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Gord Ellis

Gord is the senior editor of OOD and has been with the magazine since 1993. He has been writing about fishing, hunting, and the outdoors for over 20 years and pens Open Range. Gord's an avid multi-species angler and is also a keen hunter. He's a long-time member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada and has won 20 national writing and photography awards. Gord is a reporter and columnist with CBC radio in Thunder Bay and is the outdoor columnist for the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal daily newspaper.
Coaster comeback
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Coaster comeback

Coaster brook trout are the ultimate survivors of Lake Superior’s native fish—and one of our greatest sport fish to target.
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walleye opener
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The walleye opener

The walleye opener is a day when nearly every angler hits the water. It can also be the first fishing disappointment of the year.
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praising panfish
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Praising panfish

Panfish are amongst the most beautiful of freshwater fish. Here are some of my favourites and a few thoughts on fishing them.
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Hunting, fishing, and social media

Social media has created a platform that can turn one hunting picture into an international incident. Here's how to stay respectful.
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The power of spoons for trout in lakes

Fishing spoons have become some of the simplest and deadliest presentations found in an angler’s tool box.
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Rigging and Jigging Fall Walleye
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Rigging and jigging fall walleye

Want big walleye? Don’t store the boat when fall temps drop—use these proven tactics for some of the best action of the year.
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