Fishing French River

Ashley Rae – She Loves To Fish

Ashley Rae of shelovestofish.com, is a multi-fish species female angler and an accomplished well known Canadian outdoor writer from Ontario. Between the times writing as a newspaper/magazine columnist, freelance/travel writer and blogger she travels to different parts of Canada sharing her fishing adventures with all. Ashley joins us, Bear’s Den Lodge, this Friday for her […]

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Why is the Bowfin Green?

Can you guess why the bowfin is emerald green? Bowfin or sometimes referred to as “Dogfish” come in a variety of shapes and at times colours. Their bodies are generally cylindrical and eel like in appearance. Normally their sides and back  can be olive to brownish in colour with vertical bars for camouflaged pattern.  Their

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Five Tips for French River Bass Fishing

With higher waters this season on the French River Delta, many guests who have an interest in bass fishing have been asking where to go and how to fish these waters in Northern Ontario. Here’s our quick and dirty five tips and tricks for both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass:   Spinnerbaits are hard to beat.

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Continuing the Family Tradition – Duelberg Family

National Fishing Week, encourages families come together and celebrate one of Canada’s oldest family pastimes. Sometimes its new families that wish to tie new bonds and other families that are keep the spirit of sport fishing alive by adventuring to the French River. Urs donating his trophy 48 inch French River Muskie from 1986 to

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Celebrate National Fishing Week in Ontario Canada – Canada 150

Join us to celebrate National License Free Fishing Week (July 1-9, 2017) for all Canadian families. Celebrate in the heritage and culture in Northeastern Ontario for Ontario’s 150 as well with several local events including the 11th annual French River Pow-Wow at the French River Visitor Centre.

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Spring Walleye Fishing in High Waters

Ready for the spring fling? Many seasoned fishermen are currently relining their reels and sharpening their hooks for the anticipation of the Walleye Opener (3rd Saturday of May) on the Lower French River. Unlike other large bodies of water like Nipissing, Lake Ontario and even Georgian Bay, the French River is unique. The river is

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Outdoor Radio Journal

The Outdoor Journal Radio Show is live every Saturday morning 8:05AM EST. If you\’re in southern Ontario (Canada), tune your radio to Sportsnet 590 The FAN AM or visit www.odjradio.com and listen live online. Angelo Viola has hosted Sportsnet 590 The FAN\’s \”Outdoor Journal Radio Show\” since 1996. Traveling around the world to produce popular

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French River – A Park of Remarkable Proportions

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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Spring Pike Fishing

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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French River Places in Muskies Inc. Records of Men’s Top 25 for 2016

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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