One of my favourite YouTube channels is Paddleheads It’s hosted by Ben Kelly and Adam Macrae. They’re both canoeists, as well as anglers. That’s a rarity in the paddling community. I prefer canoeing and fishing as well, so I jumped at the chance to join them on their latest outing to one of their favourite […]

When we interviewed Muskie Attack victim, Kim Driver, back in 2020, we had no idea the traction it would have. Since then, fishncanada.com has become the unexpected home of freshwater fish attack stories, with viewers and listeners from all over the world submitting their encounters with pike and muskie and turning what we once thought […]

Despite much of the fishing media providing instructions and gear recommendations focused on catching big fish, those of us who enjoy eating what we catch should perhaps be focused on the smaller variety. Although big fish make for easier filleting and larger meals, the impact of these fish being removed from their populations, as well […]

We recently returned from one of my all-time favourite Walleye lakes as well as fishing lodges in Pine Portage Lodge on Kaby Lake in the beautiful Algoma Region of Ontario. If it’s numbers of Walleye you want, this is the place. If it’s big Walleye and Pike you want, they’re here as well! Joining me […]

Hey everybody, we just returned from our last trip to the Algoma region of Ontario for the season. We’ve been up there quite a bit this year and justifiably so… the fishing is awesome! This adventure took us to Hastie Lake which is accessed by Lauzon Aviation. Our team consisted of myself, Steve Niedzwiecki, Dean […]

This blog takes you into the Algoma region of Ontario to a place called Hidden River Lodge near Hawk Junction, on Whitefish Lake. The location is perfect, it’s nestled in the area of Missinaibi, Dog, and Wabatongushi lakes… right in the heart of Walleye country and perfect for a Fish’n Canada TV episode. We have […]

  Those who have been following our latest podcasts likely heard last week that a group in New Brunswick has officially begun their chemical treatment plan to eradicate Smallmouth Bass from the Miramichi watershed. For those who aren’t aware, the Smallmouth Bass is considered, by some, a threat to the native population of Atlantic Salmon […]

In part 1 of this How to Read a Fishfinder series, we talked about the traditional (CHIRP) function of modern-day units and, of course, our recommendations as to how to use that particular screen. In this part 2, we are moving on to the side-scanning screens that show the angler a plethora of information, in […]

INTRODUCTION Having the proper tackle when you are pursuing a specific species is a huge determinant of one’s success. This means that having a suitable rod, reel, line weight, and terminal tackle for the fish you are pursuing makes for a more successful and enjoyable angling experience. Let’s focus on a REEL key component that […]

As you may have heard on the latest episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we here at Fish’n Canada received an interesting call this week from an avid angler and fan of the show, Ed Skrobal. Ed is from Ontario and had just gotten back from a fishing trip in Manitoba, but what Ed told us […]

In the winter of 2009, I left my sheet metal fabrication and welding shop behind, and I bought the Chaudière Lodge. For me, owning a fishing lodge was a journey that filled the last decade of my life with joy and a sense of accomplishment. But also a ton of stress.   There was nothing more fulfilling […]

If you want to know how to find Largemouth Bass, you need to be familiar with the types of cover the species most often utilizes. When it comes to cover in the world of bass, wood ranks high on the list. In fact, it’s right up there with submerged weeds, lily pads and rocks. Basically, […]

BasSmart: Part 2 Where Bass Live and Eat In Part 1 we talked primarily about Largemouth Bass behaviour. Now we are going to drill deep into their habitat and the locations—basically, everything you need to know to track down Mr. LMB. Good Weeds Green weeds emit oxygen, which in turn promotes new life in the […]

BasSmart: Part 1 The Keys to Successful Bass Fishing (For the purposes of this blog, when I refer to bass, I am referring to Largemouth Bass only.) If you listen to some of the so-called experts, you might think you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in biology if you ever hope to hook up with a […]

Presented by Garmin Although many of the top “record” fish in the world were caught years ago, they all had a certain method to their madness when it comes to technique.  Today’s anglers have so much more to work with, ESPECIALLY with the amazing electronics that are mounted to so many fishing boats. We can […]

Ang and Pete head to the phones and call up fellow Canadian, Jay Siemens, to chat about: having grandparents as fans; the freedom of the internet; joining and leaving Uncut Angling; the psychology of a fishing guide; sinking boats; getting talked out of photography school; Angelo’s brief editing career; playing ball with the algorithm; Darryl […]

Presented by Mercury Let me tell you something about myself. I’m the kind of guy who pretty much hates putting the boat away in the late fall to early winter (2021 was December BTW) and highly anticipates pulling the beast out of storage come spring. That said, I did partake in four ice fishing sessions […]

Let me open this blog post up by saying I’ve never been much of an ice angler. As a kid, dad and I would trudge out onto the barren blanket of the snow-covered, iced-over lake, either spud or drill a couple of holes with the dullish hand auger, and essentially sit in our two designated […]

You know that old saying “you don’t know what you got until it’s gone”, well I think I have come to know that phrase all too well. Let’s face it, over the past two years, the pandemic has chased many of us from what we love to do, myself included. Now, don’t get me wrong, […]

If you listened to the latest episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, you likely heard Ang and Pete talking about Lake Erie being in its walleye fishing prime. Here is where that story came from. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and originally reported by James Proffitt of Great Lakes Now, it […]