Ed Marsh; A Mentor and Friend
Ed Marsh was a true northerner and the son of Northwestern Ontario pioneers. He was born on October 2, 1917, and grew up well off...
Gord Ellis
All I Want for Christmas
Ah, Christmas. The family, the friends, the tree, and oh yes, the gifts. That is part of the deal at Christmas, giving things to...
Northwestern Ontario’s First Ice Walleye
Winter often comes early to northwestern Ontario. Some years, the ice is already making itself known in early November. If the nights get deep cold,...
My Love/Hate Relationship with Tree Stands
I’m not sure if our forefathers hunted from trees, but I expect if they did, it was for short periods of time. Sitting on a...
Bicyclist Encounters Wolf on the Highway
Bicycling on a road is usually a benign past time. The main concern for cyclist on a busy highway is being hit by a passing...
The Joy of Blueberry Picking
Blueberry picking, when you examine all its elements, really should not be that popular. To pick this wild delicious fruit, you often have to drive...
World Record Brook Trout Celebrated in Nipigon, Ontario
On July 21, 1915, the 14-pound, 8-ounce monster brook trout was plucked out of the Nipigon River by Dr. J.W. Cook of Fort William, Ontario....
Steelhead: Two Presentations that Work
Having fished streams and rivers all across Ontario, I can say one thing for sure: if conditions are right, steelhead aren’t that tough to catch....