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Mark Melnyk

Currently, Mark is the host and producer of The New Fly Show. With a passion of fly fishing, the shows goal is to help both novice and veteran fly fishers everywhere by giving them a top-quality fly fishing series that will make them better anglers.

More Articles By Mark Melnyk

The Right Tool for the Job

Check out this guide to gear up like a pro.

Outfitter Tough, Guide Tough

Backcountry Brook Trout Fishing at Air-Dale

The Other Mighty Mighty

Brookies on the Nipigon River

The Outpost Lodge

Ideal for anglers looking for a variety of fishing.

Blue Fox Camp

A Bold Innovation in Stocking Trout Lakes.

Top Ranked Flies For Catching Brown Trout

How to set up a fly rod, pick streamers, and catch some trout.

Angling Memories

Why replicas are the best way to remember your trophy catch.

Streamers for Big Pike

Northern Pike are the apex predator in many of Ontario’s waters.

Top 5 Wet flies for Brook Trout

Fly Fishers describe their favourite brookie flies.

Steelhead and Salmon of Northern Ontario

Ontario's north is home to tributaries of Lake Superior and Lake Huron—and many species of salmon and steelhead

In Search of Solitude and Wild Brook Trout

Fly fishing adventures to remote rivers

Where Should Your Next Fishing Vacation Be?

Check these key factors

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Year Round

A drive-to cottage resort where the smallmouth fishing is second to none.

Northern Pike in Ontario - The Gear You Need

Learn what tools you need to have on board to effectively catch and release Northern Pike

Fantastic Brook Trout

A Train-in Trip to Loch Island Lodge

Land a Lake Nipigon World Class Trophy Brook Trout

World class trophy brook trout in Ontario.

The Train-in Fishing Adventure

Take the train into a remote fishing lodge.

Fishing With Drift Outfitters

Find an urban fishing oasis in the heart of downtown Toronto.

World Class Fishing on the Niagara River

There's always something to target in "Ontario's Grand Canyon"

Fly Casting In The Wind

Use these tips to help make it easier to when out fly fishing in Ontario.