What is a trout set? What is a strip set? Well, they’re both distinct techniques used to set the hook while fly fishing. Okay, but what is the difference between a trout set and strip set? Let’s go over these details, and also talk a bit about when to use each method. First, let’s look … Read more
Fly fishing for pike and musky is a thrilling experience. The strikes can be savage, the fights explosive, and it can be all over in a matter of seconds. Fly fishing musky also differs greatly from most fly fishing, let me teach you how to target pike by fly fishing Hooking into big esox (genus … Read more
Pike and musky flies are unique in the world of fly fishing. These flies are larger and flashier than many fly anglers are used to. Often, these flies require specialized fly fishing rigs to cast properly. I have personally found the flies below to be very effective while fly fishing pike and musky. The pictures … Read more
The most daunting part about targeting Pike and Musky on the fly (for beginners) is figuring out leaders. How do you set-up a leader for fly fishing Pike and Musky? You can’t very well just use the same tippet as you do when salmon angling, a pike will bite right through it! It’s a question that … Read more
Topwater fishing for big pike and musky is some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in the world. The takes are explosive, the fights exciting, and you might even be able to do some sight fishing in the right kind of water. Pike and musky can be found both extremely deep, or in a foot … Read more
It’s something that seems unnatural, but yes, many species of fish do eat birds. These predatory fish are not just limited to large exotic species, there are plenty of bird eating fish close to home. In fact, you probably have a species or two swimming in a river or pond near you. If you’re an … Read more
Ottawa offers some great fishing. There’s a large variety of fish species that make their home in the cities waterways, many in the heart of downtown! If you’re interested in fishing in Ottawa, I’ve listed below all the commonly targeted species in the Ottawa area, in addition to some not-so-commonly targeted species that swim in … Read more
The Arbogast Jitterbug is a classic lure with a history many decades old. It was invented by Fred Arbogast in 1938, and has consistently proven itself as an effective fishing plug since then, especially for largemouth bass (although a large variety of fish species have been caught on this lure). But you didn’t come here for … Read more
So I recently moved to Pike and Musky country and realized I needed to learn how to tie wire leaders. I went through a few other brands, which turned out to be an exercise in frustration. Eventually I discovered the Tuf-Line Tufleader for toothy fish such as pike and musky. This post uses amazon affiliate … Read more
You may be new to fly fishing, or perhaps you’re an experienced fly angler looking to try something new. At one point or another, many fly anglers ask themselves “I wonder if (insert species of fish here) could be caught fly fishing?”. The answer to this question is almost certainly “yes”. Salmonoids Some fish species are … Read more