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Picking a Canadian fishing lodge that boasts 20-30 lb Pike is hard because there are so many fishing lodges to choose from. Obviously, your chances of catching a monster Pike are definitely better if you go where the Pike are. A Canadian fishing lodge can guarantee a couple of the right conditions: a good fishing population and good structure.

Here are a few lodges to consider for your next trip:

Cobham River Lodge: Manitoba: This lodge is on a lake and river system and the fishing is fantastic. The location is remote. I like to put this kind of fishing lodge into my dream log, as a trip of a lifetime possibility: cobham-river-lodge.com

Dunlop’s Fly-In Fishing Lodge & Outposts: Dunlop’s is a fishing lodge that offers catch & release trophy Northern Pike trips and walleye fishing trips in Manitoba. This is one of my personal favorites that I plan to fish. (I like the personal family picture and mission statement.) This is huge water with load of potential and structure. Only 16 fishermen a week can visit. Sweet for those who make the effort. Check out dunlopfishing.com

Northwest Outfitters & Outpost Camps Ltd: Labyrinth Bay Outpost is located on a private island in the Narrows connecting Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake. You can get to the camp via a 23-mile boat ride through great island scenery into beautiful Labyrinth Bay. You are also near the great fishing waters of Shoal Lake. Or you can choose to fly in: ontariofishing.name/index.htm

Pine Island Resort, Saskatchewan: This is a unique fly-in fishing location in Canada known for monster pike and a great population of walleye. The website is loaded with enough information and help to set up a trip. The testimonials are believable, but the proof is in going and checking out the lake for yourself: saskatchewan-fly-in-fishing.net/saskatchewan-northern-pike-fishing.htm

Manitou Weather Station Fishing Lodge: This lodge is a great looking fly-in fishing destination in Canada. They are on the lower Lake Manitou in a remote part of the lake. This location is out of the mainstream and offers the best in large Northern Pike. Check it out for yourself: manitouweatherstation.com/index

This list is not conclusive and there are undoubtedly other lakes with potential. Each Canadian fishing lodge is unique and they all have their own potential. Create your own top five destinations and then work through them and see if you can make your dream of hauling in a monster Pike into reality.

Choosing the correct trout fishing lure to make your next fishing trip a success depends on several different factors. Surprisingly – many of them have nothing to do with the trout lure you choose.

It’s All about Presentation

There are several factors, aside from your trout lure of choice that can either doom your next trout fishing trip to failure, or nearly guarantee a cooler full of trophy sized lunkers. So, it may be time to pack away your “lucky” lure and get back to basics.

For beginners, there are a million things to try and keep straight as you’re trying to get your head around the basics. However, keep these next three points in mind. It will help you attract and catch more fish, no matter what lure you choose.

Beginners, many times feel that the lure of choice when they hit the water is the ultimate question that needs to be answered. However, beginners who are mindful of the time of year, and some key characteristics of the water are bound to have a better chance at catching trout, regardless of the trout lure chosen.

Secret 1: Be aware of the line you’re using.

Depending on the type of water you’re fishing, your line can play big part in the way your trout lure is presented to a hungry fish. Remember to use lighter lines in slow to still waters and more rigid lines for faster moving currents.

As a general rule in any situation, the lighter the line the better. Lighter lines help a fisherman feel the fish when they hit or strike. It is important to learn this “feel”, especially for beginners.

Secret 2: Water Temperature Counts

Remember, trout fisherman are trying to imitate surrounding bugs and aquatic life that live in and around the body of water your fishing. With that said, lures presented when the water is cold, like in the late winter and early spring need to be small. In the summer and fall, the lures you choose can be larger as the season progresses.

Secret 3: It’s Not Only about Delivery

One of the key talents to catching trout with a spinning rig and lure is the proper retrieve. There are many ways to retrieve the lure with your rod and line, but the main idea to keep in mind is that you are trying to first attract the fish, and then get the trout to hit your lure.

Fishing, just like in life, first comes down to presentation and attraction. This is done in many cases by the type of retrieve you use. There are several. Many lures are made to be used with a typical type of retrieving method. But a general rule to keep in mind is: the colder the water (and season), the slower the retrieve. This works in conjunction with secret number two, above.

Conclusion: Beginners Be Aware of Your Surroundings

In the end the real secret comes down to being aware of what’s going on around you. Remember that the lure you choose is only part of the equation. Be mindful of your environment, the type of water your fishing and the time of year, and the selection of the correct trout fishing lure becomes a snap. You’ll be catching trophy trout in no time.