A Father and Son Moose HuntGord EllisSeptember 27, 2021 by Gord EllisSeptember 27, 2021 In the fall of 2020, our annual moose hunt was looking like a question mark due to a lack of a tag. This happens in...
Bridges and AnglersGord EllisAugust 31, 2021 by Gord EllisAugust 31, 2021 Northwestern Ontario is a land of much water. There are lakes, rivers, reservoirs and streams. These waterbodies intersect the landscape and break up the wilderness....
Casting Lake Superior Shorelines: W5Gord EllisJuly 29, 2021 by Gord EllisJuly 29, 2021 There is no lake more intimidating than Lake Superior. It is the Big Kahuna, a seemingly endless ocean of fresh water that disappears beyond the...
Little Trout Bay Conservation AreaGord EllisJuly 1, 2021 by Gord EllisJuly 1, 2021 Back in the early 80s, a few high school buddies and I decided we were good enough fishermen to take a crack at entering a...
Life with LoonsGord EllisMay 27, 2021 by Gord EllisMay 27, 2021 Loons have been a part of the northwestern Ontario outdoor experience for as long as I can remember. The haunting sound of the loon call,...
Cougars in the NorthwestGord EllisMay 3, 2021 by Gord EllisMay 3, 2021 As forest creatures go, the cougar is among the most mysterious. Although an apex predator, they are also a cat, which means they can hide...
April Fishing OptionsGord EllisApril 1, 2021 by Gord EllisApril 1, 2021 April is an odd month for the angler in northwestern Ontario. It is the tail end of winter, yet there is the promise of spring...
Late Ice OptionsGord EllisFebruary 25, 2021 by Gord EllisFebruary 25, 2021 For some of us, the end of winter is often greeted with a sigh of relief. As an angler, it is tempting to just pray...