Portage Creek, Ontario After the 20-minute hike through some rugged Northwestern Ontario terrain, we arrived at a place coined “The Falls”, a beautiful portion of the stream, with a set of step like cascading falls flowing into a picture-perfect pool. We were on Portage Creek, the site of a long-standing steelhead research project, about to start out day sampling Lake Superior steelhead. I readied my rod, unpacking it after the trek through the tangled bush, and got ready for my first drift. I tucked a number 8 egg hook into a freshly tied spawn sack below a float, and made…
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https://youtu.be/ky7DqAyQmWY Nothing gets me more excited than targeting early season Bass as they start moving up into the shallower warmer waters. Plus, it was the first boating outing of the year out in Lake of the Woods, so how could I not be happy. Went out with an old buddy Richard Quenelle looking to put the hurt on some smallies. Water temperature was still cold, but we stuck with our goal of shallower water bass rather than deep water humps to grind out some nice fish. Enjoy the video, feel free to leave comments and don’t forget to Subscribe!
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For immediate release – May 4, 2017 Winnipeg – A $30,000 donation from hunters, anglers and outfitters will help support the enforcement of sustainable hunting and fishing practices in Manitoba, as well as investing in youth and community-based programming. The Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association (MLOA) announced today that its board recently approved $30,000 in funding grants to nine community applicants, from the organization’s Hunter and Angler Preservation Fund (HAPF). The successful applicants include the Manitoba Conservation Officers Association, Fish Winnipeg, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, Generation Next Angler, Grandview Game & Fish, and Manitoba Sustainable Development, among others. (See attached…
https://youtu.be/2JHzJ2eLUPM Known as Manitoba’s most popular stocked trout species, the rainbow trout continually wins the hearts and minds of hard core ice anglers, fanatical fly fishers and seasoned hard tackle enthusiasts. As a recipient of one of the most recognized stocking and trophy trout programs, Manitoba’s “Bow” has achieved global recognition for its unbelievable growth rates, signature takes and extraordinary abundance. Those who annually trail Manitoba’s giant rainbows can attest to their demanding requirement for strategy, skill and effective technique. Gaining the upper hand on seasoned bow takes a persistent approach, but the rewards can be colossal. The chances of…
https://youtu.be/0Mgb5nOTAL4 Went out for an evening fish in Winnipeg in hopes of catching anything. Just wanted to show everyone that the Red River in the city is also an amazing fishery with lots of different species of fish waiting to be caught. Ice conditions in March can be very sketchy so we ventured out in a group, and used common sense and safety first as we walked on.
Last fall I was out at the Netley colony hanging out with my buddies getting my boat ready for winter. I was asked by a guy named Darren Paluck, who was also visiting, if I would be interested in taking his son out fishing. Darren said his son loved fishing and wanted to get in the industry one day. If you know me, when it comes to getting kids fishing, I will never say no. I mentioned to Darren to come down to Cabela’s Winnipeg as I was putting on a seminar and to bring his son Cody. The following…
This coming season I want to challenge you all to become better anglers. Visit some new places to go fishing, fishing for some different species that you might not normally target and take some kids with you on the water. Fish New Water As a professional bass tournament angler, obviously bass fishing is my focus much of the time. I get to travel all over the United States, competing in tournaments on all types of lakes and rivers for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. In the five years that I have been competing in these events, there have been some…
https://youtu.be/ny9Bk4buyKw March madness on Lake Winnipeg is in full effect, especially with the influx of our neighbors from south of the border making the trek up north. The yearly March WAAM & FM Walleye Lake Winnipeg Excursion took place this weekend and she was a blast. Big China got drawn for this years Team Canada vs. Team USA challenge, so pressure is on for us to continue our 2 year winning streak!
https://youtu.be/gBp5MQMkkkw Manitoba’s Northern Region is an optimum choice for ice anglers seeking an abundance of trophy northern pike, lake trout or walleye waters. Add a healthy variety of select stocked trout fisheries, and you have a multi-species ice fishing destination that would permit very few comparisons. But it doesn’t stop there. The north is full of unexpected gems and the smallmouth bass is no exception. Bronzebacks may be far from a traditional ice fishing option, but for a species that inspires a countless number of open water hard cores… well, let’s just say it’s an exceptional alternative to the everyday…