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…
2022 Update: I recently built a new style of Smitty Sled that is specifically designed to drop-down and raise-up for the flip-over ice shacks and tonneau cover anglers. Check out my latest build here: Over the last few years I’ve been suffering from an ailment all too common to anglers.…
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…
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…
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…
*2020 Update Ice auger maintenance is important. Last winter I found myself at a remote lake that took me hours to get to only to find that my auger wouldn’t start. Eventually I got it running long enough to drill a couple holes but I was fuming that my auger…
I sat down to write about the best fishing rod warranties that today’s rod manufacturers have to offer but do you know what I found out? Most rod manufactures offer pretty much the same thing. Typically, manufacturers offer a limited one-year warranty on factory defects and that’s it. Some do…
Side Imaging does work on a Kayak! Only after using side imaging on a boat did I realize what I was doing wrong on my kayak. I’ve had my Humminbird Helix SI on the Pescador Pilot for the last two seasons but found the side/down images so grainy and noisy…
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…