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!
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?
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. […]
5 Flies That Are Easy To Tie and Fish
There comes a time, whereas a fly angler, you decide you want to stop buying flies and tie your own. Maybe you were drawn to tying flies but now you want to start fishing them. It is easy to get overwhelmed when looking for flies to use or tie, and not all flies are easy […]
Fish Tacos
I mean, perch burritos… Fish tacos, well at least what we call fish tacos in our house are actually more of a burrito. We can add more of the good stuff in a burrito and it is easier for the kids to hold and eat. If you want fish tacos, the recipe is the same, […]
Fishing Ponds
Maybe you don’t have time to get the boat in the water. Maybe you do not have a boat at all! But that should not stop you from fishing! There are plenty of fishing opportunities right from shore. Where I am from when you say shore fishing most people think of fishing a river. And […]