Long plastic worms always reliable
There’s nothing revolutionary about long plastics worms. But due to the popularity of other techniques, bass haven’t seen them in years.
Jigging spoons for summer bass
Spoons in silver, gold, and copper finishes are must-haves. Don’t forget hot patterns as smallmouth can be triggered by bright baits.
Enjoying Lake Herridge Lodge & Resort
My son Tristen and I decided to kick off summer with a father-son trip to Lake Herridge Lodge & Resort, just south of Temagami.
Canadians hold ground at Bassmaster Classic
Canadians held their ground at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic on Lake Ray Roberts in Fort Worth, Texas from March 21 to 23.
Fly fishing the Ottawa River for bass
Jeff Jackson of Algonquin Fly Fishing offered OOD Editor Ray Blades and myself a chance to fish out of his drift boat on the Ottawa River.
Province invests in fish hatcheries
An expansion of MNR fish hatcheries will add largemouth bass to the program for the first time as part of a $75 million investment.
Back to Highway 60
Highway 60 runs through Algonquin Park, connecting the towns of Huntsville and Renfrew. My favourite lakes here are Golden, Round, and Bark.
Trapping with Gail Olivier
Gail Olivier tended a 100-mile-long trapline near Sudbury, as well as a remote line further north, and kept Lakeland Lodge on Lake Wanapetei.
2025 Fishing Annual available
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