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Category Archives: General
Boat Repairs
When I first acquired my boat a couple years ago, I knew there were several leaks in it, and began researching the best / easiest / most cost effective ways to repair them. I made the choice to use JB … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, General
Tagged aluminum boat, amateur, belwood lake, boat repair, conetsoga lake, JB Weld
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Fly In 2013: McLeister Lake
It’s been a couple weeks since I got back from my fly in trip to McLeister Lake, and high time for me to give the report. This was our second time flying with Hearst Air, last year to Hilmer Lake. … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, compre, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, hearst, Hearst Air, Jigging, jigs, McLeister Lake, Outpost Camp, pike, shimano, Shore Lunch, St. Croix, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye
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The Ultimate Meal: Shore Lunch!
There is something special for me about having a shore lunch. It could be the art of starting a fire on a random piece of bedrock, using brush, tinder and dead fall, ignited by flint and steel. Perhaps it’s the … Continue reading
Unboxing My Professional Jersey :)
In preparation for my recent trip with Hearst Air to McLeister Lake, my brother and I decided to order some professional fishing jerseys from a company called Rayjus. I can tell you all about it, but I suggest you just … Continue reading
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Jigging Initiatives
I love catching Walleye, and I’ve had my best success catching them by using vertical jigging, but there are some other jigging techniques I’d like to learn to use as well. A couple I’m hoping to use on the upcoming … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, General
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, bass, belwood, belwood lake, compre, conetsoga lake, crankbaits, crappie, fishing, Fly In, Hot Skirt, Jigging, jigs, nature, outdoors, Paddle Tail Minnow, pike, Revolution Spinner Rig, spinner rigs, tackle, target species, Trigger X, trophy fish, Walleye, worm harness
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My Choice for Fishing Line
I had a request for which is my preferred fishing line for my rods. I’ve used lots of line over the years, from traditional mono, to fluorocarbon, and then into the super lines. I now use Suffix 832 on all … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, braid, Jigging, leaders, line, reels, spinner rigs, suffix, suffix 832, super line, trolling
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Why Bad Fishing Sometimes Isn’t So Bad
I love to fish, but to be honest, I also love being out in the boat, enjoying the water, nice weather, and some quality time with family and friends. My last couple trips to our local lakes (Belwood and Conestoga) … Continue reading
Storing my Hard Baits
As I get ready to head on my Fly In Fishing Trip with Hearst Air, I’ve been getting my equipment ready. One of the things I have to do is get a lot of tackle and gear to fit in … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, belwood lake, conetsoga lake, crank baits, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, great fish, jerk baits, jerkbait, Outpost Camp, pike, Remote Lake, tackle, tackle box, trophy fish
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A Giant Walleye On Cameron Lake
It’s been a while since I posted, because it’s been a while since I fished, but today I remedied that. I headed to Cameron Lake in the Kawartha Lake area with my buddy Scott. He was up on this lake … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, bass, Cameron Lake, fishing, Jigging, jigs, lures, nature, outdoors, spinner rigs, target species, trophy fish, Walleye
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A Northern Pike Personal Best at Kenlea Cottages
This past weekend my brother and two friends of mine headed up to Pointe Au Baril Station in Ontario, for a quick overnighter fishing trip (a late fathers day get-a-way). I’ve been fishing the 10000 Island area of Georgian Bay … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, bass, boat, fishing, Jigging, pike, target species, trophy fish
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