Fall and Winter Steelhead on the Fly
As summer winds down and salmon make their way up the spawning rivers and die, the chrome bullets—steelhead—aren’t far behind. Fall is prime time to target them! With plenty of food in the system and slightly warmer temps, it’s a great time to get out and fish. You’ve got a ton of options for how […]
Fly Fishing For Gar in Shallow Water: The Art of Sight Fishing
How too prepared for the challenge and unique characteristics of fly fishing for gar, my choice of fly patterns and the gear I use.
Swimbaits for Crappie
Come spring in Southern Ontario there are a plethora of fishing opportunities. Depending on where you are, seasonal regulations can impact what you are allowed to target, but panfish are always open! Crappie are on of the most sought after of the panfish and for good reason. They are tasty, can grow big, and if […]
Ice Safety
The period between the time open water season closes and ice fishing starts that anglers are asking the same question. Is the ice safe? Ice safety is something that should be on everyones mind. But the period between seasons tends to make everyone a little antsy. Some people start to take risks and make terrible […]
Splake Fishing in Sault Saint Marie
Splake are a fish that have eluded me for a long time so the one thing I did not expect to be doing was splake fishing in Sault Saint Marie this winter.
Last Minute Gift Ideas For Fly Anglers
Trying to buy gifts for a fly angler is tough, these are last minute gift ideas for fly anglers tol help narrow down what to get!
MAKE EVERY CAST COUNT
It is so important when Musky fishing to make “every cast count”. You don’t know when throughout the day when you chance is going to come, if it comes. So how do we make every cast count.
Fishing The Opener
Aside from catching a fish, nothing gets an angler as excited as fishing the opener! But you are not the only one who gets excited about fishing the opener, everyone does! Can you blame them?
How To Properly Handle Musky
It takes practice and experience to learn how to properly handle musky.
The Right Hook For The Job
Walk into a tackle shop and there is sure to be a plethora of hooks in all sorts of shapes and sizes for sale. It can be an overwhelming feeling and even more confusing then picking line! I think that’s why most people don’t put as much thought into picking a hook as they should. […]