Nov 02
My Tackle Box of Memories This post is dedicated to my dear friend Andy Vander Ploeg. May you rest in eternal peace (1963-2017) Deep within, or sometimes at the forefront of my mind are memories of fishing trips gone past. Amazing times spent with friends sport fishing the rivers or lakes here in Alberta. Some …
Jan 31
Bustin loose straight to the Bow River It has been way, way too long since I was able to cast a lure into the river. I think the last time was November of 2015. That is far too long for long for a complete fishing addict like me to be dry! Moreover, it has been …
Dec 30
The cabin fever blues As the snow falls downward, blanketing the once brown grass of just a few months ago, to now pale white, I look out the window and dream! Dream of the fish in the river that lie waiting, slowly swimming near the bottom or slowly rising near the edge of the …
Apr 27
Recently the local Canadian Tire locations here in Calgary, Alberta have become much more competitive in several of it’s locations. Higher end brand name gear and a deeper selection of the lures those hungry local fish love to snack on. A recently revamped tackle department to compete with some of the more larger retail …