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 …
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
Was a great day at the inaugural Canadian Ice Fishing Expo. Trevor and I made the two hour trek from Delhi, Ontario to Barrie, Ontario to spend the day with good friends Gord Trask and his son Jackson. When we arrived at the Barrie Molson Centre the admission line up was long! A good sign …
New bass season regulations took effect December 1st 2017 for the New York State waters of Lake Erie. From the The Buffalo News While the rest of the state is under a catch-and-release-only restriction using artificial lures as of Dec. 1, bass anglers in this Great Lake can still keep one fish at least 20 …
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Navigating towards Steelheading success during the autumn months is a game of degrees but not on a compass. The degrees anglers should be more aware of are those on a thermometer. In the Great Lakes the annual decline in water temperature from summer to fall is the cue for Great Lakes Steelhead to begin the …
Continue reading Navigating the degrees to successful Fall Steelheading in the Great Lakes.
Do you like fishing? Do you want to check out the latest fishing gear and learn some new fishing tips and tricks? Then drop by the Toronto Sportsmen Show from March 15 to 19, 2017! Fishing Seminars at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show I'll be presenting seminars in the Fish TV Pro Zone on Wednesday, March …
Do you want to hear about how I make the most of my fishing along the Thames River and other rivers in Southern Ontario? Do you want to learn about the many great fish species you can target from the bank of most Southern Ontario rivers? Drop by the London Boat, Fishing and Outdoor Show this …
Continue reading Seminar Time: Fishing Diversity in the Thames River
Every year many anglers in Ontario make the trek to the International Centre to attend the Spring Fishing and Boat Show. This annual event is a wonderful event hosted by the Canadian Outdoor Sport Shows. The COSS is operated by wonderful Pallotta Family. The show has several great sponsors including Yamaha Canada and Outdoor Canada …
The Spring Fishing and Boat Show is an annual tradition of our family! Are you attending or considering it? If so, here are some details.
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