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Discover Northern Pike Fishing In The Canadian Rockies
ishermen the world over Country Outfitters is one of
have developed a new pike's biggest fans. From his
passion for pike fishing - base in Hinton, Alberta, he has
and the big variety is found access to some of the best pike
plentifully in Alberta, Canada. fishing in the world - and he's
Fishing the Canadian Rockies and happy to share his fascination
other little-known areas of for pike with his clients.
Alberta could be the fishing trip
of a lifetime. "Fishing for northern pike on fly
has become a real trend over the
Traditionally, pike haven't last 10 or 15 years,: says Chris.
gotten all the respect they "They used to be thought of as
deserve. Some experts even refer garbage fish - people would throw
to them as the Rodney Dangerfield them up on the shore - but that
of the fishing world. But that's attitude has really changed.
starting to change, as fisherman True, die-hard fishermen know
who used to focus on the quest that pike is where it's at right
for trout are developing a now."
passion for pike. . While pike
may not be as pretty or graceful Hinton is nestled in the heart of
as trout, when it comes to a recreational paradise on the
tenacity and strength, they are eastern edge of Jasper National
tough to beat. The northern pike Park in the Canadian Rockies 280
on fly is now the most sought km (174 mi) west of Edmonton. The
after game fish in fresh water city of Edmonton is the gateway
and one of the very best places to the North and the first stop
to find pike is in the Canadian for many visitors seeking
Rockies. adventure in Central and Northern
Alberta, as well as parts of the
Chris David, owner of Mountain Rockies.
clients from across the globe.
Why Fishermen Like Pike "Most of our clients are
American," Chris adds, noting he
There's no question the Northern sees a lot of traffic from
Pike is a worthy adversary. Michigan, Minnesota and Montana
Reaching up to 50 pounds, they and Washington." Alberta pike
are voracious eaters who like to fishing has also received
dwell in clear water that's on international attention,
the shallow side. They're attracting fisherman from as far
particularly drawn to weedy away as England, Germany and
areas, with their spring spawning France.
season a prime time for catching.
Generally, they're much harder to Chris finds that many people book
catch when they move to deeper fishing vacations thinking they
waters in the summer months. want to seek out trout, but
quickly change their minds after
Alberta certainly grows big pike, they see how much fun they can
with a 38-pound pike claiming the have fishing pike. One client, a
provincial record. Last year, diplomat from France, came to
fishermen in Hinton set a new Hinton specifically for trout
world record in one of many fishing. After Chris convinced
categories, catching a 28 lb., 6 him to try a half-day of pike
oz. pike. "There are some huge fishing, he was hooked - and has
fish here," Chris says. since sent several of his friends
to Chris for a similar adventure.
American Fishermen Love Alberta "It was really great - he caught
Pike some trophies," Chris recalls.
The pike fishing in Hinton is "I tell people the fishing in
such a draw that it's attracting Alberta is really exciting,"
Chris says. "Our goal is to make
their visit to Canada exciting For now, the best pike lakes in
enough that they are going to go the Hinton area remain relatively
back and tell everyone what a unknown - and that's the way
wonderful time they had in Chris wants to keep it. That way,
Alberta. There's just a fantastic they aren't over fished or over
opportunity here for someone from taxed, and they retain their
the United States to come up here natural beauty and assets. "The
and really experience what nice thing about this area is
Alberta has to offer." that I can fish a different lake
each day of the week and each of
Pike Fishing, Alberta Style those lakes will produce. It
really is a jewel of the Canadian
The average pike Chris catches is Rockies," Chris says
about 12 pounds (6 kilos), but
"every time I got out I get at Many folks recognize Chris from
least one 20-pound pike," he his stint as a host on
says. "Our advantage is we have television's Dimestore Fishermen.
more varieties and species, and The most widely broadcast fishing
larger fish. And more fishable show in Canada, Dimestore has
lakes." given Chris a chance to travel to
some of the most exciting streams
One of the unique features of in the world.
lakes in the Hinton area is water
clarity. "It's very clear, which "As a television fishing show
is pretty rare for a pike lake," host, I get to fish all over
Chris says. "There's nothing more North America," Chris says. "I
exciting than watching a can tell you there is no pike
four-foot long pike attack your lake in Alberta like the lakes in
fly." Hinton. It's extremely rare."
And check out Calgary, which
Pike in Alberta's Boreal Forest offers exceptional pike fishing
opportunities in Southern
Winefred Lake Lodge is another Alberta.
Alberta outfitter committed to
pike fishing. Located southeast Resources
of Fort McMurray, in Alberta's
boreal forest, the Lodge offers Mountain Country Outfitters
comfortable accommodations for Andrew Lake Lodge
fishermen who are anxious to test Winefred Lake Lodge
their skills against the area's Alberta Pike Fishing
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