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

Northern Pike in Ontario - The Gear You Need

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

5 Travel Essentials When Fishing In Ontario

Packing up for your next Ontario fishing adventure starts with 5 easy tips and tricks.

DIY Fly Fishing in Algoma

Trip planning tips and types of fish species.

Fishing Negative Smallmouth

Try these 4 fly fishing techniques to put fish onto your flies.

The Other Mighty Mighty

Brookies on the Nipigon River

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.

Reflections of Borden Lake

The lake is home to walleye, pike, whitefish and smallmouth bass.

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Year Round

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

Mattawa River Resort

The perfect home base for not only anglers but couples and families.

Blue Fox Camp

A Bold Innovation in Stocking Trout Lakes.

Fly Fishing at Anderson's Lodge

A smallmouth bass fly fishing adventure to this famous lodge on Lac Seul.

The Outpost Lodge

Ideal for anglers looking for a variety of fishing.

Bass Fishing at Lost Lake Wilderness Lodge

This drive to lodge offers some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in Northeastern Ontario.

The Train-in Fishing Adventure

Take the train into a remote fishing lodge.

Drive-To Fly Fishing in Algoma

Recommendations From The New Fly Fisher

5 Ontario Fish Species to Target on Fly

As technology has improved fly anglers have the ability to target multi-species on fly.

Terrestrial Flies for Brook Trout

These fish feed like crazy and look for opportunities for a big protein meal.

Proven Patterns for Giant Northern Pike

Make sure these fly patterns are packed in your fly box on your trip.

Algoma Pike Fly Fishing Opportunities

Discover the best seasons, fly fishing rigs, fly patterns and locations to fly fish in Algoma.