With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your fishing rig ready for the open water. Get a head start and avoid going into panic mode come opening day. Here are some of the spring boat preparation tips that we adhere to every year before we hit the water. Bonus […]

Presented by Destination Ontario March has arrived and, although there is still snow on the ground and ice on the lakes, spring is officially on the minds of anglers all over the province. So, to get you excited about the season to come, we decided to compile a list of a few of our favourite […]

There is a fall fishing phenomenon that has existed for a long time now that is anticipated by plenty of hard-core anglers from both Canada and the USA. It normally starts in October and runs right into December. Of course, as per the title of this piece, we are talking about the annual Bay of […]

Now, before I even get into this, I already may have some jigging enthusiasts “concerned” with the title of this article, but it came to me with good reason. In my opinion, the clearly noticeable “late season Walleye” trend is trolling crankbaits. Let’s be honest, the professional Walleye tour competitors, fishing guides, and anglers that […]

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Sponsored By Garmin Fall fishing is one of our favourite seasons to take on. No more sweltering hot days, the fish become seemingly more active, their colours never look better, and they are at one of the healthiest times of the year for catch and release. One of the biggest keys to our fall fishing […]

UNDERSTANDING THE SITUATION We have all heard the stories: “Not one bite all day—cold front came through,” or “We’re into a cold front, don’t bother goin’ out!” Or, most famously, “Ya shoulda been here yesterday.” So, what is really happening? Basically, it’s about changes in barometric pressure—both in air and water—and the effect these changes […]

Presented by Garmin Mid-summer has a bad reputation amongst anglers targeting our cold-water northern gamefish, as the shallows warm and the spring fish activity seemingly dies down. While we may not be able to bring these fish back to the shallows, we do have a few tips for you to keep the action going all […]

Sponsored by Garmin Throughout our hundred plus years of combined fishing time, along with an influx of information given to us by friends and fishing experts, we feel we’ve come up with a pretty good idea as to which weeds attract fish and are the best to try and conquer. The following is a top […]

The idea for this week’s featured article came from Kevin Wehage, a Saskatchewan native and a listener of our podcast, Outdoor Journal Radio. After listening to one of our latest episodes, Kevin wrote in asking us about the black spots he had been seeing on the perch in his local lakes, wondering whether these fish […]

Presented by Power-Pole For those in the southern parts of Canada, Smallmouth are often associated with deep water, with some of the largest fish coming off deep Great Lakes humps and shoals. This leaves, for the most part, the shallow water weeds and wood for their feisty cousin, the Largemouth Bass. In the north, however, […]

To Ang and Pete, the Brook Trout, aka the Speckled Trout, is THE most spectacular, vibrant and all-around unique fish species in all of Canada. Yes, there are rival species that fight as well or have their own unique blend of colours, however, as a total package, the Brookie is hard to beat. In this […]

Presented by Garmin Spring is an exciting time to be an outdoorsman in Canada, as fishing seasons begin to open, turkeys start gobbling, and the water and woods return to life after the long winter. Unfortunately, this return to life also means the reemergence of one of the most discussed parasites that now call our […]

Nearly every angler has had the experience of catching fish in their favourite spot one day and getting skunked the next. Many blame this on changing weather, fishing pressure, or luck, but very few ask whether the fish we target are actually learning from the catch and release experience. This question was put to the […]

This year, at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, Angelo Viola received a surprise visit from Ontario Premier, Doug Ford and Minister of Natural Resources, Graydon Smith, to be honoured with an award recognizing his contributions to conservation. The Coronation Medal continues a long-standing tradition of issuing commemorative medals during key royal milestones. Just as Queen Elizabeth […]

Presented by Mercury Marine Prefer to listen? Check out our latest podcast to hear Ang and Pete discuss the importance of scented baits! How Fish Smell: When it comes to fish senses, the lateral line gets a lot of attention. However, those two little holes on the front of the fish’s face perhaps deserve a […]

Presented by Garmin If ice fishing is viewed as a slow sport, it is only by those who have never fished a tip-up. Though they may seem simple on their surface, few things in the fishing world match the excitement of a tripped tip-up flag, bringing grown men and women to their feet as fast […]

Walleye fishing has always been a low-light game. Whether it be summer or winter, just about every good walleye story starts with a sunrise or a sunset and nearly every trophy shot of these fish is backdropped by an orange sky. But although there is no denying that these fish are in their prime as […]

Sponsored by Garmin LiveScope has changed the game of ice fishing and, frankly, we don’t know if we can ever go back. Even to this day, every trip out onto the ice with this technology brings with it a host of new learning experiences that are allowing us to understand more and more what these […]

The middle of the winter is a dreaded time in the world of ice fishing. Some people call it the midwinter blues, others the February lull. However, no matter what you call it, one thing is clear: ice fishing gets tough in the middle of winter. So, in honour of this notorious season being upon […]