For 81 years the Pond Family of Ludlow, New Brunswick has been providing lucky anglers with the very best fishing trips for wild Atlantic Salmon on the Main Southwest Branch of the mighty Miramichi River. The king of sport fish, the wild Atlantic Salmon has been the soul of the river for hundreds of years and the mystique of this majestic fish has influenced Pond’s lodge for generations.
The most traditional of all wild Atlantic Salmon experiences is angling in the high water of spring. Spring salmon have wintered in the Miramichi River and by mid-April, when the ice has retreated, they’re ready to take the big, colourful flies of the spring salmon run, as the fish travel to the sea.
It's the first, welcome taste of fishing for many anglers each year and although the weather may be cool, the fish are abundant and available all along the river and welcome at Pond's Resort on the Miramichi is a warm one.
Pond's offers the unique opportunity of a wilderness fly-fishing trip at a traditional fishing camp on the upper reaches of the Miramichi River with three private pools.  Guests will enjoy the spirit of the river through an old-style 'Float' trip, traveling to the wilderness camp by guided canoe.
From May 15 until mid-September, an angler can choose to make wild Brook Trout a fly-fishing experience at Pond's on the Miramichi.  As part of a trip to fish for wild Atlantic Salmon or as an excursion with Trout as the objective, these feisty, fighting fish are available in the Miramichi River, its brooks and tributaries.
Fishing for Brook Trout requires fly-fishing equipment and special flies, which are available at Pond's on-site Tackle Shop, a trout-fishing license and a guide for a non-resident of New Brunswick.
Along the extensive stretch of privately-owned water complete with more than 12 salmon pools that is the special feature of Pond's on the Miramichi, is "The Bogan" a back-channel of the river near the Main Lodge operation of Pond's.  The Bogan is spring-fed, deep private water that is abundant with large Brook Trout and available exclusively to Pond's guests.
Pond’s Resort in New Brunswick has everything you could possibly want from a great fishing trip: comfortable accommodations, fine meals and libations, friendly and knowledgeable guides and some of the best fishing in the world and all in a setting that makes you never want to leave. What more could you ask from a fishing trip?
Pond’s Resort Fishing Tips:

Fishing is a sport near and dear to people’s hearts. Like most things of this nature, those who participate love to accumulate the tools of the trade. And tools they have… boxes full of lures and tackle, reels and fishing line. And, of course, rods for every occasion. Most fishermen have their particular favourites and have developed a keen sense of what equipment works the best in certain conditions, for certain fish and even time of day.

Organizing yourself can mean all the difference in making a fishing trip either enjoyable and relaxing, or an exercise in frustration. Take the time to organize yourself before you go. Think about where and when you’ll fish, and what you expect to catch. Getting your equipment together before you’re on the lake or river of your dreams will make all the difference in the world. Follow these few simple steps and you can put your mind at rest.

1. Before you go, buy a really good tackle box. Don’t skimp on this essential tool. Get one that’s waterproof and watertight. If water continually gets into your gear, you’ll likely end up with mold forming on it. Make sure you can take the box apart to some degree so it can be properly cleaned and dried.
2.  Make sure it’s big enough to store things other than your basic lures, tackle and line. Can it fit a pair of pliers? Tweezers? How about a waterproof Mag Light or other things you might need?
3. Make sure it’s tough. Fishing in the wilds can be hard on things, and a tackle box is no exception. A good strong plastic or waterproof metal is best.

Before you head out, take the following steps:

1.  Make sure your tackle box is organized. Don’t waste time digging through your box looking for that lure you were sure was there last trip. Aggravation is not the key to fishing bliss!
2. Try to anticipate the conditions you’ll be fishing in and pack accordingly. Pack your tackle box with the kinds of things you’ll need with easy access.
3. Keep your lures and line in order! There’s nothing worse than arriving at the perfect fishing spot and finding your tackle box full of a tangled mass of line and lures. And to add injury to insult, you get a fish hook in your thumb!