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Largemouth Bass fishing in Ontario on the French River Delta.

Largemouth Bass Fishing in Ontario: A Beginner’s Guide to Catching Trophy Fish

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Bass fishing is excellent for beginners no matter the age! Largemouth are prized by many for their size and are excellent fighters on light tackle. Ontario is home to the largest trophy Bass fishing in Canada, according to Outdoor Canada. For many, Largemouth Bass fishing in Ontario is the beginning of the most exciting lifelong …

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Walleye vs Bass: Which Fish is the Catch of the Day?

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Walleye and Bass are two of the most popular freshwater fish in North America. Both are prized for their fighting ability, their delicious taste, and their abundance in many lakes and rivers.  But which one is better?  This question has sparked many debates among anglers. In this article, we will compare these two fish species. …

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Fall River Fishing Tips for Largemouth Bass 

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Fall is a fantastic time to fish in many of Ontario’s rivers, especially the French River Delta. You don’t have to be a professional to catch trophy Largemouth Bass at this time of year! For over 30 years, we’ve witnessed many guests catch bigger bass on the French River, especially during our shoulder seasons.  Below …

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How To Properly Hold & Release Fish

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Canada has held a long tradition of conservation. It first started with First Nations (Native Americans). Next, was the movement of university-trained foresters and industry leaders near the end of the 19th century. The work of “Canada’s first celebrity conservationist”, Jack Miner, led to the Canada-US Convention Protecting Migratory Birds. This paved the way for future conservationists …

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Largemouth vs Smallmouth Bass: A River Between Two Fishes

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Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass are North America’s two favourite sunfish and are among the most popular freshwater game fish. Many fishing tournaments occur annually, along with many fishing shows and of course the amazing destinations you can go fishing for them. Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass are popular for many reasons and among many more anglers. …

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How Do You Select a Good Bass Fishing Rod?

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Selecting the right bass fishing rod will help you be a better angler. The fishing rod is one of the most important tools for catching and landing bass. The fishing rod is the foundation of your entire angling setup and can influence your choices in bass baits. In some regard, fishing can be similar to …

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Five Simple Tips for Spring Largemouth Bass Fishing

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“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” Herbert Hoover For avid anglers, spring is the most wonderful time of year. Bass fishing can be just as fun as an Easter egg hunt where the net is your basket and the …

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Spring Fishing Tips 2018

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As the long winter is nearing its chilly end and the warm spring around the corner, many anglers are preparing their fishing gear for the new year. On the third Saturday, May 19th, Walleye and Northern Pike will kickstart the Spring Opener for the 2018 season on the French River. So What Does This Mean? …

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Experience Fishing French River

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Would you like to Experience Fishing?  Did you know that Bear’s Den Lodge is a pilot site for this exciting program to help educate “women, children and new Canadians”?  What about adults, yes, we will also teach adults. The pilot program was launched in the French River under the French River Resorts Association with hopes …

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Five Tips for French River Bass Fishing

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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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