As winter's icy grasp gives way to the vibrant colors and warmer days of spring, the waters of Ontario become a haven for walleye anglers. This magical season ushers in the walleye's annual spawning...
If you’re looking to land big walleye and prefer casting over trolling, swimbaits are one of the best baits going to accomplish this goal. When other anglers are working small, twister tail jigs...
Ontario’s pristine lakes offer world class fishing for a variety of fresh water species. The Ministry of Natural Resources has a soft spot for one species in particular, lake trout. Ontario lakes...
Deep, cold and gin clear water usually represent most lakes that hold healthy populations of lake trout throughout Ontario. During the summer months Lakers drop down in the warming water column....
Summertime Eyes. By....Tyler Dunn. If Ontario is best known for one fish it is without a doubt the delicious walleye. Trophy walleye fishing can be had at both ends of the province. In Southern...
Fishing a new lake for walleye this fall, better bring the lead core. Big groups of fish rest on specific contours or in the basin of most lakes and covering shallow water areas for that first few...
As the seasons transition from spring to summer walleyes change feeding patterns. As walleye anglers, there are several adaptations and varied techniques that can keep the fish coming to the net....
The Summer peak is exactly that— walleyes will bite anything. Jigs, live bait, crankbaits, spinners, you name it. Every lake has a change that signals the end of the easy days. It could be rising...
With the slightly warmer winter, many walleye areas will likely see ice off before the peak of the late March to early April spawn. Of course, some areas never see ice and the anglers on these...
It’s coming quick this year – ice season. Often early ice can be one of the best times of year, so let’s get ready! We use two types of rods when ice fishing for walleyes. One is for jigging and one...
By: Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Do you believe everything your buddies tell you? Talk about a loaded question! The answer is probably, “It depends!” As summer starts to wind down, they might...
It’s Time for Cranks! Dust off the planer boards and fire up the kicker motor because it's trolling season! That's right crankbait aficionados, it's your time to shine! This time of year fish are...
Although walleyes are known as a “cold water” fish, in the spring it seems that they can’t get warm enough! When the water temperature is less than 60 degrees, begin your search for walleyes in...
Walleyes in August aren’t always eager to bite, but if you hit them with a one-two punch, chances are you will find success! During this time of year on many bodies of water, the walleyes are...
If you are going fishing with your buddies, there is no doubt that there will be a little bit of “ribbing” going on throughout the day. Every move you make is fair game. If you trip and break a rod,...
If you’d like to catch big walleyes, (and don’t live near Lake Erie) and are bummed out because the walleyes just finished spawning and you think the bite is going to stink, you need to keep...
Take Control of Walleyes By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz While current and wind can make for a great bite, they can also be a nightmare for trying to position the boat. Being in complete control...
Down and Out for Walleye By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Football and walleye fishing are two of our passions, and there are a lot of common themes between them. It begins with preparation and...
Icing Prime Time Walleyes By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Not long after you put your hunting gear away for the year, the lakes begin to glaze over with the first layer of ice. If you stop down...
Rev Up Lazy Walleyes By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz We like going out to eat at buffets. There are endless choices to put on our plate and we can fill our stomachs to the point of having to...
By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz It’s hot and the bite’s not. Are you sure about that? Many people think that walleyes become hard to catch in July and August. This isn't true. The walleye...
The Right Place at the Right Time By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz They say that the “early bird catches the worm”. That statement is true, but it is only part of the story. You see, in order to...
Is This For Real? The Walleyes Think So! By Keith Kavajecz and Gary Parsons Spring is in the air, which means it is time to clean out the garage. Since you are going to need space to work,...
By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz There is a lot of tradition in fishing. Whether it be an annual fishing trip with a group of friends, stopping for breakfast at the family-owned restaurant on the...
Slow Death Goes “Super” by Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz A couple years back the “Slow Death” tactic for rigging walleyes really took off with the introduction of the Mustad Slow Death Hooks. The...
Shivering Summer Walleyes by Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz If you’ve been walleye fishing for any amount of time, you no doubt have developed that little voice in your head – you know the...
So what’s it mean to be a “tech-savvy walleye angler”? It means you are knowledgeable and skilled with the latest and most up-to-date technology the fishing industry has made available to you. Now...
Paddle Your Way to Better Boat Control by Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz Ask a group of walleye anglers what the most important aspect of catching walleyes is and you will no doubt get a variety...
Prepping the Trolling Tools by Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz It’s barely ice-out (or at least close to it in the colder regions) – not typically the time of year a walleye angler starts thinking...
Double Your Ice Fishing Success! By Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz We do realize it’s pretty bold to state that we have found a system that will help you double your fish catches when ice...