Magazines often have feature stories wondering “what is the best lure of all time” and then run down the list including the Daredevil, Rapala Floating Minnow, Mepps Spinner and the jig. These are all legendary lures that have been responsible for many memorable catches for a lot of anglers. All […]
Jeff Gustafson – Livewell
It took longer than most of us expected for the ice to leave area lakes this spring but we have pretty well caught back up with how much the water has warmed over the past week and a half. A stretch of warm days and nights raised the water temperatures […]
After everything that we have all been through over the last couple of months, the weather across Northwest Ontario over the May long weekend was about as good as it gets, certainly the best I can remember. For the anglers out there, we were greeted with warm weather, lots of […]
One of the busiest weekends of the fishing season in Northwest Ontario is going to look a little bit different this year. The walleye season opens on Saturday across the region and typically it is a weekend filled with fishing, friends and family for many of us. Thankfully we can […]
As a new open water season arrives here in Northwest Ontario we all need to be aware of aquatic hitchhikers on our boats as they become more established around us. Over the past couple of decades there have been several invasive species that have found their way into our region […]
According to the Invasive Species Centre, Clean, Drain and Dry is an effective way to prevent invasive species from transporting from lake to lake. Follow their tips before moving your boat from one waterway to another: Clean Clean and inspect your watercraft, trailer and gear. Remove all mud, sand, and […]
Over the past week, those of us who enjoy competing in Sunset Country fishing tournaments took another blow from the Covid-19 virus when most of our summertime events were cancelled for 2020. The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship and Kenora Bass International, the two premier tournaments of the region, both […]
When it comes to outdoor activities we have available across Northwest Ontario we really are fortunate. When I talk hunting with my friends in the U.S. it quickly becomes apparent that if you don’t own or have permission to a bunch land to hunt, it’s tough to find a place […]
Throughout a lot of my travels and places that I get to visit to fish, I’m often reminded of how lucky we are here in Sunset Country with all of the fantastic fishing and outdoor opportunities that we have. I do enjoy getting to head south in the winter to […]
With the popularity of social media these days, I get questions from people quite often with all kinds of fishing related questions. Some of the most common questions I get from people are “do you eat fish” and “how do you like to cook your fish?” Over the years, while […]
My wife and I are fortunate to live about 15 kilometers outside of Kenora and for the most part, we love it. Throughout the year, our spot keeps us close to nature and the outdoors, we have access to a small lake for kayak fishing in the summer and quick […]
Following the Bassmaster Classic tournament last week in Alabama, my wife Shelby and I headed east to South Carolina to spend a couple of days at Santee Copper Reservoir where I have a tournament scheduled for later in April. We have three Bassmaster Elite Series events booked over the next […]
