The Name Game
In the sport of fishing, and river fishing more specifically, run names are a fun, interesting, and comical side game! When I was in my beginning stages of river fishing,...Date:
Straight Tippin'
Straight Tippin’ December 2022 Over the years of Steelheading, one thing I have learned is that these creatures are very curious and are often very aggressive towards things that wiggle,...Date:
Egg Eaters of Late Fall
With the Salmon spawning season coming to an end, the great egg feast is well underway for all of the other fish who reside in our rivers. Bull Trout, Dolly...Date:
ALWAYS IN PURSUIT
Keep Updated on all of Rod’s Adventures and Reports.
Bent Rod has over 30 years of experience fishing in the Fraser Valley for steelhead, salmon, sturgeon and trout. Our articles, videos, and podcasts share his wealth of knowledge and expertise gained over the years. Read, watch, and learn about fishing techniques, tips & tricks, how-to's and reports on everything west-coast fishing.
ARTICLES
VIDEOS
The Fish of A Thousand Casts, Part 2 - Steelheading 2023 - Always In Pursuit
More adventures in Steelheading 2023!Date:
The Fish of A Thousand Casts, Steelheading 2023
Steelhead fishing is an ongoing quest more than a one day experience... and that goes for new and experienced anglers alike!Date:
Jan. 6th Steelheading on the Vedder
Come along with us as we take on the challenge of seeking out Steelhead in the Chilliwack River in early January 2023.Date:
BENT ROD’S REPORTS
Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing Report #1
Bent Rod delivers his first ever Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing Report! Look for our funny, light hearted Sturgeon Fishing reports every few weeks to keep you up to date on...Date:
Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing Report #2 - May 2014
Bent Rod gives his quirky views on Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing.Date:
Fraser River Sturgeon Report August 2014
Rod shares this months Sturgeon fishing report WHILE catching a 6 foot sturgeon in a thunder storm.Date:
PODCASTS
Bent Rods Fishing - Always in Pursuit Episode 25: Ice, Ice Baby
Rod, Danena and Matt sit down to talk about the ice storm that has taken over the Fraser Valley; Rod's new micro jigs and upcoming centre pin rod plus a...Date:
Bent Rods Fishing - Always in Pursuit Ep 24 'Pimpin'
Rod sits down with Danena and Matt to discuss the close of the 2016 salmon season and the start of the steelhead season. Rod also brings on special guest Danny...Date:
Bent Rods Fishing - Always in Pursuit Episode 23: Their Teething
Rod sits down with Nate (Gakto) and Matt and talks about teething Chums, Sturgeon fishing, finding Coho's on the Harrison, and his new fishing rod for twitching... The Fish Pimp!Rod...Date: