Knowing how to clean and gut a fish is a useful skill for any angler. Whether you are preparing fresh walleye for dinner at camp or saving your catch for later, proper cleaning helps protect the flavour, texture, and quality of the fish. For anglers on remote Northern Ontario fishing trips, good fish care starts… Read more »
Category: Fishing Tips
Tips for Keeping Your Fish Fresh After Catching
Catching fish is one of the best parts of any trip, but taking care of that catch properly is what helps make the meal memorable. Whether you are bringing walleye back to the cabin for dinner or saving fish for later, freshness starts as soon as the fish leaves the water. On remote Northern Ontario… Read more »
Early-Season Northern Pike Fishing: What Anglers Should Know
Early-season northern pike fishing can be some of the most exciting fishing of the year. After a long winter, pike become active as shallow water begins to warm and baitfish move into protected areas. For anglers visiting remote waters in Northern Ontario, this creates a great opportunity to target aggressive fish in places that are… Read more »
Three Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Master
Learning a few essential fishing knots is one of the best investments you can make as an angler. The right knot gives you confidence that your lure, hook, or leader will stay secure when you need it most. On big water like the Ogoki Reservoir and other Northern Ontario fisheries, dependable knots help you fight… Read more »
Four Reasons Why Anglers Target Northern Pike
Have you ever wondered why Northern Pike are such a popular target for so many anglers? You’re far from alone. These powerful and aggressive fish offer some of the most thrilling experiences you can imagine. Here are four reasons why seasoned pros and beginners alike target Northern Pike: 1. The Thrill of the Catch One… Read more »
Trying to Catch Northern Pike? Here How to Do It
If you’re looking to catch some Northern Pike in your next time out on the water, you’re in for an exciting adventure. These powerful are especially known for their aggressive strikes and can put up quite a fight when hooked. Catching them requires a bit of strategy and the right approach. Whether you’re a beginner… Read more »
How Weather Affects Walleye Fishing: Adapting to Conditions
If you’re like most anglers, you check the weather frequently before you go out walleye fishing. While you may do that to ensure you’re not going to get stuck in bad weather, you should know that the conditions actually have a pretty major impact on what kind of success you’re likely to have. For example,… Read more »
Top Walleye Fishing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Walleye fishing is simultaneously incredibly rewarding and also challenging Even the most experienced anglers make mistakes that lead to missed opportunities or slow days on the water. Learning to avoid these common pitfalls makes a significant difference in your success rate. In this blog, we’re going to identify the top mistakes anglers make when targeting… Read more »
Choosing the Right Bait for Walleye: Live, Artificial, and Seasonal Options
When you’re Walleye fishing, choosing the right bait is among the most important decisions you’ll make. These fish are known for their selective feeding habits, so using the appropriate bait can go a long way toward increasing your odds at success. Walleye tend to respond to different baits depending on various factors, including water temperature,… Read more »
Why Spring is the Ideal Time for Walleye Fishing
There are few endeavors more rewarding for angler than targeting a new species of fish for the first time. And if you’ve never fished for Walleye before, you’ve certainly been missing out. But, as it is with many things, timing is key. In the case of Walleye, the timing is now: spring is the ideal… Read more »