Friday, January 30, 2015

Last chance to confirm 2015 reservations

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The organizers of all groups coming to camp this summer should have either received an e-mail or a letter from me by now. Most of these were...
Thursday, January 29, 2015

Broken rod evidence of small lure-big fish

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Kinsey Baughman with Little Cleo that caught rod-breaking northern pike If you look closely at the small spoon my great-niece Kinsey Bau...
Saturday, January 24, 2015

Timber wolves right behind whitetail deer

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9:35:56 a.m. Deer at left crossed frame in 2/5 second. Another deer is at top right 9:38:25 a.m. First timber wolf is 2 minutes, 29...
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Emergency fire-starting trick

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 In Northwestern Ontario you can find a great emergency fire starting material -- birch bark -- everywhere -- almost. I was moose hunting...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

What makes a perfect day for fishing?

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This kind of weather doesn't "reflect" so well on fishing. Vic Fazekas photos Vic Fazekas with nice fall-caught walleye...
Sunday, January 18, 2015

What causes fish wounds and scars?

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Skin is missing from top of walleye's head. Photos by Larry Pons Every once in awhile you catch a fish with a gash in its side, a ...
Thursday, January 15, 2015

How to find more information on the blog

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There are more than 800 postings on this blog, almost all of them about fishing and outdoor life in Northwestern Ontario. But if all you do ...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

This moose was bit by a wolf!

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Ham string shows wolf bite. Photos by John Andrews Bow Narrows Camp angler John Andrews sent me a CD of photos he took while at camp the...
Monday, January 12, 2015

Plenty of timber wolves around this winter

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There are four wolves in this frame. One is walking away over the two wolves' heads. This scene is about 75 yards from our house in No...
Saturday, January 10, 2015

What's the story with the moose skull & antlers?

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This small bull moose rack which is hung on a tree by the fish house was one I got with my family a few years back. It's the size moos...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

This couple fished "their way" and succeeded

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Tom Demory Carolyn Demory I love it when people come fishing to Bow Narrows and do something totally different from everyone else a...
Monday, January 5, 2015

Everybody has room for nature's best insulator

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Jacket and shell are ultimate cold weather gear for travelers Puffy jacket looks too big for small pocket in duffel bag But it s...
Saturday, January 3, 2015

New conservation fishing net in action

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Ken Chipongian nets fish one-handed. Photo by John Andrews Wish I had found this photo when I wrote about our new conservation fishing n...
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Some larger lures to try for big northern pike

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6-inch Spro For decades smaller lures outperformed larger ones for northern pike at Bow Narrows Camp and the west end of Red Lake, Ontar...
Monday, December 29, 2014

A New Year's resolution for all fishermen

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The dawn of a New Year is nearly upon us and once again fishermen everywhere are thinking of resolutions to improve their sport for the ne...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Merry and Peaceful Christmas Everyone

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To all our guests, friends, family and other readers of the blog, Brenda and I wish you Merry Christmas. May you all find peace and joy in...
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Saturday, December 20, 2014

Cork has settled down, thank goodness!

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There's a twinkle in this mischievous Cork's eye. Photo by Leo Dean. Cork is a great swimmer and retriever I'm sorry...

Excellent exchange taking place on U.S. funds

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We're getting guests who are paying for their entire trip by credit card right now to take advantage of the excellent exchange rate on U...
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Minn. law to affect all boats coming to Canada

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Whether you are bringing your own boat from Minnesota or are from some other state and just passing through Minnesota, you will need to take...