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Chasing sturgeon in BC

I knew Fraser River sturgeon fishing was special, but I was unprepared for getting my first real taste of this dinosaur's awesome power.
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best fishing town 2025
Ontario’s best fishing town 2025
We asked readers, “What is the best Ontario fishing town?” Port Rowan was the most-popular choice, and here’s what others had to say.
lake sturgeon
A history of Ontario sturgeon
From historical overfishing to contemporary conservation, what does the future hold for our Ontario sturgeon?
sturgeon BC
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Chasing sturgeon in BC

I knew Fraser River sturgeon fishing was special, but I was unprepared for getting my first real taste of this dinosaur's awesome power.
Read More »
best fishing town 2025
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Ontario’s best fishing town 2025

We asked readers, “What is the best Ontario fishing town?” Port Rowan was the most-popular choice, and here’s what others had to say.
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lake sturgeon
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A history of Ontario sturgeon

From historical overfishing to contemporary conservation, what does the future hold for our Ontario sturgeon?
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winter steelhead
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How to catch winter steelhead

With some adjustments to techniques, water and weather, you can confidently write steelheading on your January calendar.
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heavy fly steelhead
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Using heavy flies for steelhead

This heavy-fly technique leaves plenty of room for steelheaders to experiment drifting big, buggy jigs through favoured, late-winter holes.
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diesel vs propane heater for ice fishing
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How diesel and propane heating differ on the ice

What's the better heater for your ice shelter this winter — diesel or propane? Tom Armstrong runs the pros and cons in this gear review.
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february 2026 solunar calendar
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February 2026 solunar calendar

The February 2026 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
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ice fishing with noodle rods
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Catching panfish with noodle rods

If you’re a fan of catching panfish through the ice, you’ll want to get a noodle rod. Here’s what can be gained by these wispy ice wands.
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whitefish spoons
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Spoons remain time-tested whitefish catchers

Winter whitefish provide a thrilling fight and great table fare. If you haven’t tried heavy metal jigging, make sure you do this winter.
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