Ticks have become a hot-button issue here in the north as they have slowly made their way up into the areas in which we recreate. As someone who grew up fishing and hunting in northern Ontario, I vividly remember walking barefoot through the woods to check minnow traps and trekking carefree through tall grass when […]

  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 […]

The illustrious Musky Cup happens Sept 23-24th this year, so we wanted to have organizer Byron Walker on the show to talk about the event.  In past years, the Musky Cup has attracted a veritable who’s who of high-profile muskie anglers.  In this episode, we talk all things Musky Cup, including their choice to make Ugly Pike Pilsner […]

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 […]

Sponsored by Garmin Fishfinders have come a long way since their first inception. What was once a small, pixilated silhouette of a fish on a black and white background has now given way to the television-sized units so detailed they can pick up even the smallest pebbles on the lake bottom. With complexity, however, comes […]

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 […]

In this episode we reunite with Gregg Thomas.  Gregg needs no introduction.  He is one of the pioneers of muskie fishing in the US and is the current co-owner of Musky Hunter Magazine.  Topics covered in this session include:  Musky Hunter Magazine going digital The new Musky Hunter Magazine app and its cool features   How to […]

LiveScope, LiveScope, LiveScope… does anybody talk old-school fish finders anymore? NOPE! It certainly seems like forward-viewing sonar technology is the be-all, end-all in the modern-day fishing world. And for the most part, we agree. However, we must not forget the remaining functions of these modern-day marvels called chart plotters. In this video, we explain how […]

I absolutely love it when Bass season finally commences in my area. It’s the last opening day on the calendar and it’s my favourite. In actuality, it’s the only one that I celebrate with at least a boys’ get-together or, better yet, an actual “boys’ weekend” with some of my buds. It builds great memories—an […]

Is camping your favorite type of vacation? There’s nothing quite like getting up close and personal with nature! But don’t think that you can pitch a tent anywhere in the woods and have a relaxed and worry-free camping experience.  Where you camp can make or break your holiday. Choosing the wrong campsite can put you […]

I’ll admit, I’m technically classed as an Old-Schooler. And trust me, there’s no embarrassment factor involved. That said, I am always looking for “new and improved” in every facet of fishing. This piece is about reverting to the basics—in this case, the fishing line. This photo shows you the ultimate in Old School, the classic […]

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, […]

As heard on Outdoor Journal Radio Pete Bowman demonstrates two highly effective methods for how to fix soft plastic baits—saving you money and maximizing your fishing productivity. Pete also provides some handy tips for getting creative and repurposing baits that might otherwise be destined for the trash can. “Hey, Pete, what is your favourite fishing […]

What Are Stinger Hooks? When Should You Add One? During a Fish’n Canada shoot in Saskatchewan, host Pete Bowman found that the Northern Pike were short-striking his bait, resulting in a frustrating number of missed fish. “These Pike are loving our swimbaits,” says Pete in the episode, “so a complete bait change isn’t necessary. It’s just […]

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 […]

Today, we’re gonna talk about what muskie fishermen call “Figure 8-ing.” Muskies are known to follow baits right up to the boat. The Figure 8 is the final enticement before you lift the lure and re-cast. Typically, you look for following muskies during the retrieve. But you may not always see them, so do this […]

Sponsored by Princecraft “A Clean Boat is a Happy Boat”! Well, we’re guessing if boats had feelings, then this would be correct. But since they don’t, we’ll say “A Clean Boat makes a Happy Boat Owner”. There’s nothing like having a clean vehicle. Any style of vehicle. Even a dirt bike or an ATV fresh […]

Presented by Garmin If you haven’t noticed by now, we here at Fish’n Canada love our screenshots and, today, we are back with 10 more to break down for you! If you missed out first set of breakdowns, be sure to check out Part 1 at the link below. 1 – Contour Mapping Analysis: Here’s […]

Adding a waypoint to your fishfinder/map is pretty straight forward right? You simply push a button, and a symbol instantly appears on your chart. This, of course, is done on the boat, on the water, and normally when some kind of event happens i.e. seeing fish on the screen, seeing cover or structure on the […]