Fly Fishing!

Ever since Robert Redford made the film, A River Runs Through It, fly-fishing has taken on a romantic image in the eyes of many North Americans. A pure sport that brings man closer to nature enticing wary fish with exact replicas of natural food.

Fly-fishing is most often associated with trout fishermen trying to elude the most finicky of fish with lifelike insect imitations placed with the most natural presentations. Although this can be very gratifying, it takes a great deal of experience before one acquires a skill level great enough to be competent in such an act.


We want to bring the opportunity of fly-fishing to our guests, but want to provide an exciting way to learn the skills. Fishing for northern pike with a fly offers a fantastic thrill. The necessity for perfect casts with exact fly placement is not mandatory. These fish are aggressive and as long as they can see your bait, the odds are, they will come for it. Once the fish attacks, it is like doing battle with a 9-foot ultra light. The rod will double over, as the fish will try to pull line from the spool. It makes for a very memorable experience.

Our lodges have a couple of fully rigged fly rods for guests to try. There is no charge for their use, and available for daily sign outs. Our staff is always available for assistance, offering training right off the dock. What better way to spend a relaxing evening watching the sun go down over the Albany River?

We encourage people with their own equipment to bring it along. We recommend a 9-weight rod with matching line. Many sporting goods stores carry tippets that are made specifically for pike fishing with plastic coated metal leaders that are tied to the end of the monofilament tippet. Big bushy streamer flies are effective. We have found flies made from 4 inch pieces of tanned rabbit fur to be very effective. We will carry these at the lodges this season.