Small River Trout FishingGord EllisApril 26, 2023 by Gord EllisApril 26, 2023A classic trout creek or river may not always be swift, clear, and pretty. However, a lot of them in northwest Ontario are, which is...
The Joys of Ice-Out Trout FishingGord EllisMarch 29, 2023 by Gord EllisMarch 29, 2023It had already been a fine fishing trip and the outing had only just begun. On the third cast I had managed to land one...
Getting Started in the Wild Turkey GameGord EllisFebruary 21, 2023 by Gord EllisFebruary 21, 2023It was about 45 minutes into the first hour of the turkey hunt when I spotted the bird. It was a gobbler, slinking along the...
Stocked Trout Fishing in Northern OntarioGord EllisJanuary 24, 2023 by Gord EllisJanuary 24, 2023For many winter anglers in northern Ontario, the first taste of ice fishing likely took place on a lake, reservoir or creek that had been...
Going Electric: Ice AugersGord EllisDecember 28, 2022 by Gord EllisDecember 28, 2022It was a snappy January morning on the ice, with the temperature down in -25 C (-13 F) territory. It was cold enough that it...
All About Winter Jigging SpoonsGord EllisNovember 29, 2022 by Gord EllisNovember 29, 2022If you are like me, picking your first lure to start fishing with requires some thought. Sure, there are always the obvious go-to choices—fishing with...
Hunting Set Ups: Treestands vs Ground BlindsGord EllisOctober 24, 2022 by Gord EllisOctober 24, 2022Just as there are multiple ways to catch fish, there are numerous ways to hunt large game. Some hunters prefer to wander in the woods,...
Grouse Hunting in Northwest OntarioGord EllisSeptember 27, 2022September 30, 2022 by Gord EllisSeptember 27, 2022September 30, 2022The most popular game to hunt in northwestern Ontario is not moose or deer or even snowshoe hare. The number one creature pursued by hunters...