The 2020 Alberta Fishing Regulations have been released and there are quite a few changes to take note of. As a direct result of Fisheries engagement efforts with the public there are more harvest opportunities on many lakes in our province, which is great news. I am also excited about AEP’s plans to introduce walleye stocking and the transfer of …
I’m excited to announce that for 2020, String Theory Angling has teamed up with both Old Town Kayaks and your friendly neighborhood paddle shop, Aquabatics! The AQ Ambassador program has only been a couple weeks in the making but I have been a fan and customer of Aquabatics ever since I started kayak fishing. They carry a ton of quality …
It’s finally March! As the ice and snow start to melt the ice fishing action should start to heat up. This past weekend I made the long drive to one of the best tiger trout lakes in the province. Tiger trout are relatively new to Alberta and were introduced to the stocking program back in 2015. By crossing a female …
Dates are starting to roll out for the 2020 Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail! Only a few have been posted so far so start booking the time into your calendars. The rest of the dates will slowly roll out over the next couple of months as each events licenses are approved. Last year there were 10 events spread throughout the …
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 …
It’s here, the most challenging part of the ice fishing season has arrived. It’s said the hardest part of ice fishing is finding the fish, once you’re on them it’s easier to pull a few in. Unfortunately in mid winter that’s just not true. I’ve visited a few lakes over the last couple weeks and in each case we were …
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 …
Around this time of year the sun typically sets before my work day is over. Unfortunately that means my fishing expeditions are reserved for daylight hours during the weekend. That doesn’t have to be there case though. If you are a hardcore ice angler, spending the night on your favorite lake has definitely crossed your mind. Combining winter camping and …
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 …