From my early days as an angler, I have always been intrigued by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) fishing records. I would read about these huge fish that have been caught and dream about entering one of my caught fish. To be honest, the requirements you had to meet always seemed to make my chances that much more out of reach for a small-town angler like myself. 
Essentially, all that is required is that you catch and release according to the IGFA rules for length category and take specific photos of the fish on an Purchase IGFA fish measuring mat online. This opportunity not only encourages a quick release of a trophy class fish (for someone else to enjoy), but also increases the chances that an angler’s name, and released fish, could make the IGFA record books because the entry requirements can practically be met in any boat – anywhere!
Lake Vernon (Huntsville, Ontario) has recently been the site of a bizarre fish bite in a normally peaceful cottage setting. Muskoka's Cottage Country Now recently reported that on July 15, 2011 a swimming pre-schooler's foot was bitten by a fish while in the water with her parents. The youngster was taken to local Huntsville Hospital for treatment to multiple foot lacerations. The article
The Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association (HHOA) is hosting Fishstock on August 13, 2011 at the Haliburton Fish Hatchery. The fundraising music festival will feature: The Legendary Downchild Blues Band and The Partland Brothers PLUS: Rick Fines Blues Review - Jerome Godboo Band - Mark Christiano of the Ya Babys - Ragged Company - MaClay Experience - Keith
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Canada (PHWFFC) is a group dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled military personnel, veterans and other Canadians suffering from physical or psychological injury as a result of their service to Canada. The Ontario chapter is looking for help from dedicated fly fishing anglers and corporate sponsors. With 14 new Nothern Ontario
To me, teaching a man to paint to impress the human eye is great. Teaching a man to create his own lure that will fool a wary fish to strike - is art. There is no question in my mind that tying your own flies or creating and painting your own lures adds a new dynamic to fishing that many of us have never experienced. For angler, blogger and lure creator, Tommy Ellis, it happens all
Do not rule out the effectiveness of crank and minnow baits for spring trout. The mention of spring trout fishing casts up visions of dry flies, silver spoons and small spinners as the standard attractors of choice. For some reason, using anything else did not seem worthy of mention until a blog visitor and Alberta fishing guide, Mike Robertson shared details about his recent
Fishing is more than the fish you catch. Bill Anderson is here to share the lessons he has learned while on the water. Bill also blogs at his own blog at Muskoka Outdoors.
