Author: Hooked Magazine

THE MUSKY BUCKET LIST By Dean Davenport After 4 months of preparation and anticipation, I fulfilled another lifetime dream; I was getting my picture taken while holding my first ever musky. My adventure started on a cold -36 February morning when I attended the Edmonton Boat and Sportsman show. I had had two main goals that day: 1. Meet up with a few friends I see every year to swap stories about our fall hunting trips and 2. Find a fishing trip for the summer of 2014. After a few hours of looking around and talking with fishing guides, we…

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https://youtu.be/MqSv2ugmfzQ Caddy Lake, a well known black crappie destination, reveals an underwater secret that ends up producing a boat load of bites. Manitoba’s multi-stick magician, Aaron Wiebe, takes you on an entertaining and informative how-to adventure as he searches for late fall slabs over sunken treasure, in Manitoba’s Eastern Region.

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https://youtu.be/AuChpFuSN_g “Land of the Giants”, the earned alias of Manitoba’s famed Northern Region, is host to several of Canada’s most coveted lake trout fisheries. These deep-water moguls persuade immeasurable numbers of loyal trout anglers to actively pursue their infinite opportunities and legendary dimensions. Hooking into one of Manitoba’s largest predators is an experience unlike any other. It’s a demanding occasion that will undoubtedly test the strength of your tackle and your ability to overcome adversity. Giant Lakers are an impressive challenge, with weights that surpass large rocks, speed that rivals a rocket and endurance that would only be matched at…

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Time on the water is key to competitive angling success. Sport fish are no different than any other wildlife, in that for the most part, they are governed by their biology. This point is important to us as anglers because it tells us one key thing, that the behaviour of the target species you are after can be predicted. To achieve the primary goal of ‘finding the fish’ one needs to start somewhere and there’s no better place to start than with some good-old science. At the very least, a knowledgeable angler armed with even the most basic information can…

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Home to 60 inch giants, Manitoba is known as one of the most desired northern pike destinations world-wide. “King of the North” is a familiar title that arguably labels Manitoba’s most popular sport fish, whose annual audience consists of thousands of ardent anglers that pursue this aggressive predator. The chance to hook one of these monsters is an alluring occasion that will ultimately test your patience, skill and your steel leader. Big northerns are commonly caught throughout Manitoba, but the remote drive to, boat in and fly-in lakes and rivers of the Northern Region are the undeniable champions of gigantic…

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Manitoba’s new Master Hunter Award Program is now officially live and will begin taking submissions for recognition awards during the 2016 fall hunting seasons! Your Own Offical Record The Master Hunter Award Program celebrates the experience of hunting, while recognizing and rewarding successful hunts throughout one’s lifetime of hunting in Manitoba. All hunters harvesting animals in Manitoba, including Manitobans, Canadians from other provinces, or international hunters are eligible to apply for awards at various levels and categories. Unlike other hunting award programs, the Manitoba Master Hunter Program is not based on a size or scoring basis. There are 6 primary…

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Discover the “unknown” with Uncut Angling. Follow Aaron Wiebe as he ventures out to one of the most amazing waterbodies in northern Manitoba, Little Limestone Lake. This visually appealing fishery off Highway 6, also happens to be the largest marl lake in the world. Aaron showcases this Northern Region gem and gives an informative account on how to find fish in unfamiliar waters, while searching for trophy northern pike in this turquoise paradise.

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