Sport Fishing On The Fly

Join host, Don Freschi, as he travels from the glacier tipped interior of British Columbia, to the remote, northern region of Quebec, and all the way down to the tropics of Cuba, catching everything from bonefish to brook trout. Many episodes feature an "On the Bench" segment, where viewers learn how to tie, step-by-step, everything from dry flies, to streamers.
201313 episodes7+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Low Water on the Skeena
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don and Dale are fishing for Steelhead and Coho on the Skeena River, near Terrace British Columbia. They face some tough conditions, with the water level reaching record lows that year. On The Bench, Don ties up the Muddler Minnow, which was the most effective pattern they used that day.
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  2. S1 E2 - Arctic Char In Northern Quebec Part 1
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Dale is fishing for Arctic Char in northern Quebec. He is staying at the Payne River Fishing Camp, which is situated near Ungava Bay. He is joined by Al Dunbar, and the two of them catch numerous Arctic Char on full sinking lines. On the bench, Randy Taylor ties up a "Double Bunny".
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  3. S1 E3 - Double Header Day on Summit Lake
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don is fishing with Brian Chan on Summit Lake, in the East Kootenays of British Columbia. They are fishing with chironomids, and as a result, they get into several double headers. Throughout the episode they explain the techniques and equipment necessary to effectively fish this pattern. On The Bench, Don ties up a Black Bead Slinger Chironomid.
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  4. S1 E4 - Lake Fishing At Refern River Lodge
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don, his brother Dale, and Brian Chan are fishing at Redfern River Lodge. They are targeting the lakes and creek mouths accessible from the lodge. Surrounded by glacier tipped mountains and endless forests, they try various flies and techniques on the lakes and hook into plenty of fish. On The Bench, Don ties up the Flesh Eating Sculpin.
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  5. S1 E5 - Return To Douglas Lake Ranch
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don and a few friends are fishing at Douglas Lake Ranch. They are fishing Stoney Lake, and despite some tough weather conditions, everyone hooks into fish and has a great time on the lake. On The Bench, Don ties up the Balance Leech, a great pattern for fishing above weed beds.
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  6. S1 E6 - Arctic Char In Northern Quebec Part 2
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Dale is joined by longtime friend Donald Thom as they fish for Arctic Char using dry lines. They are fishing on the Payne River in northern Quebec, using a unique technique that Donald has developed over the years, which entices the Char up to the surface and ultimately take the dry fly.
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  7. S1 E7 - Fishing the Columbia River
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don is fishing with long time friend Dwayne D'Andrea on the mighty Columbia River. They are fishing the big back eddy's using with indicators, a technique that works well in the early summer months, as the fish are bulking up after spawning.
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  8. S1 E8 - Fishing the Redfern River
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don, his brother Dale and Brian Chan are fishing the Redfern River, in North Tweedsmuir Park, B.C. The river is teeming with wild native rainbow trout, ranging in size from ten to twenty-four inches, perfect for fishing with dry flies and light gear.
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  9. S1 E9 - Big Rainbows On Summit Lake
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don and Brian Chan are chironomid fishing on Summit Lake, in the East Kootenays of British Columbia. They catch some huge rainbow's, and Brian demonstrates how to tie a "loop knot", and also talks about the various productive patterns to use for lake fishing throughout the year.
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  10. S1 E10 - Brook Trout in Northern Quebec Show 1
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don and Dale are fishing for Brook Trout in Northern Quebec. They are joined by longtime friend Donald Thom, and the three of them hook into some large, beautiful brookies.
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  11. S1 E11 - Cuba Bonefish Show
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don, Dale and a few friends are fly fishing for bonefish in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. They also hook into a couple big Jack Crevalle, and even manage to land a Barracuda.
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  12. S1 E12 - Cuba Tarpon Show
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, Don, Dale and a few friends are fly fishing for big Tarpon in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. Don describes the equipment and flies needed to fish for these monsters. On The Bench, Don ties up a very productive Tarpon pattern, called the "Tarpon Toad".
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  13. S1 E13 - Best of Series 18
    June 17, 2013
    22min
    7+
    On this episode, it's all about the Best of Series 18. We look back at some of our favorite scenic locations, our best fish, and of course, some of the bloopers that we made along the way.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Gary Cooper
Producers
Gary Cooper
Cast
Don Freschi
Studio
Syndicado
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