Looking to get the edge on your next walleye fishing trip? Here are some insider tips to help you increase your chances of success: Location Bait and Lures Presentation Seasonal Patterns Weather Experiment with Depths Use Electronics Keep Quiet Trolling Techniques
Local Sports
- Megan Walchuk photos
Thursday, September 12, in Winnipeg, the Fort Frances Muskies dominated the Daniel McIntyre Maroons 55 – 0. The Muskies jumped out to a 30 – nothing lead by the end of the first quarter, and increased that to 48 – nothing at halftime. The Muskies got two touchdowns from senior […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
For 10 plus years the junior fishing event has been bringing kids out to the Rainy River Walleye tournament and getting them involved in the weekend event. Kids from across the Rainy River District and into Minnesota come out annually to fish off the dock in Hannam Park. Gabrielle Langlais […]
Staff
Lions and Walleye may not be the most natural pairing in nature, but in Rainy River, the two are inseparable. The West Rainy River Lions Club has long played a role in the Rainy River Walleye Tournament – most notably with its pontoon boat raffle and the annual pig roast. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Once the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary, the Rainy River Health Centre Auxiliary is still hard at work helping to support health care in the municipality, and there’s plenty of chances at this year’s Rainy River Walleye Tournament to get in on the action. Nancy Schaak is the president of the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
With the changing of the calendar, and school back in session, it’s time once more to make the trip to Rainy River to take in the excitement of the 25th annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament. This year’s milestone competition is scheduled to run from Thursday, September 19, 2024, through to […]
Staff
The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary with more cash, prizes and fun than ever before. According to committee member Richard Trenchard, the tournament was expanded to 112 teams, up from the usual 100, and the grand prize was increased to a guaranteed payout of $25,000 to […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers had an undefeated weekend to open the 2024-25 SIJHL season against the Kenora Islanders. The Lakers took game one in a dominant 7-1 fashion while game two was a back and forth affair that ended in a tie. Lakers fans didn’t have to wait long as […]
Staff
Four Muskie football legends will be Honorary Game Captains at Homecoming. Dale Ross, Rick Wiedenhoeft, Jack Hedman, and Jeff Treftlin will join the current Muskie team captains at midfield for the opening coin toss 10 minutes prior to kickoff, which will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 20. […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The annual Naicatchewenin committee and volunteers hosted their annual Bass/Walleye tournament September 13/14 and the weekend proved to be another great tournament. Everything from the anglers, organizers and volunteers made for a top notch tournament. Also the great weather conditions were in everyone’s favour, especially the anglers. The top#1 team, […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances High School football team started the 2024/25 season in true Muskie fashion – with grit, teamwork and a big win on the scoreboard! The Muskies faced off on Friday afternoon against the John Taylor Pipers, in front of a loud and proud hometown fan base. The Muskies […]
