The Next Bend Fly Fishing

03/07/2025

Practice? We talkin’ bout PRACTICE!?

Yes, yes we are.. Because an important but often overlooked habit is taking time actually to PRACTICE your fly casting, whether single or spey. With spring steelhead and trout approaching, now is a great time to make a trip to your local park or river and start dusting off the rust so you can be ready to go when opener 25’ arrives.

At The Next Bend, we offer casting instruction for all levels of anglers so reach out for a casting tune up today!

02/21/2025

Know your History!

Expanding our knowledge of the rivers and streams we enjoy can enhance our fly-fishing experiences. Ask yourself: what did this place look like 150 years ago? It’s an interesting way to view a segment of water from a dif...

02/21/2025

Here are some great reasons to support your local Fly Fishing Shop.
Drift Outfitters & Fly Shop

In Southern Ontario, we are lucky to have one of Canada's best fly Fishing Shops, Drift Outfitters. Shopping at a local fly fishing shop offers several benefits; here are just a few to consider:

11/20/2024

I had the pleasure of hosting John, who is visiting Toronto while working with the Eras Tour.

Before our Steelhead Drift, he had some specific goals that he hoped to achieve: to learn the basics of Spey casting and catch his first steelhead on the swing. Mission accomplished.

He also shared stories of his life on the road behind the scenes with some of my favourite bands, like Phish and the Grateful Dead, which enriched the day even more.
These are the simple joys of connecting with new people: teaching, learning and sharing life experiences - it’s what it’s all about!

11/08/2024

Now offering Guided Drift Boat Trips!
Avoid the crowds and enjoy the scenery while targeting some of Ontario's hardest fighting, most exhilarating game fish: The Great Lakes Steelhead.
Book your Drift Boat adventure today !

Experience the ultimate steelhead fly fishing adventure with our Drift Boat Trips. Our guides will navigate you through our home waters in search of migratory steelhead while teaching you the skills and techniques necessary for a successful day. Avoid the crowds and enjoy the beauty our rivers have....

04/29/2024

Jenn looking like a seasoned Steelhead angler on her first day on the hunt 😎

She recently joined us for a lesson on swinging flies for migratory Steelhead - one of the most challenging yet rewarding ways to target these amazing fish. Although she’s still waiting for that first grab, she was a natural - good things come to those who are patient ;)

04/16/2024

Alpha streamer muncher, we cant wait to see you again soon ;)

04/03/2024

Opener ‘24 is just around the corner !
Big decisions to be made; where will I go ? What will I be chasing?
Our season opener will be spent with clients in search of that sweet sweet buttery scotch goodness - you’ll find em’ around The Next Bend ✌️

03/21/2024

Deliver the cast, let it swing and wait for that line to come tight - is there any better way to catch a Steelhead ?
What’s your favourite way to connect with one of these gorgeous, hard fighting game fish ?

03/16/2024

Our Trout and Steelhead season opener is just around the corner on April 27, 2024.
Reserve your spot on the water today with The Next Bend Fly Fishing.

Experience a full day of walk and wade Trout fishing with one of our professional guides. Whether you are interested in learning dry fly fishing or chucking streamers, we will teach you the necessary skills for a successful day on the water. Spend 7 hours immersed in the beauty of nature while reeli...

03/14/2024

Who else is excited to chase these native beauties again ?
Big or small, they all hold their own unique charm.

03/12/2024

I’d like to tip my cap all the fly fishing guides I’ve had the privilege to learn from over the years.

Spanning from my home waters in Ontario, all the way to the East and West coasts of Canada, each one of them has shared unique and valuable knowledge that I take with me each time I’m on the river.

I’m a firm believer that guides help create guides. Without them, I wouldn’t know what I know and I wouldn’t have these lasting friendships.

The beauty of a sport like fly fishing is the potential for perpetual knowledge; you will never know it all, but you can always seek to learn more.