Today began overcast, much chillier and with 20-knot winds, which pretty much directed the plan for the day since a trip down to the Collin River, the Sneak Hole or the sand flats for lakers would have been bumpy at best. And so it was we fished...
Dear Gord,
I am seriously considering a purchasing trolling motor with i-Pilot. What is the most reliable brand? Do the suppliers offer multiple mounting options?
Ron MannTimmins, Ontario
With regard to i-Pilots, I have to admit I’m not a fan of wireless, bow-mounted electric trolling motors. I much prefer to stand up front...
Judging from recent emails, it looks like lure colour is the topic of the day. Indeed, George A. wrote that he likes "to fish with jigs and soft plastic grubs, but there are so many colours. Does colour really make a big difference to the fish, or is it just...
If you’re into deer hunting you’ll likely want to hunt the rut, which occurs in mid-November. This also means cold temperatures – sometimes very cold. Crossbow hunting in these conditions is still possible, but taking a few precautions with equipment and clothing, along with following a routine and staying active,
The wind is a hunter’s best friend and worst enemy, potentially all in the same minute. Wind direction and velocity can change quickly and it just takes one gust from the wrong direction to foil a plan that had been working perfectly. For many close-range hunters, an ambush from a...
The hottest hardwater trick for icing burbot is banging big jigs on the bottom. Here's why it works
With 7 million fish, open-pen operation in Placentia Bay could threaten 19 wild salmon rivers
Outdoor Canada is pleased to present Blue Fish Radio—podcasts about the future of fish and fishing in Canada. The program, produced and...
I never clean a fish that I’ve have kept for shorelunch or dinner without opening up its stomach to see...
Too much fishing to blog. Watch the March 2010 issue of Outdoor Canada for full details of this trip, but here’s a brief rundown of the last two days.
After a slow morning on Wolf (just one laker), Day 3’s adventure was a visit to neighbouring Wolverine Lake for...