I'm heading for Lac La Martre, NWT on June 26 - July 2 to fly-fish, mainly for huge pike. The lake's famous for big pike (a tippet-class record was caught there) and Lakers (30+# possible...on a fly!! ...
You're on the right track. I like a 10 wt, just to handle the big flies. Stay away from Puglisi fibers for the wings, though. They have great action but I've found they tangle in Toothy Critters' smal ...