Travels with Charlie: A kids Fly Fishing journey to British Columbia by Todd Moen

I'd like to introduce my son Charlie, in this very special film “Travels with Charlie: In search of B.C. Coho salmon.” My eleven year-old Charlie Moen makes his debut on film with a trip into British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest in search of Coho salmon on the fly. Born into fly fishing, this young boy finds big fish on the rivers feeding Kimsquit Bay. Led by Jeff Hickman, guide and owner of Fish the Swing and Kimsquit Bay Lodge, Charlie finds classic high-action hookups, gorgeous aerial shots and plenty of chrome.
“Travels with Charlie” is an uplifting story of a boy’s perspective on fishing and working with his filmmaking father in a coming-of-age adventure. Orcas and whales, eagles and bears…this is the quintessential B.C. It captivates even the seasoned angler with its reminder of humble and exciting beginnings into the sport of fly fishing. With much pride and a whole lot of nostalgia, we present to you a very special film starring the next generation of Catch Magazine.
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[@nharrison72]

Moen’s footage is always so enjoyable. I hope he is paid better than most in the industry as his work deserves it. Everyone already knows this but I just wanted to say I enjoy his work . Thanks

[@ScottMilamscottenglishphoto]

That shot of him getting an *almost* lip piercing and laughing was amazing! Love how he responded in joy from that!! Great film!

[@timhalley6987]

Way to go father and son. I have fished with my now 34 year-old daughter since her very early childhood and count every day spent on the water with her a precious gift. You really brought back some special memories. Thank you.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you Tim. So great you have been able to share this passion with your daughter. Glad this brought back some good memories!!!!

[@cachi-7878]

That’s awesome, Tim. I wish I had done the same. Oh well, I have nothing but regrets now…

[@ToniBoordane]

One of my favorites to date. Some of the emotions displayed; unbelievable. That hook to the lip was cinematic gold. Congrats Todd

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks so much Tony. I love how you described that. It’s just perfect cinematic gold. Will never happen again like that. Lucky I was there at that moment to capture it as tight as I could. Charlie was so tired at that point he was using both hands to cast the single hand rod. Haha

[@drmacho8046]

I am 16 here. Have never been to BC, but Fly Fishing has been the main way me and my father bond. It is nice to see others experience the same thing.

[@CatchMagazine]

Right on. Thanks so much for sharing this. Glad you are having great experiences with your dad on the water. Thanks for watching!!

[@robertcarnot9015]

Hello young lad. Im 60 year old, and from Denmark. I have never catch a salmon in my life. But when i se You and Your happines, when You are fishing, I'w let me be inspiret. So now i will planen buy gear and find out where i can catch my first salmon. So tank You, for Your video. It is not too latent, to Lean to fish :-)

[@straubdavid9]

What's not to like .... this was wonderful!

[@kingdeer576]

One of the best things I’ve seen on KZbin in a long time. Thanks for this.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Zach! Really appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@St.111]

Fantastic work young man! And what a setting to cast a line, also your bottom lip lives to see another day.

[@aaronwright6338]

What an absolute joy to watch. Thank you both for making and sharing this video. To say it warmed my heart is an understatement. Bravo to Charlie and Dad! Here’s to more travels with Charlie👏🏻

[@CatchMagazine]

Really appreciate this Aaron. Thank you for your support and taking the time to watch.

[@Banzai83]

Best clip ever. My son is only three but hopefully I can show fly fishing soon.

[@lawrencemacd63]

Well done young man 🇨🇦🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐟🎣🙂

[@luster5497]

Flying Fishing is something of beauty,

[@SledorFish]

The look on his face when he hooked that coho from the log is awesome! Taking my nephews fishing with me the last few years has been one of the best experiences of my life. Passing it down to the next generation is what it is all about and seeing the passion in their eyes is priceless!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks. Yes, that facial expression is just unbelievable. I think most kids would would have that same reaction. I guess I was just so lucky I was zoomed in and tight on Charlie to capture it all that way. I really can't believe that all happened!

[@ValNanovsky]

This is soooo beautiful! Enjoy that connection with your son! Few people are that blessed!

[@omarbassbros]

So awesome se a kid doing like a pro whit those big fish on fly awesome job

[@jens4899]

Only Wow, this son never forget this trip and will his hole life addicted in fly fishing. Concrats!

[@greski4job]

Nothing better than a memorable fishing trip with your kids!

[@niller2006]

Awesome. I was always blessed to have a father that took me salmon fishing

[@CatchMagazine]

Very cool. You are a lucky guy! I wish my dad would have taken me salmon fishing as a kid.

[@johndoody7526]

Well Charlie from an OLD youngster to a new one ...keep your nose in the wind..dont miss one detail on any adventure...and always enjoy the moment...great work Charlie

[@kevinbachus5887]

crazy how the memories came back to me about my fishing at that age with my dad. Didn't matter that I was catching brookies in the colorado high country instead of big cohos. The experience with my dad at that age is irreplaceable. i enjoyed this video as much as any as it brought those memories back so vividly. Great job!!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you Kevin!

[@marcossessa2369]

Congratulations boy! Be happy for fishing and for having a great and generous father!😃👏👏👏👏

[@przemysawrozycki3342]

Incredible movie.

[@robagagrav4633]

Stunning!

[@earlewaters1917]

I thinking this might be Toms most favorite video he’s ever made to date🤗😎🇺🇸

[@BigDandyGames]

Hickman is the man, good job Charlie.

[@CatchMagazine]

Was a good week. Thanks for watching!!!

[@FishingTheOdds]

Love it man!

[@benjaminaxselholm]

That was awesome

[@miroslawsola]

Young lucky guy. A good father = a happy child. :)

[@icelandicflytours2101]

Thats the future of the sport! Great captureand story!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you so much!

[@MatthewSTEELHEADERBC]

As a local I must say this represents BC fishing beautifully. Great story and great fishing. My five-year old and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this- bringing up many memories on the Dean.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Matthew, glad you and your son enjoyed this one!!! Thanks for the message.

[@albertoknotdejesus1765]

Man little man hook himself...much respect

[@johnchris9766]

Wow, breathtaking. Awesome catches

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you. Appreciate it!!!

[@elstonmiramontes6688]

Doesn't get any better than this. Enjoyed the film thoroughly.

[@john.a.gonsalves3731]

A+++ and your dad A++ for this incredible video....

[@PabloSaracco]

It is always wonderful to see a kid doing fly fishing. Cograts Tood, your heart must be happy to share helluva experience along with your son.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank Pablo! Really appreciate it. Yes, I’m a super happy dad! Just happy for Charlie it all came together.

[@vangmountain]

Fantastic stuff kid! As a fly fisherman myself, I'm envious of you. You're only 11 and you're doing things I wish I could but probably won't ever get the chance to. Be thankful for what you have. Great job dad!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks. Thing about Charlie is that he gets it that fishing might not ever be this good ever again. He’s seen me come home from work trips far to often saying the fishing was super tough.

[@kenlindsay696]

Lucky boy! Great video Dad and way to make lasting memories.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you Ken!

[@barrybruckner4334]

GO CHARLIE !

[@mlaubenthal4449]

Fantastic....

[@kathylewis4071]

memories for keeps, he will never forget this.. well done Charlie!!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you Kathy!!!!

[@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins]

Awesome and epic!

[@mikesauer7775]

Top shelf fishing videos!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Mike!

[@iWonderZz93]

what a nice young lad, his fish handling was awesome

[@Jesse-cy7ws]

How awesome

[@IGlobharder]

This is such a awesome video only what I can hope to be like one day with my child in the future

[@DestricaUKGaming]

Excellent film and an excellent young angler. Keep up the good work!

[@maximburchenya198]

Amazing video!!!!!

[@fjcruiseut8410]

World class quality filming every time!

[@MancingTanago]

You are absolutely right!

[@markzaleski2176]

I absolutely love this and the kid did put on a clinic!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Mark!!! I agree!

[@duderoony]

As his dad you must be exhilarated. As the son you must be so chuffed! Well done to you both for bringing this episode in your life to the screen. Thank you for sharing with us all. 😊😊😊

[@CatchMagazine]

I’m exhilarated yes!!!! Thank you for watching!

[@puprilla]

4:36 lots of spawning salmon. Great content, lucky kid!!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottstewart7159]

So great to see a young man improving his skills. Charlie gets it and will be a fly fishing force very soon.

[@emmanuelbertrand3549]

Wonderfull film ! With my 11 years old son, we fishing seabass and trout in britain in France. Beautifull moments between a father and his son. Many thanks for yours videos.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you very much!!!

[@austinsonger388]

WOW!!! BRAVO!!!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Austin!

[@cachi-7878]

Well done young man! I wish I had your age when I started fly fishing. Cherish the moment, let it sink in really good and enjoy the ride, son.

[@560with112xs]

The quality of your videos are unmatched imo. That was some world class coho fishing, and a very coachable young angler. Looking forward to more adventures with Charlie.

[@CatchMagazine]

Yes, the stars aligned on this one. Trips don't always go that way but luckily a lot of though was put into when and where I should take Charlie on his first film trip. That said, I was totally rolling the dice with the outcome of this fishing trip.

[@The_Westward_Scout]

This truly is a special one for sure!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@4196bruno]

Superbe vidéo , quelle chance vous avez de pouvoir fréquenter une nature si belle...

[@dylanagli1577]

Dad must be so proud! Love this, Thanks for sharing.

[@CatchMagazine]

I’m really proud of this little guy. He had fun and did a great job. Not easy being on camera. Thanks for watching!

[@legolas0305]

Amazing story telling!

[@CatchMagazine]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@drvaleriejuliebrousseau9607]

Just awesome to see this young lad having a blast!

[@CatchMagazine]

He had a blast that’s for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@wernerklotz8207]

Father, you taught him well!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!!!

[@justinphilpott150]

I wish I started flyfishing at a young age

[@zemi.j.28]

Thanks for the movie, everything is wonderful. I'm waiting for other expeditions

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@whistlerknifesharpening6879]

So enjoyable, the footage was first class!

[@andrewnelson3338]

There is nothing finer that steelheading with my boys 10 and 13. Seeing their Spey casts improve with each trip. Great memories and more to come! We haven’t seen that many fish on the Clearwater this year though. I still wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[@markturnbull1746]

Did outstanding young man pleasure to watch talented new blood coming into the fly fishing game with best camera man in fly-fishing business looking forward to seeing more of you .

[@henrygilbey302]

Outstanding in so many ways, thank you and well done!

[@SpawnFlyFish]

Legendary!!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Spawn!

[@spencerbass7142]

Great video.

[@sehzadhussain9519]

Excellent Awesome Amazing Spellbound Pristine Nature And breathtaking photography 👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@masakichienagatomo9954]

Amazing

[@mikehenry1049]

What a great video. Can't wait to see more. Way to go Charlie.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!!!!

[@bobbymoradian]

I love this a kid Is fly fishing I wish my would fallow me continue bud again congrats

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Bobby!

[@kylereckart9989]

This needs to be a series on WFN!

[@CatchMagazine]

Haha! Would be cool…

[@tailingloopss243]

What an amazing video and experience your son! No better feeling than watching your son hammer fish with a fly rod. I share the same experience with my 11 year old here in Central Oregon and love sharing my passion with him!! Nice job Todd!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks. Yeah, it’s something else watching a young boy get the job done and have the experience of a great fishing day.

[@neilmcdaniel]

Well done lad

[@markfritch3168]

Way cool and fun to watch. My kids loved to fish and now that I’m getting long in the tooth the memories of those times bring indescribable joy to me. Now I’m taking the grandkids when I can. Start to finish this video is a win. Thank you

[@CatchMagazine]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to watch.

[@MambaHobby]

Very useful fishing lesson sir... I like it.... Good luck...

[@TrondOleJensen]

Awesome 🤩 congratulations on some beautiful fish 👍🏻

[@WildeFische]

Wow what a terrific piece Todd! Reminds me of earlier days when my dad taught me everything he knew about fly fishing. Thank you for bringing back memories🙌🏼

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@RELAXING_TRAVELS_CHANNEL]

Very nice👍

[@cjyoung7372]

Now that brought back memories of my time with dad 🥺

[@CatchMagazine]

Hi CJ, Hope they were some good fishing memories. Thanks for watching. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[@cjyoung7372]

@@CatchMagazine thanks team and yes they are wonderful memories of bushwhacking thru scrub to chase rainbow trout in the central North Island of New Zealand. And you enjoy your holidays God bless 🙌

[@slyry4496]

Love it! Strong work Charlie.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@mitchelkobli442]

Next generation. Wish I had started at a young age.

[@CatchMagazine]

Yes, these younger kids getting to fish a bunch before they are teenagers are very lucky. Thanks for watching!!!!

[@chrismitts1362]

Well done lad.....im sure your old man had more fun watching the looking your face, than catching those beautiful BEAST of a fish. Congrats.. and see you on the river next season

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Chris!

[@Thebonesoftrees]

Sharing this, fantastic content.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank for sharing. I really appreciate it!!!

[@williammitchell8612]

Awesome!!! Great job, Todd and Charlie. Loved it!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you William!

[@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport]

Ohh Boy love it >>> Bc And salmon Bring-it-on** Tc Uk Cheers Todd

[@CatchMagazine]

Hi Tony! Hope all is well. Thanks for watching!

[@MrAddni]

Magical!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@hlssurabaya4337]

Nice. 👍👍👍👍🙏

[@TheSteelheadangler]

I enjoy all of your stuff Todd Moen, but this one was extra awesome! thank you

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you Jesse!

[@Fly_Revive]

Wow, another amazing video!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks!!!

[@bobfaulkner3849]

Very nice to see a young man having a great time in the outdoors and not in front of a TV playing a game

[@laloutre3180]

Just fabulous 😍

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@laloutre3180]

@@CatchMagazine 🙏🙏for the sharing

[@LochTaupo]

Great video! It also made me decide I will have to go stay and fish at Kimsquit lodge as soon as we can fly from Australia again.

[@appalachianflies-bigmess6067]

Nice job Charlie!

[@CatchMagazine]

I'll tell him and keep him updated with all these messages!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@davidfreudenberger9390]

Brilliant story telling, thanks for sharing

[@CatchMagazine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thecatchtherelease8982]

If I’m ever bless with a son, i pray it’s like this young fella. Keep up the fishing mate from Australia.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks. That means a lot. 😍