Smallmouth Fly Angler - Ontario Fly-In Angling Adventure

Join Us In Ontario
This Year!

Price
May Trip - $1,495
Sept Trip - $1,495

Reservations
14 person limit.
(Book early to ensure a spot.)
$400 Deposit Required

More Information
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Slippery_Winds

Booking
Tim Holschlag
Call: 612-781-3912
Email
Text: 612-781-3912

Endorsements

Here's what previous guests say about their Slippery Winds trip:

"I've been on these trips four times. Each one has been a great experience. It's not just the good fishing, but also the help Tim and Dan provide. And I can't fail to mention the group camaraderie that's part of every trip. I'll be back again" Mike Griffith

"What a fantastic trip! I caught dozens of big smallies and largemouth, plus big pike and my first-ever muskie on a fly rod. I've been on plenty of Canadian fishing trips, but Tim Holschlag's Ontario Adventure was one of the best I've ever taken." Gary McCready

"I've fished in a lot of great places in both fresh and saltwater. This Ontario trip ranks right up there. Great fishing, great instruction, great scenery and great guys. Tim knows really how to pick his trips." Dr. James Swenson

Ontario Trip Photos

Yoke Lake
Northwestern Ontario
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Dan Johnson in front of a Slippery Winds cabin
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Nice fly-caught lake trout on a May trip
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Bob Ippel, 81 years young, with a nice bass
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Two guests and a guide fishing on a portage-over lake
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Mike Griffith with a fine pike
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Ontario Fly-In Angling Adventure

Bass, Pike and Muskie

with

Warmwater Fly Fishing Expert
Tim Holschlag

NEW... 2010 Trip Dates:
-- May 28 to June 2
-- September 7 to 12

Six Species, Six Lakes:

Truly a unique fly fishing experience! Fantastic fly fishing begins just over the Minnesota border, where we fly from Fort Francis, Ontario, to Slippery Winds Resort on beautiful Yoke Lake. This lake is adjacent to five other wilderness lakes, all holding a variety of sport fish. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, plus pike, muskie, lake trout and walleye are all abundant.

Catch the "Super Slam" -- six different gamefish on a single trip!

An 18-inch smallmouth caught
right off the dock (May, 2009)

Superb Instruction

In addition to enjoying great fishing in a beautiful setting, you'll have a perfect opportunity to learn all about angling's latest frontier, lake fly fishing.

Tim Holschlag will offer informative seminars each evening covering all aspects of lake fishing including: the best techniques, seasonal locations, rigging for pike and muskie, and fly pattern advice. Casting instruction is also available, along with an excellent selection of time-tested flies.

If you're newer to lake fly fishing, these trips are an ideal introduction to this unique angling experience. If you're a veteran lake angler, this is the perfect place to share this enjoyable fishing with like-minded folks.

Quality Fisheries

All lakes are catch-and-release to maintain the highest quality fisheries. There are excellent numbers of both bass species in the 18- to 20-inch range, and 40-inch-plus pike and muskies are released every year. Even 30-inch lake trout and 2-foot walleyes are possible. All are excellent sport on a fly rod.

First-class Accommodations

Slippery Winds Wilderness Resort offers first-class lodge accommodations and dining in a beautiful northwoods setting. The lodge provides superior service at an excellent price. These special SmallmouthFLYangler.com hosted trips include 4 1/2 days of fishing, five nights of lodging, daily seminars, excellent meals, boats on all six lakes, fishing licenses and a 30-minute float plane trip directly to the lodge from the Minnesota border.

A 20-inch smallie caught on the last trip

Your Host
Tim Holschlag

Noted guide, angling instructor and outdoor writer Tim Holschlag has fished and explored northwest Ontario lakes for 30 years and led trips there for over a decade.

A nationally known smallmouth expert, Tim has also caught thousands of pike on the fly rod, plus muskie, walleye and lake trout. You'll get personal instruction from Tim during your trip

Dan with 19-inch largemouth,
May 2009

Your Co-Host Dan Johnson

Smallmouth Angler Schools instructor and fly designer Dan Johnson has co-hosted these special Ontario lodge trips for several years. He is a fly fishing school instructor with Smallmouth Angler, and has designed an exclusive line of effective pike flies. This fly-rod pro has also caught plenty of pike, muskie, walleye and lake trout on the long rod.

Tim and Dan hold informal seminars each evening at the lodge. Topics include tackle, fly choices, casting instruction, warmwater fly tying and special lake fishing techniques.

All-Inclusive Packages for 2010:

- May 28 through June 2
- September 7 to 12

Group photo with float plane

4 1/2 Days of Fishing,
5 Nights at the lodge
Fly-in from Fort Francis the first afternoon.
Fly-out after breakfast at the lodge the last day.
Package Price includes: unlimited pre-trip advice, individualized assistance while at the lodge.
Package also includes:
5 nights lodging, meals, boats on all lakes, evening seminars, fishing license, float plane service.
Fort Francis, Ontario, is next door to International Falls Minnesota, an easy drive from most Midwest locations or short airline flight from Minneapolis.

Here's a play-by-play of one exciting catch:

Finally coming to the boat after
a hard fight

She doesn't want to be landed

WOW !

Special Note from Tim Holschlag

"No question, there are a lot of lodges you can go to in Ontario, but very few offer as many species as you'll find at Slippery Winds. Good populations of six different gamefish to pursue makes for extremely interesting and enjoyable angling.

Another great thing about having so many species is that if one isn't biting another likely is. And let me say a word about these far-north largemouth. I don't know if it's the extra-clean water or the beautiful Northwoods scenery, but those abundant Canadian bigmouths fight unusually hard. Just like their bronzeback cousins.

Here's another reason to take one of these trips. Lake fly fishing isn't the same as chasing trout or smallies in rivers, nor fishing in the ocean. It has its own unique challenges and charms. My long-time associate, Dan Johnson, and I are both experienced lake fly rodders and we can to provide you with the support you might need to have a successful trip. You simply won't find this much expertise on other Canadian trips. I look forward to fishing with you on an upcoming trip." Tim Holschlag

North Country Scenes....

Posing in front of the lodge sign.

Join Us In Ontario This Year!