# 946 | Fly Fishing for Giant Pike in Northern Saskatchewan with Mark Melnyk of The New Fly Fisher

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Podcast: [Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wet-fly-swing-fly-fishing-podcast-513913)
Published: 2026-07-06T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wetflyswing.com/fly-fishing-for-giant-pike-in-northern-saskatchewan-with-mark-melnyk-of-the-new-fly-fisher/
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Duration seconds: 3757

## Resource

#946 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/946 Presented By: TroutRoutes , AVC Rig , Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Paul Arden, founder of Sexyloops and one of the most respected fly casting instructors in the world, returns to the podcast to share lessons from more than three decades of teaching anglers how to cast more efficiently. From beginners learning loop control to experienced anglers searching for more distance and accuracy, Paul breaks down the fundamentals that separate average casters from great ones. The conversation covers fly casting plateaus, loop control, back-cast awareness, the 170 cast, double-haul mechanics, fly line selection, and common misconceptions that hold anglers back. Paul also shares practical drills, coaching insights, and why understanding what happens behind you may be the fastest path to improving what happens in front of you. #946 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/946

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