Fly fishing video games are few and far in-between. Even though there are hundreds of fishing games on the market right now, very few have a fly fishing component. Games that are dedicated to fly fishing specifically are even less common. Luckily, we’re in a golden age of indie games and niche game development, so … Read more
Is it your first time fly fishing for smallmouth bass? Perhaps you’ve been chasing smallies on the fly for a while, and are looking for new fly pattern ideas? Let’s look at some of the best flies for targeting smallmouth bass. Smallmouth bass are perhaps the perfect gamefish. Not only are they pound for pound … Read more
“Where can I go trout fishing in Ottawa?”, It’s a common question I hear from anglers new to the area. Unfortunately, most of the waterways in the Ottawa valley are better suited to warmer water species. One can actually find a few trout in Ottawa, although the waterways that hold them are far from prime. … Read more
Mooneye are a blast to target on the fly, and it’s a shame they don’t get more attention from fly and spin anglers alike. They’re a hyperactive fish, and are strong fighters. The fight is comparable to a similar-sized smallmouth bass. The fact that Mooneye are hyperactive means that they’re relatively easy to catch, you … Read more
Adult dragonflies are an interesting prey species. It’s one of those prey items that many trout anglers think are too big, and bass anglers think are too small. As an angler that targets both fish, I’ve found that both trout and bass will eat dragonflies (and damselflies). I’ve personally caught both sea-run brook trout and … Read more
Do bass eat lizards? If you listen to the marketing of many tackle companies, of course they do. Yet, I don’t see many lizards swimming in the lakes, ponds, or streams that bass make their home in. Sure, there may be a few incidental lizards entering the water to cross, but that would hardly be … Read more
Few anglers seem to have witnessed trout feeding on trout or tadpoles, yet they seem like such an easy meal. Tadpoles, in particular, seem far too slow and calorie dense to be ignored by a large predatory trout. If you’re a bass or pike angler new to trout fishing, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself why … Read more
Ottawa offers some great fishing. There’s a large variety of fish species that make their home in the cities waterways, many in the heart of downtown! If you’re interested in fishing in Ottawa, I’ve listed below all the commonly targeted species in the Ottawa area, in addition to some not-so-commonly targeted species that swim in … Read more
I have a problem where I like to fly fish for species that probably shouldn’t be targeted with a fly. Naturally, this got me to thinking about fly fishing for squid after writing this post on spin fishing for them. Turns out I’m not the only one to wonder, and there’s actually anglers out there … Read more
When is the best time to fish for trout? That depends, are you wondering what season is best, or what time of day is best? Trout can be consistently caught year-round, and the best time of day varies depending on the season. The best time to catch trout is when they are most active. Well, when … Read more