Hello all,
The "boy" (step son) is living with his father in Campbell River, he has become quite excited about joining me in my steelhead passion. He is always asking questions and wondering what he can use close to home to pursue steelhead. He has hinted he may be interested in moving 'home'; in the duration I would like to get him started on the island. He has a great opportunity to fish what sound to be some awesome and historic steelhead rivers. What he lacks is support from the adults (father and step mother) in his life regarding transportation, I am sure they are trying their best however they don't seem to understand things like a fourteen year old can't get to hockey practice and games by taking transit.
My question is what kind of access does he have to good water without a vehicle? I have heard Campbell River has some good water close to town. He has suggested he can ride his bike, which may be reasonable. Of course it would need to be water with simple or next to no wading, we will be getting an inflatable life jacket for the just in case...
I plan on being over there for a few trips with him, anyone in the area willing to 'join' us for a day to help us find the 'bike' access water?
Opinions on what is a better or more ethical method overall aside (I am using both and he would like to as well) is there more fly water or float water on the water he will have access to? Or to bottom line it, what type of gear should we get him for the desired water?
Not sure if my query is clear, feel free to ask clarifying questions.
Thanks in advance
The "boy" (step son) is living with his father in Campbell River, he has become quite excited about joining me in my steelhead passion. He is always asking questions and wondering what he can use close to home to pursue steelhead. He has hinted he may be interested in moving 'home'; in the duration I would like to get him started on the island. He has a great opportunity to fish what sound to be some awesome and historic steelhead rivers. What he lacks is support from the adults (father and step mother) in his life regarding transportation, I am sure they are trying their best however they don't seem to understand things like a fourteen year old can't get to hockey practice and games by taking transit.
My question is what kind of access does he have to good water without a vehicle? I have heard Campbell River has some good water close to town. He has suggested he can ride his bike, which may be reasonable. Of course it would need to be water with simple or next to no wading, we will be getting an inflatable life jacket for the just in case...
I plan on being over there for a few trips with him, anyone in the area willing to 'join' us for a day to help us find the 'bike' access water?
Opinions on what is a better or more ethical method overall aside (I am using both and he would like to as well) is there more fly water or float water on the water he will have access to? Or to bottom line it, what type of gear should we get him for the desired water?
Not sure if my query is clear, feel free to ask clarifying questions.
Thanks in advance