When targeting Kokanee through the ice having the right selection of tackle is crucial in optimizing results. Here are a few key items to take into consideration when ice fishing for Kokanee. Unlike Rainbow Trout, Kokanee are found suspended over deep water, from depths of 50 feet to over 150 feet. The reason for this is that Kokanee’s diet mainly consist of Zooplankton … [Read more...]
Jurassic Classic – Sturgeon Fishing Tournament
Do you love fishing? Are you interested in wildlife conservation? What about British Columbia's wild sheep populations? Continue reading to learn about a great opportunity that supports all of those. BC is home to a diverse sheep population with both Dall and Stone Thinhorn sheep, in addition to California and Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep. Sadly some of our sheep herds … [Read more...]
Using Scents for Ice Fishing
Ok lets face it, us humans stink. That’s right I said it, the way we smell is not attractive to a fish. We consist of unnatural smells that can repel fish faster then using rotten bait. Whether it’s a small amount of gasoline on your hands from using the power auger or maybe it’s the deodorant bar of soap you used that morning. Simply put, many odours can contaminate bait and … [Read more...]
Early Season Ice Fishing Rainbow Trout
The freezing temperatures have moved in and the lakes are finally starting to freeze over. It’s the time of year that many of us anglers patiently wait for as the late fall fishing lull is coming to an end; its time to go ice fishing! The first few weeks of fishable ice is by far the most prolific period to target Rainbow Trout. The oxygen levels are still … [Read more...]
Fall Cranking for B.C. Bass
Water temperatures are dropping, but don’t put away those reaction baits just yet. With temps in the 50s around the province (10 to 15 degrees Celsius), bass are feeding hard on baitfish before winter hits. If you’ve read much about bass fishing in the U.S. you’ve heard that crankbaits are the penultimate fall bait. Shad are dying off in the southern lakes and that means … [Read more...]
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