Jeff Gustafson, Author at Ontario OUT of DOORS Magazine

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Jeff Gustafson

Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson, from Kenora, grew up on the shores of Lake of the Woods and is a fishing and hunting guide, tournament angler, and outdoor writer. He competes on the Bassmaster Elite Series in the US, the highest level in professional bass fishing.

The forward-facing sonar debate

So, if you choose to fish with forward-facing sonar, do it responsibly. If you prefer to fish without it, that’s fine too.

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Category: Bass, Fishing

Soft baits, big results

If you’ve only ever used live bait, it can be hard to believe that soft baits can be as effective — but they often outperform live bait.

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Read time: 9 minutes
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Category: Fishing

Celebrating ice fishing spoons

Over the years, spoons have earned their place as one of the most versatile and effective baits for ice fishing.

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Read time: 6 minutes
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Category: Ice Fishing

Catching big winter predators

Most of the biggest winter predator fish I’ve seen — lake trout, walleye, and pike — were pulled through a hole in the ice.

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Read time: 10 minutes
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Category: Ice Fishing, Pike, Trout, Walleye

Thin ice lessons

Crucial lessons from close calls on thin ice—what near disasters teach us about caution, preparation, and staying safe outdoors.

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Read time: 8 minutes
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Category: Fishing, Ice Fishing, Walleye

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