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…
My Dad has had a Vexilar FL-8 SE on the shelf in his garage since I was just a kid. Growing up, I had no idea how to use it, so I never did. Once I started ice fishing again as an adult, I quickly realized the value that a…
Today is the second anniversary of my blog, String Theory Angling! Wow, time really flies when you’re having fun. Thanks to Covid, we’ve all had one heck of a year. I’m happy there was one area of life that was able to stay relatively the same, fishing and the outdoors.…
Christmas is the perfect time of year to get the ice fishing enthusiast in your life the perfect gift! Personally, I might enjoy ice fishing more than I enjoy open water fishing. There is something truly awesome about sitting in a warm tent with friends and family, catching fish, while…
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the kayak fishing enthusiast in your life? Well you’re in luck! When it comes to fishing gear, you honestly can’t buy a bad gift. Trust me when I say, if they like to fish and they don’t have it, they want it,…
I’d been looking forward to a fishing trip to the mountains when, at the last minute, my fishing partner had to cancel. This left me with my bags packed and a blank slate for a weekend. I certainly wasn’t going to stay home, so I decided I would take a…
After months of waiting and wondering, my Old Town Bigwater 132 PDL has finally arrived at its new home! Due to extremely high demand and supply chain shortages across many industries, it took months for Old Town to be able to fill even the first orders that came in for…
