Camp Bonavenrture Book Club
Mr. Wally Gabler has been one of our faithful guests for many years. In a conversation with him his past week he suggested the we start a “Book Club” where one of you recommend a book on salmon fishing or fly-fishing, in other words a good read for the salmon fisherman. Being it was Wally who […]
Topher’s Tips: Setting the Hook with a Wet Fly
If you tend to be quick on the draw when fishing a wet fly for salmon, the worst cure for the habit is a week of “bottom-bouncing” for trout with a nymph rig shortly before your trip to salmon country. A quick hook-set is effective when fishing a dead-drift nymph for trout. It’s not productive […]
Topher’s Tips: Setting the Hook with a Wet Fly
If you tend to be quick on the draw when fishing a wet fly for salmon, the worst cure for the habit is a week of “bottom-bouncing” for trout with a nymph rig shortly before your trip to salmon country. A quick hook-set is effective when fishing a dead-drift nymph for trout. It’s not productive […]
A New Look for Salmon Lodge
Salmon Lodge went through a major facelift over the past 8 months. Our 2011 season closed on September 30th and construction crews were there the next day. It took 8 months but we finally have a finished product. The past couple of week have been hectic to say the least. The staff have been putting finishing touches […]
A New Look for Salmon Lodge
Salmon Lodge, our sister lodge in the Grand Cascapedia went through a major facelift over the past 8 months. Our 2011 season closed on September 30th and construction crews were there the next day. It took 8 months but we finally have a finished product. The past couple of week have been hectic to say the […]
The Fly Caster’s Signature
If you were to sum up what the modern fly caster is striving for, it can be done in two words: good-looking loops! Being a skilled fly caster has a certain status attached to it, and good-looking loops are the signature of the skilled fly caster. So what is a good-looking loop? In my opinion, […]
The Fly Caster’s Signature
If you were to sum up what the modern fly caster is striving for, it can be done in two words: good-looking loops! Being a skilled fly caster has a certain status attached to it, and good-looking loops are the signature of the skilled fly caster. So what is a good-looking loop? In my opinion, […]
A New Look for Salmon Lodge in 2012!
We are pleased to announce that the renovations at Salmon Lodge are almost completed . Crews started working on October 1st, the day after our season closed and have been busy all winter getting things ready for Opening Day. We have extended the covered gallery around the entire lodge, and added two magnificent upstairs bedrooms. These new […]
Topher’s Tips: Casting Angle
The wet-fly swing is deceptively complicated. In fact, you could make a strong case that the swing is the most complex of all presentation styles. Casting angle and line mending significantly influence both the speed and the depth of the fly. If you strip line after the fly hits the water or take your steps […]
It’s time to book your 2013 salmon fishing trip.
Camp Bonaventure & Salmon Lodge fill up very quickly. We have always offered our guests the privilege to re-book their same dates for the following season. Each season, however, we have a few prime time slots that become available. We keep a list of individuals and groups who are interested in coming to Camp Bonaventure or Salmon Lodge. If you […]
