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Sportsmen’s Show returns March 19

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show (TSS) returns for a 78th year to the International Centre in Mississauga from March 19 to 22.
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wallhanger lake trout
Where to catch wallhanging winter lake trout
Minnitaki Lake, Lake Temegami, Clearwater West Lake, and White Otter Lake for wallhanging winter lake trout.
winter brook trout
Dial in winter brook trout
Brook trout provide steady action right through to ice-out. Dial in your winter tactics, and you just might catch your best squaretail ever.
Toronto Sportsmen's Show
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Sportsmen’s Show returns March 19

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show (TSS) returns for a 78th year to the International Centre in Mississauga from March 19 to 22.
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wallhanger lake trout
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Where to catch wallhanging winter lake trout

Minnitaki Lake, Lake Temegami, Clearwater West Lake, and White Otter Lake for wallhanging winter lake trout.
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winter brook trout
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Dial in winter brook trout

Brook trout provide steady action right through to ice-out. Dial in your winter tactics, and you just might catch your best squaretail ever.
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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 fishing
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Using heavy flies for lake trout

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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