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Trip to Shekak Lake

Opening weekend for Walleye and Pike was the 3rd Saturday in May for the area where Shekak Lake is located, and our group would be there the very next day, as the first anglers on the lake for the year. Continue reading

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Fly-In Trip Safety Gear

Travelling into the remote parts of Ontario for fishing trips is a pleasure only a few get to enjoy. The best ones for me are when there are no other camps, just a mid-week check by a bush pilot. You … Continue reading

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Proper Winterizing / Storage = Great Spring!

For the first couple years I owned a boat, to get ready for the winter I would take the motor off (9.9HP), carry it in to the marina and leave. I’d then head to my fathers, flip the boat over … Continue reading

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On The Open Water Early This Year!

The derby is one of the largest in Canada, and runs from April 16th to May 7th. On April 30th there is a special OPP Kids day as well, so it’s a Perch Derby with a lot of other organized elements around it. Continue reading

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The Next Boat?

This past week I attended the Toronto Boat Show. This is my third year in a row going, and has become a nice event I look forward too. The winter is tough for me, the cold weather, the lack of … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Toronto Boat Show 2015

Well this year I didn’t come home with a boat, but still had a nice time as the Toronto Boat Show. I went again this year with my buddy, Scott, and it was nice to catch up and dream about … Continue reading

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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

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Hilmer Lake Fly In Trip 2014

I’m embarrassedĀ 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

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