1. Ontario Musky Tips for Beginners
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...n the size of the fish in the jaws of the Musky in this situation. Common knowledge dictates that larger lures generally catch larger fish. This can hold true when it comes to trophy sized muskie but ...

2. Northwest Ontario’s Sunset Country – A world class fishing experience
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...hen fish seem to bite slower. A jig and Power Grub combo is the best, when the fish are aggressive. Some lures, which are effective in early spring are flipping/casting jigs, spinner baits and jerk ba...

3. Bass Fishing Techniques-Splitshotting
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... bigger fishes cannot take the line when needed. Other useful techniques to know Use weedless lures when possible, as weeds and cover are the best places to catch bass. This practice will m...

4. Fly Fishing Lures
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...             The term “fishing lures” is somewhat misleading when applied to fly-fishing. There are all types of lures b...

5. Fly Fishing Excursions in Ontario
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... guides are often locals who know the land, the hot spots for best fishing and can even advise you which lures to use. As you will find out through others experiences staying at a lodge with American ...

6. Smallmouth Bass fishing in Northern Ontario
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...fish and casting downstream let the current and wind do some of the work for you.  Using artificial lures such as spinner baits, inline spinners, tubes, weedless football jigs, soft plastics, wac...

7. Lake of the Woods - Unique to Ontario
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... little or no time. This kind of structure proves effective as predatory females will hit many different lures that it feels are invading her space. Experimenting with different lures is not only fun ...

8. What To Bring
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...nd rivers it’s hard to back for just one fish species. Most anglers will want to pack enough rods, lures and tackle to pursue multiple fish species. How does one know what species of fish are in...

9. End of Season Ice Fishing Equipment Tips
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...he interior of any cases. Checking hooks is also a good idea and you might as well sharpen those popular lures now.  Replace rings, hooks and even give them a shot of specially formulated anti ru...

10. Featured Fish - Ontario Walleye
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... to the depths many anglers will ‘Match The Hatch’ using a variety of crank baits and minnow lures that resemble the Walleye’s primary baitfish of Perch and Shiners. Live bait is a p...

11. Northwest Ontario – Spring Fever
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...e in your preparatory plans to do a little reading that can give you an edge in deciding what tackle and lures might suit the purpose. For many cross border angers visiting from the United States a ...

12. Ontario Fish Trips Photo Contest and Giveaway
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...ompletion   Prize Packs   Each prize pack will consist of six (6) custom made lures including: 2 Inline Bass Spinners 1 Micro Trout Spinner 1 Musky and Pike Top...

13. Ontario Bass Tips and Techniques
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... is found in large numbers in open waters areas unlike the largemouth bass. Tips and Techniques Popular lures and fishing techniques for the largemouth bass and the smallmouth bass are also somewhat ...

14. Northerns in Northern Ontario
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... about every kind of live and artificial bait, such as spoons; bucktail spinners; crank baits; top water lures; spinner baits; and buzz baits. Locations Pike are common in the many lakes in Ontario an...

15. Rod and Reel Tips for Winter Storage
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...ason takes over. You’ve emptied out your tackle boxes, given them a wipe down and reorganized your lures in anticipation of the next season but have you really taken care of those rods and reels...

16. Ontario Lake Trout Tips
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... evening hours.  Using down riggers will still yield you better results but make sure you drag your lures at different depths.   Final Note   The key to lake trout fishing is know...

17. Catch Your Largest Rainbow Trout in Lake Superior, Ontario
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... ways, by bait casting and by fly fishing.  For bait casting, you will need rods, reels, lines, and lures.  The best lures for a rainbow trout are spinners and bait.  For fly fishing, y...

18. Selecting Your First Ice Fishing Rod
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...tion rod will suit most average size walleyes. Choosing the action of your rod is the next crucial step. Lures and presentations should be factored into this decision. Rod action is extremely importan...

19. White Ice and Whitefish
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... use a little larger rod and braided line. Spoons, jigs and minnow baits are also proven Whitefish  lures. Experimenting with different jig sizes and colours is essential and will narrow down exa...

20. Ice Fishing Preparation
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...hile you are at it you should empty out that tackle box, give it a good cleaning and inspect all of your lures and hooks. Sharpen any hooks that are dull or rusty and check your glow lures to ensure t...

21. Ontario Fishing - So Many Reasons
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... jams you'll see are under the water. Many visitors can honestly boast their personal best fish were lures from Ontario waters and that northern Ontario is definatley a land of 1,000 casts and 900...

22. Fishing and Weather Factors
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...ler is that when a cold front is moving through you'll probably have a great day washing all of your lures in the tackle box because nothing is biting. Let me try and explain some of this in a sho...

23. Catch More Fish In Ontario
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...anet wants to catch more fish and in Ontario it's no exception. Knowledge is everything. Knowing you lures and equipment is great but here's a few tips that should be followed that have helped...

24. Topwater Northerns
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...top water baits and fishing but the mighty Northern Pike is also known to have an appetite for top water lures. Most pike anglers in Ontario will attest that large bucktails, inline spinners, buzzbai...

25. We All Fall For Walleye
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...anything resembling a minnow will do such as the Wally Diver, Frenzy Flicker Shads and others are proven lures when trolling mid depth water. Not only is the scenery beautiful this time of year but s...

26. Casting for Success
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...ue but understanding the important components of the cast can greatly increase the effectiveness of your lures in the water. I know this may sound like basic stuff but even before tossing your first ...

27. Fishing Alone...Fish Safely
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...ge amounts of tackle can seriously hinder your movement in a small boat or canoe and even on shore. Take lures that are versatile for a couple of fish species as opposed to lots of lures for one type ...

28. Geared up for Short Trips
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...ut the lake the easier you lure selection becomes. I once was a firm believer in having many of the same lures but in different colours, patterns etc.. but by doing a little research on the lake and ...

29. Cabbage Patch Pike
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... begins in earnest before the winter cold sets in. Ontario pike enthusiasts commonly use shallow diving lures for weedy areas where the weeds are 2-3 feet below the water surface. Bucktails and inlin...

30. Lure Selection for Weedy Bass
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...the better choices to get a lure infront of a bass and not snagged in a clump of coontail? Many types of lures can be used in Ontario weedy water for bass. For aggresive largemouths many anglers choos...