Fishing Techniques

Angler in waders fly-casting at dawn on a clear Canadian stream, golden light from the left illuminating a looping fly line, with blurred evergreen forest and rocky banks in the background.

How to Catch More Trout in Canadian Waters (Even When They’re Not Biting)

Picture this: you’re standing knee-deep in a crystal-clear Canadian stream at dawn, watching trout rise to feed, but your line stays frustratingly quiet. The difference between going home empty-handed and landing a beautiful brook trout often comes down to matching your technique to the conditions right in front of you.
Trout are simultaneously the most sought-after and most frustrating freshwater fish across Canada’s rivers and lakes. They demand stealth, precision, and an understanding of their behavior that goes beyond simply casting a line. Whether you’re working the fast-flowing rivers of British Columbia, the…

Master Pike Fishing with These Lures

Fishing for pike is its own exciting sport. These fierce fighters, often called “freshwater sharks,” put up a tough battle that makes each catch a little triumph. If you enjoy action-packed fishing showdowns, you’re in for a great time.
To boost your chances of a successful catch, you want to make sure you pack a few essential pike lures in your tackle box. The next step is choosing the right ones, but what should you consider when selecting a lure for pike fishing? Which types should you try first, and which colors work best?

3 Highly Effective Techniques for Catching Trout

As time goes on, our fishing preferences keep changing. Catching fish and exploring new places still excites us. However, if we are to pick just one fishing technique for the rest of our days, it would definitely be fly fishing for trout! 
After all, fly fishing encompasses a wide range of methods. Whether it’s in the sea, a lake, or a river, from the water’s surface to its depths, fly fishing is far more versatile than you might think. 
Each approach has its unique nuances and requires specific gear. …

Improve your Smallmouth Bass Catching Skills with these Tips

From quiet lakes to the big St. Lawrence River, Ontario and Quebec are awesome places for smallmouth bass fishing. If you want to get better at catching more and bigger smallmouth, these tips we’ve compiled can help you do well this season.
Where to Catch Smallmouth Bass
You can find smallmouth bass in different spots, like shallow areas near the shore or deeper places in the lake, even up to 30 feet down. Things like points, sandy parts, rocky reefs, and islands are good places to look for them. …