Fly Of The Month

By Kenzie Kozera Originally created by George Maul, the Tiger Ghost has become a favorite of many anglers who pursue Atlantic salmon. Although fished by some anglers across the globe, the fly has grown increasingly...

By Kenzie Kozera   The original “Picasse” is a design from guide and fly tyer, Marc LeBlanc. Translating to “anchor”, the Picasse has become a staple on many salmon rivers in New Brunswick and Quebec,...

By Kenzie Kozera While I have yet to cast a fly in pursuit of steelhead, the species presents like a mythical creature in my mind. While Atlantic salmon are without a doubt the fish that...

By Kenzie Kozera Often a staple in the box of salmon anglers across the globe, the Willie Gunn has taken on many different iterations or variations. Sporting the black, orange, and yellow, this pattern remains...

Are you feeling the winter blues? Are you dreaming of warmer days and the return of fishing season? Trust me, I know the feeling. But fear not, because spring is just around the corner, and...

by Jamie Pike   I am, to the core, a commercial tyer. While I do stray from the hours upon hours of repeating the same pattern typically ranging in sizes 2-4-6-8-10 (typical here for Atlantic...

By Kenzie Kozera First and foremost, for those unfamiliar with tube flies, they are exactly as they sound… flies tied on tubes. These tubes can range in length, diameter, and materials (plastic pens and snipped...

By Jamie Pike   With the 2022 Atlantic Salmon season upon us, albeit the first week, I have been perusing my fly boxes to make sure I am well equipped with my favourite flies. As...

by Amanda Hoffner Sakasa flies originated in Japan hundreds of years ago. The name refers to the way the hackle is tied onto the hook, which in this case is “reverse”.  There are many types...

By Félix Lamoureux Originally created by Marc Leblanc, this fly has caught many Salmon! Recipe: Hook: Daiichi 2051 size 3-7 Thread: White Uni 8/0 and blue sky for the head Tag and ribbig: Small French Oval...

By Jamie Pike Where do I really begin?  I suppose I should go back to when I first tried my hand at binding feather and fur to the cold steel of a hook.  I was ...

By Kenzie Kozera   Originating in 1878, the Akroyd was a creation of Mr. Charles Akroyd and quickly became one of the most common patterns to swim the River Dee. Although initially tied for Atlantic...