I can't believe it's been three months since I last sit down to write something. Mostly because it also means it's been three months since I did any fishing. I mean, I've been out a few times, but the conditions weren't great and the fish weren't biting. Any writing I would have done would have … Continue reading A Great Start to the Season
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Looking Forward (To The New Year)
About a month ago, I was all settled in to write about how great the last year had been, at least from an angling perspective. And it was. As far as I'm concerned, it's the best year of fishing I've had since fishing worked its way back into my life. But, from what I can … Continue reading Looking Forward (To The New Year)
The Fine Art of Getting Skunked
My first fishing trip was one of those trips that always stick with you. A buddy and I met up halfway between where he lived and where I lived to do some walleye fishing. We only had a few days to get our fishing in and we were hoping to enjoy some solid fishing. What … Continue reading The Fine Art of Getting Skunked
Late Fall/Early Winter Tactics – Egg Patterns
Fishing is a funny thing. One minute I'm writing about how the fishing season is coming to a close, the next I'm off on some river, dangling flies under an indicator and getting excited about the next season of fishing: winter. This year will be the first year that I really do any winter fishing. Fly … Continue reading Late Fall/Early Winter Tactics – Egg Patterns
Why I Fish Here – My Local Lake
There's a lake not too far from me that I fish all the time. I've talked about it before and, despite the fact that, historically, the fishing has been terrible, I keep going back there. Some days, I really couldn't help but wonder why I kept going back. In the beginning, it was because I wasn't sure … Continue reading Why I Fish Here – My Local Lake
How To Be A Better Angler, Part 4 – Really Get To Know A Lake
[This is the fourth in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] When it comes to becoming a better angler, fewer things help mote than actually spending time … Continue reading How To Be A Better Angler, Part 4 – Really Get To Know A Lake
A Day of Brook Trout and Mountain Goats
I took a bit of time the other day to hit up a local lake. When I first started thinking about heading out there, I hadn't planned on doing serious fishing. Just a bit of shore fishing and maybe a stop or two on the drive to see what the creek that flows out of that … Continue reading A Day of Brook Trout and Mountain Goats
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks – Fly Fishing With My Dad
Fall is in full swing here. The nice weather is happening less often; the poplars have started turning, adding nice golden yellow patches to the hillsides and we've seen frost on more than one occasion. As part of the usual fall celebrations, we had ourThanksgiving last week here in Canada. Since my wife works weekends, it … Continue reading Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks – Fly Fishing With My Dad
5 Surprising Ways Fishing Can Make You A Better Parent
About a year before my daughter was born, I got my first fly rod. Next to the birth of my daughter, it proved to be one of the most transformative things that ever happened to me. Over the course of that one year I went from a casual angler to being obsessed with fishing to … Continue reading 5 Surprising Ways Fishing Can Make You A Better Parent
How To Be A Better Angler Part 3 – Pay Attention
[This is the third in a series of posts about somewhat unconventional advice for becoming a better angler. It's not tips, tricks or tactics, as such, but suggestions for becoming an overall better angler that you might not otherwise think of.] I fished a favourite small stream recently. It was a beatutiful day, the sun was shining and the … Continue reading How To Be A Better Angler Part 3 – Pay Attention
The Water Calls 