Jigging for big Lake Trout in Lake Ontario or the Niagara River can be one of the most exhilarating fishing experiences Ontario has to offer. These fish are actively hunting and relatively easy to target with cold water temps and lots of bait concentrated in/around the river. You can catch these “dinosaurs” throughout the WinterContinue reading “Fishing for Niagara River Lake Trout”
Category Archives: Fishing Techniques
Best Jerkbait Fishing Rod & Reel Setup
Fishing a jerkbait is an extremely effective and fun technique to catch lots of bass and other species including walleye and pike. I’ll be detailing my personal setup for jerkbait fishing from rod, reel and line.
Best Time to Ice Fish Lake Simcoe Perch
The ice fishing season is fast arriving in Southern Ontario. I always look forward to early ice fishing perch in Cook’s Bay on Lake Simcoe. This is when I’ve found to be the most productive and enjoyable fishing. I prefer early ice, as there is significantly less noise and traffic to spook the fish. There’sContinue reading “Best Time to Ice Fish Lake Simcoe Perch”
Must-Have Baits for Ice Fishing Jumbo Perch on Lake Simcoe
Every year thousands of anglers flock to Lake Simcoe for its amazing perch fishing. Not only can you catch a good number of fish, but you can also catch some of the biggest perch you may ever see! My approach is to fish more aggressive baits and work toward more finesse techniques depending on howContinue reading “Must-Have Baits for Ice Fishing Jumbo Perch on Lake Simcoe”
Baitcast Float Fishing for Steelhead
By no means am I an avid steelheader, but I have been able to learn a fair amount through coworkers and customers from the store. I’m sharing details on why to use a baitcaster and the equipment I recommend in my own “newbie” experience. Baitcast float fishing has become a trending setup for both experiencedContinue reading “Baitcast Float Fishing for Steelhead”
Lipless Crankbaits for Fall Smallmouth
The fall season is one of my favourite times to break out a lipless crankbait. While many people fish “blade baits”, I usually count these as a separate lure entirely. I’ve had a ton of success on Lake Erie, usually from September until the season closes, but this lure can excel on just about anyContinue reading “Lipless Crankbaits for Fall Smallmouth”
Best Jig Rod & Reel Setup
For a long time, the Shimano Zodias was about as high end of a rod as I needed…until I picked up the Shimano Expride. Featuring Hi-Power X, this rod is an absolute weapon! I find it has a lighter feel and more parabolic action compared to the Zodias and is definitely worth the upgrade for how much I enjoy pitching a jig.
Swimbaits for Fall Lake Erie Smallmouth
While most people are putting their boats away in storage, many anglers know that the fall season can offer some of the best smallmouth fishing. Whether it’s catching a new personal best, having your biggest 5 fish limit or just catching a load of fish. Spencer and I were fortunate enough to have glass calmContinue reading “Swimbaits for Fall Lake Erie Smallmouth”
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