Most experienced anglers have their own preference on how far they setback their line from the downrigger canon ball. There’s a lot of variables that can go into deciding what the optimum setback is such type of fish you are targeting, depth and speed, etc. Here’s an easy proven formula that tends to work almost every time in freshwater fishing applications. It is called the … [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...]
Fundamentals of Fishing with Plugs
When fishing bigger water bodies in British Columbia by far one of the most effective methods in hooking big fish is by trolling a plug. Plug fishing has been around for many years and is continuing to grow in popularity within the angling community. Most of the stories of big fish being caught in BC usually give credit to a secret plug and how that plug was presented! This … [Read more...]
Catch Bigger Trout by Mimicking Salmon Fry
The warmer spring temperatures ignite many of the Pacific Northwest’s freshwater lakes and streams with an abundance of fry. These fry are a combination of salmon fry such as Sockeye, Chinook and of course Kokanee. In some regions the fry hatch from their gravel redds, then are immediately thrown into currents that lead them directly into a freshwater lake exposed to looming … [Read more...]
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