Are you in the market for a fishing kayak? Whether is your first kayak or you’re a seasoned vet, it’s an amazing time to be in the sport. There is so much innovation pouring in from all corners of the industry. Just a few years ago the kayak options were pretty limited and a lot of anglers were making or …
Spring is in the air! With the recent improvement in the weather here in Alberta I have some serious spring fever. So this week I pulled the kayaks out of storage and began the process of rigging and maintenance for the season. I used the word “process” but the beauty of kayaks over other boats is their simplicity, the only …
Aquabatics has been hosting an annual boat swap for almost 20 years. Thanks to COVID-19 they’ve been forced to change it up for this year and are now hosting the Boat Swap online. It may not be as local or personal as it was in the past but it’s still a great place to get into quality used or clearance …
When the time came for me to invest in a new ice fishing shelter it was tough to narrow down what I needed given all the choices on the market. There’s such a wide range of features and options that it’s hard to decide what’s important to your particular situation. In today’s post I will walk you through my decision …
The Strikemaster 40V ice auger has been reviewed a lot. So much in fact that you’re probably sick of hearing about it. Well this review is a bit different, it’s about that one time one person had a problem with it. I’m going to break this review down into three parts. The first part is where I will share what …
Last ice fishing season I searched far and wide for a reasonably priced ice rod case and I’ve finally found it in the Flambeau Bunk Box. There are a number of rod cases on the market that range from a basic bag to the most luxurious storage devices. As you can imagine, prices for ice rod storage containers also range …
Over the last few years I’ve been suffering from an ailment all too common to anglers. GAS, or Gear Acquisition Syndrome, is a serious issue that the vast majority of us will face in our lifetime. It’s a condition that is highly contagious and can cause some sufferers to turn green (with envy). Unfortunately the only known cure is experience …
It’s been a year since I posted the original Resources for Alberta Anglers. In that time I’ve began to rely on a few other sources of information that you, dear reader, may also find useful. The resources in my original post have stood the test of time and are still my go-to places for planning my next fishing trip. What …
The HT Enterprises Nero Mini Compact ice auger is the best hand auger I’ve ever used. I’m so impressed with this auger that I’m not sure how much use my propane ice auger will get this year, it’s seriously that good! I bought the Nero late last season after I found it in the clearance section at, of all places, …
Ice fishing season is here! It’s almost a week earlier for me than first ice last year and, given the warm weather, I wasn’t sure there would be ice at all. Black Nugget Lake is my usual first ice destination. The lake is small enough that it’s quick to freeze over and the first ice trout fishing is usually pretty …