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run in a somewhat jerky motion while the larger fish will slowly bend the rod, almost to its breaking point, and then the reel will start to scream for mercy as line begins to peel out. I glanced at my guests as I set up the 3rd line, and from the looks on their faces, everyone was eager and stoked to get started. I handed the last rod to Phil and he began to strip out the fly line to its backing. He had only half the line out when he felt a sharp pull and then line began to peel from the reel. Phil was experienced, having fished here before with me and he knew what to do. “Fish on,” he yelled, grinning...it was going to be a good day! Just then the other rod bent hard and it, too, starting screaming. Double Header! Fifteen minutes later we had 2 stunner Rainbow at the boat. One was kept for dinner and the other gently released to be caught again another day. It was hard to keep a smile


away that day as we caught many more fish. Mostly Rainbow, but some large Lake Trout and even a Bull Trout. As I watched my guests’ battle fish throughout the day I could only imagine what it must have been like years ago, before commercial fishing on the ocean took its toll on our Salmon. Shuswap Lake is a unique natural fishery, with its many tributaries supporting most Salmon species. From the decaying spawning fish that spill nutrients into the lake, to the abundant fry and smolts living there, the Trout and Char benefit greatly, which, in turn, provide amazing fishing opportunities for anglers of all ages. So if you ever get the chance to fish the Shuswap, don’t pass it up. You won’t be disappointed! Rodney Hennig owns and


operates Rodney’s REEL Outdoors Sport Fishing Guide Service in the Kelowna area. Check him out today at www.kelownafishing.com


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