The Best Kayak Fishing in Alberta The Best Kayak Fishing in Alberta Alberta could be the best province in Canada to be a kayak angler. With roughly 800 fishable lakes in the province, many of the lakes are little more than ponds and are nearly impossible to access with traditional boats. Roughly a third of those lakes are stocked to the brim with trout and are further limited to human powered or electric motor only watercraft. This limitation gives the advantage to those of us that enjoy the simplicity and ease of paddle-powered watercraft. With so few large lakes in the province, the line up…
Author: Chris Fonos
Chris Fonos
I grew up fishing. I fished with my family every season, every year, ever since I could walk. But despite all that experience, it wasn’t until I struck out on my own that I realized I wasn’t any good at it. Since then, I’ve been researching all the tips and techniques I could find and experimenting with them on my local lakes. I am based out of Edmonton, Alberta and fish all over the western provinces. My goal is to bring information and experience together in one place. I will post links to useful content I find, write detailed reviews on tools and techniques and, of course, share my adventures with you as I work on my skills as an angler. I am far from a professional but I hope you find this site helpful, informative, and even a bit entertaining. Please feel free to send me your comments, feedback and questions you may have about angling! See you on the water,
LEARNING A NEW WAY TO FISH Many anglers have embraced forward facing sonar technologies such as Livescope, Active Target, and Mega Live, and have claimed the technology has changed the way they fish in a dramatic way. The ability to see your bait, the fish, and how they react in real-time, is incredibly valuable and it’s easy to see why “scoping” your targets has become a preferred way to fish. Even though many angler have jumped on the bandwagon and embraced forward facing sonar, there are still many more than have not. But just because you haven’t sunk your hard-earned…
Kayak fishing has exploded in popularity in the last decade but there are many who are still cautious about dipping their toes into the kayak fishing water. Many wonder if kayak fishing is really that fun, or are hesitant to be on the water without the safety of high gunwales and a big motor. I had these same reservations at first, but after fishing from a kayak for nearly ten years I can confidently tell you that there is no better way to spend time on the water. I bought my first kayak because fishing from the shore was getting…
Most provinces in the country (all except B.C.) allow the use of a second rod while ice fishing and you would be selling yourself short if you didn’t take advantage of it! A second ice fishing rod, whether it’s a tip-up, deadstick, or automatic hooksetter, is almost as valuable a tool as your flasher and is something I utilize every time I hit the ice. Now, you could keep your second line simple and drop down a jig and a minnow and be reasonably successful, but you would be missing an opportunity to utilize a strategy – especially during mid-winter…
THE SMITTY SLED An Ice Anglers Must-Have Accessory For avid ice anglers, hauling a heavy sled across the ice and snow is a rite of passage. I grew up ice fishing and can look back fondly at nearly all the memories spent on the ice except for one – pulling all that gear from the parking lot to our fishing spot. Today’s anglers are even more encumbered, as tents get heavier and electronics gain popularity, ice anglers are bringing more gear to stay comfortable and to stay on the fish. As you pack all this gear into your ice fishing…