long fisherman - not exactly an expert - but the locations and methods I’m going to share with you have worked well for me over the years. Everyone has their own fishing ideas and secrets, some may be better, some worse.”
Following the Yellowhead Hwy 16 (371 km /231 miles) and approximately 4 ¼ hours drive west from Prince George, you’ll find yourself in the town of Smithers. After a short ten minute drive out of town, you’ll turn onto Lake Kathlyn Road and follow the signs to Twin Falls and Kathlyn Glacier. An easy twenty minute walk, with snow- topped mountains on the horizon all around you, you’ll find yourself at the gorgeous Twin Falls. If you continue up the trail for approximately two hours - which is a fairly strenuous hike - you will end up at Kathlyn
Glacier. The view here is breathtaking and well worth the effort.
Smithers is located along the banks of the Bulkley River, a popular destination spot for those who seek excellent Steelhead fishing. But while acknowledging the fine fishing of the Bulkley, Ray still prefers to make the hour and a half commute to the Babine River. “The Babine is where you’ll find some of the best sockeye salmon fishing in the world,” he confides. “These fish are excellent fighters. They dance across the top of the river on their tails for amazing distances and fling themselves out of the river with great leaps. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. The best spot to fish for these sockeye is just down-river from the fish counting station. The regulations will vary depending on the time of season that
you’re there, so ALWAYS check the fishing regulations.”
When asked what his methods are for fishing the Babine Ray sighs deeply, preparing himself to share his accumulated wisdom with his progeny. Then he begins: “When fly-fishing off the banks, having hip waders is best. You’ll only need to go knee-deep, but they’ll sure make life easier. If you don’t have waders, you can still fish from shore. You’re going to want to use a seven-weight fly rod with a fly reel and lots of backing,” he continues, “with a sinking line that has a short leader using 20 pound test. If you’re fishing in the morning you’re best to use a fly that has an orange body; during the day use one with a pink body, and at evening a fly with a purple body. Remember that no bait
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