Cost is $895.00 CDN/person.  For more information or to confirm your space, please feel free to get in touch with either myself (chadblack@nicholasdean.com or 250-635-5295) or April at: april@flygal.ca.