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18 S A S K AT C H E W A N F I S H I N G & H U N T I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 2 tie your fly and cast your line in saskatchewan's abundant waters Wollaston Lake Lodge Novices to the world of angling may not appreciate the difference between fly fishing and other varieties of the sport, but seasoned anglers can tell you that fishing on the fly is a unique experience. And it is an experience well worth having. Izaak Walton, author of the 17th-century guide The Compleat Angler, called fly fishing “The Contemplative Man's Recreation.” Any fly fisherman would agree that there are plenty of chances for contemplation, as you cast your line into a promising pond or inlet, trying with all of your skill and patience to attract the attention of a northern pike or lake trout. But Walton also meant that catching fish on a fly requires patience, mastery, and above all, the ability to think like a fish. Water temperature, time of day, behaviour patterns, feeding habits, and a variety of factors will play into your considerations. Fly fishing is both sport and art, one that requires imagination, creativity, and persistence. Traditional fly fishing opportunities await anglers in the clear streams and inlets of southern Saskatchewan. In the southwest corner of the province, spring-fed streams flow through the Cypress Hills region, with abundant rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Camping facilities at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park let you climb out of your tent or recreational vehicle and take a leisurely stroll along the creeks and streams that wander through the park. Saskatchewan's parks furnish some of the best fly fishing you will ever encounter. At Narrow Hills Provincial Park, in the province's central fishing zone, lakes are stocked with more than a dozen varieties of fish, including six species of trout. Up north, fly fishing becomes an adventure. Not only do you have an opportunity to catch some truly impressive fish, you also get your shot at species such as northern pike and Arctic grayling. Saskatchewan's northern pike are known for battling anglers, and it is a thrilling sight to watch an Arctic grayling leap from swift waters. A northern fly-fishing expedition will test your mettle and create lasting memories. Fortunately, for fly fishermen or women, many of Saskatchewan's northern outfitters are well equipped to handle anglers of all kinds. Arctic Lodges, located on the shores of Reindeer Lake, offers all-inclusive fly-in fishing packages of up to eight days. Reindeer Lake is one of
S A S K AT C H E W A N F I S H I N G & H U N T I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 2 19 those rare bodies of water that offer the “Northern Grand Slam” – the chance to catch northern pike, walleye, Arctic grayling, and lake trout on one outing. And it can all be done with a fly. “We see the number of fly fishermen growing every year,” said lodge manager Duane Kurbis. “It's turned into a popular sport, and we're happy to accommodate anyone who wants to try it out.” People come from all over to try their hand at the Northern Grand Slam. Colorado resident Dave Coulson is the very definition of a master fly fishermen. Coulson ties flies commercially, teaches classes in everything from ice fishing to aquatic insect identification, edits the site www.fishexplorer.com, and has even been known to stop spontaneously on his way home from work and offer his help to inexperienced anglers. In short, he is the man you want to have on your next fishing expedition. In June 2010, Coulson flew into Arctic Lodges for eight days of good food, a little luxury in the remote northern reaches of Saskatchewan, and some great fly fishing. Did he make the Northern Grand Slam? Even better: on his fourth day, Coulson pulled up six species of fish: Arctic grayling, northern pike, lake trout, walleye, sucker, and whitefish. “We see the number of fly fishermen growing every year. It's turned into a popular sport, and we're happy to accommodate anyone who wants to try it out.” of the best freshwater fisheries they will ever encounter. At more than 160-km long and 400-ft deep, Wollaston Lake teems with northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and Arctic grayling. Wollaston Lake Lodge offers a host of services, from great lodgings to fly-out opportunities for even more remote and spectacular fishing areas. But Wollaston Lake is also a fly fisherman's paradise. Experienced guides will help ensure that you get the most out of your fly fishing experience, whether you are simply curious, or a veteran of the sport. Be warned, though: once you find yourself battling a leaping northern pike with a fly that you have carefully tied yourself, you may never want to fish any other way. If you hit the Northern Grand Slam on Wollaston Lake, you have bragging rights that will last you forever. Walleye For Coulson, though, the real joy in fly fishing in northern Saskatchewan is more than the numbers of fish caught or the thrill of catching a 41-inch northern pike. He will tell you that the people are what make fly fishing in Saskatchewan so special. “The people are the reason to come back,” Coulson said. “I've visited several [lodges] over the years, and Arctic Lodges is the best I've been to. Not just because of the facilities, but because of the people.” Arctic Lodges isn't the only northern outfitter that caters to the adventurous angler with a love of fly casting. Situated at the mouth of the Umpherville River, Wollaston Lake Lodge offers anglers the opportunity to explore one “Fly fishing is definitely addictive,” laughs lodge manager Craig Blackmur. “About 25 to 30 per cent of our guests are regular fly fishers, and we encourage anglers to try it out. People really enjoy it.” For more information on Arctic Lodges, visit www.arcticlodges.com. See Page 57 for full listing. Arctic grayling For more information on Wollaston Lake Lodge, visit www.wollastonlakelodge.com. See Page 63 for full listing.
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