Conventional
Musky Fishing

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our guides still like to huck gear…

Big baits and even bigger fish

Love the Courage musky passion but never fly fished before?

Not sure your fly casting is up to a musky outing?

Want to fish musky with a friend or spouse who’s never fly fished?

Don’t worry; we got you!

We might by fly fishing enthusiasts but we still have a wall of musky baits in our shop. 

Fishing conventional tackle is a great way to cover a ton of water a lot more effectively. Moreover, pairing a fly fisher with somebody throwing conventional tackle is a great way to cover multiple bases.

We’re going to set you up with some of the best gear on the market and some deadly baits… there’s a reason this style of fishing is so addictive. While any style of musky fishing is challenging, conventional tackle does stack the odds in your favour. You can typically expect more encounters, higher hookup percentages, and less of a learning curve.

Be advised, our conventional musky program closely follows our fly fishing agenda – lots of casting, moving from spot to spot, and picking apart weed lines and underwater structure. We rarely troll and do not fish live bait… though if this is more your speed we have some awesome colleagues in the area we can refer you to.

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WHAT OUR PAST ANGLERS
HAVE TO SAY

“Thank you for an amazing day. You have a true passion for the fishery and the fish and it truly shows. Your enthusiasm and hard work to educate your clients and help them succeed goes above and beyond. Your knack of which water to fish and which flies to use at specific points in time based on weather, water and light conditions always seemed to get us into fish. My two boys and I had a wonderful time and caught some big fish and it's all thanks to your skills and dedication. “
Julian D.
"I reached out to Josh with no previous musky fishing experience. My family and friends growing up shared stories of musky. Josh provided all necessary gear. He was knowledgeable and patient with a great sense of humour and optimism. He has a knack for explaining technique and was in-depth sharing details of the musky life cycle and river system… knowledge I will use in the future. On the first outing of 2020 I landed a 44” fish followed by a 48” on my next trip! Thanks again!"
Nick B.
I can’t speak highly enough about Josh and the team at Courage Fly & Guide! He is an excellent guide, great angler, and patient teacher. The time and effort he has put into his craft is evident and very much appreciated. You can tell that he is passionate about not only fishing but ensuring that his guests have the best possible time. If you in Ottawa and want the best possible fishing experience, check out Courage Fly & Guide and you will be in good hands."
Robert S.