Back Lake Adventuring: Fishing for Brook Trout & Splake

Back Lake Adventuring: Fishing for Brook Trout & Splake

Have you ever had an adventure with your fishing partner and ask yourselves why you do the things you do? I often find this the case when heading out to back lakes for the various trout species within our region—mainly brook trout and splake. These species often...
Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands

Town of Northeastern Manitoulin & the Islands

By 1880, Little Current, or “Petite Current” as it was known by the voyageurs, was well recognized as the “Gateway Port” to Manitoulin Island and a critical stop-over point for refuelling and re-supplying water traffic on the Great Lakes. In 1998, the Town of Little...
What’s in Your Tackle Box? Best Lures for Ice Fishing

What’s in Your Tackle Box? Best Lures for Ice Fishing

This should be the only list you require for an ice fishing tackle box that covers all presentations and aspects related to the vertical presentation. Any species, any mood, any water clarity, and the only thing left to do is tie off to a spool of fishing line or your...
Check Out the Latest Trail Updates to Help Plan Your BIG Ride

Check Out the Latest Trail Updates to Help Plan Your BIG Ride

Northeastern Ontario snowmobile trails have earned the enviable moniker “Big Trails” for good reason. That’s because a large part of the region’s network of 4,300 (8,000 miles) trails are groomed by members of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on logging and...
Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Early Winter Skies

Looking Up in Northeastern Ontario: Early Winter Skies

The question of winter observing always comes up. The fear in people’s eyes when they hear many astronomers including myself, have been out as low as -25 degrees Celsius is priceless. Astronomy is not just a three season hobby! Yes, Canadian winters can be brutal at...