We’re excited to announce the first ever bamboo week at Camp Brule scheduled for the week commencing Sunday 29th July, 2012. The week will be hosted by Troy Jacques, master bamboo rod builder at Thomas & Thomas. It’s our aim to facilitate a week of camaraderie and exciting fishing for a maximum of six bamboo enthusiasts.

Late July and early August is a tremendous time to be chasing silver on our beautiful Gaspe rivers – the Petite Cascapedia, Grand Cascapedia and Bonaventure. At this stage of the season there is a good population of fish in the rivers with bright, new fish still entering daily. Importantly, the higher water temperatures and (often) lower water levels means this is ‘dry fly’ time. The spectacle of large Atlantic salmon rising to engulf delicately-placed Wulff’s and Bomber’s is a sight to behold.

We can think of no more fitting way to fish the Gaspe than with a beautifully crafted bamboo rod and nickel silver reel. Rods for #7 and #8 lines will be perfect for our quarry although you may wish to bring a lighter set up for the sea-run brook trout that also run these rivers. Troy will be bringing a couple of prototype rod designs for guests to try out.

Ours is an area rich in fly fishing tradition and we’re sure you’ll find the camp as inspiring as your favorite bamboo rod. So if fine fly fishing for bright salmon combined with comfortable lodgings, good food, convivial company and the chance to discuss the finer points of rod building with Troy, sounds like your kind of week please get in touch via email to reserve your space and receive a detailed itinerary.

29th July – 5th August (7 nights, 6 days of guided fishing)
Maximum of six rods
Price per person C$4,410 + tax
Please note Camp Brule is a catch and release only lodge.

To reserve your space call Camp Brule Manager, Kevin McWhirter on (506) 451-8198 or email Kevin@campbrule.com.