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Tim Allard

Tim has been a regular contributor to the magazine since 2004. An avid multi-species angler, he enjoys all that Eastern Ontario has to offer throughout its seasons - whether it's trolling for walleye, flipping for largemouth or jigging panfish through the ice. Tim is also the author of the multi-award winning book Ice-Fishing – The Ultimate Guide.
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Working with vegetation

Finding lush aquatic vegetation when ice fishing can be like striking gold. Here's when to lean in to weedy areas and when to avoid them.
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Coaxing walleye to bite in cool clear water
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Coaxing walleye in cool, clear water

Several strategies can help coax choosy walleye to bite in cool, clear water. Here's what to keep in mind.
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Luring largemouth
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Luring largemouth

Where sunfish gather, late-season bass won’t be far behind—track the bait, and the largemouth bass will follow.
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Hook sets 101

If chains are only as strong as their weakest links, it could be said that anglers are only as good as their hook sets.
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Dingy water tricks for walleye

From gin-clear lakes to turbid rivers, all walleye anglers deal with murky to dirty water at times. Here are some considerations and tactics.
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Fishing adventures on the Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal is 202 kilometres long and connects Ottawa to Kingston. In 2007, this route became a World Heritage Site.
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