Club and Member Activities

IF4 April 18, 2026

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival will once again be hosted by the  Polar Coachman Fly Fishers this year.  On Saturday, April 18, at 7:00PM join us at the Canfor Theatre, UNBC, 3333University Way, Prince George.   Ticket prices are $25 General, $20 Students & Seniors. Tickets will be available starting in March at Corlanes Sporting Goods, 3900 Walls Avenue, Unit 111 Prince George, anytime online at https://flyfilmfest.com/princegeorgebc/ or at the door on the evening of the showing (there is a $2 service charge for online purchases).  There will be a raffle for some great prizes as well. The trailers for the 11 films being shown can be seen at https://flyfilmfest.com/films/

"Fishing Forever" with CNIB - June 7, 2025

27 members of the CNIB and supporters met with members of the Polar Coachman club at Vivian lake for a wonderful day of fishing and a barbeque lunch.

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Annual Potluck Dinner and Gift Exchange

The annual year end get together was a gain a great success!  Good food, good laughs and most of all good companionship.

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Brian Smith - Fly Tying Books and Fly Tying Supplies from H&H

Fly Tying Supplies   

    • Contact Brian at flyfishingnut47@gmail.com to get a link to the Hook & Hackle cataloque, his ordering conditions, and discounts.  

Brian's Books

    • Smith, Brian. (2019).  "Essential Fly Patterns for Lakes and Streams".  Caitlin Press: Halfmoon Bay, BC. $24.95 + GST
    • Smith, Brian. (2013).  "Seasons of a Fly Fisher".   Caitlin Press: Halfmoon Bay, BC. $25.95 + GST
    • Smith, Brian. (2009). "Fly Fishing BC’s Interior".  Caitlin Press: Halfmoon Bay, BC. $29.95 + GST   

Erich Franz

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Erich, having experienced the meditative act of fly fishing and fly tying, has sought to honour his hobby with a series of drawings modeled after mandalas.  Erich’s artwork is available to the public and can be viewed and purchased at his website:

www.erichfranzart.com .

Glen Mikkelsen's Book! 

  • The Rangeland Derby: 100 Years of Chuckwagon Racing at the Calgary Stampede".

  Rangeland Derby cover

Glen says, "Honestly, it's been nearly a lifetime hoping and wanting to put this book together, and it turned out fabulously."