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This blog is an on-going account of my pursuit of improvement, with the hopes that this will not only chronicle my successes and failures, but engage others to share their own.

All Things Fishing, Meet the Outfitter Apr 30, 2020

Meet The Outfitter: Hearst Air

Enjoy this interview with Melanie Veilleux from Hearst Air Services. Offering both Outpost Fishing and fall Moose hunts, they are sure to have a package that will be perfect for you next trip. You can read about a few trips that I’ve taken with Hearst Air by reading about my First Trip to Hilmer, McLeister […]

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Meet the Outfitter Apr 23, 2020

Meet The Outfitter: Elk Lake Wilderness Resort

Get to know Elk Lake Wilderness Resort, they might be your next vacation destination. Elk Lake Wilderness Resort offers cabin and boat rentals, great fishing, food and more!

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All Things Fishing, Meet the Outfitter Apr 11, 2020

Meet the Outfitter: Brace Lake Outfitter

In the first our our series of “Meet the Outfitter”, check out our interview with Brace Lake Outfitters. Flying out of Nakina, Ontario, Brace Lake Outfitters offers exceptions Walleye and Norther Pike fishing, as well as hunting for Bear and Moose. I had the pleasure of fishing two times, in 2019 and in 2015, so […]

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All Things Fishing Mar 20, 2020

How to Clean a Walleye – 3 Ways

If you liked our video on cleaning Northern Pike, you’re going to love this! Watch Cleaning Walleye 3 Ways to check out some options to maximize the quality of the filet you are taking off the fish. Enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe!  

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All Things Fishing Mar 11, 2020

How to Clean a Northern Pike

Northern Pike are one of my favourite fish to catch, and believe it or not, great to eat. Easier to catch than my all time favourite, the Walleye, many people are reluctant to keep Pike because of the challenge of cleaning them, in particular, navigating the “y” bone. In this video, Kyle from Brace Lake […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Nov 12, 2019

Return to Brace Lake Outfitters

It was opening weekend 2015, and our group was headed to Brace Lake Outfitters for what was to be an amazing week of fishing. The lodge was ready, the fish were ready, we were ready…but the weather not so much. A winter storm rolled in that provided multiple days of sub zero temperatures, frozen water […]

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All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear Aug 6, 2019

Review: Kermode 6” Filet Knife from North Arm Knives

I recently took a trip to Brace Lake Outfitters with my family, to do some relaxing, and of course some fishing. Prior to the trip, I was able to pick up a new filet knife from North Arm Knives, who are based out of British Columbia. I was put on these knives from another angler, […]

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All Things Fishing Jul 20, 2019

Spring Fishing 2019 – Bulldozer Lake

For those of you who like Spring fishing, and who travel to Northern Ontario to do so, you’ll remember what it was like to watch the temperatures, wind and ice conditions as your trip departure got closer. It was not any different for my brother and I, who were on pins and needles as other […]

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All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear Jul 9, 2019

Review: Platypus Gravityworks Water Filter

Having clean drinking water is a must in life, and becomes an important part of the planning process for any outdoor adventure. After what is often months of planning, and saving your money, one of the last things you want is to be out of action because of some bad water in your system. For […]

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All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear, Trip Reports Mar 31, 2019

Camping on the Rocks – Buddies Fishing 2018

Fall fishing can be some of the best time on the water you’ll experience. The fish are putting on weight to survive the winter, the weather is often beautiful during the day, and there are no bugs in sight! The shorter days may limit the fishing time, but it does add to the amount you […]

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