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Houston, British Columbia, Canada: World's Largest Fly Rod

A big fishing pole stands next to the highway in the "Steelhead Fishing Capital" of Canada.

Address:
Highway 16, Houston, BC, Canada
Directions:
Follow the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16) straight through the town. If you are headed West it will be after Butler Ave and the park, on your right side.
Hours:
Always visible.
Admission:
Free.
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World's Largest Fly Rod.

World's Largest Fly Rod

Houston is known as the "Steelhead Fishing Capital" and has the World's Largest Fly Rod as a centerpiece in the town. You can't miss it, Highway 16 drives within 20ft of this amazing fishing pole!

[Doug Mathes, 03/16/2009]

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