The Fish that Got Away
There is something very satisfying about sharing a successful fishing adventure that ends with a huge fish. However, when I think back over 50 years...
Gord Ellis
The Bug Swarm of June
Growing up in northern Ontario, bugs were always part of the furniture. You could not go fishing or camping without the very strong possibility of...
The Portage Creek Steelhead Saga
When I was a kid, Portage Creek, located east of Thunder Bay, on the Sibley Peninsula, was a well-known steelhead fishery. I caught one of...
Nipigon trout legend Ray Dupuis Sr.
I can’t recall when Ray Dupuis Sr. and I first crossed paths, but I do know it was at least three decades ago. I have...
Lead Sinker Substitutes: Which Choice is Right for You?
Fishing and lead sinkers have gone together for as long as I can remember. In fact, I’m officially old enough to remember a time when...
Anniss Seid: Brass and Arrows
At 25 years of age, Anniss Seid of Thunder Bay is carving himself a nice little spot in the popular niche market of outdoor clothing....
Lake Trout: The Perfect Winter Fish
Not all species of fish are active during the winter season. In fact, certain popular game fish, such as smallmouth and largemouth bass, are all...
Making an Ice Fishing Game Plan
Ice fishing, by its nature, requires an angler to think a bit more carefully about making a game plan. For starters, the water you want...