September 30, 2021
Liquid Leech from Liquid Willowcat Liquid Willowcat contacted me a while back asking if I would like to test out their new plastic, the Liquid Leech. The Liquid Leech is a 3.5″ leech shaped plastic. It is scented with attractant, UV enhanced, and aims to realistically mimic a natural leech. Meant to target walleye, trout, and similar game fish, I…
May 3, 2021
A few days ago, with unusually warm weather in the forecast, I decided to take Dixie out and explore Bear Lake Hiking Trail. Bear Lake is a small lake in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. There is a hiking trail that takes you from a small parking area to the south shore of the lake. One way is about 3km, a…
May 6, 2020
What is Black Lake? Black Lake, home to some of my best and worst fishing and camping trips. This lake holds a special place in my heart, and every time I think it’s hit a low point and get fed up with it, it draws me back in with a new high. Located in Nopiming Provincial Park, Black Lake is…
March 18, 2020
What is Tooth Lake? One of my favorite lakes, Tooth Lake is located in Nopiming Provincial Park. A very clear lake with loads of structure for its local inhabitants, it is approximately a 2.5-3 hour trip from Winnipeg. Once there, you can either portage or drive in the 1 km to the water. The drive in is rough (but not…
March 9, 2020
Ah the Red River. I grew up seeing this River almost every day, but never really appreciated it until recently. Fishing the Red River is an extremely common pastime here. Despite the large angling pressure it receives throughout the year, however, it still provides a productive and accessible fishing experience. What is the Red River? A big river with some…
September 15, 2019
Canoes vs Kayaks At True North Wilds, we love fishing from human powered vessels. When it comes to canoes vs kayaks, both have strengths and weaknesses that make one more or less superior to the other. In this article I look at where and when you should use each boat, to help you plan your trip or purchase. Versatility Canoes…
June 18, 2019
Spring has arrived, which means I’ve been spending as much time as possible in remote areas, camping and back country fishing. Remote lakes certainly have their perks, among them low angling pressure and healthy fish populations. Indeed, if you plan it out properly, it can sometimes feel like cheating. Back country fishing also has it’s own set of challenges, however,…
May 4, 2019
Fishing for spring walleye is one of the great experiences of fishing. It is one of the few times of year that both shore and boat fishers can catch huge amounts of great tasting fish. Of course, like many other species, this is because of the spawn. Similar to pike, walleye spawn in shallow water and move out deeper as…
March 19, 2019
Winter of 2018-2019 has been my first real ice fishing season. Of course, I’ve ice fished before, but I’ve always relied on other people and their gear. This was the first season I was able to actually go ice fishing on my own, with all my own gear, and even take other people with me! Though the season is not…
March 13, 2019
So you want to catch some big pike, do you? Spring time is certainly the right time to try. Spring pike fishing is some of the best of the year, and that’s saying something for a fish as reliable to catch year round as the pike. There is no better time than Spring to catch trophy sized fish of all…