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Skitchine is atypical of most Canadian fishing camps. It is a lodge in the true sense of the word, situated in a beautiful wilderness retreat with excellent fishing.

Michael and Christine Fong
Outdoor Writer/Photographers
San Francisco, California

Skitchine Lodge continues to be a major partner and supporter of fisheries research programs within Bonaparte Provincial Park. The lodge has always recognized the value of sustaining the unique wild rainbow trout populations found in the numerous lakes of the area.

Brian Chan
Former Senior Fisheries Biologist
British Columbia Environment

The biggest problem that we have when filming a fishing show is catching enough fish of good size to make the show interesting. The problem we had with Skitchine Lodge was catching so many fish we were unable to edit the material down enough to make one episode. Our solution was to produce three.

We are looking forward to returning. Maybe this time we can try some of your other fishy lakes that we did not have time to experience last time.                                                    

Great food, great scenery, great accommodation and great staff! What more can I say!

Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper Fishing Diary
British Columbia, Canada

Kronomid Kronicles

We loaded up our gear and climbed aboard for our 2 mile trek to the main lodge on Dagger Lake. Liquid refreshments were provided to us and anticipation among our group ran high as we meandered through the woods drawing ever closer to commencing our 21st annual fly fishing experience which is Skitchine.

Upon arrival we were greeted by Terry and June and their staff who have become like part of the Kronomid family. After securing our licenses three of us headed out to Estelle lake and two continued on to Lloyd’s. A new R.L. Winston bamboo rod was among the group and strung with a small tan caddis fly which has been a proven winner over the years. It was no different this year as it bagged twelve 10"-13" trout in a little over three hours on Estelle. Action on Lloyd which has many larger and smarter trout was a little slower but a single one and three quarter pounder was taken on a woolly bugger.

Back at the lodge for the evening we sat down to salmon lox hors’de orves and a prime rib dinner. On subsequent evenings we enjoyed pork tenderloin, new york steak, chicken cordon bleu, and spare ribs always accompanied by colorfully prepared vegetables, wine, and mouth watering desserts.

Fishing for the remainder of the trip was different from prior years as "wet flies" did better than the usually reliable caddis. Emergers and midges were particularly effective as evidenced by a 50 fish day on Couture and 30 fish day on North Island. On Lloyd the secret was tying a strike indicator about three feet from a chironomid fly on a floating line. This produced a five two pounder fish day.

Wild life was abundant this year. A moose and her calf provided great entertainment on Lloyds and a porcupine was also spotted on the trail. Bald eagles were seen soaring above the lakes and we all hoped their eye sight was keen enough to distinguish us from real food. We had a debate about whether we had seen an osprey or landgull on Dagger.

Each night after dinner the younger Kronomids (under 50) would head out to Dagger in search of the big one, but in truth it was to enjoy a cigar and Dalwhinnie under the full moon with a front row seat to the Loon Symphony.

The trip would not be complete without a pilgrimage to bucolic Bob’s Lake. With poles rigged with 6 pound test, each of the Kronomids tried his hand at securing a place in the Skitchine history books. Our effort this year produced a 4 and ¼ pound Blackwater trout taken on a floating line with a homemade fly in a rain storm. As the fish was netted three distinct spectacular rainbows appeared overhead signaling better weather ahead and inviting us back again next year for another "Skitchine Experience".

The Kronomids are a group of 5 Seattle area businessmen and fly fishing enthusiasts.

Fishing at Skitchine Lodge for 21 years.
Washington, USA
Narrative courtesy of Kronomid Secretary, Gary C. Morrision fmoth@aol.com

The facility, equipment and area are blended together to create a special place to be enjoyed by all who appreciate the outdoors. Steve Probasco Outdoor Writer Raymond, Washington