If you’re an avid angler, you can’t help but dream of some day heading to one of those exotic fly-in destinations we see so much of on television or read about in magazines. Fly-fishing for bonefish on the salt flats of Belize, tackling huge blue or black marlin off Cabo San Lucas or just braving the icy waters of the NWT’s Tree River in pursuit of Arctic char. But fishing dreams are just that for many of us - wallet-straining aspirations we hold out in front of ourselves like so many piscatorial carrots. They help keep our spirits up as we suffer the maddening crowds at our favourite local fishing holes, perseverance alone often largely responsible for the good days we enjoy on the water. But there is an alternative, and an economical one at that.
It all started at the Outdoor Show and Sale put on by the Fishin' Hole and Campers Village this past March. I was walking by the Davin Lake Lodge booth and got to talking with Irvin and Diana, the lodge owners. They had pictures of larger than life Northerns, stories of plentiful Lakers and tastier than tasty Walleye. The map said Saskatchewan and the little squiggly line said that it was accessible by car. The price was more than reasonable and there was a yearning inside of me that said I needed a Saskatchewan break. I had to go. The best thing was that my buddy Arnold Carlin was struck by those same symptoms so we signed up and made plans. Our trip was booked for June 21 - 24 and we couldn't be happier.
