Tag Archives: belwood lake

Rod Review: St. Croix Bait Caster

Posted on June 1, 2013 by scottalanmills

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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Belwood Pike Derby 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by scottalanmills

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 →

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First Pike Tournament

Posted on May 16, 2013 by scottalanmills

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 →

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My First 40 Inch Pike and the Heroic Boat Partner

Posted on May 12, 2013 by scottalanmills

This event took place a number of years ago, on the annual fishing trip to Georgian Bay in the Thousand Islands. I was trolling a Mepps Cyclops when a big Pike HAMMERED  my line, leaving me no questions as to whether … Continue reading →

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First Time Boating 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by scottalanmills

When I put the boat away in the fall of 2012 I knew it would be a long time before I’d be out on the water again, but boy, you forget how long that really is! When you close up … Continue reading →

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Spring Paint Job!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by scottalanmills

After bringing the boat home from storage, it was time to get the grime of the previous year off, and see if any touch up work needed to be done. My laundry list is a bit longer than I had … Continue reading →

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There’s a Boat In My Garage!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by scottalanmills

Spring is in the air, and that means one thing, fishing season is around the corner. This weekend we headed to Halliburton to get my boat out of storage, and pick up my motor at the marina. I store the … Continue reading →

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Turn Your Dream Fishing Trip Into Reality – We Did

Posted on April 14, 2013 by scottalanmills

Looking back over twenty years of annual fishing trips, I confess there was always one  thing missing…the fish. Each year there is talk of the new tackle, the new strategies, that “this could be the year”, but the results are … Continue reading →

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Using Marker Buoys

Posted on April 7, 2013 by scottalanmills

A few years ago we were up at Esnagami Lodge, and when we headed out on our first morning we knew we were planning on jigging for Walleye. We had a guide with us, and he took us to an … Continue reading →

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