AS FIRST PRINTED IN HOOKED MAGAZINE – SPRING 2025 Alberta could be the best province in Canada to be a kayak angler. With roughly 800 fishable lakes in the province, many of the lakes are little more than ponds and are nearly impossible to access with traditional boats. Roughly a…
I have been a kayak angler for a decade now but last season I did something drastic – I bought a boat! Now, I love kayak fishing, it is one of the most peaceful and intimate ways to spend time on the water. But there are advantages to boating that…
After competing in the Eastslope Classic kayak fishing tournament for 4 years, I finally caught a fish! I have a hard time describing what it feels like to be skunked during a tournament for three years in a row, and by this point I felt like just hanging up my…
In keeping with tradition, here’s my summary of the Alberta Fishing Regulation changes for 2022! The significant investment ($50 million) over the last couple years in Alberta’s trout stocking facilities will start to show benefits for the trout lakes across the province. Stocking in many of the southern lakes is…
Happy Canada Day! The heat has finally let off and I was comfortable enough to get out on the kayak. On Friday morning I was in the truck early to take advantage of the cool morning air. The weather called for light showers and wind for an hour but after…
The 2021 Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail (#WCKFT) tournament series has officially kicked-off! Unfortunately, last season had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. It was quite a shame, after the summer that we had I know everyone could’ve used the distraction! For the upcoming 2021 season, I was compelled to…
As is tradition, here’s my summary of the Alberta Fishing Regulation changes for 2021! In 2020, trout stocking continued despite the challenges COVID-19 presented, however, walleye stocking was postponed. This season, walleye spawning camps were set up on Lac St Anne and eggs and milt were collected for stocking in…
The Helix line of fish finders (flashers) are powerful, multi-purpose tools that really shine when put on ice. I’ve been using the Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp SI G2 on my kayak for years but this is the first season I’ve put it to use for ice fishing. I can’t believe…
I wasn’t going to post a trip report for my day on Pigeon Lake because… well… I got skunked. But even though I didn’t land a fish I think there’s still value in sharing my trip. Moon and Weather Patterns: We’re in the thick of the mid-winter slump. Fishing for…
I see on social media that there are a number of places that have yet to see their first signs of hardwater. I can’t even imagine what that’s like. Here, in the middle of Alberta, its about 8 weeks from the time the weather is too cold for open water…