Flyfishing the Upper Tippecanoe River

The upper reaches of the Tippecanoe River is smaller water, with an average width of 80-100ft, and a persistent current. There are alot of deadfall trees and fish-holding structure. The river hold impressive populations of Pike, a few muskie, and some of the largest smallmouth I've seen.

We fish these predators with heavy rods (9-10wt), sinktip lines, and large (6-8 inch) streamers. The streamers are tied "hollow-style" so they move water and present a large profile with minimal materials. The attacks to these large, swooning flies are impressive, reminding me of a wolf attacking a chicken:-)

We fly fish the upper Tippi for Pike (and hopefully musky) from October through April when water temperatures are below 70 degrees as these predators will frequently perish when caught in warmer water. The areas we flyfish are in the vicinity of Tippecanoe State Park, and Winamac, IN.

Good flycasting skills are required as this is a "cast n retreive game" and not suitable for inexperienced flyfishers. You will need to cast hundreds of times with a 9 or 10wt rod and heavy sinking line. We offer flycasting lessons if your casting isn't up to the task.