Monthly Archives: February 2010

The Smallies of Quebec….

While pike fishing in Quebec I set up my partner to use a flasher for the day.  Quebec regulations are odd compared to Ontario’s in that Smallmouth Bass are in season through the ice.  Kevin had never spent any time … more…

Quebec Gators….

Received an invite to join Kevin AKA “Fishing 24/7” on a small private lake in Quebec.  I rarely fish in Quebec as I have just too many options on my side of the river but since seeing Kevin’s passion for … more…

Big Jim’s Big Nite….

“Big” Jim McLaughlin. No one has done more for fishing in North America in my books. His large stature is nothing compared to the large heart that Jim exhibits daily for everyone. We all should strive to be like Jim. … more…

2 hour Crappie Bite….

Birdee and I hopped out onto our local lake for a few hours to see if the crappie were active.  They didn’t disappoint!  Iced near 30 in our short time out.  Tiny jigs tipped with maggots were the ticket in … more…

More Laker fun….

With the weather being so mild in Eastern Ontario we had to take advantage of it, today was a no heater day in the portables and the fishing was pretty hot too! We were in search of whitefish but the … more…

More Bay of Quinte Gold….

A small group of us assembled to make the trek back to the Bay of Quinte in search of monster walleye.  On the road by 4:30AM and on the ice by 6:50 we were pumped!  Dragging our portables out onto … more…

Calabogie Getaway Weekend…

For 4 years now, a group of dedicated anglers load up their gear and head into the Calabogie Highlands for 4 days of fishing in the Hills. Having met online years ago it gives us all a chance to catch … more…

Quinte Redemption…

For years now I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the Bay of Quinte walleye fishery through the ice.  Many years ago it took me 3 trips to actually catch a fish!  But when I did it was 14 plus pounds, … more…

Pimping out your portable….

Being that any hardcore ice angler practically lives in their portable shack all winter while on ice there are many ways to make them more user-friendly.  I couldn’t guess how many hours I have logged sitting inside my portable.  I’ve … more…

Slabs in the Dark…

With the temps in Eastern Ontario on Saturday hovering into the -30 with windchill I decided to do some catching up with the family and stay warm! Sunday afternoon I decided to head out in search of the evening crappie … more…