It’s Throwback Thursday! In 2017 a couple of friends and I decided we would start an annual backpacking trip, the goal was finding exotic fish species to catch in beautiful places along Alberta’s Eastslopes. Our first trip was pretty ambitious, we would backpack deep into the Cline River area in…
It’s that time of year again! Blue green algae blooms are back and advisories have started coming in. So far just a few lakes have started to bloom but keep in mind it’s still early in the year. Protect yourself by not touching the algae blooms, do not swim or…
The world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, ICAST has wrapped up for 2019 and after reading all the coverage and watching the videos I’ve caught up on all the new products released at the event. There was some crazy advancements in technology, such as the new Hobie Mirage 360 drive, and some…
I’ve finally come up with a solution that solves my tackle storage issues. Ever since I started kayak fishing I began storing my tackle in waterproof Plano boxes and throwing them in my milk crate. The milk crate is perfect for the kayak and holds enough gear when I am…
What a tournament! The ninth annual Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic was this past weekend and it was spectacular. I had a great time catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. The competition was fierce, there was 44 anglers competing for top honors and the door prize was a…
Aquabatics is having a demo day this Sunday at Riel park, St. Albert! A demo day is how I discovered kayak fishing in the first place. Years ago I went to a MEC demo day called Paddlefest. Until this point I had been fishing from shore or out of a…
Whirling disease is spreading throughout the province and with no known cures, it looks like a losing battle. Since the discovery of the disease in Johnson Lake in 2016 it has continued to spread throughout the province and the latest update shows that it’s been found in 4 of the…
The 2019 Fishing Regulations have been released and each year I take some time to sit down and become familiar with the changes. Last spring I read an article in a paper from Calgary claiming that fishing opportunities were improving because a few lakes in the province opened to walleye…
The 2019 Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen show has wrapped up once again. I enjoy attending the show every year because it’s a great chance to check out the latest and greatest gear, find some killer deals on new toys and since everyone is in one place it is an opportunity…
The term microadventures was coined by famous hiker, backpacker and explorer, Alastair Humphreys. It’s defined as an adventure that is short, simple, local, and cheap – yet still fun, exciting, challenging, refreshing and rewarding. As soon as I heard the term, I knew exactly where I could apply it. Angling…
