Pike on the Fly Articles

The Pike of a lifetime: Along came Peggy

Barry Austin had been a fixture at Wollaston Lake Lodge for so many years that newcomers often...

Jan 13, 2026 | Announcements

Pikeonthefly.com is pleased to announce that once again we...

Longtime guide Phil Wiebe shares his thoughts on setting hooks to help you be ready for the next time a big pike comes along and crushes your fly!

Nov 13, 2025 | Announcements

📢 Important Update for Our U.S. Customers

After a recent live stream with Smooth River Guide Co.'s Matt Martin we wanted to take the...

Join Chris Krysciak from Drift Outfitter Toronto as he host Matt Martin from Smooth River Guiding and Andrew Marr from pikeonthefly.com

By Andrew Marr Anyone who has ever wanted to instantly turn a 4-piece fly rod into a 5 or more...

By Andrew Marr Don't over look small flies in your quest for a BIG pike! During the filming for...

Watch and learn how Dwayne “Chip” Cromarty ties his famous Monster Magic fly! A classic pike fly that is effective on big fish from opener to ice up!

Apr 27, 2023 | Flies, Fly Recipes

Step 1- Start by creating a thread base covering the entire shank all the way to the bend of the...

Apr 11, 2023 | Flies, Fly Recipes

Follow easy step-by-step instruction to tie your own killer pike fly!

Apr 10, 2023 | Flies, Fly Recipes

Learn step by step how to tie Chip’s Famous Northern Magic!