All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jun 24, 2018
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 […]
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 Dec 29, 2017
Good friends, great weather, familiar water, what could be better when it was time for the now annual guys fishing weekend? This year we’d be returning to the now familiar waters of the Bayfield Inlet staying at Bayfield Lodge. This was my second year with fishing with this gang, having secured a second invite after […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Oct 1, 2017
If you have ever been on a remote Canadian Fishing Trip, you know that expectations for the number and size of fish can be high, and often justifiably so. Having become somewhat of a veteran of remote lake fly-in fishing trips though the last number of years, I was left wanting after our annual spring […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Sep 10, 2017
August is the time for family vacation, where my crew (Carolyn, Hannah, Jacob and I) head north to Tomiko Lake Lodge where we join 7 other families for a weeklong get-a-way filled with campfires, swimming, relaxing, and of course fishing. This was our 4th year at the resort, and as it turned out, our best family […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jun 13, 2017
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year: the annual Fly-In Fishing Trip on opening weekend. The anticipation begins building all winter, but once the days begin to grow longer, and the temperature starts to rise as spring approaches, it reaches a fever pitch. This year we were heading to Pickle Lake, an […]
All Things Fishing, Trip Reports Jun 3, 2017
Every year I count down the days until I can get out on the open water and fish for my favourite species, Walleye and Northern Pike. I have nothing against other fish, I enjoy catching Bass, Perch, Musky etc, but my greatest joy comes from the challenge of catching Walleye and the ferociousness of Pike. […]
All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear Apr 23, 2017
It’s Spring! Not only does that mean longer days and better weather, it means it was time to get the boat out of winter storage, and get it ready for open water. It’s an exciting time, re-rigging, getting the gear loaded in, and planning the first few destinations. For some folks though, they may be […]
All Things Fishing, Equipment & Gear Jan 30, 2017
Introduction: So you’re going on a fishing trip – good for you! Planning the trip is part of the fun, and if done well, you’ll spend more time enjoying yourself, and less time lamenting those “I can’t believe I forgot to pack…” moments. I’ve built this list over years of both drive-to and remote fly-in […]