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What To Expect On Your Fly In Fishing Trip
Be ready for almost everything and do it by bringing in less
than 100 pounds. Yes some outfitters only allow each
passenger 100 pounds of gear. Trust me it doesn’t take long
at all before you get 100 pounds of gear in a small pile.
What you have to do is bring ONLY what you NEED. Knowing
what to expect can help you bring exactly what you need. I
personally like to go on Spring Canada Fly In Fishing trips.
The cool weather means less bugs and the fishing is premium.
Expect to catch lots of fish. I’ve never had a bad fishing
experience on a Canada Fly In Fishing trip. Make sure to ask
your outfitter months in advance which fishing tackle works
best on the lake you will be fishing at the time of year you
will be fishing. Bring plenty of extra swivels if you intend
to catch pike. I make my own steel leaders and use extra
heavy duty hardware and leader material. I also use braided
fishing line for pike and walleye.
If you plan a spring or late summer trip make sure you bring
warm clothing. The mornings and evenings can be cold. I’ve
seen days when we took our shirts off to fish during the
afternoon and hours later it was snowing. Bring sunscreen
for your face and to cover the rest of your hide on warm
days.
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Black flies and mosquitoes start hatching late May in
Northern Canada. Getting caught on the lake by a swarm of
thirsty Canadian black flies isn’t pleasant. Bringing a
mosquito net for your head might not be a bad idea but I’ve
worn them and still got bitten around the neck and some
still manage to get inside the netting. I may react more
severely than some people but a black fly bite can swell
right up and last for 3 or 4 days. A few bites aren’t
terrible but getting eaten up by black flies for some people
can prove to be downright miserable. If bitten enough times
it could even prove to become a medical issue. I’ve seen my
uncle’s eye’s swell nearly shut from numerous bites around
his eyes. The poor guy was in agony, don’t let something
like this ruin your Canada Fly In Fishing trip. Bring at
least one good form of protection. I recommend any insect
repellent that is nearly pure DEET. Please read directions
and use only as directed. Remember to apply something behind
your ears and on your ears, around your hairline and any
exposed skin especially exposed sweaty skin. They love moist
areas like around the corner of your eye.
Lodging comes from nonexistent to somewhat luxurious
depending on the package and outfitter. It’s always good to
find out as much as possible about your outfitter. I’ve had
experiences that were less than favorable when it comes to
lodging and vague descriptions of exactly what is supplied
with the package. Make sure you rent a boat and motor and
make sure you get a good deal on fuel usage. Many outfitters
allow unlimited gas rations.
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Some outfitters fall short of their agreements. Make sure
you check your fuel situation before the bush pilot takes
off and leaves you stranded for a week. In fact check
everything and make sure it meets specs.
Check the wood pile, propane, boat fuel, and generator fuel
before you let the pilot leave. If the wood isn’t split make
sure the axe or maul handle wasn’t broken or mutilated by
the party prior to yours. Bring any broken items or
potential situations to the pilots’ attention BEFORE he
leaves. Trust me he will be in a hurry but it’s in your best
interest to make sure everything is in working order.
The plane ride to and from your location will be beautiful
if you are near a window. Make sure to have a camera ready
when you get on the plane. I do find it best to take most of
my in flight pictures on the way home so I know I don’t use
all the “film”. Now days the long battery life and huge
memory storage on digital cameras allows for hundreds of
pictures. As long as you have an extra memory stick and
battery you should be fine to take as many pictures as you
like and still have storage space when you get home. |
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