Tulameen and Similkimeen

[professori]

This summer (late July) I am planning on spending a couple of weeks up around Princeton. I have never fished either the Tulameen or Similkimeen rivers and was wondering if any one has any advise/suggestions.

[Royal_Coachman]

Hey Prof, I fished the smilk two summers ago around the end of June early July and there was a good caddis hatch going on. I was able to hook into a a few with tom thumbs.I also noticed some adult stone fly starting around that time. Make sure to have some stimulators/stone flys and tom thumbs. Also landed a few on beadhead prince nymphs. I was fishing 2km east of Bromley rock as I had a friend with a cabin on the water there He has since sold the cabin and not sure if the new owners would mind you fishing there but there is couple of nice pools. There are also some good spots around Hedley. Might want to check with the outdoor shop in princeton for up to date info. Also that time of year there was a nice sedge hatch going on Vinson.

Have fun

-RC

[Keepa]

I've fished the area west of Hedley, there is some pretty fishy water between Bromley Rock and the old Hedley Rd bridge. Much like the last post said, tom thumbs worked well for the caddis hatch. I've never really hooked into anything other than 8-10" rainbows. I drive alongside that river at least once a month for work and every so often pull over and get the rod wet. Has anyone ever tried the sections of the Sumallo river in the west parts of manning park?

[professori]

Thanks for the helpful tiops. I'm going to head up there tomorrow for a look-see. I'll report if there is anything going on. I have fished the
Sumallo in the past. Very fishy looking looking water, but the sections near the road see lots of pressure. If you want success you need to trek away from the road. Very bushy, so bring a short (7'-7'6") rod. No monster fish there, but 10"-12" are doable with an occasional 14" available.