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Outdoors: Best flies and patterns to catch bass, pike and trout

What makes Algoma a true paradise for fly fishers is the abundance of pristine lakes, crystal-clear rivers, variety of species and opportunities that are both easy to access and affordable.

What makes Algoma a true paradise for fly fishers is the abundance of pristine lakes, crystal-clear rivers, variety of species and opportunities that are both easy to access and affordable.

Below are some recommended flies and patterns for smallmouth bass, northern pike, brook trout, and suggested fly lines that should be part of your tackle box.

SMALLMOUTH BASS

Algoma bass are big and aggressive which is why this is a great place to use Top water flies.

Poppers in black, yellow and orange are very effective.

Make sure you let the flies sit on the water for a short count to let the bass see it before beginning your retrieve.

As the summer progresses and the water gets warmer, Algoma bass like black Wooly Buggers slowly stripped in.

Large white Zonkers in sizes 8 thru 1/0 work well with a fast retrieve to incite explosive takes.

- Colin McKeown

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