Happy Canada Day! The heat has finally let off and I was comfortable enough to get out on the kayak. On Friday morning I was in the truck early to take advantage of the cool morning air. The weather called for light showers and wind for an hour but after…
The first tournament of the Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail is in the bag! For the last few years the annual Trout on the Fly tournament was held at Dickson Trout Pond and it was always a bit unpredictable. Whether it was the fishing or the weather, there always seemed…
The 2021 Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail (#WCKFT) tournament series has officially kicked-off! Unfortunately, last season had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. It was quite a shame, after the summer that we had I know everyone could’ve used the distraction! For the upcoming 2021 season, I was compelled to…
My first kayak fishing trip of the season was excellent! The weather was perfect, it was a windless and beautiful 20°C evening on Star Lake. I usually reserve the first trip out as a shakedown trip. It’s an opportunity for me to knock the rust off my kayak skills and…
As is tradition, here’s my summary of the Alberta Fishing Regulation changes for 2021! In 2020, trout stocking continued despite the challenges COVID-19 presented, however, walleye stocking was postponed. This season, walleye spawning camps were set up on Lac St Anne and eggs and milt were collected for stocking in…
The Helix line of fish finders (flashers) are powerful, multi-purpose tools that really shine when put on ice. I’ve been using the Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp SI G2 on my kayak for years but this is the first season I’ve put it to use for ice fishing. I can’t believe…
Quite often, kayak fishing requires us to use and carry a lot of gear. On top of that, we end up rigging and un-rigging our kayaks at the launch and at home every time we hit the water. All this moving of gear back and forth makes it very easy…
So, you’re ready to take the plunge into kayak fishing? That’s great! There’s nothing more enjoyable than silently gliding across the water, under your own power, in search of fish. When you first get started down the road of kayak adventure, the first roadblock you’ll encounter is the same as…
Spring is definitely in the air! The last few weeks have been unseasonably warm but, personally, I’m not quite done with winter yet. My last few trips have been for walleye and whitefish but since I’m tired of getting skunked, I opted to chase rainbow trout. Although I like finding,…
As a Canadian ice angler, a heater for your ice fishing tent is as important as any of your other gear. There are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to finding a heat source but the most popular by far are propane catalytic heaters made by…