This blog contains my thoughts on various topics concerning fishing, fisheries science and many other fishy things.
It’s the last weekend of Canada’s National Fishing Week so its time for a fishing contest! Contest Rules: 1. Take a picture or video of your big catch or favourite fishing spot in Norfolk County, Ontario. 2. Share on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, or all three, and use the tag #hookedonnorfolk and #norfolktour All eligible …
Collecting and studying juvenile Gar has been a challenging project to say the least. These elusive fish have proven hard to catch as they are masters of disguise in their habitat. A very informative few weeks. #gar #spottedgar #longnosegar #prehistoric #primitive #primitivefish #fisheries #science #research #monitoring #fieldwork #scifieldwork #greatlakes #fish #fishes #biodiversity #lakeerie #wetlands #marsh …
Great news for anglers and fishing industry according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. According to data released by the USFWS, the number of people who bought sportfishing licenses in 2016 increased 1.2 percent over 2015 levels. With a drop of 4.7% in 2011 there has been an overall increase fishing license sales of …
Continue reading Fishing License sales on the rise in the United States
As we head into peak Steelhead spawning in the lower Great Lakes here is an interesting read about the pros and cons of repeat spawners vs single spawners within Steelhead populations. “Steelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit …
Continue reading The value of single vs repeat spawning in Steelhead populations.
Had a fun couple of hours ice fishing on Lake Ontario the other night. Ice season is in full swing here in the Great Lakes Region. Was happy to get out onto the lake with a local friend and try for some of these deep water winter Walleyes. My setup consisted of 36 inch Fenwick …
Great Lakes Trout and Salmon Identification – what anglers need to know!
A great article from The Fisheries Blog! All fans of fishes should give it a read. See link below. Source: Minnow misconceptions
https://www.youtube.com/embed/y5wSpszmfJA To celebrate National Fishing Week we are giving away 20 rods and reels! To enter, send us a photo of one of your Canadian catches. You can send them to us on Facebook, Twitter, or email them to info@catchfishing.com. Let’s see those great Canadian catches! The post National Fishing Week Rod and Reel Giveaway …
It’s National Fishing Week in Canada, what better time for a GIVEAWAY! I have 3 fishing rods, as well as some other goodies up for grabs for some lucky Canadian residents! The best way to fall in love with fishing is by getting out on the water! There are a few ways to win! 1 […] …
Continue reading A great giveaway for National Fishing Week from friend Ashley Rae! <
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