Chasing Monsters

How to Catch Big Catfish Catching monster catfish—not simply keepers, but giants—is the dream of most of us who spend time on the shores and on the water with a rod and reel in hand. It’s easy to say you’re out on the water to connect with nature, enjoy the silence, and maybe bring some…

ByKat StevensApril 1, 20220Comments

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Freshwater Piranha–Goldeye

The remote solitude of the Athabasca River is a special place to fish in late summer. I was fishing with Ray Kohlruss of Reel Angling Adventures (reelangling.com) and we were hoping to boat some big walleye. Ray introduced me to the Athabasca years ago, and it is still a favorite destination for big fish. Fishing…

ByBrad FensonFebruary 11, 20220Comments

Fishing

Lake Erie Offers World-Class Walleye Fishing

An argument could be made that Lake Erie offers the best walleye fishing on the planet. Any discussion about what makes for the best walleye fishing usually includes talk about lots of fish, the ability to catch a limit, and how large the fish are in that location. While several lakes in northern parts of…

ByJeff HelsdonFebruary 5, 20220Comments

Fishing

Backcountry Trout

Imagine the rise and splashing of wild trout echoing through the clean backcountry air. Visualize nobody else, just you and untouched fishing waters waiting for a cast. In the background, sketch a skyline of high mountainous jagged peaks of mammoth rock shooting out from the earth five hundred meters above you. Take note of a…

ByGord NuttallFebruary 3, 20220Comments

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Introduced: A Brook Char Success Story In B.C.

British Columbia prides itself on being the home to a vast variety of native fish species that inhabit the plentiful waterways this province has to offer. Anglers have a seemingly unlimited selection at their fingertips through every season and every method possible. Despite a heavy incentive on maintaining and protecting B.C.’s diverse indigenous populations there…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffFebruary 3, 20220Comments

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10 Most Common Fly-Fishing Mistakes And How To Fix Them

I have been fishing pretty much all of my 62 years, and have fly-fished and taught fly-fishing for 30 of those years. I that time I have committed and witnessed many mistakes. Below is a list of the most common. Keep them in mind when you next hit the water and you’ll fair better. 1.…

ByWilliam LuscombeJanuary 31, 20220Comments

Fishing

Salmo River Angler: Casts a Line to the Future of Fishing

“I remember thinking: it looked like a good trout river.” So thought James Baxter, a West Kootenay angler, when he first drove over the Salmo River in 1997. Little did he know then that he would come to spend the next 24 years of his life working, playing, and fishing on this river. The Salmo…

ByNorth American Outdoorsman StaffJanuary 31, 20220Comments

Fishing

Forget The Rainbows

The summer sun had been beating down on us our entire trip and the waters of the lakes throughout southern BC were too warm for even the most dedicated of rainbow trout to continue feeding. My wife and I were getting frustrated with the poor fishing, and although we were both getting great tans, we…

ByWilliam LuscombeJanuary 30, 20220Comments

Fishing

Fishing Western Canada’s Lake Sturgeon

The author uses an Abu Garcia M5600C Ambassadeur reel on a casting rod and a Daiwa BG 4500 reel on his spinning setup. It’s a game of patience and attentiveness. Staring at my rod tip and line for what seemed like an eternity, I second-guessed myself when I say the most subtle ‘tick’. It barely moved.…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 30, 20220Comments

Fishing

Targeting The Last Ice Lakers

Lake trout can be caught all winter long, but savvy anglers know that the waning days of the ice fishing season can produce some of the best action of the year. Because lake trout are often caught in deep water, extra care should be taken to slowly retrieve, and carefully handle when releasing fish. Beelining for…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 29, 20220Comments

Tag: fishing

Chasing Monsters

Freshwater Piranha–Goldeye

Lake Erie Offers World-Class Walleye Fishing

Backcountry Trout

Introduced: A Brook Char Success Story In B.C.

10 Most Common Fly-Fishing Mistakes And How To Fix Them

Salmo River Angler: Casts a Line to the Future of Fishing

Forget The Rainbows

Fishing Western Canada’s Lake Sturgeon

Targeting The Last Ice Lakers

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