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Canada
Fly In Fishing
For some reason fly in fishing is still somewhat of a
secret. I don't personally know anybody outside of our
fishing party that goes on Canada fly in fishing trips.
When I stop to think about it I have mixed feelings. On one
hand I think it would be awesome to share fly in fishing
stories. On the other hand I know the lack of fishing
pressure is part of the reason fly in fishing is so
fruitful.
Then solitude is another reason I enjoy fly in fishing. I
don't dislike people but it's nice to totally remove myself
from civilization sometimes. This definitely adds to the
experience too. You feel so remote and justifiably so. The
plane ride in lets you see exactly how remote you are. You
may see an occasional cabin on an occasional lake but for
the most part civilization disappears almost as soon as you
take off, often before. |
The scene
from the air is not only remote but totally beautiful.
Countless huge lakes and river systems cover the landscape.
Huge boulders can be seen on the bottom of certain lakes
from the air. Islands, mountains and trees of different
color splash the live canvas and you realize no artist could
ever dream of the view that beholds you.
It's funny but most outfitter brochures don't mention this
part of the experience. Maybe it's because they take it for
granted or they don't think it's important enough to put to
print. Whatever the reason they are missing out on a selling
point if they don't mention the plane ride.
Of course the fly in is just the beginning of the fishing
trip but it gets me stoked every time I experience it.
Now days we fly in to a cabin. We used to camp and rough it
in tents but camping life takes a lot more effort than
staying in a cabin. This gives us more time to fish and get
proper rest in a real bed. Having a refrigerator, gas range,
wood stove, sink, fresh well water, lights and a bed makes a
big difference now.
When I was younger I loved a fly in fishing/camping trip. If
you are into camping then your skills will likely be
challenged in northern Canada. Not having refrigerator and
keeping food fresh for a week is tough. Staying dry is tough
also. The cost to camp may exceed the cost to simply get a
cabin. You usually have a 100 - 150 pound weight limit and
are charged more for additional weight. 50 cents and up per
extra pound should be expected.
If you want to go on a fly in fishing/camping trip don't do
it to save money because you likely won't. Camp because you
like camping and enjoy a real challenge. Don't attempt
camping in northern Canada unless you are experienced with
camping in a remote wilderness. Seriously. If you want to
find out more information visit my website:
CanadaFlyInFishingReview.com. You will find just about
everything you need to know about Canada fly in fishing.
What to expect and how to prepare yourself for the entire
trip.
Once you settle in to your location it's time to hit the
water and catch some fish. I like to fly in and be there for
the spring walleye opener or the week after. The fishing is
killer and the bugs usually aren't real bad yet. Whatever
you do don't forget to bring insect repellant. You will want
something good and strong, I like pure DEET and Deep Woods
Off. Put the Pure DEET On your clothing and spray the Deep
Woods Off on your skin. If things are bad I just use the
pure DEET on my exposed skin, I don't like to but
sometimes... Make sure not to get that stuff on your fishing
line or tackle. Fish don't care much for it.
I usually go to a lake north of Nakina, Ontario. I'm not
going to give the name but it's killer for walleye and huge
northern pike. We usually fish walleye in the morning and
evening and hit the pike waters during the day when the
walleye go deep. Trolling the shoreline with Johnson Silver
Minnows is almost always productive in the spring. Silver
Minnows are a weedless spoon and the weedless works as good
or better than any other "trollable" weedless pike lure I've
used. getting up near and into the weeds where you get that
spring pike action. Bring lots of twister tails also. Tip
the Silver Minnow spoons with a twister tail when the
fishing slows down. Sometimes it's all that's needed to turn
pike on when the barometer gets funny. A bad day of fishing
in Canada blows away my best days fishing back home. You may
find those days when pike slow down are the good days to
latch into those lunkers. I don't know why but it certainly
happens. The biggest pike I ever saw was caught mid day on
one of those off days. My dad was fishing while the rest of
us were taking a nap around the camp fire. He taught us all
a good lesson that day.
The walleye fishing is phenomenal. It can seem like it's too
easy sometimes. I like to jig fish in the mouth of or a
inlet river. Usually a jig head with a yellow or white
twister tail does the trick. Jig it just off the bottom. I
also like to use a lure called Mimic Minnow. They work
nearly as good as live minnows when they get tired of jigs.
Remember though if they don't hit your jig change the
twister tail to a different color. The color of the jig head
usually isn't as important. Mornings and evenings are great
times to catch walleye. If there is a hole near camp try to
get out there just before dark, anchor up, set up a lantern
and jig away. Rock and sandy bottom areas work good too.
Just be careful moving across the lake in the dark. Don't
try to venture out too far especially if there are rocks
near the water surface. |
After
catching northern pike and walleye all day a fishermen tends
to get hungry and there's nothing like fresh caught walleye
to fill his belly. Eating fresh fish every night for a week
is heaven to.
A Canada fly in fishing trip gives me a shot of energy like
nothing else, I feel like a kid again. All that fresh air,
excitement and visual stimulation overloads my sensory
station and I go on a natural high that takes weeks to come
down from.
Then all I can think about is getting ready for my next
Canada fly in fishing trip.
Author:
Steve Snyder
If you are interested in a Canada Fly In Fishing trip visit
my website:
www.CanadaFlyInFishingReview.com.
We have lots of information you may want to know about
selecting an outfitter and getting prepared for your trip. |

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