We Drifted the Cowichan with a Pro Guide.. Here's What We Learned!

Want to catch more trout and steelhead on the Cowichan River? In this episode, we drift the upper Cowichan River and reveal 3 proven guide tactics: 1️⃣ Euro-nymphing egg patterns for trout 2️⃣ Float fishing soft beads & worms for steelhead 3️⃣ Swinging spoons through tailouts We cover: • Prime trout timing (mid-October through December) • When to fish bigger beads vs smaller beads • Why walking-speed water is key for steelhead • How to rig a quick-change setup • Why tungsten bead heads require tight line control • Spoon modification trick (add a swivel!) We hooked chrome steelhead. We lost steelhead. We learned from Steelhead. If you're fishing Vancouver Island rivers — especially the Cowichan — this episode will sharpen your approach. Drop a comment: What’s your go-to Cowichan tactic? Gear Used In This Episode 💪 Fly Rod Combo WCFT: https://bit.ly/WCFT-TheGuidesGuide Mustang Survival: https://alnk.to/9IhCrxQ ▶ Keep Up To Date With Us In REAL TIME! Follow On IG   / theguidesguide   ▶ Help Us GROW! 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: @GuidesGuide ▶ What Is The Guides Guide About: The where, when and how to fish for various fish species throughout North America. We tap into the minds of local guides to provide you with their tips and tricks to enhance your chances of catching more fish. By the time we are done, you should feel like you have fished area your entire life! ▶ Product Partners We Support & USE! WEST COAST FISHING TACKLE   / westcoastfishingtackle   GONE FISHIN SHOP   / gonefishinshop   PARKSVILLE BOATHOUSE   / parksvilleboathouse   Music from Epidemic Sound: