All About DownriggingGord EllisAugust 1, 2019August 2, 2019 by Gord EllisAugust 1, 2019August 2, 2019 Due to the passage of time, I am not 100 percent sure when my first downrigging experience occurred. It was certainly several decades ago, likely...
The Fish that Got AwayGord EllisJune 25, 2019 by Gord EllisJune 25, 2019 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...
The Bug Swarm of JuneGord EllisMay 28, 2019 by Gord EllisMay 28, 2019 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 SagaGord EllisApril 29, 2019 by Gord EllisApril 29, 2019 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.Gord EllisMarch 25, 2019 by Gord EllisMarch 25, 2019 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?Gord EllisFebruary 25, 2019 by Gord EllisFebruary 25, 2019 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 ArrowsGord EllisJanuary 29, 2019 by Gord EllisJanuary 29, 2019 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 FishGord EllisDecember 26, 2018 by Gord EllisDecember 26, 2018 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...