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Category Archives: Fishing
Rapala Scatter Raps – My Love Hate Relationship
Lures, lures and more lures! There are so many to choose from, and each manufacturer has there own versions, often very similar to others. Some lures are as effective today as when they were introduced decades ago, and every once … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Angler, bass, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, jerkbait, lures, Rapala, Scatter Rap, trolling, Walleye
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Fishing Isn’t Just for Buddies
When I started fishing as a young boy, it meant heading to the local creek or small pond fishing for trout, and usually catching suckers or chub. When I got into my late teens I was included in the annual … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, boat, compre, couples fishing, crankbaits, crappie, fishing, great fish, jerkbait, Jigging, jigs, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, Rapala, Remote Lake, Scatter Rap, shimano, Shore Lunch, spinner rigs, tackle box, target species, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye
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Hilmer Lake Fly In Trip 2014
I’m embarrassed that it has been 6 month since I went on this trip, and am only now posting the video of photos and a quick review. I did post my Shore Lunch video earlier, but it’s time to give the … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Angler, Bait Caster, bass, boat, braid, cast iron, Casting, compre, crank baits, crankbaits, crappie, Curado, Fenwick, fishing boat, Fly In, great fish, Hearst Air, Jigging, Outpost Camp, shimano, St. Croix, trolling
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The Annual Family Fishing Trip = Big Fish
It was time once again for the annual Mills Family Fishing trip to Bayfield Lodge in the Bayfield Inlet in 30 000 Islands area of Georgian Bay. We’ve been coming to this lodge for over 30 years as a group … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, bass, boat, crankbaits, fishing, great fish, jerkbait, lures, musky, nature, outdoors, pike, Rapala, reels, shimano, Shore Lunch, tackle, trolling
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Princecraft Resorter Review
Three summers ago I acquired an old 14ft Starcraft aluminum boat with a Johnson 9.9 motor (both from about 1985), to see if I and the family would make good use of a boat. This boat required much work, so I … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged boating, family, fishing, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, princecraft, resorter DLX BT, Terrova, tubing
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A Surprise Muskie
I was recently up in Haliburton to visit family, and had an opportunity to hit the water for a couple hours on a Sunday morning. Part of me like the short outings, as the expectations are low, but another part … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Fishing, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Angler, Casting, Curado, fishing, Haliburton, head lake, muskie, Pincecraft, shimano, St. Croix, Storm Arashi
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Belwood Pike Tournament 2014
My brother Chris and I participated for the second time in the Belwood Pike Tournament, hosted as a fundraiser by the Belwood Lions Club. Last year was an epic failure for us, as we fished for 17 hours and caught … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, belwood lake, belwood lions pike derby, fishing, lures, pike, Rapala, Scatter Rap, St. Croix, trolling
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New Boat for 2014
When I got my current boat 3 years ago, it was with the plan to use it as an experiment. Would I use it regularly, would the family enjoy using the boat, would we take it with us on vacation, … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, belwood lake, boat, boat family, fishing, fishing boat, nature, outdoors, princecraft, tiller, Toronto Boat Show, tubing
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Mystery Tackle Box January 2014
Well, I’m late again! I must be delayed with the endless days of shovelling this year. Can you believe how much snow and cold we’ve been getting in Southwestern Ontario? I just keep reminding myself that in a few months, … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, crankbaits, jerkbait, Jigging, jigs, lures, mystery tackle box, Rod Review, spinner rigs, tackle box
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Mystery Tackle Box Unboxing November 2013
I’m a little bit behind, but check out this video of my November 2013 Mystery Tackle Box shipment!
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, crankbaits, jigs, lures, mystery tackle box, spinner rigs, tackle
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