Archive | August, 2006

Beaver Fever in BC!

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It would seem that the big toothed rodents are causing some havoc in rural parts of BC. The Globe and Mail reports that residents are getting fed up. The province may be looking to trappers to help the situation.

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Toronto Lab Testing Mysterious Maine Beast.

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A CBC article recently posted a news article that has me wishing there were photos associated with it. A portion of the article reads: Is a mystery beast that frightened Maine residents and preyed on pets a dog-wolf hybrid or something alien?

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Bearly Enough Facts.

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 I read a ‘heartbreaking’ article in a great, muskoka flavored, newspaper called, The Muskokan (Thursday August 24 2006 Edition). Specifically, the title of the article ‘red-flagged’ my attention as it reads: Rescuing What the Hunters Leave Behind.

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Finally! Flyfishing Success.

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I had this feeling that on the dark side of a submerged boulder was river monster that had my fly written all over it. As a rookie to fly fishing, it still took me a considerable amount of time to “tie” my fly on to my monofilament leader. It did not help that my “spider-sense” [...]

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Our New Site Nearing Completion!

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Not that half the world is waiting in anticipation, but I have been using my ‘usual’ blogging time to work on a new website for Muskoka Outdoors. Once completed (this September) I will still be blogging but our new site will be more accessible

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Hey Berkley Bait Reps…..

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 I am designing a new kind of bait with a unique shape that drives bass crazy! Picture a mini-loaf of plastic Wonder Bread with treble hooks on either end. If I have my way it will hit shelves this fall. Let me explain…

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Choosing the right fishing lure colour

It can be a hard to choice to make when you open up your tackle box to pick out the [...]

Keep fishing line choices simple

The most simple item in the angler’s toolkit is fishing line. Keeping fresh line on a fishing reel will help [...]

Journal of a Recovering Soft Water Angler

With a pending ice fishing season looming, how can a soft water angler survive until ice out? Do not fear [...]

What you can do when fishing season is over.

It has been several weeks since I have soaked my fishing line out into the aquatic wonderland that surrounds me. [...]

For Best Results: Catch and Release In Under 4

Here is a great article you should check-out. It has some summary information regarding the impact that Catch and Release [...]

In the Company of Rivers: Unplugged

The author of, In The Company of Rivers, was kind enough to answer some questions I prepared for him. Mr. [...]