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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 1:29:33 GMT -6
Posted this on the main board before I knew there was a new members forum!
I moved to Winnipeg in 2013 from Indianapolis/Chicago for work, but I have yet to explore Manitoba in the summer. I have always gone back home for the summer to visit family and bum around as I have most of the summer off. I recently became a permanent resident and I'm getting married this summer, so unless I get a job elsewhere and we move I'm going to be spending a lot more time in Manitoba in the future.
I've spent a lot of time on the Au Sable in Michigan and a bit of time in the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado and just have a 5wt at the moment. Only ever waded. I've only ever caught bows/browns/brooks and a few cutthroat and smallmouth.
I would love to get into fly fishing in/ around Manitoba since I'll be spending more time here. I'm wondering what people that live in southern Manitoba go for and what type of gear is required. I'm not asking people to divulge their secret spots or anything. I'm just trying to get a good feel for what's fun fly fishing around the area and what gear I would need to get before summer to start. I'm totally game for longish drives/ hikes in to fish/camping etc. I wouldn't have access to a boat, most likely. I'm not opposed to getting a float tube. At least at the moment one of those fly in trips my colleague keeps bragging about is out of my price range and sounds like not so much my style anyways. I'm not opposed to hiring a guide to learn the waterways, however.
Appreciate any advice and insights y'all have!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 1:46:54 GMT -6
Welcome. Tons of fly fishing around Manitoba, water everywhere, just not much of the walk and wade style. Within a day trip, there are lots of places you can go for stocked trout in small lakes, most really would need a float tube or some small craft. There is also shore access fishing spots in the whiteshell, and local rivers for pike, walleye, etc. Catfish at lockport is popular, not my thing, but popular. There are also lodges that are drive to that will rent you a boat and you can rent a cabin for a weekend in areas that are a bit more than a day trip. East MB, Lake of the Woods, Eagle Lake areas come to mind. A few links to help you get started: flyfishingmanitoba.com/ Robert(who runs this site) does fly guided trips like what you are asking about flippr.ca/the-lakes/ Some float tube trout lakes out west www.mffa.org/ The local fly fishing club Hope that helps. I'll also send you a PM with somebody elses favorite spots. Craig
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Post by Robert Burton on Jan 15, 2020 10:06:06 GMT -6
Welcome. Hope that helps. I'll also send you a PM with somebody elses favorite spots. Craig Hey Chuck. Basically what Craig said; lots of water, lots of fish, lots of driving, etc. but, to put a point on it, you'll need a boat of some kind. Most of us use the fly rodder's best friend, the float tube. As well if you could put up something other than the default avatar that helps these conversations. RB
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 0:44:35 GMT -6
Thanks, gents!
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Post by AnglersAnonymous on Jan 24, 2020 20:25:52 GMT -6
Welcome Chuck! As stated above there’s tons of fly fishable waters around here whether still water for stocked trout or rivers, lakes etc for native species. I started fly fishing just last year and have learned a lot from Robert Burton (who runs this forum) and would highly suggest his guided trips. If you’re totally new to fly fishing you should start off with a couple classes with him as he’d be able to teach you the cast and the basics. It’ll help a lot especially if you’re brand new to fly fishing as it’s totally different than spin or bait casting you’ll need major adjustment!
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