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WFN's Mariko Izumi to join panel of inspiring outdoor women

One of the many issues of concern for the fishing and hunting community is recruitment, or, more specifically, the greying of our ranks. In short, we are continually striving to bring new anglers and hunters, particularly youth, into the fold. And more and more, the outdoors community has also been targeting woman as potential new outdoorsfolk of tomorrow. And that’s a good thing. In

National Fishing Week

Have you made plans for National Fishing Week yet? It’s coming up fast, kicking off this Saturday, July 2, and running through to Sunday, July 10. Even if you don’t participate in an official event, it’s a great time to take a kid fishing or introduce someone new to the sport. That is, after all, the main point of National Fishing Week: to get more Canadians outdoors and

Fishing with Dad for trophy pike in northern Saskatchewan

Awesome. Sweet. Dude. Those are the three new words my Dad says he learned during our four days of fishing at northern Saskatchewan’s Milton Lake Lodge (we got back to Ontario on Tuesday). That’s hardly surprising, given we were hanging with Nick Pujic, the hip young principal of Fly Max Films and Fly Nation TV (think surfer culture meets fly fishing), and our guide Naoto Aoki.

1st Annual B.C. Loch-Style Fly Fishing Championship

Congrats to the winners of the first annual B.C. Loch-Style Fly Fishing Championship, held last Friday and Saturday on Trojan Pond near the town of Logan Lake, B.C. Eight teams of five anglers apiece vied for the top team and individual honours. Among the winners? Outdoor Canada field editor Mark Anderson, who placed third in individual results. As well, Mark’s team (Equipe

Trophy lakers and northern pike on Lake Athabasca: The movie

Subscribers should be receiving the March/April issue of Outdoor Canada magazine any day now, and among the great features, they’ll find a travel adventure story by yours truly. The subject? Trophy lake trout and northern pike fishing on Saskatchewan’s Lake Athabasca (at Lakers Unlimited’s Spring Bay Lodge). As promised in the article (”A sure thing,”

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Latest Videos

  • Slipcork setup for Channel Cats

    A short video clip on how I setup to slipcork channel cats. You can find the full video and more on my youtube channel, just search for "parttiming".

  • Make The Most Out Of Your Sonar Unit

    These tips for adjusting your settings and selecting a different modes will help you get the most out of your sonar unit.

  • Flytying - Floating Menace

    When trout are repeatedly rising for flies, My "Floating Menace" is the pattern to try. Tied parachute style, this fly is absolutely deadly when fish are feeding on insects trapped in the surface. The thing that sets parachute flies apart is the way the hackle is tied around a wing post, which sits upright at 90 degrees to the hook shank. ...FISH-ON!

  • Fly tying - Fluttering Mayfly

    This is the "fluttering" type of Mayfly. It is tied just contrary to a conventional fly; that is, the head of the fly starts at the rear of the hook instead of at the front of the hook. Tying a fly in this manner gives it a fluttering erratic action when slowly retrieved through the water. ... FISH-ON!

  • Cam's Fishing Adventures- Winter Pike

    This is the Thames River, in Southern Ontario, and its full of pike and bass and many other species to be fished. Get your lines wet and come have a time.

  • #3 of the start of season

    #3 to the start of the 2012 season

  • #2 of the start of the 2012 season

    vid # 2

  • Starting 2012

    just starting 2012

  • Fishing In January

    I didn't catch any fish. Just staying in practice I guess. Any time you can fish in January in Kentucky it's a good day. I just really wanted to test my new rod and reel. So, I didn't really go where I know the fish are this time. Still would have been nice to catch just one. You know what I'm talking about. You've been there, done that.

  • Mariko's Manitoba Adventure

    Mariko's Manitoba adventure starts with a journey to Budd's Gunisao Lake Lodge and shortly after getting off the plane Mariko and her guide Dusty are already on fish.

  • Grilled Snook And Sea Food Fried Rice

    This grilled snook recipe and seafood fried rice is a nice colorful party dish. You can substitute snook with walleye if you don't have access to snook.

  • Great American Outdoor Trails - 01/26/2012

    Fresh off of some of the biggest outdoor sport shows this year, The Revolution will be highlighting new outdoor gear that was on display at the ATA and SHOT shows. Get the inside information on the new BowTech Insanity, the Plot Watcher Pro, Mississippi Decoys, the Skull Hooker and many more!

  • Update Your GPS Trail Presets

    To get the most out of your electronics it is a good idea to program your own presets. These tips will help you program the trail presets to update more often to get a more accurate reading.

  • Everglades 8lb largemouth

    Produced this video for a sponsor. Owner of Impact Lures Super Slug By Impact- new High versatile 4" Super Slug 8lber hooked in the everglades.

  • november 2nd 27inch walleye

    november 2nd 27inch walleye

  • Cam's Fishing Adventures- Mud Lake Ice Fishing

    On our way to the Cabin we had to pull a 200lb sled with all our essentials on it for the weekend. It was loaded with canned soup, water, beer, butter, and other foods to hold us over, plus other things we may have needed. It was a struggle getting there but we made it. We fished for a couple days in -18 degree to -25 degree celcius weather and only got a couple pike to bite. It was fun and we

  • The Representation

    Aquaman Mozam Just expressing himself about what he's doing, FISHING FOR HIPHOP!

  • The Representation

    Aquaman Mozam Just expressing himself about what he's doing, FISHING FOR HIPHOP!

  • how to use google earth for fishing

    this is my tips how to use google earth for fishing

  • Winter Rainbow Trout

    Winter Rainbow Trout from Tennessee's Cumberland Mountain Park in Crossville.

  • Spicy And Sweet Fish Curry

    This tasty curry includes triple tail, red snapper and shrimp spiced with red chillies and sweetened with mango puree.

  • Flasher Beam Options

    To get the most out of your electronics you need to know how to understand the different settings. These tips will help you get the most from your flasher while ice fishing.

  • Great American Outdoor Trails - 01/19/2012

    The Revolution has a mixed bag of outdoor highlights they know you'll enjoy: from the Monster Buck Classic We are Kansas, a new book by Georgia Pellegrini, and outdoor television series MeatEater and Charlie Moore: No Offense. Also get updates from Winchester, Wildlife Properties and Unprofessional Fisherman.

  • Bent Rods and Big Fish ... A must see video !

    WFN Ambassador Rick Clark and friends .... some new music from my good friend Steve Kozak !

  • He,s a Dandy

    Funny, but it seems that I say “He’s a Dandy” every time I hook a fish. We all call them something and I know that every time I hook a fish its just plain dandy... FISH-ON!

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Patrick Walsh (Twitter: @OutdoorWalsh)
Patrick Walsh (Twitter: @OutdoorWalsh)

Joined November 18, 2010

///// FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @OutdoorWalsh ///// Outdoor Canada Editor Patrick Walsh grew up fishing and hunting in Bracebridge, Ontario, where he began his magazine career in 1983 as assistant editor of Muskoka Life. Since then, he has worked for a variety of media, both in Canada and abroad, earning numerous writing and editing awards. In both 2011 and 2005, the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors named him Editor of the Year, while Outdoor Canada was honoured as Magazine of the Year. Learn more: www.outdoorcanada.ca.

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