Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:34 — 4.2MB) This week we discuss items that you should take with you on the water. Topics range from rod selection to clothing options.
Archive for August, 2010
Radio Show: Essential Tools
Posted: 27th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: application specific, choice, clothing, essential tools, fishing rod, life jacket, pliers, polarized sunglasses, rainsuits, safety kit, scissors, species specific, sunscreen, warm clothing
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Q&A: What is the difference between a Walleye and a Pickerel?
Posted: 23rd August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: between, chain pickerel, difference, esox, esox niger, family, perch, pickerel, picture, sander vitreus, Walleye
A Walleye (Sander Vitreus) is often called a Pickerel, especially here in Canada. The name Pickerel is actually part of the Esox genus of Pikes or Pickerels which includes Pike and Muskellunge. A Walleye is not related to the Pike family but rather is a member of the Perch family. The Chain Pickerel (Esox Niger), [...]
Radio Show: Trolling For Weedline Walleye
Posted: 20th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: active fish, bait fish, bottom, cast, drift, electric, gps, high percentage area, marker buoy, noise, oxygen, planer board, quiet, sonar, sulight, tracking, Trolling, Walleye, water clarity, Weedline, weeds, West Lake
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:11 — 2.9MB) In this week’s show we discuss trolling weedlines for summertime walleye. Listen for tips on how to find and stay on the edge of weedlines and increase your success.
Radio Show: Search Baits
Posted: 14th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: Bass, confidence baits, crank bait, finding fish, high percentage areas, jerk bait, jig, multispecies, new water, power fishing drop shot, ruling out water, search baits, Smallmouth, spinner, spinner bait, trout, Walleye
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:53 — 3.4MB) In this week’s show we discuss a few options for baits that you can use to locate fish on new bodies of water.
Poem: A Lesson from the Sea
Posted: 12th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: Community, Cooperation, Fishing, Helping, Ideas, Networking, Sharing, Tips
My wife showed me a poem that she had written a few years back. I liked what it had to say and thought that I would share it here. A Lesson from the Sea by Mary Chisholm There was a woman who went out to sea To catch a fish or two, To bring back to [...]
4 generations of walleye fishermen
Posted: 10th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: child, family, Fishing, grandparents, Kids, memories, parents
A week ago today I had the chance to spend a few hours in the boat with both my grandfather, “Papa” who is 79. Also jumping at the bit to get out in the boat with us was my 2 year old son. We all have busy lives, but times like these are special. That evening my father joined [...]
Join us on our Facebook page
Posted: 9th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: facebook, hooked for life, page
For those of you who have facebook, you can join our facebook page here. Feel free to post fishing pictures and tell us about your own fishing stories, ideas, tips and tricks!
Radio Show: Fishing New Water
Posted: 9th August 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: baitshop, bottom composition, bottom contact, find, fish, forums, high percentage areas, internet, local, new, pattern, transitions, water, zig zag
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:22 — 3.0MB) In this show we discuss fishing a new body of water. Topics include ways to obtain information before you leave home along with some tips on how to find fish and make your time on this new water more effective.