Huronfly,

Thanks for the info.

I am not sure on the weight of the rod, I'd have to look. It an older one, (found it in some of my grandfathers stuff and thought I'd give it a try).

I think I'll run into my fishing store and talk to the guys down there. Might have to pick up some new hardware   A second spool is something I thought of.

Thanks for the help

I am heading up just north of Sudbury in late May 2018.

I have been up there the last few years, and this year thought we would take a different approach. Instead of spending all our time in a boat we thought that we'd do some bush whacking and hit some back lakes/rivers with our fly rods.

Talking to a few ppl they said that they don't get really anything running, however, go after the pike, bass.

I have never used a fly for pike/bass, whats the setup?  Do I tie a steel leader to my backing?

I'm going to do some research, but if there is anything you guys want to add, much appreciated.