Dear Gord,
I recently received a baitcasting reel as a gift. Until now I've used spinning reels with light hooks and a minnow to jig for walleye. Can you give me some direction on how to use a baitcaster for my type of fishing? What's the best type and weight of...
What's your favourite trout? That most likely depends on what's swimming in your own backyard. For most Canadian anglers, the answers no doubt revolve around brookies, browns, lakers and rainbows. Fine fish all, for sure. But if you're in the mood for a bit of adventure, and...
Species
Bass, Shad, Trout
Season
Spring; best during the third week of May
Location: Annapolis Valley, Nova ScotiaSource: Caribou Bog, near AylesfordLength: 120 kilometresHottest spot: Junction with Nictaux River
In 2012, ranked #30 in all-time hot spots
For non-stop action for two- to eight-pound American shad—fishing from shore, no less—you can’t beat the Annapolis River. The...
I have planned a trip in September to fish for salmon on the Saugeen River in Southampton. My problem is that none of my fishing buddies know this area and the camp owner is not a fisherman! Could you slip me some info on baits, technique, etc. for this area?
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Could you give me tips on how to fish the Niagara river properly from shore? I've heard of people bottom bouncing and also float fishing. Any clues as to what kind of tackle I need to buy and what bait to use would be great.
Pitviper - I love fishing the...
I have recently been blessed with the opportunity to move to Whitehorse.
I have two young girls aged five and eight and would like to take them fishing for grayling. Actually I already took them to the Takini River, but it would be nice to actually catch some fish. I don't...
Species
Deer, Goose, Grouse, Partridge, Perch, Pheasant, Pike, Trout, Walleye/Pickerel
Season
Summer, Fall
Coordinates
51° 1€² 53€³ N, 106° 50€² 9€³ W
Location: Southern SaskatchewanHottest spot: West of the Riverhurst Ferry
In 2012, ranked #10 in all-time hot spots
This sprawling reservoir in southern Saskatchewan was filled in 1967, making it one of Canada’s newest all-star lakes. Diefenbaker...
Tips on finding and catching monster northerns in skinny water
Species
Bass, Crappie, Muskellunge, Perch, Pike, Sturgeon, Trout, Walleye/Pickerel, Whitefish
Season
Year-round
Coordinates
49°14′59″N 94°45′03″W
Location: Northwestern OntarioSurface area: 4,348.6 square kilometresHottest spot: Tranquil Channel
In 2012, ranked #4 in all-time hot spots
What can you catch on northwestern Ontario’s Lake of the Woods? Practically whatever you feel like. Covering one million acres, with 100,000 kilometres of shoreline...
Species
Bass, Perch, Pike, Trout, Whitefish
Season
Any Season
Location: Southern OntarioSurface area: 744 square kilometresHottest spot: South side of Thorah Island
In 2012, ranked #1 in all-time hot spots
This hot spot’s nomadic smallmouth can be tough to catch, but when they turn on, there’s no better place to land a true trophy. Despite heavy...