The New Fly Fisher Season 12, Episode 26: Top Water Pike Frenzy

Onaman River Resort Giant Pike

One of the best kept secrets in Northern Ontario is Lake Nipigon. This giant and ice-cold body of water has great populations of walleye, brook trout, and large pike! Host Bill Spicer travels to Onaman River Resort to sample some of the great June fly fishing for enormous pike on a fly

23 min

Lake Superior Steelhead

The spring time fly fishing for steelhead in and around Sault Ste Marie can be red hot. Host Bill Spicer joins Rod Trudel from On the Fly Fishing Company and learns about some of the little known steelhead runs that exist in the region

23 min

Miminiska Lodge Brook Trout

The Albany watershed which runs into James Bay in Northern Ontario is blessed with many wonderful rivers and streams which also hold good populations of wild Brook Trout. Host Mark Melnyk travels to Miminiska Lodge to explore many of these rivers and use top water flies to catch large brookies

23 min

Lake Nipigon Coaster Brook Trout

Bill Spicer returns to Onaman River Resort to fly fish for coaster Brook Trout, which live around the islands of Lake Nipigon. Bill explains the structure they look for, flies needed and flylines used to help connect with these beautiful Brook Trout.

23 min

Grand River Brown Trout

In southern Ontario the Grand River has become famous for the healthy population of Brown Trout that exists in and around the quaint town of Fergus. Bill Spicer joins the staff from Grand River Outfitting & Fly Shop to do some dry fly and nymph fishing. He learns a number of great techniques which pay off on the river.

23 min

Waterfalls Lodge Smallmouth Bass

In this very special episode, the winner of the Algoma That Real Contest joins host Bill Spicer to do some fly fishing for smallmouth bass. The winner, who is from North Carolina, experiences his first Northern Ontario fishing and teaches Bill a few great new techniques for catching bass on a fly!

23 min

New Bass Fly Fishing Technique | Waterfalls Lodge

In this fun and educational episode, host Bill Spicer travels to Waterfalls Lodge in Northern Ontario where he is joined by contest winner Anthony Hipps from North Carolina. Anthony won the Algoma That Real contest and was quite excited to sample the smallmouth bass fishing. Bill learned some great techniques for catching smallmouth bass from Anthony which worked really well.

Orvis Tippet Knot | How To

Pete Kutzer from the Orvis Fly Fishing School teaches how to tie the Orvis Tippet Knot which is very useful for trout and bass fishing with dry flies.

Smallies on a Fly | Branch's Seine River Lodge

Host Bill Spicer travels to NW Ontario to sample some of the great smallmouth bass fishing that exists in the region. He is the guest of Branch's Seine River Lodge which is both affordable and very accessible (drive-to location).

Non Slip Mono Knot

Great video featuring Pete Kutzer from the Orvis School of Fly Fishing focused on how to tie the Non-Slip Mono Knot.

Kasba Lake Part 1 | Nunavut Canada

In this very special episode host Bill Spicer travels to Canada's far north to the beautiful land known as Nunavut. He is the guest of Kasba Lake Lodge. Bill will be fly fishing with topwater flies for pike, arctic grayling and even lake trout! Imagine, lake trout on topwater flies!!! Great show, ensure you watch this one.

Tippet Wrap | How To

Pete Kutzer from the Orvis Fly Fishing School teaches us how to use the Tippet Wrap.

Hawk Lake Topwater Fishing | Orvis

In this fantastic episode we travel to one of the top destinations in Ontario to fly fish for bass, Hawk Lake Lodge. Host Colin McKeown is joined by Orvis Fly Fishing School Instructor Pete Kutzer and together they enjoy some tranquility, fishing and fun in a beautiful setting.

Kasba Lake Part 2 | Nunavut

In part two of this exciting episode shot in the far north of Canada in Nunavut, host Bill Spicer is guided to world-class fly fishing for Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike. A special show in a very special fishery, Kasba Lake Lodge in one of the most remote places in Canada.

Slim Beauty Knot | Orvis

Pete Kutzer shows us how to tie the slim beauty knot which is extremely useful for anglers to know.

Orvis Knot For Dry Flies | Easy To Tie

Great video teaching us how to tie the Orvis knot which is ideal for dry fly fishing. Pete Kutzer from the Orvis Fly Fishing School is the instructor.

Bite Tippet Connection | Pike, Musky & Teethy Critters

Here is an important connection to learn if you like to fly fish for toothy critters like pike, musky, blue fish, etc....easy to learn with this step-by-step video.

Osprey Lodge | Quebec

Bill Spicer is excited to fly fish for Brook Trout on the Mistianissini Lake at Osprey Lodge. Bill will fish the river currents and eddy for rising trout and learn some techniques for using streamers.

Perfection Loop | ORVIS

Pete Kutzer teaches us how to tie the Perfection Loop which is a very useful knot to know.

Rapid Lake Brook Trout | Nunavik

Nunavik is a wonderful region of Northern Quebec that possesses some of the last pristine wilderness in the world. Located in this special place is Rapid Lake Lodge which has access to incredible Brook Trout, Char and Lake Trout fishing. In this first episode of two, host Bill Spicer enjoys the great topwater action that can be had in the rivers and lakes near the lodge.

Seven Lakes Wilderness Camps | Ontario

Bill Spicer travels to northern Ontario in Algoma Country in search of Brook Trout and Northern Pike on a fly. He is a guest of Brad Slagel who own DIY fly-in outposts known as 7 Lakes Wilderness Camps.

Phil Rowley on Fishing A New Lake | Medicine Hat Alberta

In this educational episode, stillwater guru Phil Rowley travels to Bullshead Reservoir outside of Medicine Hat to fly fish for rainbow trout. Phil discusses proper presentation techniques, food sources and much more!

Pike & Bass on a Fly | Camp Narrows Lodge

Host Colin McKeown is on the hunt for giant Northern Pike in NW Ontario. He is the guest of Camp Narrows Lodge on Rainy Lake. Colin discusses tackle, techniques and even learns a trick for getting following pike to take!

Lake Nipigon Monster Pike | Ontario

Jenna and Colin McKeown fly fish for giant Northern Pike on one of the least known lakes in Ontario - Lake Nipigon. The massive body of water stays cold all season long and is home to big pike in relatively shallow water. This fishery also has giant walleye, lake trout and coaster brook trout! Come join us on this father and daughter fishing adventure!

Chile Rivers and Streams - Patagonia Dry Fly Fishing

Host Colin McKeown travels to beautiful Chilean Patagonia to dry fly fish on some of the most wondrous trout rivers and streams in the world. He is guided by Poncho Vilches who operates ChileTrout.com and is considered one of the top guides of this region. Great educational show that will help motivate you to travel to this awesome destination, a place you deserve to visit at least once in your life!

Smallmouth Structure - Lake Lauzon Resort

Great episode on smallmouth bass structure on Lauzon Lake in Northern Ontario. Colin & Jenna McKeown explore the lake and stay at Lake Lauzon Resort which is a great drive-to facility located just off the Trans-Canada Highway.