1. Learn more about Ontario Bass Fishing Lures and Equipment
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...od. The most important piece of equipment and should be chosen with care.  A basic spining rod-and-reel set is enough for beginners. It is necessarily important to have more featured materials. T...

2. Smallmouth Bass
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...ation of tackle can be used on for Smallmouth fishing in Ontario Canada the most popular being spinning reels and 6-7 foot rod combos. Coupled with 10-18lb mono line or a variety of superlines ou are ...

3. Largemouth Bass
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... can be used on for largemouth fishing in Ontario Canada the most popular being spinning or baitcasting reels and 6-7 foot rod combos. Coupled with 10-18lb mono line or a variety of superlines you are...

4. What Make A Lure Great?
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...leader just in case a toothy pike decides to strike. Without it in many cases you’ll just be left reeling in empty line. Spoonfed       ...

5. Carp
(Ontario Gamefish Species/Ontario Gamefish Species)

...obber. Because of the large size of some of these fish we recommend a medium action rod with a spinning reel loaded with 14-20 pound braided superline. The current Ontario Carp record is 34.46lb...

6. Fly Fishing Knot Basics
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...o learn the different knots and when to use them. You may also heard of “backing to the fly reel”, a term that describes securing your line to the reel. There is a specific knot you ...

7. Last Minute Fishing Deals and Packages
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...n Red Pine Wilderness Lodge www.redpinelodge.com redpine@worldchat.com Simply Unreel...   Moose Point Cottages In Ontario's Near North, we are on a pen...

8. New Product Reviews
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...a moisture repellant for just about anything including marine motors, trailers, electronics and fishing reels. We applied the Termin-8r® to our boat trailer springs and hitch and watched as it qui...

9. Bass Fishing Techniques-Splitshotting
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...with this technique. Once you detect a fish holding the bait, drop the tip of the rod towards the bass, reel down till the point where you feel resistance or just short of it and horizontally sweep th...

10. Ontario Fly Fishing – Outfitting for a Beginner
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...citing angling memories. If you are like many then making the switch from spinning and bait casting reels and rods to your first fly rod can be extremely intimidating and many would like to try it...

11. Lake of the Woods - Unique to Ontario
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...explosive action. Muskie are extremely fast swimmers so to fish them properly you need to increase your reel speed. 30 mile per hour bursts are not uncommon with these hunters. Cast your bait along we...

12. What To Bring
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...fluorocarbon leader with 80lb swivels and snaps •    6:1 Spinning or bait casting reel •    Variety of large casting and trolling spoons (weed less, 5 of di...

13. End of Season Ice Fishing Equipment Tips
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... most anglers have quite a few dollars invested in their gear special attention is given to my rods and reels. Again ensure that all moisture is removed. Read your reels user manual and it will let yo...

14. Northwest Ontario – Spring Fever
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... With big fish in big fish country comes the need for big tackle. Leave the lightweight Bass rods and reels at home if you plan on landing an early season Northern Pike. Medium to heavy weight rods ...

15. Northerns in Northern Ontario
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...ot of fishing activity. Anglers spot medium to heavy action 6-7 foot rods with spinning or bait casting reels for maximum effect when fishing for Northern Pike. The Pike has sharp teeth and so having ...

16. Rod and Reel Tips for Winter Storage
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...rganized your lures in anticipation of the next season but have you really taken care of those rods and reels? With the price many of us anglers pay for our equipment it never amazes me at how some p...

17. Ontario Northern Pike Tips
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...d spinner baits are the best way to go in terms of lure choices for spring pikes.  Proper rods and reels are essential for hauling that northern in your boat. Medium to heavy action 6-7 foot rods...

18. Catch Your Largest Rainbow Trout in Lake Superior, Ontario
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...nbow trout in two 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.  F...

19. Selecting Your First Ice Fishing Rod
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...rge northern pike, lake trout or whitefish you may want to consider a medium or heavy action rod with a reel capable of handling 8-12 pound line. For other fish species such as Perch and Crappie you s...

20. Ice Fishing For Perch In Ontario
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... Rod selection should be narrowed down to 18-24 inches in length coupled with an ultra light spinning reel with a good ball bearing count. Use a rod rest or a tip up. These can be either store ...

21. Ice Fishing Preparation
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...r season. Some simple ice fishing preparation tips before this season starts are: 1. Fishing rods and reels. Organize your rods, check the handles for cracks, check the reel seats and inspect eyelet...

22. Featured Fish - Smallmouth Bass
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...ation of tackle can be used on for Smallmouth fishing in Ontario Canada the most popular being spinning reels and 6-7 foot rod combos. Coupled with 10-18lb mono line or a variety of superlines ou are ...

23. Featured Fish - Largemouth Bass
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... can be used on for largemouth fishing in Ontario Canada the most popular being spinning or baitcasting reels and 6-7 foot rod combos. Coupled with 10-18lb mono line or a variety of superlines you are...

24. Topwater Northerns
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...ail in the air with a generous thump on your line is simply spectacular.Hearing the drag scream on your reel as you watch the ripples on the water from the sudden attack gets any anglers heart racing....

25. We All Fall For Walleye
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...ks great getting your bait down to the depths where the fish are but also becuase the bait has room to freely move around letting a more natural presentation which drives 'big eyes' crazy. The...

26. Casting for Success
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...e basic stuff but even before tossing your first cast of the day a few items should be checked. Is your reel would properly with a good amount of line? Is your reel overspooled with too much line? If ...

27. Geared up for Short Trips
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... 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 leader is my dedicated pike setup. My othe...

28. Lure Selection for Weedy Bass
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...ng a variety of the above mentioned baits and techniques on 10-12lb mono line with a stiff rod and high reel ratio will almost guarantee many tightlines and fish on your stringer.   This article ...

29. Be a Jerk for Northern Pike
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...n choppy water. For optimum perfrmance a short stiff heavy action pike or muskie rod is preferred and a reel with a high ratio (6.2:1 or better) is also the choice of many seasoned pros. Braided line...

30. Featured Destinations
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...people. All of the creature comforts of home are in each cottage and you'll be able to relax, enjoy and reel them in at one of Ontario's finest fishing and hunting lodges. Doug & Roxann Lynn...