Are Steelhead and a Rainbow Trout the Same Fish?
We recently received some comments on one of our web articles by a frequent website user Sammy T asking a couple of very legitimate questions: “Are Rainbow Trout the same as Steelhead?” and “What is the difference between a large Rainbow Trout and what they all Steelhead?” Thanks for this Sammy as it is an […]
Lake Trout Never Age?
Last episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast kicked off with two fascinating news stories, one of which looked at a recent study that shows that Lake Trout might not be aging – or even, aging in reverse. The Findings In the Experimental Lakes Area near Kenora, Ontario, researchers have spent the last 50 years […]
Will The Real Pickerel Please Stand Up?
The familiar shaped/coloured fish in this picture might just surprise you as to its true identity. For starters, it is not a Pike. Nor is it a Muskie. Nor is it a Tiger Muskie. This fish actually puts all arguments to rest when it comes to the Walleye vs Pickerel debate. We know, right about […]
Can Fish Hear: Should You Be Quiet While Fishing?
After all the time, effort, and research that goes into a successful day on the water, the last thing any angler wants is to have it wasted by clunky wading, loud talking, or heavy boat traffic spooking fish and blowing spots. However, just as often as we have watched fish spook beneath our feet, we […]
How Effective is Catch and Release Fishing?
This is Part 2 in our series on catch and release fishing. Last week, we looked at the history of catch and release fishing – from where it all started to where we are now and to the unfortunate direction some countries are heading in. This week, we are going to make the case for […]
The Past, Present, and Troubling Future of Catch and Release Fishing
Over the next three weeks, we’re going to take a deep dive into one of the most influential and impactful sectors of the fishing world – catch and release fishing. Starting today with its history, we’re going to walk through every aspect of this fishing phenomenon and answer all the questions that continue to surround […]
The Great Debate: Why are our Fish Turning Blue?
Like so many others, I enjoy a good debate. Not a knockdown, drag-out argument but a good healthy debate. Weighing the issues with rational and logical company can be greatly beneficial to all involved, leading to a better understanding of the topic at hand. The angling world is no stranger when it comes to hashing […]
Water, Water Everywhere
Written By: Calvin Pennell As a young boy, I developed a great interest in the inner workings of machinery. Investigating what made these intricate mechanical beings operate, soon became a lifelong endeavor. Over the years, questions and speculations about everything I was involved in, no matter the subject, raced through my head. The desire for […]
Clear Water Vs. Dirty Water
During this crazy summer of 2020, I had a rare chance to get together with my long-time fishing buddy, tournament fishing partner, public and high school pal and, of course, frequent beer-drinking cohort, Mike Burriss. This was our second get-together for the year (the first was a Smallmouth Bass slaying we did on Lake Ontario), and I’m […]
How To Fish the Fall Transition: Tips from Gord Pyzer
Gord Pyzer, aka The Doc, was a mainstay of the long-running Outdoor Journal Radio Show hosted by Angelo Viola. Here, in his first guest spot on Fish’n Canada Live, the Doc joins Angelo and Pete to give some insight into fishing transition periods. In particular, he provides helpful tips for how to fish the fall […]