Eastern Canada's Premier Fly Fishing Guide Service

Canada’s Premier Guide Service

 
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What is Brightwater Anglers?

Brightwater used to be the name of Colin’s fathers fly shop in Ottawa, ON. He’s one of the main reasons Colin’s passion for fly fishing got it to where it is. With that, Brightwater Anglers is a fly fishing guiding and instructional service that works to educate and provide a memorable experience outdoors and on the water.

What can I expect from Brightwater?

You can expect someone who is punctual, polite and honest who can provide you with a valuable and knowledgeable experience no matter your skill level. Well informed on all modern techniques for both single and double hand casting. Wth great understanding of the aquatics, knots and flies to help make you a more well rounded angler.

How is Brightwater different?

Brightwater Anglers owner and operator, Colin Huff, has unrivalled experience and success in professional Canadian Fly Fishing. With years of working in the fishing industry combined with a high standard customer service.
 

Who is Brightwater?

Owner and Operator Colin Huff started his guiding business back in 2014 after coming up under his father and life time guide, John Huff. Colin strives to help introduce more people to the sport, help elevate beginner anglers to new heights and refine the techniques and skills of experienced fisherman and woman.

 
 

Guiding

Services

LAKE FISHING

Loch Style fishing is the most pleasant way fish a lake with a plethora of techniques and things to learn.

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RIVER FISHING

River fishing offers such a great experience on the water with many effective techniques and tactics to discover.

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CASTING LESSONS

Thinking about picking up a fly rod? Do it right the first time with the proper guidance and experience.

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SEMINARS

Offering on water and in class seminars, covering everything from techniques, equipment, knots, flies and everything in between.

Rates

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Experience + Accomplishments

 
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Colin Huff

Brightwater Anglers Head Guide + Owner

Sales Representative at Woodside Sales Agency Inc.
(Simms Fishing Products, Rajeff Sports, Mayfly Outdoors, Waterworks Lamson)
Since 2017

Coach of the Canadian Youth Fly Fishing Team
Since 2014

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Our Clients

 
Testimonials

“Selecting a fishing guide can be tricky. You may be confident that the person is knowledgeable in his or her field, but the fact is, you’re about to spend a few hours or a full day with someone you’ve never met, so you cross your fingers that things will go well. My son and I have been out with Colin and I can say that we thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and are looking forward to many more outings with him. To say that Colin knows fly fishing is a serious understatement. It is part of his genes. But for us, what comes first to mind is his whole approach to guiding: it’s all about having a great time on the water. He never reminds you how little you truly know about fly fishing. On the contrary, his easy-going and upbeat approach puts you completely at ease, and you can ask all the questions that comes to mind, and he will happily share his expertise, and a few good stories along the way. I highly recommend Colin as a fishing guide.”

— FRANCOIS DUMAINE

“Colin Huff is probably as good looking as Brad Pitt in The River Runs Through It-the fly fishing film that we can classify as soft fishing porn-but that’s still always good to watch! We never get tired of watching Colin fly fish: on lakes he manages to steer the boat, the drogue, his magic wand (fly rod) and still calmly explain everything you need to know about the 3-fly strategy and the number of seconds before we should start rolly pollying....He also masters river fly-fishing and is a magician at showing you how to load the rod while euro nymphing with a long and light leader. All this said, he is a great fishing buddy and friend I enjoy catching a stie de palette with! PS if he’s booked in prime-time midweek days, he’s fishing with me...keep trying to reach him, you won’t regret it!”

— FRANCOIS BOLDUC

“Vous voulez découvrir la pêche à la mouche? Colin est le meilleur guide... excellent communicateur et professeur, toutes ses sorties sont couronnées de succès. Avec lui, vous apprendrez tous les secrets! Mes amis et moi sommes accrochés à la pêche à la mouche...”

— JEAN LAFLAMME

 

 

Take your dreams onto the water

With Brightwater Anglers

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