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…
I never thought I would need a product to keep my ice fishing hole open, but when I first saw the Ice Defence Pro in action on In-Depth Outdoors TV I just had to have one. For $140 CAD it kind of feels like a frivolous accessory, especially when you…
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…
For the last two seasons I’ve been using circle hooks exclusively for my quick strike ice fishing tip-up rigs. The idea has been around for quite a while but I didn’t hear about this technique until last winter while I was reading the winter edition of Outdoor Canada. Tip ups…
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 mounted my Humminbird Helix 5 SI on the Bigwater PDL 132 as soon as the kayak came in, but I wasn’t 100% satisfied with how it was installed. There were just some small details that I thought needed some improvement. After experimenting with the fish finder and transducer locations…
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…
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…
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…
