Fly fishing for walleye

Post by **beeman** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:00 pm

Well I finally got out for a real fishing trip here in SK. We went up to the Churchill River, for some canoeing and fishing. Before leaving I told my brother that I would be using my fly rod for walleye. "You'll never catch anything up there with a fly rod". The fishing was good for both of us, and fortunately for me, I kept up with my brother who was using worms and tackle, even though I have never really fished for walleye before.

The walleye were hot on medium to large sized olive wooly buggers fished with a sinking tip line. The 6 wt rod was sufficient for the 15 to 24" walleye, however, a 38" pike took the woolly bugger at one point and I had a 30 minute fight to land it. An 8 wt may have been better for that.

If you get a chance to fish in this province, I highly reccomend it.

Sorry no pics. I'll get some next time.

B.

Post by **northernfly** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:47 am

Great report. I remember canoe trips up on the Churchill River system back when I still lived in Saskatchewan. The fishing was great although I didn't fly fish at the time. I'd love to get back some time.

Post by **Todd B.** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:00 am

Ah....Beeman has completely switched to the darkside!

Glad to hear that you're having fun with your fly rods.

Post by **swellcat** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:48 pm

Welcome to the elite walleye-on-the-fly fraternity.

How seasonal do you suppose that Churchill fishery is?

Post by **beeman** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:39 pm

swellcat wrote:
How seasonal do you suppose that Churchill fishery is?

Not sure, I just got here. I will be able to tell you after a summer camping trip up there.