Pike on the Fly Articles
New Product in the Shop!
Sciflies Poor Man’s Whistler, designed and tested by the renowned pike guide Dwayne “Chip” Cromarty, has quite the backstory. This fly endured years of rigorous testing by some of Canada’s top guides before making its debut in the market. It boasts impressive qualities: high durability, a flashy appearance, and easy casting—a true gem for pike fishing enthusiasts!
Introducing: Matt Martin and Smooth River Guiding
After a recent live stream with Smooth River Guide Co.'s Matt Martin we wanted to take the...
The Everything Pike Stream!
Join Chris Krysciak from Drift Outfitter Toronto as he host Matt Martin from Smooth River Guiding and Andrew Marr from pikeonthefly.com
How to break a fly rod…
By Andrew Marr Anyone who has ever wanted to instantly turn a 4-piece fly rod into a 5 or more...
Small flies pack a big punch, on big pike!
By Andrew Marr Don't over look small flies in your quest for a BIG pike! During the filming for...
Step-by-step tying: Chip’s Monster Magic
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!
Step-by-step tying: Bunny leech
Step 1- Start by creating a thread base covering the entire shank all the way to the bend of the...
Step-by-step tying: Seaducer
Follow easy step-by-step instruction to tie your own killer pike fly!
Step-by-step tying: Chip’s Northern Magic
Learn step by step how to tie Chip’s Famous Northern Magic!
Sun, Sand & Pike
Sight fishing for summer giants over sand!
“If you can’t see what is behind your fly, don’t take it out of the water!”
Any guest who has fly fished from the bow of my guide boat has heard me say the phrase, "if you...
New IGFA World Record Alert!
A solo 80 year old angler has the fly fishing day of his life topped of by a new IGFA world record!