Handline fun
I had built a handline last summer but never had the opportunity to properly try it out. Well I busted it out this evening and had a sight-fishing blast!
That’s a toothbrush travel tube =P. Read more
Tag Archives: Shore Fishing
Spring 2012 Steelheading
Following my hunt for late winter/early spring northern pike, I set my sights on steelhead.
Before opener, I spent some time on lower Duffins.
March 23:
Today was my first attempt at fishing trout in the tribs. I missed the excitement of the salmon run. Read more
My first steelhead!
In celebration of the coming trout opener, I thought I’d get my feet wet (literally) in trout fishing.
Following whitbyfisherman’s advice on the OFF site, I arrived nice and early to find the holes closest to the parking lot already full of avid anglers. Read more
My first suckers and carp!
Taking advantage of the nice sunshine, I spent the afternoons at my local Rouge river. Weather was clear and sunny most of the time, some cloudy brakes.
Following Blair’s advice from the OFF forum, I headed out to grab some suckers! Read more
The captivation continues
My journey in fishing began in the summer of 2011. By early 2012, I feverishly hunted a trophy northern pike.
February 14
My first report with a “catch” for 2012.
I spent the afternoon today taking advantage of the warm weather. 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