Fly fishing in Hokkaido has taught me a lot this season, and one of the biggest lessons has been the value of a catch and release culture. As Bri and I planned our fall holiday, I (of course) began scouting our route and the rivers we would travel along and across. One of the rivers I found was the Akan River. Looking into this river, I found that it required a license (not the case in many fisheries in Hokkaido) and that it had a catch and release area regulated by the indigenous Ainu tribe. I was more than happy to pay ¥1500 (~$13) for my day license and a chance to fish waters with a healthy fish population. Early in the day, I found myself breaking off big fish after big fish, before my luck (and tippet strength) would turn around. Although I only brought one rainbow trout to hand, I was happy to see my flies tricking fish after fish into taking a bite. And those autumn views were like none I have seen before.
If you are fishing in Hokkaido and looking for locally-tied flies, feel free to contact me on instagram or simply leave a message in the comments. On this particular day, I was using a couple different nymph patterns I have found success with here in the Hokkaido rivers. Whether you like to fish nymphs, dries, streamers, or a combination… I have patterns and flies I have tested and proven to work in the area. Based out of Niseko, I am more than happy to help you with planning your next Hokkaido fishing trip.
北海道 ニジマス 魚釣り 阿寒川 日本 フライフィッシング
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