Category: Fly Fishing

History of Fly Fishing

Person fly fishing while standing in a shallow river surrounded by dense forest and autumn foliage.

Fly fishing is a popular sport, but do you know the rich history behind it? When and how did it all begin? Here is a brief summary of the glorious sport: The Basics Today, fish are caught by using artificial flies which are cast out on a fly rod and a fly line. The fly… Read more »

Three Key Tips for Choosing a Fly Pattern

Colorful artificial fishing fly with feather and thread details, set against a plain white background.

Choosing a fly pattern can seem like an art form to beginner fishermen, especially when you are casting in a new area. Every good fly fisherman knows what flies work best in their local fishing spot, but every lake and pond is home to different bugs and insects that you will want to mimic with… Read more »

Should You Switch Your Fly Grip?

Three fly fishing rods with reels are arranged on a white background, handles pointing in different directions.

When it comes to casting with a fly rod, your grip is incredibly important – and as all experience fly fisherman know, you want it to be consistent from one cast to the next. A proper grip sets up a foundation for great fly fishing, but it can be difficult to get a comfortable hold… Read more »

Three Reasons to Start Fly Fishing

Two men in a boat holding large fish, with forested shoreline in the background.

Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, fly fishing is one of our very favorite activities. There is nothing quite like spending a day out on Reindeer Lake, enjoying the fresh air and waiting for a big Northern Pike to bite. All of our friends and family members are used to hearing us talk about fly fishing… Read more »

Learn the Art of Fly Tying this Winter

A brightly colored fishing fly lure with orange, yellow, blue, and black feathers attached to a metal hook.

As the blustery winter weather gusts across Reindeer Lake, we at Lawrence Bay Lodge are dreaming of the spring season ahead and the opportunity to head out on a boat and go fly fishing. But while we are waiting for the weather to warm up and the pike to start biting, we will be hard… Read more »

The Beginnings of Fly Fishing

A fish with a lure in its mouth is being pulled from dark water on a fishing line.

Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, there are few things we find more enjoyable than spending an afternoon on Reindeer Lake, fishing rod in hand. As 2016 and a new fishing season approach, we would like to take a few moments to look into the past at the early beginnings of one of our favorite activities:… Read more »

Fishing in Pagato Lake, Saskatchewan

Pagato Lake is one of our outposts that sits southeast of our main lodge at Reindeer Lake. Like Remember these lakes are largely untouched by man, which means the only real threats to these big monsters are the natural enemies themselves. Walleyes can grow to as large as 10-pounds with Pike able to grow as… Read more »

Lawrence Bay Lodge is Proud To Announce- No Price Increase For 2013!

  Lawrence Bay Lodge is proud to announce no price increases for the 2013 season. That’s right; the same low rates people enjoyed in 2012 will stay true through 2013. This includes no price increase at our two outposts too, Pagato or Kamatsi Lake.   Our trips to our main lodge on Reindeer Lake always… Read more »

Fly Fishing Increasing in Popularity in Canada

Fly-fishing continues to grow in popularity after several studies highlighted the outstanding benefits of fly-fishing. New anglers join our cause weekly, and to you newcomers we say- “Welcome! Here are a few tips for getting started”. First, you must know- it is not the fish you are after. “Fishing is much more than fish. It… Read more »

A Handy Tool for Every Fisherman – iFish

There’s a new app for your phone that has been specifically designed for anglers looking to embark on a fishing trip in Saskatchewan and Reindeer Lake. Technology is at its best again with the innovative iFish app. This unique app provides just about every piece of information a fisherman would need when fishing in Saskatchewan…. Read more »