The roll cast is necessary when there is some thing behind you that would prevent you from doing a back cast.  The key to the roll cast is proper timing and controlled application of energy.

Step #1 - Begin with the rod tip parallel to the water’s surface.

Step #2 - Lift your arm up-and-back in a slow and smooth movement, allowing the line to come toward you across the water. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rigging and jigging are two of the primary ways to use your bait and start catching some delicious walleye. If it’s your first time to fish for walleye, you’ll enjoy greater productivity rates once you understand the basics of the two.

Basic Things to Remember about Rigging for Walleye

To rig live bait for walleye, you’ll have to use a slip sinker. This is connected to the hook you need to pierce your live bait. With rigged bait, you only have to drop it in the water and allow the bait to do its work. The constant movement of your live bait will set out vibrations that will induce the walleye into taking the bait; hook, line, and sinker. Read the rest of this entry »

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Brook trout is found in nearly all the Great Lakes of Canada and in many of its fresh waters. It is also a popular game fish for many hobbyists because it is plentiful and, compared to other game fish, it is rather easy to catch.

Knowing the fish

Brook trout is a type of trout referred to as chars. They are usually smaller in size than other trout. Brook trout is native to the southeastern part of Canada. Thanks to their attractiveness as game fish, they were later introduced to other regions. These days, they can be found in freshwater streams and lakes not only in North America but also in many areas in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Casting Grip

Hold out your hand as if you are going to shake someone’s hand. Think of that when you grip the rod, and place your thumb on the top of the rod grip. You will need a good grasp on the rod so hold it firmly. As you are learning to cast keep the rod butt in line with your forearm. The rod needs to be in that position when you cast. If the rod deviates from that position during the cast the tip will wander; the line will follow the tip. All of this wandering will spoil the cast.

Pull the line straight off the reel and up through the ring guides. Keep it going out the tip of the rod. Tie a 9-foot leader onto the end of the line with a tube knot or a nail knot. Tie a small piece of yarn to the end of the leader. Assuming that your practice field is a lawn as has been recommended, stand on the lawn with your feet spread slightly apart. Pull line straight from the reel about 20 feet and lay it on the lawn to the right of you (to the left if you are left-handed). The line needs to be pulled straight on the grass with no S curves in it. You need the line straight for a good cast. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fishing for walleye is fun and challenging because this isn’t an easy fish to catch. Anglers also prefer this fish because of its beauty and size. Although many anglers have had success in fishing for walleye from the banks of lakes or rivers, the need to use a boat often crops up in the pursuit of this elusive fish.

Fishing for walleye from a boat

Using a boat to fish for walleye will depend on where the fish is found during a particular fishing trip. Practically speaking, any spot on a lake or river that can’t be reached if you’re standing on the shore is only accessible if you use a boat. A boat is also a practical means with which to follow the walleye. Read the rest of this entry »

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Canada has the largest system of fresh waters in the world, covering nearly 7% of its land mass.  Its continuous coastline is also the longest at over 240,000 km.  Canada is also a country that has strict conservation rules about its marine environment, making it a favorite fishing destination for both locals and tourists.  Some benefits of fishing in Canada include:

Location

Canada is known for its scenic beauty and the diversity of its geography, ecological systems and even climates.  It is a large country, second only to Russia and its natural abundance is a rich mine of raw resources, including of course, fish. Read the rest of this entry »

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You have a rod, reel, line and leader; the tippet is optional, now you need to put them all together. Don’t rush and put it together just yet. First things first. You will need some paraffin. You can use some from a small white candle or you can buy a block in the canning section of a grocery store. Now rub some of the paraffin on the male parts of the rod. This will keep the sections from coming loose and will also keep it from getting stuck together. The sections can break if they come loose, and when they stick together, it seems like they have been glued. Any excess paraffin can be wiped off, so don’t worry about using too much.
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