Chippewa River is located just South of Batchewana Bay and about 40 minutes or 55km North of Sault Ste Marie in Ontario. This amazing river is visible from highway 17 and when the river is raging in the spring after the run off, you will see the power of mother nature at work. The Chippewa [...]

Its been a tough few weeks not being able to get out river fishing as much as I wanted to for some rainbow trout but it’s time to get going. Since the warm weather is just beginning to melt inland lakes and snow, the small and large spawning beds for rainbow trout are just beginning [...]

When ice fishing for Whitefish, Cisco (freshwater herring), Lake trout,and even Rainbow trout, “chumming” the hole is a common practice. Chumming is also use for many other species that involves cut bait, etc. for all types of fishing, but it is very different for these species through the ice. Remember to check with local fishing [...]

This fishing tip involves keeping your favourite ice fishing hut’s holes free of freeze ups, and thanks to Chris Palmgren of Northern Cottage Services for this tip. We already knew about the bucket idea but the insulation warmed us. Read on. One of the worst problems facing us ice fishing enthusiasts is drilling through the [...]

Ice Fishing – Don’t Forget the Spuds Now that you have your five gallon pail to carry your ice fishing gear, bait, caught fish, etc. you need to get the rest of your fishing equipment in order. You are going to need an auger, either manual or powered. They come in various diameters, usually from [...]