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Category Archives: General
Wind, Fish and Fun!
This year our annual Father / Son / Friends fishing trip took place a bit later, it was the first weekend of October. A series of scheduling conflicts left us with few choices, but we at least found a common … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Fishing, General, Trip Reports
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At Long Last, A Food Saver!
First off, I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas. We’ve just put e kids to bed and are reflecting on an amazing family day. There were plenty of gifts exchanged, but I’m very excited about my new Food Saver … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, General
Tagged amateur, Angler, breslau, fishing equipment, food, saver
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Annual Couples Trip Completed
My annual weekend fishing trip, known as “the couples trip” was this past weekend and was once again a success. Each summer my father (Dave) and his wife (Betty), my brother (Chris) and his wife (Lisa), and of course Carolyn … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Trip Reports
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, bass, boat, boat family, cast iron, crank baits, crankbaits
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Esnagami Wilderness Lodge – You Always Remember Your First
Writing this post is long overdue, but also a wonderful walk down memory lane to the most impactful fishing adventure I’ve been on to date: my very first fly in fishing trip to celebrate my fathers 70th birthday. Dad had been taking … Continue reading
My First Walleye Themed Mystery Tackle Box!
I’ve done several reviews in the past on various Mystery Tackle Box orders I have received and they were fun. Some I purchased, some were given to me as gifts from people who knew I loved to fish. I did … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur, bass, buff, crank baits, jigs, mystery tackle box, spinner rigs, tackle, Walleye, worm harness
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Ellen Island Camp Review
Recently I had the pleasure of spending 3 days at Ellen Island Camp on Lady Evelyn Lake. This lake has 5 outfitters on it, and has been on my list as a potential destination for quite some time. I was … Continue reading
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Two Reports Coming!
Well we just got back from our short visit to Ellen Island Camp, having just put the kids to bed and unpacked the cold food. I have some pictures to go through and some writing to you about my trip … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes, Trip Reports
Tagged amateur, Angler, bass, Ellen Island Camp, fishing, great fish, Jigging, Lady Evelyn Lake, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, target species, trolling, Walleye
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Prepping Meals for Ellen Island Camp
This time next week Carolyn and I will be wrapping up our first of three days at Ellen Island Camp on Lady Evelyn Lake, hopefully already talking about our amazing catches. But if for some reason the fishing is … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Angler, boat, crankbaits, Ellen Island Camp, fishing, great fish, jigs, Lady Evelyn Lake, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, Remote Lake, Shore Lunch, target species, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye, worm harness
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Mercury Big Tiller – Quick Review
I like to troll. It’s one of my favourite types of fishing, so I do it a lot. Now, years ago trolling would have meant driving around in the boat for hour upon hour, switching out lures every 15 minutes hoping … Continue reading
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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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