The Winnipeg River holds a healthy population of hard-fighting Smallmouth Bass. This fish is pound-for-pound the strongest fighter of all fresh water species—fly fishermen and light tackle spin fishermen can attest to this. Typically they’re found in broken granite shorelines early in the season and at the edge of current in the summer months.

Make sure you consider picking up a few of these proven bass baits:

• Tube Jigs (with heads), 1/8 ounce in smoke or pumpkinseed

• Flukes, 5-inch white or albino

• Mepps Spinners, #2 plain or bucktail in gold or silver

• Beetle Spins, 1/8 ounce in black or white

Fly fishers have had a lot of success at Pine Island Lodge throwing all sorts of bass bugs, minnow imitations and sinking flies. Read through our Testimonials for excellent fly fishing tips from our guests!