1. Ontario Fly Fishing – Outfitting for a Beginner
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...ies do require more backbone in a fly rod. A good all around taper for the novice fly angler is usually a medium action. Newer rods on the market are able to target multi species and are mostly rated ...

2. What To Bring
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...          Northern Pike •    Medium Heavy to Heavy Rod, Fast Taper 6’6 to 7’ spinning or casting rods •&...

3. Northwest Ontario – Spring Fever
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.... Leave the lightweight Bass rods and reels at home if you plan on landing an early season Northern Pike. Medium to heavy weight rods of 6’6 to 7 ½ are your best bet. Spinning reels and b...

4. Ontario Ice Fishing Survival Tips and Recommendations
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... riving any vehicle on the ice at all times during the ice fishing season. 16 inches and more - Good for medium sized cars and trucks. As always, use the MNR's recommendations and avoid driving a...

5. Northerns in Northern Ontario
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...egin their feeding frenzy in spring and this is the time there is a lot of fishing activity. Anglers spot medium to heavy action 6-7 foot rods with spinning or bait casting reels for maximum effect wh...

6. Ontario Northern Pike Tips
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...oices for spring pikes.  Proper rods and reels are essential for hauling that northern in your boat. Medium to heavy action 6-7 foot rods with spinning or bait casting reels usually work best. Be...

7. Selecting Your First Ice Fishing Rod
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...in making your ultimate decision. Most ice fishing anglers use rods between 26-30 inches in length with a medium action. Depending on what you will be fishing for a medium action rod will suit most an...

8. Largemouth Bass Ontario Lake Features
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...hes. The majority of Ontario bass lakes consist of warm shallow water. Water clarity can be described as medium and in some cases 'tea stained' in the more northern regions. Ideal areas and c...

9. We All Fall For Walleye
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...nnows and reflective jig heads. Most bait shops in the province will still stock minnows but it's the medium sized minnows that we've found work the best as opposed to larger ciscos and shine...

10. Geared up for Short Trips
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...lures that 90-100 lures. The next big time saver for me is my rod setup. For a pike and bass weekend one medium/heavy rod coupled with a spinning reel loaded with 14lb Fireline Crystal and a titanium...

11. Cabbage Patch Pike
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...ntario pike are strong and in just about every water system in the province save for a few. With small to medium sized pike making up the majority of the population it is the giant females that draw a...

12. Ontario Weather, Seasons and What To Expect
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...g mark and remain close to the freezinf mark in more northern locations. Suitable clothing for spring are medium coats, windbreakers, sweaters, nylon or cargo pants, hiking boots and waterproof footwe...

13. Lake Trout
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... one of these beautiful fish. The most common practices are deep water trolling with heavy gear such as a medium to heavy rod with tough leaders and high quality line. Trolling at a slow rate is key w...

14. Brown Trout
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...e sure you don't lose the fish on the long retrieve from the deep water. The brown trout is usually a medium sized fish with average weights ranging from 3-8 pounds common with largers ones upward...

15. Ontario Weather and Seasons
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...nighttime temps remaining close to and above the freezing point in most northern locations. Windbreakers, medium coats, nylon pants are are popular with outdoorsmen this time of year Summer - June 21 ...