The New Fly Fisher

Niagara River Fly Fishing

Bill Spicer travels to St Catherines to fish in the region for big bass. He fly fishes on the Niagara River John Valk from Grindstone Anglers. Bill learns about bass location, presentation options, patterns and much more

Pasha Lake Cabins

Bill Spicer travels to Pasha Lake to fly fish for walleye, northern pike and huge white fish

Red Rock Pink Salmon

Bill Spicer fly fishes for Pink Salmon near Red Rock in Northern Ontario. Bill discusses presentation options, patterns and casts to use. A great show for anyone who wants to try pink salmon fishing

Big Bass of Northern Ontario

Bill Spicer is looking to catch big smallmouth on a budget, so he travels to beautiful Algoma Country in Northern Ontario. He hires a guide through McCauleys Motel/Misty Mountain Fly Shop

Brook Trout of Lake Superior

Bill Spicer is really excited about this fishing trip as he is in search of big brook trout! Bill goes to Northern Ontario to fish in the Nipigon River area. Home to huge pike, lake trout, steelhead and incredible brook trout

Laurentian Lodge

Colin McKeown visits Laurentian Lake Lodge near Elliot Lake in Northern Ontario. This beautiful drive-to facility boasts incredible fishing for brook trout, rainbow trout and northern pike. In this episode we focus on the pike and rainbow trout

Huron County Steelhead

Bill Spicer joins Mike from Flyfitters guide service in Huron County in southern Ontario. Together they are search for steelhead

Bass, Pike & Musky on a Fly

Colin McKeown from The New Fly Fisher loves to fish for pike and bass on a fly rod. He travels to Northern Ontario to Fireside Lodge which is famous for pike, musky and smallmouth bass. Best of all, this is perfect waters for fly fishers

Giant Redfish of Louisiana

Giant Redfish of Louisiana

Nipigon River Adventures

Bill Spicer goes to Red Rock region of Northern Ontario to fly fish for Pink Salmon. He stays at the beautiful Quebec Lodge which overlooks the majestic Nipigon River

Urban Trout Fishing

Stillwater gurus Brian Chan and Phil Rowley team up to do a special episode focussed on urban fishing opportunities that exist throughout British Columbia

Hawke River Labrador

Host Bill Spicer travels to the wilds of Labrador in search of fresh run Atlantic Salmon. He is the guest of Mike Crosby and Hawke River Lodge

Grey River Atlantic Salmon

ill Spicer travels to the Grey River in southern Newfoundland on the hunt for salmon on dry flies. He is the guest of Tony Tuck and Grey River Lodge

Giant Pike of Kesagami

Colin McKeown from The New Fly Fisher loves to catch big pike on a fly rod. In this episode he travels to the legendary Kesagami Lake to fly fish for monsters. The pike in this lake can grow quite large but even better, they are in relatively shallow water

Waterfalls Lodge

ill Spicer travels to Waterfalls Lodge in Algoma Country in Northern Ontario to fly fish for big smallmouth bass on a fly

Crow Rock Lodge

Bill Spicer from The New Fly Fisher travels to NW Ontario to fly fish for big Musky and Walleye. He is fishing on Lake of the Woods, staying at Crow Rock Lodge. Bill learns some interesting fly fishing techniques for catching the big Musky that inhabit the Lake of the Woods

Large Brook Trout & Pike

The New Fly Fisher travel to beautiful Northern Ontario to Lodge 88 on Esnagi Lake. Lodge 88 is an upscale facility that features comfortable accommodations and exceptional food thanks to their chef. Best of all the fishing is incredible. Colin McKeown from The New Fly Fisher angles for big Northern Pike and strong fighting Brook Trout

Small Stream Trout Fishing with Tom Rosenbauer

In this very special episode Tom Rosenbauer and Phil Rowley join guide Dave Jensen to hunt for Brown Trout in small streams in Alberta. They discuss patterns, structure and techniques

Musky on a Fly

Musky are considered by many to be the top warm water species to catch. But trying to do it with a fly rod and fly? That is the ultimate challenge. In this educational episode, host Colin McKeown travels to NW Ontario to Rowan Lake to cast flies for giant musky

Box of Chocolates

Box of Chocolates Fly Fishing - Alberta

Mar Mac Lodge

Colin McKeown from The New Fly Fisher travels to Mar Mac Lodge to fly fish for big Northern Pike and some nice Brook Trout. The Brookies are in a small local lake which also holds Lake Trout. Tackle, flylines, presentation options and more are all detailed in this great episode

Giant Pike on a Fly

Colin McKeown from The New Fly Fisher travels to Esnagmi Lake to fly fish for huge Northern Pike and river Brook Trout. Lodge owner Eric Lund who is a fly fisher, teaches Colin some great ways to fly fish for pike. Tackle, techniques and patterns are all discussed. A fantastic place to bring children who wish to fish

Huge Brook Trout & Bass

The New Fly Fisher travels to north eastern Ontario to angle for big Brook Trout and Northern Pike. This lodge is very accessible and very reasonably priced, a great place for budget-minded anglers. Brook Trout over six pounds can be caught here!

Terrestrials for MontanaTrout

Phil Rowley travels to beautiful Montana to join instructor/guide Bob Jacklin to learn more about using terrestrial patterns to catch trout on streams and rivers

Cape Cod Striped Bass

Host Tom Rosenbauer travels to Cape Cod to fly fish for striped bass in various conditions. Great instructional episode for learning the essentials of this type of fly fishing

Great Lakes Salmon | Ontario

Urban Fly Fishing

A classic episode of The New Fly Fisher from 2002 focussed on urban fly fishing.

Eagle River Brook Trout

In this special episode we travel to the wilds of Labrador to dry fly fish for massive Brook Trout! Host Bill Spicer discusses the techniques, patterns and presentation techniques needed to catch these beautiful fish

Osprey Lake Brookies

Bill Spicer travels to Labrador in this retro episode in search of giant brook trout and he finds them at Osprey Lake Lodge. Bill Spicer discusses the techniques, patterns and presentation techniques needed to catch these beautiful fish

Gander River Salmon

In this episode of The New Fly Fisher we’re in Newfoundland on the Gander River catching Salmon. Lots of information on how to do this swinging wet flies and using bombers.

Saugeen River Smallmouth

John Valk from Grindstone Angling takes Bill Spicer out for some drift boat fishing for smallmouth bass. Unfortunately the conditions are tough and fishing is lousy. However, John teaches Bill some techniques to help overcome the conditions

Restigouche River Salmon

Tom Rosenbauer travels to the fabled waters of the Restigouche River in New Brunswick to fly fish for huge atlantic salmon on a fly. He will learn many new techniques for swinging a fly and teach us some trick to help catch more fish

Hawke River Atlantics

Host Bill Spicer travels to the wilds of Labrador in search of fresh run Atlantic Salmon. He is the guest of Mike Crosby and Hawke River Lodge. Proper presentation techniques are discussed, how to work over a run and fly swinging options

Hunt River Atlantic Salmon

We travel to the legendary Hunt River to cast for large Atlantic Salmon. Salmon that take large “bombers” on the surface. The action is explosive

Big Bass of Northern Ontario

Bill Spicer is looking to catch big smallmouth on a budget, so he travels to beautiful Algoma Country in Northern Ontario. He hires a guide through McCauley’s Motel/Misty Mountain Fly Shop which is located less than an hour from Sault Ste Marie

Giant Brook Trout of Labrador

The New Fly Fisher travels to western Labrador in search of big Landlocked Salmon and football sized Brook Trout at McKenzie River Fly Fishing Lodge.

Algoma Atlantic Salmon

Bill Spicer travels to Sault Ste Marie in the Algoma Region of Northern Ontario to fly fish for Atlantic Salmon. Most anglers think that Atlantic Salmon can only be caught in eastern Canada but the reality is Atlantics run in the St. Marys river each year and can be caught with nymphs and streamers

Minipi Brook Trout

Big Brook Trout at Minipi Lodge in the wilds of Labrador, Great technical episode where host Bill Spicer discusses techniques for catching these big trout on a fly.

Falcons Ledge Lodge Trout

Bill Spicer travels to beautiful Utah to fly fish on small creeks, stillwater ponds and even the famous Green River for various species of trout. He is the guest of Falcons Ledge Lodge, an Orvis Endorsed Lodge that is famous for the quality of the fishery and accommodations.

Crooked Lake Wilderness Lodge

Bill Spicer visits Crooked Lake Wilderness Lodge located in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park to fly fish for big bass. This secluded lake and lodge is only hours from Toronto and the US border

Newfoundland Atlantic Salmon

In this episode of The New Fly Fisher we’re in Newfoundlands great Northern Peninsula catching Atlantic Salmon. This is best of affordable and accessible Atlantic Salmon fishing

Errington's Wilderness Lodge

Bill Spicer from The New Fly Fisher travels to Algoma Country to fly fish for Walleye. He is the guest of Errington’s Wilderness Lodge which is famous for it’s great fishery and accommodations

Atlantic Salmon River Fishing

The New Fly Fisher travels to western Newfoundland to fly fish for atlantic salmon on a wet fly near Corner Brook. Where-Ya-Wanna-Bee Outfitters are the experts

Totomenai Lodge

Totomenai Lodge

Brook Trout on Dry Flies

Host Bill Spicer is in beautiful Labrador at Igloo Lake Lodge trying to catch BIG Brook Trout on dry flies

Nottawasaga Steelhead

Bill Spicer is looking to catch some fall run steelhead. He joins popular guide Graham Bristow to fly fish on the Nottawasga River in southern Ontario

BC Steelhead Fly Fishing

Host Tom Rosenbauer travels to beautiful British Columbia near Terrace to try his hand on the Skeena River for steelhead. Gil McKean is the expert guide who shows Tom how to use two-handed rods to catch fish

Belize Fly Fishing

Tom Rosenbauer and Colin McKeown travel to beautiful Belize to fly fish for permit, bonefish and tarpon on a fly. They are the guests of El Pescador Lodge

Rhode Island Striped Bass

Tom Rosenbauer and Colin McKeown travel to Rhode Island to fly fish for Striped Bass. They try both the saltwater marshes during the “cinder worm” hatch and also out in the surf

Grand River Streamer

Bill Spicer discusses the importance of streamers for catching big fish. From trout to bass, streamers are a deadly pattern to use to find the biggest fish

Riverkeep Lodge Brook Trout

We travel to beautiful Labrador to join the great folks at Riverkeep Lodge to fly fish for brook trout, landlocked salmon and more!

Algoma Train-in Fishing

Bill Spicer from The New Fly Fisher travels to beautiful Algoma Country to take the train into the wilderness

Labrador Brookies

Bill Spicer is leaving the dream going to Labrador to catch big brook trout on dry flies. He is the guest of Three Rivers Lodge in the western part of the Labrador wilderness

Newfound Outfitting Atlantic Salmon

In this episode of The New Fly Fisher we’re in Newfoundland around the Serpentine River catching Atlantic Salmon

Brook Trout on a Fly

Host Bill Spicer travels to Park Lake Lodge in Labrador to fly fish for Brook Trout with dry flies

Northern Lights Lodge

Host Bill Spicer travels to a special place in Labrador to fly fish for brook trout, landlocked salmon and lake trout

Pike Hammering Flies

Host Bill Spicer travels to Northern Ontario to fly fish for northern pike with a fly. He is the guest of Pine Portage Lodge in Algoma Country

Best Topwater Bass Fishing

In Northwestern Ontario people love to fish for the large smallmouth bass that flourish throughout the region

Massive Bass & Musky on a Fly

In this episode of The New Fly Fisher host Colin McKeown travels to NW Ontario to fly fish for big smallmouth bass, northern pike and even musky

Big Pike of Esnagami Lake Lodge

Host Bill Spicer travels to the popular fly-in fishing destination, Esnagami Wilderness Lodge, to fly fish for big Northern Pike on a fly

Bowman Island Charters Brook Trout

Host Colin McKeown is in Northern Ontario searching for Brook Trout on the fly. He is the guest of Bowman Island Charters which is located in the estuary of the Nipigon River where it runs into Lake Superior

Nipigon Big Brook Trout

In this special episode both Colin McKeown and Bill Spicer have travelled to the world famous Nipigon River in Northern Ontario to hunt for giant Brook Trout

Best of Algoma Fly Fishing

Algoma has some of the best fishing in the north with easy access and affordable trips

Monster Bass, Pike & Musky

In this episode of The New Fly Fisher we travel to Ontario’s beautiful NorthWest to Merkels Camp. This drive-to facility is on Wabigoon Lake which is famous for massive smallmouth, walleye, pike and musky

Tough Conditions Bass

Colin McKeown and his friend Eric from Michigan have booked a cabin on Hastie Lake in Algoma Country. This cabin is operated by Lauzon Air Service and the lake is famous for the size and number of smallmouth and largemouth bass it holds

Flowers River Atlantic Salmon

n this episode of The New Fly Fisher we’re in Labrador on Flowers River catching Atlantic Salmon. Great info on techniques for Atlantic Salmon

Newfound Outfitting Atlantic Salmon

In this special episode, host Bill Spicer explores some of the most affordable Atlantic Salmon fishing there is in Newfoundland

Tuckamore Lodge Atlantic Salmon

In this episode we’re in Newfoundland at Tuckamore Lodge catching Atlantic Salmon. Special Guest Host Phil Rowley discusses techniques for catching salmon and also shows us all the great sights to see in this region of Newfoundland

Lucky Strike Lodge Salmon

In this episode of The New Fly Fisher we’re in Labrador on the Forteau and Pinware Rivers catching Atlantic Salmon

Kag Lake Pike

Kag Lake in Northern Ontario is famous for Giant Northern Pike. Best of all, they are usually in shallow water – perfect for fly fishers! Bill Spicer travels to this great location to catch some monsters on a fly

Dalton Trail Lodge

Host Colin McKeown travels to a remote region of the Yukon in search of big lake trout, rainbow trout and grayling on a fly. He is accompanied by his nephew who is learning to fly fish and they are the guests of Dalton Trail Lodge

Auld Reekie Lodge Smallmouth

Jenna McKeown ventures to Northeastern Ontario to fly fish for big smallmouth bass on a fly. She is staying Auld Reekie Lodge which is nestled in a tranquil part of the province, in an area renowned for good fishing.

Cedar Island Fly Fishing

Bill Spicer is on the hunt for big bass and pike in this great show. He is in Northwestern Ontario at Cedar Island Lodge. While there, he hooks into a few “surprise” species he does not expect.

Ohio Steelheading

Ashtabula County in Ohio is blessed with a number of great rivers that have strong runs of steelhead. Host Bill Spicer fly fishes in the spring for these chrome rockets and learns about fly fishing techniques from Jeff Blood

Mattawa Fly Fishing

Host Bill Spicer is in Mattawa, a small town in NE Ontario that is surrounded by many species. Bill has to deal with several cold fronts and teaches some good techniques for catching fish when dealing with poor weather conditions

Credit River Browns

Host Colin McKeown joins well-known guide Graham Bristow to fly fish for finicky brown trout on the upper Credit River. Graham teaches Colin some great nymphing techniques for catching these super-fussy fish

Mar Mac Lodge Brook Trout

Host Bill Spicer is joined by contest winner Mike Nedza and his son to fly fish in Algoma Country. Mike has never caught a brook trout before and Bill helps him to catch his first on a fly. Great instruction provided at Mar Mac Lodge

Blue Fox Lodge Brook Trout

Giant brook trout are a goal of many anglers. In this episode Mark Melnyk travels to Blue Fox Camp in northern Ontario to cast flies for brook trout that reach weights of ten pounds or more!

Andersons Lodge Bass & Pike

Bill Spicer loves to catch pike and bass on a fly. He has driven to Andersons Lake Lodge near Sioux Lookout in northern Ontario

Brazil Fly Fishing Part One

Host Mark Melnyk travels to the jungles of the Amazon in search of unique species of fish… all caught on a fly rod!

Brazil Fly Fishing Part Two

In part two of our special series on Brazil, Mark Melnyk continues his journey of discovery in the wonders of the deep Amazon fly fishing for amazing fish

Big River Camp Atlantic Salmon

Host Bill Spicer is looking for exceptional fly fishing for atlantic salmon and has made the trip to Labrador to find them. He is at Big River Camp, a new lodge that has huge runs of atlantic salmon

Marten River Lodge Smallmouth

Host Norm Bolen goes to NE Ontario in search of BIG smallmouth bass on poppers. Guest of Marten River Lodge, they take Norm to some incredible backwater lakes via ATVs to use topwater flies to catch massive bass

Arluk Outfitters Atlantic Salmon Dry Fly

We travel to the mountains of Newfoundland in search of topwater salmon action. Host Colin McKeown is on the Main River using bombers and bugs to catch atlantic salmon in tough conditions

Brace Lake Pike

Mark Melnyk travels to Algoma Country to fly fish for large Northern Pike at Brace Lake Outfitters

Nagagami Lake Lodge

For those looking for adventure, the rivers running into Nagagami Lake in northern Ontario are perfect. After canoeing and portaging, you can find some excellent wild brook trout fishing

Misty Mountain Fly Shop

Jenna McKeown travels with her father on the hunt for smallmouth bass and musky on the fly. They are in Haviland Bay on Lake Superior with guide Tyler Dunn and have some exciting fishing

Lopstick Trout

Host Bill Spicer travels to New Hampshire looking for some dry fly action for trout. He is the guest of Cabins at Lopstick who take him on several float trips down local rivers

Wilderness North Brook Trout & Pike

The Albany River in Ontario is famous as a fishery for pike and walleye.The feeder streams and rivers to this mighty system are full of wild brook trout. Mark takes us into the wild to find exceptional trout fishing on a fly.

Hawk Lake Bass

Located in NW Ontario, Hawk Lake is famous for big smallmouth bass. Host Mark Melynk has gone up to this region to sample the great top water action that can be had.

Norfolk County Kayak Bass Fishing

Some anglers are looking for fishing locations where they can take their families or even just their spouse. Norfolk County is one of those place where you can do it all. Host Mark Melnyk travels to this region with his family to take it all in

Air Ivanhoe Smallmouth

Host Norm Bolen travels with friend John Flack to NE Ontario in search of topwater smallmouth bass. Air Ivanhoe has dozens of remote outposts to accommodate anglers and for Norm and his friend, this is the perfect getaway.

Russell Inn Fall Trout

The Parklands region of Manitoba is becoming famous for huge trout in their local lakes. Trout of 25 to 30 inches are frequently caught by fly fishers. Host Phil Rowley travels to this area to teach us the techniques needed to catch trophy trout in the fall.

Russell Inn Spring Trophy Trout

In part two of our series on the Parklands region, host Phil Rowley teaches us some special techniques for spring time trout. From biology to fly patterns choices, Phil covers it all in this fascinating show

Nipigon Brook Trout

The Nipigon River in Northern Ontario is home to the world record brook trout. Host Mark Melnyk travels to this special river for the 100th anniversary of this historic catch and learns more about the fishery, the patterns that were created here and much more

Rawah Ranch

Host Bill Spicer travels to beautiful Colorado to fly fish for brown and rainbow trout in the Mountain Rivers and Lakes. He learns some new nymphing techniques from the guides that are invaluable information for any angler

Esnagami Lake Lodge

In this special episode Bill Spicer is joined by a father and son team from Ohio who won a contest to fly fish at the famous Esnagami Lake in Northern Ontario. Bill teaches them techniques for catching big pike on a fly rod

McKenzie River Lodge

Labrador is famous for big wild brook trout but at McKenzie River Lodge, they also have landlocked salmon, pike and lake trout. Bill Spicer learns about where fish hold in rivers, how to swing a fly to lies and what flylines to use for the conditions.

Agnew Lake Lodge

Host Mark Melnyk travels to NE Ontario to fly fish for big smallmouth bass on a fly. The conditions are tough as cold fronts and non-stop rain have really put the fish off the bite. But Mark uses some retrieve and presentation techniques to help save the day!

Head Hunters Fly Shop Montana

The Missouri River is a world famous tailwater fishery that runs through the heart of Montana. Host Colin McKeown is guided on this river in mid-April and learns a wide range of nymphing techniques and how to choose the right fly for the conditions from Head Hunters Fly Shop guides

Parklands Manitoba

Stillwater fly fishing guru Phil Rowley has stated that the lakes around the western part of Manitoba are some of the best trout fisheries in the world. In this episode he does an overview of the numerous lakes, details presentation and rigging options for the fall and also discusses flylines choices for getting flies down in the water column.

Timberwolf Lodge

On the internet there is a famous husband and wife team who travel around the world revealing to millions of their followers the wonders of their adventures. Deb and Dave from Planet D, join host Bill Spicer to learn about fly fising at Timber Wolf Lodge in Northern Ontario

Riverkeep Lodge

Rebekka Redd travels to western Labrador to cast dry flies for big feisty brook trout and learns some presentation techniques.

Watson's Kaby Lodge

Kaby Lake in Algoma Country is famous for it’s walleye fishery but it also has a good northern pike population as well. Rebekka Redd travels to northern Ontario to join the good people at Watsons Lodge to fly fish for northern pike

Hawke River Lodge

Host Mark Melnyk is fairly new to atlantic salmon fishing and he has the pleasure of traveling to one of the best places in the world to catch them – Labrador! At Hawke River Lodge Mark is taught the essentials of wet fly presentation and how to carefully search a run for active fish

Hearne Lake Lodge

The North West Territories is one of the last true wilderness experiences and in this episode host Phil Rowley travels to Hearne Lake Lodge to cast flies for big lake trout, northern pike and arctic grayling. From streamer techniques to dry fly presentations, Phil covers a wide range of topics in this exciting show

Northern Walleye Lodge

Rebekka Redd travels to beautiful northern Ontario to fly fish for walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass. Tough weather conditions present some unique challenges but Rebekka uses some proven retrieve and presentation techniques to help save the day

Spring Credit River Steelhead

Catching spring steelhead that have just migrated up rivers is one of the top achievements for many anglers. In this episode Bill Spicer and Mark Melnyk join Ontario steelhead guide Graham Bristow to learn techniques for catching explosive spring steelhead

Bay of Quinte Carp

Host Colin McKeown joins guide Glen Hale to fly fish for big carp in the Bay of Quinte in Ontario. Stealth and long casts are key to success in this exciting and informative show

Birch Lake (Part One)

Pre-spawn smallmouth bass in cold water is the subject of this episode. We are in northern Ontario fly fishing in early May. This episode discusses techniques, fly patterns and flylines to use to catch these aggressive bass

Birch Lake (Part Two)

In part 2 of this series, we return to the same area of northern Ontario to fly fish for smallmouth bass only now it is late September. The bass have moved off the shoreline into the middle of the lake to target smelt. Fly patterns, presentation techniques and much more are covered

Topwater Smallmouth - Hawk Lake Lodge

Catching smallmouth bass on topwater flies is one of the best aspects of fly fishing. In this educational episode host Bill Spicer travels to Hawk Lake Lodge in NW Ontario to sample some of the outstanding bass fishing this drive-to lodge has to offe

Bass Tactics - Chaudiere Lodge

Varying your tactics to match conditions and also bass type will help make you a better angler. In this special episode host Colin McKeown travels to Chaudiere Lodge on the French River in eastern Ontario to fly fish for both smallmouth bass and largemouth bass

Brennan Harbour Resort Smallmouth

Host Rebekka Redd travels to Algoma Country to the shores of Lake Huron. She is the guest of Brennan Harbour Resort and is hunting for trophy smallmouth bass on a fly

Sudbury Aviation Brook Trout

One great way to enjoy the wilderness is to go to a remote fly-in cabin. Sudbury Aviation has a number of remote outposts where a group of anglers can essentially have a lake all to themselves for a week. Host Mark Melnyk goes to one lake which has Brook Trout in it and tries this type of fishing experience a try

Pine Cliff Lodge

Pine Cliff Lodge

Saugeen River Bass

Host Bill Spicer takes a drift boat down the Saugeen River in southern Ontario casting for smallmouth bass. He is the guest of John Valk from Grindstone Outfitters. John teaches Bill numerous tips for catch smallmouth bass on a fly

Kag Lake Pike

Pike on Kag Lake

Lake Erie Smallmouth

In this full-length episode Bill Spicer joins guide Jamie Lang to search out smallmouth bass on the shores of Lake Erie

Smallmouth Bass Primer

Host Bill Spicer goes over some essentials of fly fishing for smallmouth bass on a fly

Onaman River Resort Giant Pike

One of the best kept secrets in Northern Ontario is Lake Nipigon. This giant and ice-cold body of water has great populations of walleye, brook trout, and large pike! Host Bill Spicer travels to Onaman River Resort to sample some of the great June fly fishing for enormous pike on a fly