Fish’N’Tips

This issue will give you a little insight into the life of a crazy fisherman, a fisherman with a well known disease called "Angleritis". Fishing is a hobby to some but a way of life to others like myself. My seasonal Calendar consists of special fishing trips,...

Another issue with using braided line on outside dead stick presentations is the line will stick and grab onto the ice that starts to form in your hole, therefore if a fish grabs your bait it will either feel the pressure of the line since it is froze to the ice and...

Another huge factor is how the elements effect your rig. I use braid most of the time with a tiny barrel swivel at the end with a section of 100% fluorocarbon leader material for toothy critters because of its superior abrasion resistance and invisibility. If you are...

In this issue we are going to talk about ice fishing rod science and set-up. Rod length and action are obviously very important. A longer rod allows for more consistent pressure on the fish when in fight mode and the action determines how efficient you can present...

Winter’s tough enough without denying yourself the pleasure of catching fish. If you live in a place where the mercury dips below zero this time of year, and you’re not exploring ice fishing, you’re missing out. With that in mind comes ice safety. Every year numbers...

If you live in a place where the mercury dips below zero this time of year, and you’re not exploring ice fishing, you’re missing out. And, if you like to harvest the occasional trout (or pike,walleye, or perch), winter is the best time to do it. This time of year,...

A musky angler's approach to landing that big trophy.   Musky Fishing in Algoma Country   By Jeremy Logan I am a multi-species angler that is passionate about growing our sport and the awareness of conservation. May 5, 2023     We are a unique...

To all my fellow anglers, it's that time of year again where we go from ball caps and 7 ft rods to toques and 3 foot rods. It's also that transition period from putting the boat away and waiting for the ice to scratch the itch once again. With that said I would like...

Why battle the cold and the wind in the fall? Fish get ready for winter too. Like the rest of us, fish are preparing for the winter months. This means its a great time to encounter heavily concentrated schools of aggressive fish. Personally i enjoy being on the water...

This issue we will be talking about all the things you can do to properly winterize and take care of your fishing machine. Its a sad day when you have to pull the plug on the open water season but if you want your boat and gear to last and work properly for a painless...