Fun At The Library

Not strictly at the waters edge but nearly.  Last summer I was asked to do some Physics experiments with a group of youngsters and I have to say they were enthusiastic. I’m a great fan of  the library and they have been good to me so I was ‘volunteered’.  One of my requests was that [...]

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Waterfalls

This was sent to From the Waters Edge  by 11 year old Sasha Boom, using the word Waterfalls, as part of her school work. ACROSTIC: Watch as it prettily flows Among the trees it goes The shimmering glass like water calms you, takes you in Everyone thinks it’s beautiful Radiant, catching everyones eye Falling down, [...]

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Fly-In Fishing Trip And BBQ

We had some guests over from the UK and they had told us that they wanted to do something a bit different as a holiday experience. Easy thing to say on the telephone from 5000+ miles away.  After some discussions we agreed on a fly-in fishing trip. The fateful day arrived and the mist and [...]

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Mountain Lake fishing

There are many streams in the area which, I am sure, would provide excellent fishing for small wild trout.  However these streams are really for the adventurous (or younger) fisherman.  I have to admit that in my younger days I would have tried many of these streams just to see… We do have good access [...]

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Shushwap Lake.

The Shushwap Lake in British Columbia, Canada is considered by many to be the houseboat capital of Canada.  For me it’s a large and beautiful body of water.  I stopped off one day just to admire the view and break the journey.  The weather was good, but storms had been predicted with a few thunder [...]

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Tahsis

The small fishing village of Tahsis is situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island and is at the heart of Nootka Sound.  Settled in a valley among the mountains the scenery is stunning.  Some of the best ecotourisn in British Columbia and pleanty of outdoor activities but we were there to catch salmon. We [...]

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Lock Gates

Canals in England are fascinating.  They are man made from the efforts and hard work of a few dedicated men.  In the Industrial Age they were a vital factor in the prosperity of many regions of the UK. This is an old picture of a lock which was still in use connecting parts of the [...]

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The Tyee Pool

I had long nurtured the dream of fishing for the Pacific salmon whilst in a rowing boat.  Not something from the stories of Hemingway or Venables,  but a more modest venture.  I have a sit-on kayak which does work nicely in many situations, but I had my mind set on something a little different. Boats [...]

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Enderby Salmon Art

When you pass through Enderby, British Columbia check out the metal art at the crossroads. Whilst it isn’t at the waters edge, it certainly represents a scene which so often can be seen at the stream or river side.  I stand and look at the eagle about to leave the nest and at the shoal [...]

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Stream Between Houses.

In this West Country village you might be tempted to think the stream between the houses is a lovely feature and, as a trout fisherman,  I might be tempted.  However….   What happens when the floods come and the water rises rapidly? Tags: Streams, Water, West Country, England, UK

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