Having given Char fishing a miss last year, I decided that a return visit to the Tree River was in order, and together with GBL angling buddy Kenny Gold, we booked into the main lodge, with our sights set on being the first to fish the Tree since August of last year.

From the tying bench of Josh "Jelly" Gelinas comes a great early, mid-season Char fly - and it's not too shabby when it comes to Lake Trout either.

Anyone reading this who has either heard about, or been fortunate enough to visit the Tree River in Nunavut, is likely of the view that this little piece of heaven on earth is justifiably famous for both its breathtaking natural beauty and the world’s biggest Arctic Char.

I’m not going to go into too much detail regarding how to tie these because ANY WILL WORK WITH THE METHOD WE USE TO FISH THEM!

This a great early season Char fly from the fly tying bench of Josh "Jelly" Gelinas.

Don't let the name fool you, when it comes to catching Lake Trout or Arctic Char, this fly ain't no Dumbbell.

Guide, and manager of the Tree River Camp, Trevor Novak, originated this very simple Spey fly. 

Guiding for Plummer’s Lodges has literally been a dream come true for me.