Friday, March 27, 2009

A couple of handy fishing gadgets

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Ron Nelson, a long-time angler at Bow Narrows Camp, shows a couple of handy fishing gadgets in this photo. One is a set of nail clippers a...
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Monday, March 23, 2009

Our 20 hp Honda four-stroke outboards

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All of our fishing boats are powered by 20 hp Honda four-stroke outboards and virtually everyone agrees these are perfect fishing motors. T...
Saturday, March 21, 2009

What if I accidentally kill a pike in the slot size?

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What should a person do if he or she accidentally kills a northern pike that is in the slot size? Ontario fishing regulations specify a no-k...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Difference between daily and possession limits

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Ontario fishing regulations specify the daily limit for northern pike is four for a regular limit licence and two for a conservation licen...
Monday, March 16, 2009

Can I take a floatplane sightseeing trip?

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We sometimes have guests who would like to take a floatplane sightseeing trip while they are staying at Bow Narrows Camp. There are charter ...
Thursday, March 12, 2009

Great deals available on airline fares to Canada

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If you haven't checked airline fares for awhile you are in for a pleasant surprise! Airline fares throughout North America are the lowes...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Old Miles Mine makes a good hike

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When you're at Bow Narrows Camp this summer you might consider taking a hike up to the Miles Mine, one of the abandoned gold mines at th...
Sunday, March 8, 2009

Snow fleas are the first signs of spring

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With each passing day the sun gets higher in the sky and the temperature gets warmer. One of the very first signs of spring are the appearan...
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Saturday, March 7, 2009

How many walleyes does the average angler catch?

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This is a question that I get quite frequently. I understand that people are just trying to get a read on the quality of fishing here but it...
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

New landing net made for conservation fishing

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Frabill has just announced a new type of landing net which they call their Conservation Series. The new nets have no knots which can abrade ...
Friday, February 27, 2009

Berkley Gulp Alive bait for Ontario northern pike?

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The new Berkley Gulp Alive baits made a big splash with walleye fishermen at our camp last summer. This artificial bait which is said to b...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

What's a blog and how do you use it?

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This blog now contains nearly 100 articles on how to catch fish , outdoor experiences, and much more information to do with a trip to Bow Na...
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Spring ice-out for Red Lake, Ontario still vague

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It has been one of the coldest winters in recent memory and already some folks are wondering if this means there will be a later-than-normal...
Sunday, February 22, 2009

Top-water lures and baits for northern pike

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There are times when northern pike will strike top-water lures and it's always a thrill to have these big gamefish come swirling and t...
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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Whitefish lips sink ships

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We have two species of fish that look almost identical in Red Lake. You need to tell them apart because one is good to eat and the other is ...
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Are there other lakes to fish besides Red Lake?

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Fishing on Red Lake, Ontario , is some of the best in the world for walleye and northern pike as well as lake trout. It's a big lake but...
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Hook sharpeners help you catch more fish

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Have you ever gone fishing for northern pike or walleyes and got a lot of hits but few hook-ups? Chances are your hooks are dull. Many lur...
Monday, February 9, 2009

How to enjoy fishing with a bad back

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Virtually everybody at some point in their lives will suffer a back injury. That's the grim lesson I've discovered since badly injur...
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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Have you sent in your deposit yet?

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It's been more than a month since all groups with reservations at camp in 2009 were sent letters asking them to confirm their reservatio...
Thursday, February 5, 2009

Canada's New Boater Safety Card

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Starting in September, 2009, all operators of boats in Canada will require a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Young operators have needed them...