Hello Catch readers,
Issue #88 is officially live.
This edition takes us on an incredible journey north to the rugged wilderness of British Columbia and Manitoba, before heading south to explore the wild, untamed waters of Tasmania.

Jimmie Pedersen kicks off this issue. Born in Copenhagen and raised in Denmark, Jimmie is a seasoned professional angling guide currently based in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia. He splits his seasons guiding for Atlantic salmon on his home waters and traveling west to guide for steelhead in British Columbia. His article, “Humbled on the Dean,” explores the raw landscape of the remote Dean River at Kimsquit Bay Lodge, where powerful summer steelhead and chinook salmon routinely humble even the most experienced fishermen.

Next, we catch up with our friend Brian O’Keefe, an accomplished photographer and world-traveling angler who splits his time exploring remote waters and capturing the essence of fly fishing across the globe. His article, “Manitoba’s Wilderness Pike and Lake Trout,” highlights a fly-fishing expedition to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge. There, anglers target massive northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and grayling using heavy fly tackle, big streamers, and surface poppers.

Heading south, Peter Broomhill shares his roots as a born-and-bred Tasmanian trout angler, professional guide and photographer. He captures both the explosive springtime whitebait runs in the lower rivers and the remote summer fisheries of Tasmania’s Central Plateau. His article, “Tasmania, Australia: Land of Wild Trout,” highlights the thrill of sight-fishing for aggressive brown trout across the trackless Western Lakes- a wilderness region of diverse waters and unique wildlife.

Finally, Todd Moen gives us a deeply personal visual story. While Todd frequently travels the world documenting elite anglers, this project brings him back to some favorite waters in British Columbia. “The Long Way Home” is a reflective piece narrated by his daughter Stella, who targets native trout on dry flies while pondering the quiet transition of her older brother leaving for college.

No matter where you call home, we hope you can get out and enjoy the waters you live near. We certainly do!

Thank you for supporting Catch Magazine,
Kelley Moen
Editor