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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, Trip Reports Dec 8, 2018

Wet, Cold, and Windy – Father Son 2018

Fishing trips, or weekends, or afternoons, for me are primarily about connecting with the people I’m with. Catching a trophy or finding yourself in a great bite is an added bonus that I’ll take, of course. Each summer, for about the past 30 years, I’ve headed up for a weekend of fishing with my father, […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Nov 3, 2018

Small Change = Big Results, Couples Trip 2018

One of the trips I look forward to most each year is what I call our “Couples Trip”. Three couples, three boats, two days, too much food and a few fish – what could be better? This year we returned to Bayfield Lodge, a familiar place and body of water for all of us. In […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Sep 30, 2018

Tomiko Lake 2018 – The Year of the Kids!

Only a few days back from our trip to Bulldozer Lake, it was time for us to head out for our week long family vacation at Tomiko Lake Lodge with a group of friends. This would be our 4th year, and our enthusiasm was high, looking forward to that perfect combination of relaxation, family time, […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Sep 3, 2018

Bulldozer Lake Trip Report – The Kids Were Alright

Having experienced multiple Fly In Fishing Trips over the past number of years, I was always wondering when it would be time to introduce my kids to the adventure. Through a series of unexpected events, it turned out that the summer of 2018 was going to be the time! My wife (Carolyn) and I, along […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Aug 13, 2018

Walleye of the Attawapiskat

In my final post about my epic trip to Pym Island on the Attiwapiskat River, I’ll turn our attention to the incredible Walleye fishing. Many people know the Attiwapiskat as a haven for large Pike, but there are also an abundance of large Walleye to target as well. As I mentioned in my recent posts […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jul 2, 2018

Pike of the Attawapiskat

As a follow up to my first post on our Experience on the Attawapiskat, it’s now time to turn our attention to one of the two species of fish we caught, starting with Northern Pike. Our trip having taken place at the end of May, after a particularly cold / late Spring, we knew we’d […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jun 24, 2018

Experiencing The Attawapiskat

When I went on my first ever fly in fishing trip, I described it as a once in a lifetime experience, a real bucket list opportunity that I’d be able to look back upon and say “I did it”. What I didn’t expect was how that trip would magnify my love of fishing, but that […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Apr 1, 2018

2018 Fishing Plans

The days are growing longer, the temperatures are rising, and the ice is retreating, which means open water season is around the corner. Once again in 2018 I’ll be doing a lot of fishing, including both “serious” trips, and casual outings with family and friends. Here is a look at my current 2018 lineup – […]

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All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear Mar 17, 2018

Eating Well On Fishing Trips; KitchenAid Food Grinder Review

This is the time during the year that I’m not only anxiously waiting to get out on the water, but I’m doing my final preparations for various fishing trips. Along with the researching and booking of trips, comes the planning and prep, of not only my fishing gear, but of the food I’ll be taking […]

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All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jan 28, 2018

Planning for the North: Attiwapiskat 2018

After dozens of fishing trips, including many fly in destinations, I still get the same thrill of anticipation when planning for the spring trip, but this year there is some added excitement. Many things have come into alignment to allow our group of 4 anglers to not only take a fly in fishing trip (which […]

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