Here we will be showcasing a new type of worm fly. It is originally made from portions of a cut up condom. I have shown the steps needed to create the fly but using a pink rubber balloon for reference purposes. Normally one would take an unrolled (non lubricated) condom and cut the condom across the width and across the length (just like cutting a pie) so you would have four
A brace of brassies The brassie is one of those flies which really doesn't seem to resemble any specific type of insect or nymph, but rather suggests a variety of possible foodstuffs to fish. Maybe this is it's secret to being so versatile and effective. Start with a size 10-14 scud or nymph hook. Take some regular copper wire (you have to decide the diameter of the wire
Preparing my boat for the winter is an easy task. It only takes a little time and a bit of effort. On the last outing in the autumn, before I deem the season to be closed I change make sure to add some fuel additive to my gas tank (Stabil) and make sure that the motor isn't run dry at the end of the day so that the gas and the fuel protectant are inside the engine. This
This emerger fly pattern has been very effective for me when I have been fishing for trout with my fly rod. It is not a true dry fly nor is it a true nymph pattern but falls under the emerger category. it represents a caddis or a mayfly which has made it way to the surface and is trying to break free of it's nymphal shuck (outer skin) and hoping to emerge into an insect with
Wintertime in Canada usually means a slow down in fishing related activities. You might decide to go to one of the few outdoor shows to help you get through cabin fever, or if you are a fly fisherman/tyer you might decide to replenish your empty fly box, or you can head out for the hardwater season and try your hand at ice fishing. Unfortunately this winter was very mild here
Eric plus others trying for that smallmouth
Eric doesn't want to give up
a new found friend on the short pier
everyones still trying for that bass
JP talks about the gear setup you need to target redfish in shallow waters.
Live Target has released a wake bait that looks exactly like a mullet for saltwater anglers to use while targeting inshore species like redfish and snook.
Bill Boyce talks about the great features available in Tuf-Line's braided lines.
just a short video of me pulling a nice cat into shore. she played hard to get but i knew she come around
Here is a little video trailer i put together on my IMovie
In this episode the anglers fought wind, rain, waves and long hours in an attempt to take home part of the $70,000.00 in cash and prizes. This short snippet will show some of their toils and triumphs... Stay tuned in the 4th quarter of this year all the exciting action for the 2012 season will air in HD on WFN.
JP goes over the gear you need to be successful while using the strolling technique.
Mark Zona goes over the features that made the G-Loomis GL2 the top freshwater rod at ICAST 2011.
all three fishing but Eric caught a sunfish, and as luck would have it eric caught a bass but the cameras batteries died, harley and her dad didn't have any luck so Eric did catch 1 bass and 3 sunfish
All 3 fishing at the pond hoping to catch something before it gets covered
The small pond in town, as the weather gets warmer the alge comes up and by mid summer the pond will be covered totally
A quick video from Twin Valley Alberta in the Jackson Coosa
JP showcases the new features of the redesigned, technique-specific Shimano Crucial rod and Citica reel.
Live Target has released some new baits that look like young brown and rainbow trout.
Cutt and rainbow trout....lots of them in a few hrs. Ice fly I tied tipped with Meal worm! First time with go pro hero2 and iMovie. Enjoy
lots of thumps and hits but no hook ups, even 2 blowups on erics popr lure
eric and uncle on the newly built long pier
eric at beaverdam using a popr lure
Perch is a main food source for many species in the Northern States and Canadian lakes. Live Target has released a new perch jerkbait that will drive these fish crazy.
JP explains how to best use the "walk the dog" topwater technique.
Chad Hoover and friends take advantage of the favorable solunar times and fish for some hungry bass.
Pike I have caught
This baby took my spinnerbait while casting for musky.
Spring 2011 perch fishing wife my wife, God-son and his parents.
Pics of Bass I have had fun chasing
Photos of trout I enjoy chasing
I've been fishing since I was three and still can't get enough. Always looking for a new challenge in fishing.