Casting Big Flies for Pike

Casting for northern pike at Timberwolf Lodge on Nagagami Lake

Bill Spicer casts for aggressive northern pike at Timberwolf Lodge.

By Bill Spicer Bill has been fly fishing for more than 25 years and is an accomplished fly tier, author, guide, and teacher.

September 12, 2023

For those fly fishers who want to hunt big northern pike, there is a special place in Algoma Country, Northern Ontario that has what you want -- Timberwolf Lodge.

Timberwolf Lodge is a fly-in facility that easily accommodates fly fishers who want to cast big flies for aggressive northern pike. This upscale fishing lodge is perfect for those who really want to relax, fish, and take in the "total wilderness" experience.

You want to come to Timberwolf Lodge with a 9- or 10-weight rod matched to a solid drag fly reel for these strong fish. Bring fly lines such as floating and intermediate to probe all parts of the water column. Great flies to bring: orange streamers (2/0), perch patterns, topwater flies like swing hips, tarpon poppers, and even mice patterns will all work well.

thenewflyfisher streamers — Streamers, specifically orange, work well for northern pike.

Located on beautiful Nagagami Lake, Timberwolf Lodge offers pleasant and well-equipped facilities that are designed with a rustic appeal. You can book American Plan fishing packages which include round-trip airfare from Hornepayne, daily meals, beautiful 18-foot cedar strip boats, and even shore lunch kits. After a day out on the lake, the central lounge is a great place to unwind around the fireplace.

dave walleye timberwolflodge — Dave Bouskill with his beauty walleye caught on a fly.

The staff at Timberwolf Lodge are second to none and service is what they are known for. We recommend you contact them via phone toll-free at 1-866-434-6444 or their website at www.timberwolflodge.net

timberwolflodge algomacountry — (Photo credits: The New Fly Fisher)

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About Bill Spicer

Bill has been fly fishing for more than 25 years and is an accomplished fly tier, author, guide, teacher and is one of four FFF Certified Master Fly Casting Instructors in eastern Canada. Bill is the owner of Ontario School of Fly Fishing and is known as a Teacher's Teacher. A passionate angler, his specialty is stalking trout in the cold water streams of Southern Ontario and the Eastern United States. He is also a keen Great Lakes migratory steelhead and salmon angler. For the past 10 years, Bill has hosted The New Fly Fisher Television Show which is broadcast on WFN and PBS.