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Save The Kokish

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:25

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The Kokish River, located on northeast Vancouver Island, is one of just three streams on the east coast of Vancouver Island that still have a rare run of wild summer-run steelhead.

The fish rich river is also home to five species of wild salmon, as well as coastal cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. The Kokish rushes through a series of steep canyons, alternating between waterfalls and clear pools, making it an ideal destination for anglers, kayakers and nature lovers alike. But the Kokish is at risk from a private power project that plans to put over 9 km of this 10 km wild river into a pipe, changing this bit of paradise forever.

The last hurdle this project faces is a permit from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

That is why we are asking you to write three federal politicians, and tell them how much you want the power project to be turned down and the Kokish River to remain wild.

Write Now!

Backgrounder:

2012 Squamish Watershead Cleanup

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 20:41

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Last year's inaugural cleanup was attended by volunteers including Steelhead Society of BC members and directors, members of the community, anglers, kayakers, and
university students. An estimated 2 tonnes of garbage were removed from the
Squamish watershed area including, Cheakamus, Mamquam and Squamish rivers.

Update - May 15 2012

This year there were 27 volunteers who showed up for a day of picking up garbage. By the end of the day over 10,000 lbs of garbage was weighed in at the Squamish landfill. Pictures below.

M & Y 7th Annual Spey Day

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 20:38

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Saturday April 14th, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Directions to Peg leg Bar

The Steelhead Society will have a booth set up, so drop by and say hi! For those that have
never attended the M&Y spey clave this is "THE" day to come and play with all of the different
two handed rods and lines available through Michael & Young. It provides an excellent
opportunity to try a spey rod for the first time, to bring your own rod and tweak it to the perfect line, to check out what's new, to build on your wish list, and to socialize with all the other double handed fanatics. And, while you are at it, you might as well enjoy a free BBQ lunch, enter your name in to win one of the many prizes donated by our supporters, and watch and listen to Travis Johnson of the Carron spey casting team. This year we are again SELLING raffle tickets for our draw with all proceeds going to the BC Steelhead Society. Tickets are $5.00 each with no limit to how many you buy. (But only one major prize per person).

Update - May 15 2012

A big thanks to all who came out and supported the auction and raffle at this year’s event. Special thanks going out to the M+Y crew for hosting this premier event.

‎2012 M&Y Spey Day Prize List:
   Saracione Reel, 4 ¼ Black & Silver
   CF Burkheimer 8142 Classic Rod
   Echo Spey Rod/Reel Combo
   Loop Evotec 6126 Rod
   Abel “Spey” Reel
   Islander FR4 Reel
   Simms G4 Pro Waders
   Moby Whale Net in Purpleheart
   Rushton Dragon Net with Rubber Mesh
   Framed photo by Jonathan Barlow
   Hats, T-Shirts, Lines, etc.
   Fly Fusion Magazine

Thank you to all of the people/companies who generously donated to this year’s raffle:
CF Burkheimer, Saracione Reels, Islander Reels, Josh Nugent/Rajeff Sports, Todd Scharf/Simms Fishing Products, Moby Nets, Francois Blanchet/Loop, Simon Gawesworth/Rio Products, Springbrook Mfg, Hatch Outdoors, Nautilus Reels, Great River Fishing Adventures, Chris Seipio/CPO Agency, Peter Morrison/Leader Sales, Scott Baker-McGarva/Idylwilde, Matt Rimmer/Fishbum Outfitters, RL Winston, Al Belheumer/Proline Sports, Fly Fusion Magazine, Rushton Nets, Fly Angler Distributing, Nick Pujic/FlyNation

Cast & Blast 2012

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 20:31

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@SunWolf (Friday April 6th, 3pm - Saturday April 7th 10 pm)
SSBC has been busy collecting lots of great donations that will be put forth for a silent auction. These items are display in the Converence Centre at Sunwolf and will remain open for bidding from 3pm on Friday April 6th until 10pm on April 7th. All proceeds from the silent auction go to the SSBC and will enable them to keep working on great projects in the interest of our fish.

Update - May 15 2012

Special thanks to Pieroway Rod Company, Whistler Flyfishing, Chromer Sportfishing, Dave Currie Artworks, Howe Sound Brew Pub, Leader sales/RIO, Islander Reels, Troutwater Fly and Tackle, Authentic Wine and Spirits, Patagonia, Hatch Outdoors, FishBum Outfitters, and Sunwolf/Fergies for the donations to the Cast and Blast Steelhead Society of BC Silent Auction and all who pulled out the wallets in support. All funds raised go to the Squamish River Trust for habitat work. A good time was had by all.