Best Flies for Targeting Big Pike and Musky

muksy pike articulated popper fly

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

20 Different Fish Species to Fish for in Ottawa

Rideau river smallmouth bass

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

How to Fish A Jitterbug

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

What Types of Fresh Water Fish Can you Catch Fly Fishing?

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