Loch Lomond reports Open for Skiing and Snowboarding on Saturday

THUNDER BAY – Its a sure sign winter is really here. Loch Lomond reports that they will be open for skiing and snowboarding on Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11th from 9:30-4PM, South Side of the Mountain. Runs which will be open include Snoopy, Upper and Lower Sunbowl, Upper and Lower Pine and Cliff.

To…

Buying A Used Fishing Boat?

THUNDER BAY – You’re ready to move up to a bigger boat, downsize to a smaller boat, or maybe Ol’ Faithful isn’t as faithful as she used to be – it’s time for another boat. That’s great, because there has never been a better time to get a boat. It a buyer’s market.

Don’t let new boat…

Yamaha Pro Mark Davis – “Bass everywhere relate to depth changes”

THUNDER BAY – Outdoors Now – Veteran Yamaha Pro Mark Davis has always liked the phrase “hiding in plain sight,” because that’s how he looks at main lake points when he’s searching for summer bass. Of all the places the fish can hide during the…

Getting Ready for Fall Fishing – Bob Jensen

THUNDER BAY – Outdoors – It might sound premature, but fall fishing is not too far away. Summer fishing patterns emerged later than usual this year, as the weather was pretty cold later into the summer months this year.

Spring fishing patterns held on longer…

The Bass have already gone back to school

THUNDER BAY – It might be summertime, but did you know that bass have already gone back to school? Back to schools of baitfish, that is. That’s because there are huge clouds of baitfish everywhere. The baitfish that hatched earlier in the year are…

Pukaskwa Back Country Closed Following Bear Incident

HERON BAY – To ensure the safety of park visitors, the entire backcountry of Pukaskwa National Park has been closed following an incident in which a visitor was injured by a lone adult black bear. All registered park visitors have been evacuated and park staff…

For Summer Fish, Keep Moving – Jensen

THUNDER BAY – The summer months are a good time of year for fish in at least one way: There is lots of food in the water for them to eat. The baitfish that were hatched this spring are getting to…

Following Fishing Regulations Isn’t That Hard

EAR FALLS – Fishing is a fun and enjoyable pastime. However it is also important to follow the regulations so that we all can enjoy the resource. An angler may not have more fish than the possession limit of that species. Possession includes storing fish at…

ICast Wrap-Up – What to expect from the Fishing Industry

THUNDER BAY – Sports – Four-hundred twenty-seven exhibitors, 1,270 booths, 2,100 buyers, 530 media and around 7,000 people later, ICAST 2011 is history. It’s “only” about 400,000 square feet, small by Las Vegas exhibition standards, but the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is a biggie for the fishing industry.

It’s truly the annual show where…

Bass Along the Weedline

THUNDER BAY – Outdoors – This time of year, whatever body of water you’re on, if that body of water is home to largemouth bass, some and maybe most of those bass will be on the weedline. Here are some ideas for catching those bass…