The seventh and final event of the FLW Tour season took place last week at the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C. In last week’s column, I mentioned the importance of this event to salvage my season, as I still had a decent chance to qualify for the Forrest Wood Cup, […]
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In our arsenals of cookware, I believe most people have at least one (or more) “non-stick” pans they rely on for certain tasks. From non-stick coatings to ceramic and titanium pans, and even well-seasoned cast iron ones, they are out there. But what about the good ol’ tried and true […]
It’s hard to believe but the final event of the FLW Tour season takes place this week as we hit the Potomac River, just outside of Washington, D.C., for the seventh stop of the year. We try to stay as consistent as possible all season long in hopes of qualifying […]
Are you someone who is comfortable with change? Are you ready to grab on to the latest technology and products? Have you loaded up your vehicle with all the latest safety monitoring gadgetry? Or are you someone who clings to the present? As I sat discussing technology on Saturday afternoon, […]
I love summer! I love the warm sunshine, the blue skies, and the green grass. I don’t like to be in the house on these days and you can tell–my housework is slipping. Our 4-H beef club was coming to my house Monday night and I hope they didn’t see […]
I’m well aware I have passed my “best before date,” though I’m not exactly certain when that happened. I still, with surprising frequency, wander around feeling unchanged from my 20-something self. But when I least expect it, my reflection in a mirror or window changes all that. When I glance […]
It’s no secret that jigs catch more walleyes every year than any other type of lure across Sunset Country. Jigs come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colours, and they can be used in all depths of water–making them the perfect choice in most situations on our lakes and […]
Yay! Summer has arrived. I really enjoy the heat, and we are getting plenty of wind to cool you down and keep the bugs away. We had 3.5 mm of rain at home on Friday night although the Emo Agricultural Research Station received 22 mm. Quite a difference. But even […]
It is an excellent election ploy, with hidden benefits for both the Liberal federal and provincial governments. Ontario’s Liberal government is promising major changes to labour laws that will see the minimum wage rise to $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2019. The current rate will rise to $14 per […]
When I was little, I desperately wanted a house with a veranda–the kind of veranda that wrapped around the house like a giant hug, keeping everyone safe. You know, an inviting place to spend time. I imagined sitting in a large wicker chair or in a big swing, or maybe […]
One of the best things about fishing here in Sunset Country, particularly during the spring, are all of the great multi-species options we have right across the region. You can catch lake trout, bass, walleye, and pike almost anywhere, with opportunities for plenty of other species, as well. Black crappies […]
Today is the last day of May. The sun starts shining through the windows earlier every morning. The deer, meanwhile, continue to pick off flowers in my yard almost daily. Last fall, I purchased several dozen special “Canada 150” tulips. Since squirrels like bulbs in the fall, I covered the […]
