Trouthooker PRO Stillwater

Stillwater Fly Fishing. Refined.

Techniques

Indicator fishing, balanced flies, strip presentations, and clean stillwater execution.

Gear

Rods, reels, lines, boats, storage, and gear that earns its place on the lake.

Lifestyle

Camp life, cooking, travel, and the kind of days on the water you never forget.

ABOUT

About the brand

ABCamp Crest

Built for the stillwater life

What this site stands for

Show practical stillwater methods for casting, trolling, indicator fishing, and reading structure
Highlight gear, boats, lines, flies, and camp systems that actually belong in a serious stillwater setup
Share media, trip notes, camp content, and the outdoor lifestyle surrounding real lake days
Build useful resources and tools that help anglers plan better and fish smarter

Camp setup and fire ring in the trees beside the lake

PRO STAFF

Founder and pro staff

Founder

Troy Bassett

Founder of Trouthooker PRO Stillwater, building a focused stillwater platform around real fishing knowledge, camp life, brand identity, and serious time on British Columbia lakes.

Bamboo Rods + Nets

Sheldon Guertin

Featured craftsman known for custom bamboo fly rods and handcrafted landing nets that bring heritage, precision, and unmistakable character to the stillwater experience.

Pro Staff

Trevor Thurston

On-the-water team member representing the pursuit side of the brand with real lake time, fish handling, and the stillwater mindset the platform is built on.

Fly Tier

Taylor Jones

Featured fly tier on the team, bringing pattern confidence, clean tying, and the bug-focused detail that matters when stillwater fish get selective.

ENTOMOLOGY

Entomology

ENMatch the Hatch

Illustrated chironomid life cycle for stillwater fly fishing

Chironomids

The backbone of many stillwater days, especially when depth control and patient indicator fishing matter most.

Illustrated mayfly life cycle for stillwater fly fishing

Mayflies

Mayfly hatches can be a major stillwater event, especially when trout key on nymphs, emergers, and adults during changing light and calm water windows.

Caddis

Caddis activity can create excellent movement and surface opportunities when fish shift their attention upward.

Illustrated scud life cycle for stillwater fly fishing

Scuds

In the right lakes, scuds are a year-round food source and deserve a permanent place in a serious stillwater box.

Water Boatman

When these get active, trout often feed aggressively and move hard for patterns with the right shape and movement.

Illustrated backswimmer life cycle for stillwater fly fishing

Backswimmers

Another active stillwater food source that can produce explosive takes when trout are cruising with intent.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly nymphs are a major stillwater meal and become especially important around shoals, reeds, and transition zones.

Illustrated leech life cycle and stillwater forage reference

Leeches

When there is no obvious hatch, leeches and search patterns often hold the day together through depth and retrieve changes.

FISHING KNOWLEDGE

Fishing knowledge

WKWatercraft Badge

Fishing knowledge built on real water

Stillwater rod and reel setup ready for fly line work

Technique

Casting Techniques

Stillwater success often comes down to precision. Clean loops, controlled depth, line management, and a deliberate retrieve all create better presentations and more consistent fish.