Walleye & Spinners: A Perfect MatchGord EllisJune 30, 2023 by Gord EllisJune 30, 2023 As spring gives way to summer, walleye patterns start to change. The fish are not moving as slowly, so a jig and minnow, or a...
Tiller vs. Console: Which Boat is Better?Gord EllisJune 19, 2023June 6, 2023 by Gord EllisJune 19, 2023June 6, 2023 Choosing a boat is one of those decisions most people only make once or twice in their lifetime. Buying a boat is a major decision...
Small River Trout FishingGord EllisApril 26, 2023 by Gord EllisApril 26, 2023 A 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, 2023 It 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, 2023 It 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, 2023 For 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, 2022 It 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, 2022 If 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...