All Things Fishing, Meet the Outfitter Apr 30, 2020
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 […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Aug 13, 2018
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 […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jul 2, 2018
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 […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Apr 1, 2018
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 – […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jan 28, 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 […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jan 20, 2018
If you are looking to ensure you have the best shot at a great fishing trip, there may be no more important element than doing some research in advance. I was fortunate to fall into a great outfitter for my first fly in adventure, but since then I’ve done extensive research of scores of lodge […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jan 4, 2015
I’ve updated this report on my trip to Hilmer Lake, with Hearst Air in 2014. I realized that my images did not show, so where goes. I did post my Shore Lunch video earlier, but it’s time to give the review! There were six of us on this trip, 4 who had been there before, […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Sep 2, 2013
It’s been a couple weeks since I got back from my fly in trip to McLeister Lake, and high time for me to give the report. This was our second time flying with Hearst Air, last year to Hilmer Lake. We were well prepared this time around for how this outfitter works, what the […]