Tag Archives: Freshwater Drum
A carp to remember
No matter how long I fish or how many fish I catch or fail to catch, there will be always be those special fish that will remain forever etched in my memory. This evening I had the pleasure of creating a new memory of the sort. Read more
Fatty drum at the outflow
I had the chance to take the Tarpon out after work to the outflow. What I immediately noticed was that the water was covered in dead flies. There were no flies buzzing around, but the entire surface of the water was covered! Read more
Spring kayak fishing on Lake Ontario
It’s been a different kind of April. Last year I spent the spring looking for steelhead, suckers, and carp in Lake O’s tiny tributaries. This year I spent quite a bit of time zipping up the dry suit and paddling along Lake Ontario’s bland shoreline. Read more
Fun with Torontonian Freshwater Drum
Here’s a report that hails from the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. I’ve recently been exploring fishing from my “new” Tarpon 140 kayak.
The water outflow from a nearby factory is a magnet for a wide array of species in the spring and fall, but it’s not a popular fishing destination in the summer. Read more
Who needs huskies to pull the sleigh!
Who needs huskies to pull the sleigh, when you have DRUM!
I took advantage of the abnormally calm winds today to make my fifth trip out on the kayak. So many people have told me that the timing is wrong for a warm water discharge… because it’s too hot? Read more
Third time’s a charm!
I had a few hours to spare before work for a third session on the new kayak. Yesterday, my 2nd time out, I caught a brown bullhead on a swimbait (go figure).
I had scoured Google maps for a more convenient launch to access to a local warm water discharge. Read more
Beating the Ottawa drum
My friend had asked me for help in moving his belongings to his new student residence in Ottawa. I had heard of Walleye and Freshwater Drum being caught in these waters, so I decided to go after some new fish.
I was a little late in the departure, and by the time the car was unloaded it was near dark. Read more
The captivation begins
For me, fishing began with my grandfather. An immigrant to Toronto looking to provide some fresh food for his family, my grandfather explored many of the same urban fishing opportunities we do today.
I spent many familiar summer days by his side, as he taught me how to use a rod and reel and bait hooks. Read more