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Tag Archives: Rapala
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
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General, Lakes, Trip Reports
Tagged amateur, Angler, Bait Caster, base magnet lures, boat, crank baits, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, great fish, jerkbait, Jigging, jigs, lures, Mercury, nature, outdoors, Outpost Camp, pike, Rapala, reels, Remote Lake, Scatter Rap, shadow rap, shekak lake, shimano, Shore Lunch, spinner rigs, tackle, target species, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye, white river air, worm harness
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Two New Lures
Like many of you, I keep an eye out for both lures that have been around for a while but I’ve never tried, and for brand new lures to the market. A couple years ago I was excited to try … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, great fish, nature, Rapala, Scatter Rap, tail dancer, target species, Walleye
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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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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
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, boat, compre, couples fishing, crankbaits, crappie, fishing, great fish, jerkbait, Jigging, jigs, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, Rapala, Remote Lake, Scatter Rap, shimano, Shore Lunch, spinner rigs, tackle box, target species, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye
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The Annual Family Fishing Trip = Big Fish
It was time once again for the annual Mills Family Fishing trip to Bayfield Lodge in the Bayfield Inlet in 30 000 Islands area of Georgian Bay. We’ve been coming to this lodge for over 30 years as a group … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, bass, boat, crankbaits, fishing, great fish, jerkbait, lures, musky, nature, outdoors, pike, Rapala, reels, shimano, Shore Lunch, tackle, trolling
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Belwood Pike Tournament 2014
My brother Chris and I participated for the second time in the Belwood Pike Tournament, hosted as a fundraiser by the Belwood Lions Club. Last year was an epic failure for us, as we fished for 17 hours and caught … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, belwood lake, belwood lions pike derby, fishing, lures, pike, Rapala, Scatter Rap, St. Croix, trolling
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2014 Toronto Sportsman Show
This weekend I made my annual journey to the Toronto Sportsman Show, held at the Direct Energy Centre. I’ve been going for the last several years, and it’s a nice break in the middle of winter, allowing me to get … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, General
Tagged amateur, bass pro, boat, Direct Energy Centre, fishing, fishing seminars, Fly In, Italo Labignan, Jeremie Brooks, lures, outdoors, Outpost Camp, pike, Rapala, reels, Rod Review, rods, Scatter Rap, shimano, spinner rigs, St. Croix, tackle, toronto sportsman show, trolling, worm harness
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Christmas Gear 2013
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, mostly because I haven’t been on the water in a long time! I was out in November, but I just had a terrible outing, nothing worth putting on the screen, so this … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged amateur, bass pro, cast iron, crankbaits, nature, outdoors, pike, rain gear, Rapala, Shore Lunch, Walleye
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Fishing is a Team Sport
I recently went on my annual Father and Son fishing trip to Bayfield Lodge, in the Bayfield Inlet of Pointe Au Baril, in the Georgian Bay Region. We’ve been going to this same lodge for over 20 years, and enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, boat, compre, crankbaits, fishing, great fish, jerkbait, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, Rapala, reels, Shore Lunch, tackle, trolling, Walleye
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Two Lures, In One Fish!
I was out for a great morning of fishing today, again on Conestoga Lake. There were a few reasons why this morning was so special. First of all, the weather was spectacular, I love Fall weather, and it has begun. … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, conetsoga lake, crankbaits, Double Hook, Fenwick, great fish, pike, Rapala, Scatter Rap, shimano
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