Growing up in the Cariboo allowed me to be in the outdoors every day. I started fishing in the creek on my grandfather`s farm for small rainbow trout and I was hooked from that first tug. Our family used to hike in to the Blackwater River to camp and fish I always enjoyed catching those hard fighting rainbow trout. Fifty years later floating the Blackwater with clients I still get excited watching as those aggressive rainbows attack dry flies on the surface.
We also do Wilderness float trips for the family that just wants to get away and relax. Going through the different phases of fishing has seen me catching really big rainbows and bull trout, catching salmon, big sturgeon, steelhead as well as tropical destinations for the grand slam. I have hiked and fished in many parts of the world. Guiding has been part of my life starting out young with my Great Uncle Alec Mooring On Fawn Lake, near One Hundred Mile House.
Teaching someone to fly fish is the best job I can imagine, watching the joy as they master casting a dry fly, and then hook a hard running trout. This is usually followed by a quick picture and the gentle release.
It`s my privilege to share our regions great fishing on tv, Recently Fly Fusion filmed two episodes with us, one on the East arm of Quesnel Lake and the other on the Blackwater River. They are currently on WFN fall 2016 and slated for spring of 2017, we have done shows with Columbia Country sports fishing the west, they were from Spokane Washington. We also did a few shows with Nice Fish out of Victoria. We made the cover of the Sportsman news 2013 and it was at all trade shows in the USA. BC Bull Trout. We have had stories and articles in BC Sports fishing and other publications in Canada and the USA. Fishing BC, we have done some really great films with them the last one in 2020 Starred Catherine La Flamme ( Micheal Young Fly Shop ) and Gillian Steele (Highwater Tackle)We had so much fun with them. Previously We did one called Cariboo Rivers, With Pro Snowboarder Eric Jackson, You will see him in the Video section, His words cover the Cariboo Mountains area so well.
It`s a real honor to be included in Chris Harris newest book Titled Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. This is the flagship publication for our area and a must have for anyone wanting to experience the beauty and diversity of our region. Our section was photographed where we do our Grizzly King Tours. Type In Chris Harris Studios and get your copy.
Giving back has always been important to me; I worked with a great bunch of people for the Pacific Salmon Foundation Dinners here in Quesnel, and in Vancouver, Protecting and leaving the planet a better place is so important for future generations. Lets all do our part.
I,am a first responder for all search and rescue water calls in our area. So you will be traveling with the guy most likely to come and get you, and if things get serious we can get a helicopter, your safety is always our first priority. I am a certified Bear Viewing Guide and have been doing this for over 20 years.
Our business has evolved over time starting with one jet boat and a 16 raft, we now do Helicopter Fly Fishing, we have heated jet boats, a fleet of rafts for wilderness float trips. Exclusive Backcountry Fly outs.
Grizzly King Tours. We really enjoy doing Wildlife Viewing,, Nature Hiking, Photography and Water Fall Tours. Grizzly Viewing is a must for anyone wanting to see the King of the Canadian Wilderness. When you are ready to reconnect with Nature, Join us for your next adventure!!
Cheers Doug
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