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10 epic trout flies

With thousands of trout flies for brook trout, most will work in the right conditions—but these 10 are my go-to every season.
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Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout
Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout
A reader asks: I’d like to troll for spring brown trout on Lake Ontario. What structure, depth, speed & presentation work best for a beginner?
Angler fishing near a culvert in early spring, surrounded by flowing water and budding greenery.
Trout on the move: Spring creek fishing strategies
After opener, trout flood tributaries and face heavy pressure. Catching them takes stealth and clever lure selection.
Trout flies
Picture of Gord Ellis

10 epic trout flies

With thousands of trout flies for brook trout, most will work in the right conditions—but these 10 are my go-to every season.
Read More »
Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout
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Ask an expert: trolling for brown trout

A reader asks: I’d like to troll for spring brown trout on Lake Ontario. What structure, depth, speed & presentation work best for a beginner?
Read More »
Angler fishing near a culvert in early spring, surrounded by flowing water and budding greenery.
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Trout on the move: Spring creek fishing strategies

After opener, trout flood tributaries and face heavy pressure. Catching them takes stealth and clever lure selection.
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An angler proudly holds a freshly caught brook trout on the banks of a creek, its vibrant colors glistening against the serene waters—making the most of put-and-take fishing opportunities.
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Taking advantage of put-and-take fishing

Ontario’s put-and-take fishery has evolved creating exciting fishing opportunities anglers can take advantage of.
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crispy lake trout
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Crispy lake trout with pear and arugula salad

This crispy skin lake trout dish switches up the usual heavy winter meals for something a little lighter with warmer flavours.
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bottom bouncing steelhead
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How to bottom bounce for steelhead

To truly feel the power of these fish, try bottom bouncing steelhead instead of using floats and long rods.
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Making steelhead memories on the Nottawasaga River
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Making steelhead memories on the Nottawasaga River

The Nottawasaga River holds a very special place in my fishing memory bank — it’s where I landed my first river steelhead.
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Ask an expert: Splake eggs

A reader asks if splake can't reproduce, then how would they still have eggs in their bellies? OFAH's Adam Weir responds.
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Lakers, lakers everywhere
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Catch lake trout through the ice—anywhere

Here's all you need to know to catch lake trout through the ice—anywhere in Ontario, from gear to tactics and top spots.
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