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Category: Trip Report

Wildwood Lake Ice Fishing for Perch

My son talked me into taking him and five friends out for a day of ice fishing on Wildwood Lake, just south of Stratford, Ontario. After parking on the road near the dam we packed in our gear (and lots of snacks) to a spot fairly close to the dam…

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The Scientific Fisherman Ice Fishing, Perch, Trip Report

Lessons from Last Place: My First Pro-Fishing Tournament Experience

I have been humbled. I considered myself a pretty good angler and have had some good success over the years. However, it appears I have a lot left to learn. Over the past weekend I participated in my first professional walleye tournament – the Sagamok Fall Walleye Classic on the…

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The Scientific Fisherman Blue Heron Resort, Tournament, Trip Report, Walleye

Sagomok Fall Walleye Classic – Pre-Tournament Exploration

We spent a day exploring the Spanish River near Massey, Ontario in preparation for the Sagomok Fall Walleye Classic Tournament happening in late September. Although early July conditions are unlikely to be similar to late September, a day familiarizing ourselves with the general river makeup was certainly helpful. It is…

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The Scientific Fisherman Tournament, Walleye

Dialed In for Lake Trout at Laurentian Lodge

On a recent trip on Flack Lake, north of Elliot Lake, Ontario, we had the good fortune to dial in early for lake trout. Our host for this trip was Laurentian Lodge – a fantastic family and pet friendly facility with clean spacious cottages, dining and reception facilities, hotel rooms,…

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The Scientific Fisherman Downrigging, Lake Trout, Spoons, Trip Report

Mid-Lake Humps for Walleye Fishing Success

On a recent trip (Balsam Lake, late May, water temperature 60 F) we found success fishing for walleye in 14 to 22 feet of water around mid-lake humps. The first evening was calm and allowed for slow back-trolling over these depths while maintaining contact with the bottom using a minnow…

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The Scientific Fisherman Structure, Walleye
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