In this episode of CBFLYFISHING, we dive deep into the world of fly fishing with Ian, a dedicated enthusiast hailing from Edmonton, Alberta. Ian's passion for fly fishing knows no bounds, as he embraces this captivating pursuit both in the warm embrace of summer and the cold winter landscape during his cherished two-week respite every month. Join us as Ian shares his wealth of knowledge, offering invaluable insights on how to make every fly fishing expedition a memorable one. Learn the essential gear you need to kickstart your fly fishing adventure, the prime locations and time for fishing, Ian's style of fishing, the art of tying flies, and tips for outfitting your fly fishing arsenal. Don't miss out on Ian's sage advice on how he conquers the distinct challenges of fly fishing in both winter and summer within the landscapes of Edmonton, Alberta.  Timestamps
[01:16] A bit about Ian and where he is located
[02:27] The weather in Edmonton, Alberta
[04:40] What Ian fishes for in the wintertime
[05:40] How Ian learned to fly fish in the winter
[11:16] Fishing for fun rather than sustenance
[13:27] How Ian balances work and fishing
[15:21] Ian's fishing style for trout 
[22:52] Why Ian doesn’t fish on popular rivers
[25:53] Still water fishing and why it’s not Ian’s gem
[27:16] Combining old-school and modern-style streamers 
[31:00] What you need to start fly fishing
[38:48] Ian’s flies box and how he ties flies
[40:49] Instagram flies Vs. fishing flies
[46:32] Ian’s fly gear collection style 
[48:12] The thread Ian is using.
[50:14] Ian’s local fly shop
[51:09] How Ian put his gears to the task 
[57:07] Learning how to fly fish 
[01:02:00] Ian’s shout to his supporters


Key Takeaways   • “The weather at Edmonton, Alberta is pretty important, and you have to always be diligently checking your stream temperatures; it can get hot for weeks at times, and the water gets low and hot, and you have to stop fishing by 1 or 2 o'clock.” [2:31]  • “It’s hard to learn to fly fish; anyone who tells you it’s easy is lying to you, especially if you are teaching yourself; teaching yourself to fly fish in winter will test your patience.” [5:56]  • “You will never get rid of old school flies; they will be around for a long time; they are written in books, and someone is always going to read it,  pick it up, and  retry it.” [29:27]  • “There are so many mediocre tiers out there that are phenomenal at photography, and they can make a terrible fly look phenomenal; there are phenomenal tiers that are terrible at taking pictures.” [42:48]  • “Social media has put us in a place where we expect that the fly with a perfect photo is the best-tied fly, which is not the case.” [43:47]  • “If you want to learn thread control, get your uni-thread because it’s going to teach you.” [49:18]  • “You can teach someone to find and catch fish, but you can’t teach someone how to fish; they have to have it in their mind.” [57:22] Relevant Links: Website: click here to become a patron Instagram: Ian King