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Category Archives: General
Rod Review: Shimano Compre
My newest rod is my 7 foot, 2 pc, medium light Shimano Compre. I picked this rod up in 2013 for the sole purpose of jigging. My previous rod had been effective, but as I got better at picking up … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, bass, belwood lake, compre, conetsoga lake, fishing, Fly In, Jigging, pike, Rod Review, shimano, target species, Walleye, www youtube
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Fishing For Walleye, Catching Crappie
Recently a buddy of mine and I went out to Conestoga Lake to target some Walleyes. We had an area in mind, based on some intel from various locals. When the area to fish was described, I knew what I … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, bass, belwood lake, boat, conetsoga lake, crappie, fishing, Jigging, jigs, pike, spinner rigs, target species, Walleye
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Rod Review: Fenwick HMX Medium Action
Probably the rod I use the most often is my Fenwick HMX 7 Ft, Medium, Fast Action, 2 pc rod. Until I purchased a rod exclusively for jigging, my Fenwick served as my trolling rod for medium / small baits, and for my … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur, bass, belwood lake, conetsoga lake, crappie, fishing, Jigging, pike, spinner rigs, target species, trolling, Walleye, worm harness
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Tackle Swap 2013
A few weeks ago I hosted a tackle swap at my house, where a few friends and family who like to fish could bring their gear over, and trade or give away gear or tackle they no longer use, so … Continue reading
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Tagged crankbaits, jerkbait, jigs, leaders, lures, reels, rods, tackle, tackle box, trade
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Rod Review: St. Croix Bait Caster
I have 3 rod and reel combinations that I use, and I have a reason or application for each. The first rod I ever purchased where I actually did some research and spent some money was my first ever bait … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, bass, belwood lake, belwood lions pike derby, conetsoga lake, fishing, pike, Rod Review, St. Croix, Walleye
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Belwood Pike Derby 2013
This weekend saw me enter my first ever tournament, the annual Belwood Lions Pike Derby, held on Belwood Lake. There were over 500 entrants, and while I had no expectation of winning the tournament, my brother Chris and I did … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, bass, belwood, belwood lake, belwood lions pike derby, conetsoga lake, fishing, Jigging, lions club, nature, outdoors, pike, target species, tournament, Walleye
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Victoria Day in Haliburton, and a Muskie First
The Victoria Day Weekend is great not only because it is a long weekend, but because it is also a long weekend with fishing season open! I’ve been out twice at this point, and I’m hoping to get out at … Continue reading
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First Pike Tournament
It should come as no surprise that I love to fish. What some people don’t understand is that while the fishing is obviously an important element, there are others that are just as important. Things like the anticipation of a … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, bass, belwood, belwood lake, boat, conetsoga lake, fishing, great fish, Jigging, lions club, pike, tournament, Walleye
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2013 Walleye Opener
This past weekend was the opener for the 2013 Walleye and Pike Opener in my district, and I was out on the water first day. It was great to get out, but it was a tough day on the water. … Continue reading
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