NWT Fly Fishing

 Rod and reel rentals are available at Brabant Lodge for a fee.

Massive Northern Pike will smash streamers, top waters, and basically any fly you can hit the water with. Many trophy Northern Pike over 42 inches are caught every year at Brabant Lodge on fly rods, pike up to 50+ inches have been caught on fly rods many times here at Brabant Lodge. Our largest Northern Pike are well known for eating flies. Trust us, you will never be at a disadvantage with your fly rod in hand! 

Fly rods between 8wt and 12wt are recommended for trophy Northern Pike fly fishing. 40-60 lbs. straight fluorocarbon tied to a 9-12 inch wire bite guard for leaders are recommended. If you are looking to catch the largest Northern Pike that swim in our waters, we recommend a 10-12wt rod. 

Full floating and intermediate sink tip fly fishing lines are recommended for Northern Pike fishing. 

Although we recommend specific flies, we encourage our guests to experiment with their fly selections based on what they are comfortable fishing.

Arctic Grayling offer a fantastic challenge in our fast moving waters, on both nymphs and dry flies. Bring your 4, 5, or 6 wt. and swing caddis flies, prince nymphs and royal coachmen all day for the most beautiful fish in the north. 

Full floating fly fishing lines are recommended for Arctic Grayling fishing. 3x to 7x tippet works best for Arctic Grayling fishing at Brabant Lodge. Strike indicators and very small split shot weights are recommended for nymphing in deeper, fast moving waters. 

Although we recommend specific flies, we encourage our guests to experiment with their selections based on what they are comfortable fishing.

Believe it or not, Walleye can be had on a fly at Brabant Lodge. Although the most difficult of our species to catch on a fly rod, it is a rewarding and fun experience catching a fish that some would say is impossible to trick into eating a fly. Our Walleye are a great average size and travel in huge schools, making for exciting fishing everyday!

Full floating and intermediate sink tip fly fishing lines are recommended for Walleye fishing. 5-8 wt rods and 0x to 3x tippet are recommended for Walleye fly fishing at Brabant Lodge. We also recommend 6-12 inch bite guard while fly fishing for Walleye as many trophy Northern Pike are caught while Walleye fishing. 

Although we recommend specific flies, we encourage our guests to experiment with their selections based on what they are comfortable fishing.