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”

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 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.