Top 5: Brook Trout Lures
To Ang and Pete, the Brook Trout, aka the Speckled Trout, is THE most spectacular, vibrant and all-around unique fish species in all of Canada. Yes, there are rival species that fight as well or have their own unique blend of colours, however, as a total package, the Brookie is hard to beat. In this […]
How To Fix Soft Plastic Baits | Save Your Money
As heard on Outdoor Journal Radio Pete Bowman demonstrates two highly effective methods for how to fix soft plastic baits—saving you money and maximizing your fishing productivity. Pete also provides some handy tips for getting creative and repurposing baits that might otherwise be destined for the trash can. “Hey, Pete, what is your favourite fishing […]
How to Add a Stinger Hook to Your Swimbait
What Are Stinger Hooks? When Should You Add One? During a Fish’n Canada shoot in Saskatchewan, host Pete Bowman found that the Northern Pike were short-striking his bait, resulting in a frustrating number of missed fish. “These Pike are loving our swimbaits,” says Pete in the episode, “so a complete bait change isn’t necessary. It’s just […]
All About Fishing Leaders: 5 Ways to Combat Nasty Pike and Muskie Break-Offs
Sponsored by Princecraft Boats Scenario 1: It’s the epitome of elation; you’re fishing for that Muskie or Pike of a lifetime, a 46” Northern slashes onto your bait or a 52” Muskie engulfs your presentation. The bait is gone into that cavernous mouth… BUT, you have the appropriate connection to your lure. Success! Scenario 2: […]
Top 5 Early Season Shallow Water Walleye Presentations
Presented by Princecraft Boats Early in the Walleye fishing season, these magnificent creatures don’t always head out to the deepest of waters in your lake or river. In fact, they often stay quite shallow for a period of time. Here are our top 5 presentations as to how we approach this exciting time of the […]
Top 5 Early Season Pike Presentations
Spring is here and the boat launches, at least in this part of the country, are finally losing their ice. Though the warm weather is exciting in and of itself, the ice out season is also one of the most productive times of years to hit the water, seeing one of our nation’s largest aquatic […]
The Ultimate Guide to Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
Presented by Garmin If ice fishing is viewed as a slow sport, it is only by those who have never fished a tip-up. Though they may seem simple on their surface, few things in the fishing world match the excitement of a tripped tip-up flag, bringing grown men and women to their feet as fast […]
Why Super Glue Needs A Spot In Your Tacklebox
Here’s my tip: “Always have a tube of super glue while fishing”! That’s it… have a nice day. To be honest, I believe many people already are carrying superglue in their tackle boxes, however, for those that are not, I’ll give you some reasons as to why you should. Repairing soft baits After setting the […]
Fish’n Canada’s 2021 Christmas Wish List
Ho, Ho, Ho and away we go! It’s that time of year again. A time to enjoy with family and friends. It’s a joyous, happy time that many look forward to. As well, Christmas/New Years is a time to reflect on your past season’s “fishing” success, whether that be good, bad, or indifferent. If you […]
How To Fish a Carolina Rig
In this classic tutorial—recovered from deep inside the Fish’n Canada vault—a moustachioed Pete Bowman demonstrates how to set up a Carolina Rig. “It’s as simple as you-know-what,” says Pete, “and it’ll work when all other methods fail.” Doubtful? Check out this tutorial and see just how quickly Pete’s rig attracts an aggressive Bass.