Fishing for Niagara River Lake Trout

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”

Minn Kota i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link Trolling Motors

So you’re in the market for a new trolling motor from Minn Kota and have the series, pound thrust and shaft length picked. Now begs the question, do you need i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link?

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”

Top Brand for Spinning Reels Under $100

Daiwa dominates the market in spinning reels under $100. Daiwa seems to offer significantly more value than most other brands when considering features such as durability, bearing quality, smoothness and weight.

Best Daiwa Spinning Reel Under $150

The Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning reel is unquestionably one of the best value reels on the market. I personally have this reel and find it competes extremely well against my reels that are $250+. The Daiwa Fuego LT is perfect for anyone looking for a reliable, smooth and light mid-range reel. The Fuego LT isContinue reading “Best Daiwa Spinning Reel Under $150”

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”