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The article "KILLING IT SOFTLY" from Ontario Out of Doors discusses the author's transition from using live bait to soft plastics for fishing various species like bass, trout, pike, muskie, and panfish. The author highlights the effectiveness of soft plastics when properly rigged, focusing on specific rigs like drop-shot, tube jigs, Ned rig, basic minnow, wacky rig, Texas rig, and flipping rigs. The article provides detailed instructions on rigging, bait selection, and fishing techniques for each soft plastic rig, emphasizing the importance of proper rigging for natural presentation and successful fishing. [Extracted from the article]

Rainy Lake, located in Ontario and Minnesota, offers a multitude of fishing opportunities. The lake is known for its excellent multispecies fishing, including pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie, crappie, and more. It has three unique basins - the north and south arms, and Redgut Bay - each with its own fishing hotspots. Rainy Lake is less crowded than other lakes in the area and is well-charted, making it easy to navigate. Visitors can choose from a variety of resorts and accommodations, and there are also options for ice fishing during the winter months. [Extracted from the article]

I tell the hunters that the cardinal sin in deer hunting is getting out of the stand for any reason, especially to go for a walk. He encouraged me to start taking my hunters out on the water to hunt deer. We drive mainland points and peninsulas as well, trying to push deer past hunters waiting at a stand. [Extracted from the article]

Calvert wanted to create fishing camps to share the beauty and excellent fishing. The Whitefish Bay area of Lake of the Woods where Ernie had two camps still has an excellent lake trout population today that attracts anglers from far and wide. Ernie was the pioneer of operating a fishing camp and his vision to share the excellent fishing in northern Ontario with the rest of the world is still being realized today. Ernie was a pharmacist and opened Calvert's Drug Store in Rainy River on the south end of the lake. [Extracted from the article]

Features PRO bass fishing looks glamourous from the outside. That means upgrading the hooks on my baits, using the proper rod and line for the technique that I'm employing, and making sure my hook-set matches my bait. While it's fun to set the hook on slack line, dropping your rod and really giving the hook-set all you have will tear a big hole in the fish's mouth or rip the bait right out. You will fish the baits you have confidence in better than the baits you haven't experienced previously. [Extracted from the article]

Fish according to weather conditions Before I made my first visit to the St. Lawrence River in 2019, fellow pro angler Cory Johnston told me a general rule to follow. Take care of the fish Anglers are often disappointed when new fishing regulations are implemented, especially when they are not allowed to keep as many fish as they could in the past. Pay attention to the small details because there are days when they do make a difference - the colour of your bait, the cadence of the retrieve, even the patience to fish your bait just a little bit slower that some anglers have more than others. Anglers could spot fish and put a bait in front of them before fish even knew they were there. [Extracted from the article]

'IT'S ANOTHER WALLEYE!' CANADIAN ANGLING ACE ALEX KESZLER LAMENTED, AS HE LANDED THE LATEST IN A STRING OF INCIDENTAL MARBLE--EYES. I WAS WITHIN EARSHOT AS WE SEARCHED SHALLOW STRUCTURE FOR [...]

AS DARKNESS ENVELOPS A NORTHERN WALLEYE LAKE, TWO ANGLERS ARE WRAPPING UP AN EVENING OF FISHING. A LIMIT OF EATERS AND A COUPLE BIG-FISH RELEASES HAVE MADE FOR A GOOD [...]

Getting bigger Growing up, most of my perch catches were incidental while walleye fishing, but in the past decade, perch in my home water have become bigger and more abundant. Easing walleye pressure One of the positive aspects of more anglers targeting perch is that it takes some pressure off walleye on waters where their population might be stressed from fishing pressure. Perch fishing in northwest Ontario My long-time fishing buddy Dave Bennett also grew up on the shores of Lake of the Woods and was probably the first of my friends I saw keeping perch while walleye fishing. [Extracted from the article]

Features Noise can attract We're always told to be quiet, don't make noise, and not move around in the boat, but fish are simple creatures and super curious. -Scott Walcott Go big, fast for scattered walleye When fish are on the move, or they are scattered into mid-summer patterns, I often go searching for groups of walleye by trolling big, fast-moving crankbaits. -JP Bushey Customize your lures In highly pressured water, fish see a lot of the same baits over and over. -Dave Bennett Micro-adjustments are key I was fishing in a walleye tournament one time and knew there were a bunch of fish in the area, but the big waves were affecting our trolling game. [Extracted from the article]

Walleyes & Lake Trout >> A fly-in-only lake on the English River system during the open-water season, Maynard Lake Lodge provides snowmobiles and all the gear you need for a [...]

Walleyes >> The fishing just gets better as summer slides into fall, with fish of all sizes schooling in necked-down sections of the river between Kenora and the Whitedog Dam, [...]

Pike >> Famous for its terrific muskie and walleye fishing, this big lake also produces trophy pike all season long. Fish main-lake rocks and weeds with large minnow imitators. Contact: [...]

Crappies >> Located about 20 miles north of Vermilion Bay, Cedar Lake offers phenomenal drive-to crappie fishing in a remote landscape. There's also outstanding fishing for walleyes, smallmouths, pike, and [...]

Largemouths >> Arguably the shining star of the Tennessee River system, with mega-schools of bass up to and surpassing 8 pounds. Contact: Guide Casey Martin, 256/653-3019; lodging at D&E Landing, [...]

This article from Ontario Out of Doors features an expert Q&A with Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson, a fishing and hunting guide, tournament angler, and outdoor writer. In response to a reader's question about cleaning water marks on sonar screens, Gussy recommends using a screen cleaner designed for marine electronics to prevent dust, fingerprints, and grime buildup. He also suggests using a 50/50 mixture of water and white vinegar to remove tough water marks. Gussy advises against using cleaners with detergents, alcohol, or ammonia-based solutions, as they can damage the protective surface or scratch the screens. [Extracted from the article]

Pike >> Shallow bays near Nestor Falls and Sioux Narrows teem with big pike as March draws them shallow where they spawn just after ice-out. Pack the tip-ups, deadbait, and [...]

Largemouths--This overlooked option a little over an hour southeast of Dallas has lots of 3- to 8-pound bass, with fish surpassing 10 caught each year as well. Fishing is good [...]

Features About the only time an angler is disappointed when fighting a 6-pound walleye is while competing in a bass tournament. SOFT-PLASTIC MINNOW To be clear, I'm not going to say artificial baits will help catch more walleye than live bait, because on most days live bait wins. Jigs tipped with artificialsoft- plastic minnows will catch plenty of walleye throughout the season in all depths and are often the best alternatives to live bait. [Extracted from the article]

Multispecies >> Area lakes, including Red Lake and Gullrock, about five hours north of the border at International Falls, are loaded with pike and walleyes. Or snowmobile into Trout Lake [...]

Largemouth Bass >> One of the best shots at a giant bass in the state of Florida and North America. There's lots of productive water to fish near Orlando and [...]

Largemouth Bass >> The east side of Whitefish Bay consistently yields 6-pound bass. Fish relate to coontail-covered rock shoals in late summer. Contact: Crawford's Camp, 807/466-7618, crawfordscamp. com;Indianhead Lodge, 807/226-5558, [...]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences of working as a fishing guide.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of taking a trapping course in Ontario.

The article talks about fisher Jeff Gustafson, his passion for fishing and his participation at the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Tour professional bass tournament circuit and doing fishing for living.

The article discusses how to hunt for wolves on thin ice.

The article offers tips for catching big fishes such as lake trout, walleye, and pike including finding of right locations; best presentations and requirements for catching the same; and looking management of fishing pressure and forage availability.

FLORIDA Largemouths * Just up the road from Lake Okeechobee, 'Isty' is a factory for big bass and receives less pressure. Contact: Lake Istokpoga Marina, istokpogamarina.com; Captain Don Hatcher, [...]

In the article, the author discusses safety issues when walleye fishing during the winter season in the Ontario area, and cites some examples including his own experience of hitting wet slush and the experience of the journal's Gord Ellis who went astray because snow covered his track.

The article discusses the dangers of outdoor winter activities especially ice fishing and points out the importance of being aware of the surroundings and responding to changing conditions. Topics include personal stories of near-disasters on thin ice, why it is important to keep away from deep slush, a graph showing how much weight solid ice can bear, and an ice fishing safety checklist including bringing ice picks, a flotation suit and a throw rope. It recommends against going out alone.