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The Best of Nova Scotia's
Flyfishing
It's April 15th and open season for speckled trout, brown trout, lake
trout, rainbow trout and landlocked salmon.While 'tis true, sadly, that
Nova Scotia's sport fishing just ain't what it used to be due to massive
clearcutting and acid rain, there are still some great fishing holes
to be found on Cape Breton Island and the mainland.
 The
Province of Nova Scotia provides a 60 page Anglers'
Handbook where you can find the information you need. This downloadable
handbook (.pdf) has fees & licenses and the wherefore's and howto's
of fishing Nova Scotia's inland waters. It even includes a handy Nova
Scotia sport fish identification chart.
Tom Lee's excellent site offers up a 'bakers dozen' - the 13
best trout flies for Nova Scotia. After lugging box after box of
flies around, Tom decided to narrow it down to the best of the east.
At least, that's Tom's thirteen.
Tom, like all wise fishermen, also heeds the advice of the oldtimers
and provides a
list of the most requested flies (to tie) including old favourites
like Parmachene Bell & Silver Doctor.
In case you aren't sure what fly to use when, check out one of
the many hatch charts like the one available on Trout
Nova Scotia. Dragon, damsel, caddis, stonefly... they're all here,
including the time of day and water conditions where each hatches. That
way, you'll know what the fish are biting, so you can tie on the right
fly.
Many anglers swear by red and yellow, and the Mickey Finn is
an all time favourite for trout, salmon and several other species. Here,
the Mickey Finn is shown on a Canada postage stamp. (photo courtesty
Canada Post)
For senior and disable anglers, Nova Scotia offers several "Barrier
Free" (pdf file) pools. Along Highway 7, McKeen's Pool in Aspen
(just east of Sherbrooke) is a project of the St
Mary's River Salmon Interpretive Center. The Center is open after
June 1st and features displays of antique fishing tackle and the memorabilia
of well known anglers like Babe Ruth, as well as salmon life cycle dioramas.
The St. Mary's is one of Nova Scotia's best known salmon rivers.
Nova Scotia's fishing guides aren't as prolific as they once were, but
you can check with the folks at Tight
Lines on the Bay of Fundy. They can help you with pretty much anything
you need and even give you casting lessons if you're a newbie.
For more
outdoor adventures in Nova Scotia, check out the Province's search
tools, or download your own NS Adventure Guide. Happy fishing and safe
home!
More outdoor links picked for you by the Highway
7 Crew!
Causeway Diver
Tom & Julia Jewers run this full service dive shop located at the
Canso Causeway entrance to the Marine Drive. 'Causeway' serves divers
with destinations in Guysborough, Sherbrooke, Ecum Secum and Sheet Harbour
as well as Cape Breton. Nautical & topographical chart dealers.
Coastal Kayaking
Adventures
Atlantic Canada's most experienced kayaking outfitter in its 21st
year of operation. Choose 1-10 day excursions for the novice to the
professional level.
Destination
Nova Scotia Golf
Searchable database of Nova Scotia's more than 50 scenic courses, many
among North America's best. On
the Eastern Shore, several excellent courses await those touring
the links.
Free Nova Scotia
Golf Guide
"Challenge, playability, breathtaking vistas, cultural charm..."
- you'll find Nova Scotia's courses the experience of a lifetime. Request
your free NS Golf Guide here! (published every 2 years)
Nova Scotia Salmon Association
A worthwhile organization devoted to the conservation of NS Atlantic
Salmon and trout. New for 2002 - Adopt a Stream. Practice catch and
release!
Orienteering Association of
NS
Orienteering has been growing in popularity since the 1940's with several
clubs and courses in Nova Scotia. Schedule 2002 now online.
St.
Mary's River Association
Eastern Shore rivers like East & West River (Sheet Harbour), the
Moser, Ecum Secum, Liscombe and St. Mary's (Sherbrooke) have been known
for decades for their 'scoop 'em up with your hands' salmon. Now, sadly,
most salmon rivers are 'catch and release' only.
St.
Mary's River Association Interpretive Center offers a glimpse of
the past - and the future for Atlantic Salmon. Did Babe Ruth cast a
line in the St. Mary's?
Trout Nova
Scotia
Sport fishing is a favourite pastime in Nova Scotia. Anglers love the
fiestiness of our NS Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout and you'll see fishermen
line the river banks and lakeshores from May to October.
More to come...
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