We are celebrating 40 years of operation. Learn more about how Ray got started in the fly fishing industry.

2009 Highlights :

The 2009 fishing season has come to an end, and "wow!" what a season it was.   July started off with weather that was a little cool and some higher than normal water levels, but by mid July it was full on summer.   The skies were blue, the air was warm, the water was crystal clear, and the hatches were great.   The dry fly fishing was exceptional and trout were eagerly rising, and we saw plenty of wildlife. Of course we experienced a rainy day here and there when Mother Nature reminded us that Spatsizi does get wet!   Big green drakes were coming off all summer thanks to our overall wonderful weather. Other hatches included baettis, caddis flies and a great stone fly hatch mid July.

Our group of exploratory anglers visited some trophy rainbow lakes in August and we landed some 4 to 7 lb rainbows.   The serene getaway on the Firesteel River was a big hit with plenty of hook ups, dry fly mania and plenty of moose, not to mention the warm host service of Ray and Beannie.   Laslui Lodge saw a minor facelift with new flooring, a kitchen renovation, and peak-style windows.   A new water purification system was also installed.   The guests' cabins all received new mattresses and will get new duvets for 2010.   Thanks to the hard work of our building crew, with special recognition to Robert, the new staff building is complete.

Fish Tales 2009:

Largest Rainbow 7 lbs:   David Mahoney and John Jenkins

Biggest Bull Trout at 12 lbs:   Danny Ray

Most fish in a day:   Louise Pomeroy

Guides Choice Fly of the Year:   Green Drake Cripple

Click for 2009 photos!

Crew Corner:   

Once again our splendid crew made Spatsizi a special unique place to visit.   Our kitchen crew, Danielle, Angela, and Edith, did a great job and the guests left with their waders a little snugger each day.   A special thank you to Chef Geoffrey Couper (Corked Cork) who blew everyone away with his culinary magic.   Geoffrey incorporated some of BC's finest wines with his incredible food.   We had a diverse guide team including Ray Collingwood, Bob Wickwire, Billy Labonte, Clay Collingwood and Tyler Owen.   Ray and Bob have a combined 85 years of guiding know-how.   If you can't catch fish with these guys, you'd better go back to fishing with worms!   Tyler, our rookie guide, was our Bull Trout specialist, whose clients got into some of the biggest Bull Trout in the 10 - 12 lb class.   The workhorses, our airplanes, did a fantastic job - our Cessna 185 "TQO", and the Wilga, that our clients loved for providing the best viewing for all the fly-outs, with pilot/guide Clay Collingwood.   Tim Brown and his plane, "GUNK", performed great and are an invaluable part of our aviation and guide crew.   Gloria and Janice kept our office well organized, ensured the lodge was well stocked, and took care of all those last minute details.   We thank all of our guests who visited us in 2009 and we look forward to seeing you and new friends in 2010!

Visit us at the 2010 Trade Shows:

International Sportsmens' Exposition:   January 7 - 10, Denver, CO

International Sportsmens' Exposition:   January 14 - 17, San Mateo, CA

Safari Club International:   January 20 - 23, Reno, NV Booth #849, 851

Wild Sheep Show:   February 4 - 6, Reno, NV, Booth #557

Tight Lines,

The Collingwood Family.