The Fishing Hole

BIG BASS Megabucks 2018…..

With a 91% return rate of teams from the 2017 event, it made for slim pickin’s for new teams to get in on this years event.  The 100 team cap was filled quickly via a waiting list that had 28 … more…

Gar of 2018….

A dream season on the Long Nose Gar with clients from as far as England who came to experience the incredible fishery we have here on the Ottawa River.  Even the most experienced fisherman I have on board are blown … more…

Return to Lake Champlain…

What is becoming an annual trip has yet to disappoint.  To me, it signifies the start of the open water season.   This year I towed the Lund down without ever having it in the water!  She performed like a rock … more…

Day 2 Bassmaster Classic with Gerald Swindle..

When the text arrived to my phone letting me know who my day 2 angler would be to marshal my eyes lit up, Gerald Swindle.  Noted funny man, fierce competitor and fan favorite.  This was gonna be good! Arriving at … more…

Bassmaster Classic Day 1 with Greg Hackney..

The 2018 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell lined up to be a power fisherman’s dream. The lake was at full pool and fish were on the move shallow in preparation of the spawn, the Elites fully expected to load em … more…

BIG BASS Megabucks 2017

43 minutes, seriously 43 minutes.  The field of 100 boats for BBM 2017 was rammed full in that time.  We would descend on Big Rideau Lake for this annual event that seems to be the one to not miss! Morning … more…

The worst of times and the best of times. Great Slave Lake.

As a family we knew, as painful as it was going to be we knew it was time.  Our boy Sinker was all of our best friend.  Making the decision that they say is the most loving thing you can … more…

The Ottawa River Dream….50/50.

Yesterday was a planned rest day for me on my calendar. Guiding has been crazy schedule wise and the fishing has been nothing short of awesome but with Renegade starting Saturday and my next actual unbooked day was Mid-August I … more…

Return to Lake Champlain…

 After last years fun on Lake Champlain I just knew this would become an annual trek  South.  Along for the ride again this year were buddies Paolo and Brad.  For me, like most trips these days is more about getting … more…

No POUT about it, it’s fun.

I’ve always been eager to target everything that Eastern Ontario has to offer.  In this case, most folks aren’t fans of Ling, Burbot or Eelpout.  Their weird eel like tail is likely the reason for the discrimination! Well I love … more…