Leave the city behind and challenge yourself with a remarkable French River Provincial Park getaway for Canada 150. Would you like to experience fishing in Ontario Parks? Canada was nominated as #1 Destination by the New York Times as the 52 Places to Go in 2017. Travel and immerse yourself in the history the French […]
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As every fishing enthusiast can tell you, every fish is a predator. Northern Pike are no exception to this rule as their primeval morphology has not drastically changed over the 60 million years. Their sharp needle like teeth, vacant eyes, thick sticky slime and serpentine shape has them suited to be one of the most
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It’s official, French River makes the record books again! Dick Sprenkle’s musky is recognized by Muskies Inc. for the Men’s Top 25 for 2016. Dick’s 54 inch French River trophy fish was successfully caught and released on July 22, 2016 while using a Wiley Muskie King Jointed 9 fishing lure. Dick Sprenkle with his
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Bear’s Den Lodge would like to say thank you to all our valued customers and friends who had the opportunity to share your experiences with us this past season! May your seasons be merry with tight lines! We had a dusting of snow and took this opportunity to share with you some local history. If
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More women are enjoying the sport of fishing. Consider taking your daughter to enjoy the great outdoors. Support the Great Canadian Female Anglers by ordering your 2017 Great Canadian Female Angler’s Calendar TODAY.. Only ($20.00 + postage) Details available at info@gcfa.ca and www.gcfa.ca. Posted by Great Canadian Female Anglers on Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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List of ingredients needed: Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake: 12 ounces gingersnaps 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped* (optional) 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar Dash of kosher salt Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1
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The women who fish from the Great Canadian Female Anglers finished out the 2016 season for Bear’s Den Lodge, braving the late autumn chill with their favourite Musky Guide, Joe Barefoot. For the last two days of the season all the women caught their break and went home with smiles as no one was “skunked”
Ladies Finish Bear’s Den Lodge’s 2016 Season Read More »
From swimming to fishing, every year Canadians and tourists alike experience the abundance of aquatic activities through thousands of different waterfronts. Of those who experience and explore these wonderful activities to reconnect ourselves with nature, there is always a need to stay smart and stay safe. Because of our countless opportunities to be in, around,
Fishing the French River contains many hidden surprises for avid anglers. Many of us have our interests from the baits we cast to the fish species we prefer to catch. But it’s always good to remember that sometimes thrill seeking for our favourites should not reel past our opportunities for the lesser favourite species of
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I must say that Alicia Moir-Raytrowsky and I have really enjoyed our time at #BearsDenLodge on the French River. Today I managed to catch my first musky! After searching all over for one… I finally caught one right off the dock. He came out from under the dock and t boned my swim bait. He
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