A fishing trip to the Yukon wouldn't be complete without a day spent searching for Northern pike. Possibly one of the most under-rated Yukon fish, pike can wear your arms out or leave you scratching your head in amazement at their wariness. Expect the unexpected with these unusual fish; from ferociously cocky to downright elusive. One thing you can count on though, is that pike can't resist a well presented fly. What works? Mostly large, brightly coloured ones like those below. Thanks to my friend and expert fly fisherman, Markus Kemmer, I was fortunate enough to witness these flies in action at a remote lake last summer, and believe me they work.
How big do pike get in the Yukon? Well, sometimes bigger than their captors, as you can see from the photo below. Best fishing time? All season is good, but late May until the end of June is best for aggressive fish. Dalton Trail Lodge saw its best season ever for pike in 2010, with over 130 trophy size fish landed. The largest measuring over 47". For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit http://www.fishcanadanow.com/
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