On a recent trip to Vancouver Island, I made a point of sitting down with Courtney Ogilvie, the owner of Nile Creek Fly Shop in Bowser, BC. From the moment I sat down, it felt like chatting with an old friend. Courtney is funny, personable, and extremely knowledgeable about fly casting to anadromous salmonids from the beach. 

I had one goal in mind when I set the appointment at the shop. I wanted to find out how to catch trout and salmon from the beach with a fly rod. I feel like I accomplished that goal, but I also learned so much more about Courtney, his life, and his passion for fishing. There are many nuggets of fly fishing wisdom in this episode. He has led an interesting life and the episode could've gone on for hours as far as I was concerned. I very much enjoyed my time with Courtney in his wonderful store. 

The Nile Creek Fly shop is situated on the old Island Highway midway up the east coast of Vancouver Island. If you were strong enough, you could throw a stone and hit the water of the Nile Creek estuary as it enters the Pacific Ocean. Courtney bought the building and started the fly shop almost on a whim. Not quite though...he wanted a headquarters near his favourite waters. We recorded the show at the tying counter near the front door of the shop. As customers entered, Courtney would get antsy in his chair, wanting to help. I noticed immediately that Nile Creek Fly Shop is there to help fishers, this was obvious. 

Please enjoy the episode and if you get a chance, stop by the store and say hey to Courtney.

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