Do you ever get those days that you don’t feel like taking the boat out, or maybe you don’t have someone to go fishing with; or maybe you don’t have access to a boat to hit your favourite lake? No worries! One really great way to explore a lake and spend the day fishing is by shore fishing and wading the shorelines! When we fish from a boat we tend to cover a lot of water … [Read more...]
To Booby, or Not to Booby, that is the Question!
A few years back, unless you were from the UK or participated in Fly Fishing competitions and you asked a fly fisher if a Booby was a good choice to go with, there would most likely be 1 of 3 reactions. 1) Dead silence with a puzzled look 2) Blushing red face from the person you asked 3) A smack across the face should the receiver of the question be of the fairer … [Read more...]
How to Rig a Drop Shot for Bass Fishing
One of the most effective ways to target bass is by using a method called a drop shot. This method has been around for years but is really starting to become one of the most popular presentations that bass anglers are using. What makes this presentation so effective is its versatility. A drop shot rig can be fished as deep as 60 feet or all the way up to less than 1 foot of … [Read more...]
Quick Guide for Spring Chironomid Fishing
The springtime means big fish eating tiny bugs! Learning to chironomid fish will pay off greatly and help increase your hook up percentages when fly fishing the flat water in the spring. Here is a quick guide for spring chironomid fishing to help you get started. First let’s start off by looking at the basic gear you need. A 9 to 10 foot fly rod in the 5 or 6 weight … [Read more...]
Spring Bass Fishing – Hula Grub Jig
The spring bass season can be one of the most challenging but yet action packed times to target smallmouth bass! As the water starts to warm up the bass start to become more active as they prepare for their spring spawn. Depending on the conditions the fish can be either active and hit fast moving baits or they can be somewhat dormant and they won't chase anything. On the … [Read more...]
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