Boats, motors, lakes, techniques, gear, ideas, thoughts…you get the idea, this section has a little of everything!
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Oct 9, 2023
MarMac By Train
I’ve done my share of fishing trips over the years, and I’ve driven to most, and flown on bush plane to several, but in the summer of 2022 I mixed it up, and took the train! MarMac Lodge is located on Esnagi Lake, and is well known not only as a great fishery, but also […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jul 12, 2023
Return to Makokibatan – High Water / Strong Wind and Big Walleye
I had a number of great fishing trips planned for 2022. I’d already completed my first visit to the Miramichi River, to fish for Striped Bass, and I was ready to get into some serious Walleye action. Our journey started out with a first for us, having to make an unplanned landing partway to the […]
All Things Fishing Jan 11, 2022
Big Waves Result in Numbers…of Pike!
It was time for another day trip up to the Bayfield Inlet. The last time we were here, we had generally slow fishing, but Chris landed two big beauties (and broke a rod). Conditions looked pretty good for us, with clear skies, modest temperatures, with some wind that had the chance to pick up. We’ve […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Dec 31, 2021
We Took Gord Pyzers’ Advice – It Paid Off
My favourite drive-to area to fish has been my destination for over 30 years, and it keeps surprising me. In a summer where getting out on the water with a buddy was hit or miss (summer 2020), on a sunny day, with low wind, and the new phrase of “distancing” in place, Chris and I […]
All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear Jun 19, 2021
Wolf and Grizzly Grill – A Review
Whether you are camping, hiking or like me, fishing, it’s great to have options when it comes to cooking meals. Often when I’m out on the water it can be tough to find a spot for a shore lunch, particularly if I’m looking to cook over an open fire. Problem solved, check out my review […]
All Things Fishing, Meet the Outfitter Jul 18, 2020
Meet Leuenberger’s Fly in Lodge and Wilderness Outpost
Welcome to Leuenbergers! A fishing lodge / outpost camps born in 1960, with a dream, a borrowed canoe and a tent. From that time on, our company has grown on its strength of fine hospitality and service, proven by the many repeat guests who fly out with us each year to beautiful wilderness and superb […]