Suggested Fishing Gear
It’s important to have the right gear when you’re fishing at Frontier Fishing Lodge. It can make the difference in your trip. So, what should you bring? Good question. Here’s what we recommend:
RODS:
Lake Trout:
Trolling Rod 6 ½ - 7 ft. medium-heavy action level wind reel, lead core line or 15-20 lb. mono. Spinning Rod 6 ½ - 7 ft. medium-heavy action open face reel, 15-20 lb. mono. Fly rod 9 ft. long in 8, 9 or 10 weight, reels with good drag system and capacity for 150 yards of 30# Dacron backing, 24 ft. long sinking tip lines in 200 grain and 400 grain weights with floating running lines, or full sinking density compensated lines in type 5 or type 6, 9 ft. leaders ending in 12 to 15 pound tippet. Fluorocarbon tippet recommended.
Arctic Grayling:
Spinning rod 4-6 ft. ultra light open face reel, 4-8 lb. mono. Fly rod 9 ft. long in 4 or 5 weight, reel with 50 yards of 20# Dacron backing, WF4 or WF5 floating line, 12 ft. long leaders with tippets in 5X and 4X
Northern Pike:
Spinning rod 7 ft. medium-heavy action open face reel, 15-20 lb. mono or braided line. Fly rod 9 ft. long in 8, 9 or 10 weight, reels with 150 yards of 30# Dacron backing, pike taper floating line, 10 or 13 type 3 or 4 sinking tip line with floating running line, 9 ft. long pike leaders with wire shock tippet
LURES:
Lake Trout:
- Large spoons, ½ oz. Casting jigs, large spinners, 3-4 oz. Deep water jigging lures
- Colours – chartreuse, red & white, yellow five of diamonds, nickel & blue, brass, copper, silver, pearl fluorescent
Fly fishing:
Fly patterns to include:
- Lefty’s deceiver in chartreuse and white
- red and white
- blue and white
- Clouser Minnow in chartreuse and white
- blue and white and black and white
- Sea Habit Bucktail in anchovy and herring colours
- Burk’s Hot Flash Minnow in anchovy colour
- Roger’s Big Eye Baitfish in blue back colour
- patterns tied on 1/0 and 2/0 hooks
Northern Pike:
- Large spinners, medium spoons, top water bass type lures, ½ oz. Jigs
- Colours – same as Lake Trout
Fly Fishing:
Fly patterns to include:
- Waller’s Pearly Popper in chartreuse
- Dahlburg’s Mega-diver in orange/black and white
- Umpqua Pike fly in chartreuse/frog
- Lefty’s Bit Fish Deceiver in chartreuse and white
- red and white
- Barry Renolds Pike Fly in black
- red and yellow
- Patterns tied on 2/0 and 3/0 hooks
Arctic Grayling:
Small spoons, small spinners
Fly Fishing:
Fly patterns to include:
- Parachute Adams
- Elk Hair Caddis
- Humpies in green
- red and black bodies
- Mosquito
- Royal Wulff
- Gold Bead Hares Ear nymph
- Gold Bead Prince Nymph
- Flashback Pheasant Tail nymph
- Patterns tied on #16, #14 and #12 hooks
NOTE: ALL LURES ARE TO BE BARBLESS
LEADERS, SNAP SWIVELS & LINE:
Lake Trout:
#3-5 ball bearing swivels, 15-20 lb. mono or 27 lb. lead line
Arctic Grayling:
4-8 lb. mono line & leaders #7-#8 swivels
Northern Pike:
20-30 lb. wire leaders, 15-20 lb. mono or braided line
MISCELLANEOUS:
Polarized sunglasses, extra line.
Waders: not necessary unless you want to wade the river, most fly fishing is done from boats.
CLOTHING:
brimmed hats, warm jacket, parka or insulated coveralls, rain suit, rubber or waterproof boots, casual clothing, gloves, etc.
PERSONAL ITEMS:
camera, film, toiletries, insect repellent, sunscreen, razor, shampoo, prescription medicine, thermos, etc.
NOT REQUIRED: SLEEPING BAG, PILLOW, TOWELS, WASH CLOTHS.
BAGGAGE WEIGHTS:
Maximum 50 lbs. per person or EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES WILL APPLY.
STORE:
The lodge Store has a complete selection of lures, flies & terminal tackle available. If you are unsure or unable to acquire these items in your area it may be more economical or convenient to wait and purchase these at Frontier.
The Store also has souvenirs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, etc., all with the Frontier Fishing Lodge logo. Cigarettes, candy, batteries, soda pop, rain suits, insect repellent, film and just about any miscellaneous item you might need to make your trip more enjoyable and comfortable are also available.
FISHING LICENCE:
Available at the lodge
Please refer to our FAQ page for more information regarding fishing gear, clothing, and other recommended items.
