Mark Melnyk

Currently, Mark is the host and producer of The New Fly Show. With a passion of fly fishing, the shows goal is to help both novice and veteran fly fishers everywhere by giving them a top-quality fly fishing series that will make them better anglers.

More Articles By Mark Melnyk

Streamers for Big Pike

Northern Pike are the apex predator in many of Ontario’s waters.

Kesagami Wilderness Lodge

An Epic Fly-in Experience for Trophy Pike.

Bass Fishing at Lost Lake Wilderness Lodge

This drive to lodge offers some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in Northeastern Ontario.

Top Flies for Northern Pike

Try These Go-to Flies and Tips on Your Next Trip

Top 10 Streamers for Ontario Brook Trout

Big Brook Trout get that way by eating lots of smaller fish which is why streamers work well.

Where Should Your Next Fishing Vacation Be?

Check these key factors

5 Flies for Ontario’s Most Popular Species

In these northern waters live of the most revered fish anglers wish to target on fly.

Top Ranked Flies For Catching Brown Trout

How to set up a fly rod, pick streamers, and catch some trout.

Reflections of Borden Lake

The lake is home to walleye, pike, whitefish and smallmouth bass.

The Legendary Brook Trout of the Albany

Experience a once in a lifetime remote fishing adventure.

Stanley's Resort

I went fishing at this drive-to spot with incredible amenities, and can confidently tell you—I’ll be back!

World Class Fishing on the Niagara River

There's always something to target in "Ontario's Grand Canyon"

5 Adjustments for Fishing Cold Front Smallmouth Bass in Ontario

Smallmouth bass are considered the weather watchers of fresh water.

The Other Mighty Mighty

Brookies on the Nipigon River

How the Peaceful North Changed My Life

Daydreaming for a return all year long to the North.

Top 10 Fly Patterns for Brook Trout

Learn Brook Trout Fly Pattern Choices for Surface Fly Fishing

Steelhead and Salmon of Northern Ontario

Ontario's north is home to tributaries of Lake Superior and Lake Huron—and many species of salmon and steelhead

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Year Round

A drive-to cottage resort where the smallmouth fishing is second to none.

Do you know these 5 key tips for successful catch and release?

There are a few key practices anglers could keep in mind.

Outfitter Tough, Guide Tough

Backcountry Brook Trout Fishing at Air-Dale