Suddenly a bill appeared behind each teaser. Bernice and the mate slowly reeled the squid teasers away from the fish. They moved them just fast enough to keep them away from the slashing bills of the excited sailfish. I slipped a cut bait with a hook into the water. The fish lunged at my bait and the furious battle began. When it ended I had landed another record fish.

And catching record fish has been both my vocation and avocation for much of my life.

But catching this fish really began long before Bud and Joan Williams had invited me to try some of the fabulous fishing at their Tropic Star Lodge in Pinas Bay, Panama.

A few months before Fred Wintzer, Ed Keller and I (all of us involved in DuPont’s Stren Division) were discussing  the possibility of catching a giant Pacific sailfish on very light tackle spinning gear. We know it would be difficult, but then all things are possible and when Bud’s invitation came, I leaped at the chance to try. But first we had to agree upon what constituted catching of giant fish on light tackle.

Should the fish weigh 500 pounds or over to qualify? Certainly not! Of the different fish I have caught on light tackle, and 82 pound sailfish is one of my proudest achievements. Why then? when the all-tackle record for this species stands at 220 pounds, am I as proud as can be of this 82 pounder? Because the catch was made on 5 pound test monofilament line! This fish weighed over 16 times the breaking test of my line.

Depending upon the tackle you are using, the fish (in my opinion) should weigh 10 times the breaking test of the line or leader to qualify as a giant fish on light tackle. Because of the specialized nature of catching giant fish on light tackle, attention to details and technique that may not be critical in every day angling suddenly assume the utmost importance.

Whether your choice is fly, plug, spinning or conventional tackle with bait, the first thing to do is to pick your adversary. Learn all that you possibly can of the species’ feeding habits, fighting characteristics, where and how to find him, the time of year he is in greatest abundance. For you see, the catching of big fish on light tackle usually requires more than just one chance. The more opportunities you have at catching your giant fish, the better are the odds in your favor.

I think one of the most exciting aspects of fishing is not knowing just how big the next fish will be. While working as a guide I had the pleasure of fishing Russ Ball of Bryn Mawr, Penna. It was March 10, 1963, and I was poling Russ over some prime tarpon flats while he stood ready to cast on the stern of the boat, with the bail of his spinning reel open. Suddenly, without warning, a school of about 20 fish appeared off our starboard quarter.

Russ quickly cast to try to intercept our quarry. The water boiled as the fish attacked the lure. Russ struck hard, again and again. Then 170 1/2 pounds of furious tarpon made the first of its magnificent leaps for freedom.

But in  only 43 minutes Russ had set a new I.G.F.A record for 12 pound line class, topping even the existing 20 pound record.

Russ’s spinning reel was fully loaded with brand new 8 pound test monofilament line. Attached to this with a small swivel was 2 or 3 feet of 80 pound monofilament leader. On the business end of the leader was a Bill Smith lure. This lure works like a breathing-type fly. It has just enough of a cork body to make it castable, it weighs about 3/8 oz. and has orange feathers behind. We used a simple clinch knot , as it is only about 70% perfect. Always be extremely careful when pulling up a knot. I wrap a handkerchief around my hand to hold the mono and a pair of pliers to hold the hook. Pull slowly, but hard and especially pull it up smoothly until the knot is tight.

Russ Ball’s accomplishment was by no means a one-shot situation. Russ had been fishing the Keys several times a year for nearly ten years. He spends the majority of his time in the pursuit of tarpon and always uses spinning tackle. He has also learned about his adversary the tarpon, its feeding and fighting habits. However, none of us in the boat that day – Russ, his friend Andy Duggar, or myself – will deny that our “lucky charms” must have been working when the giant 170 1/2 lb. silver muscle succumbed to spinning tackle.

Once you have chosen your adversary, check your tackle. Start with your rod. Make certain that every guide on the rod is firmly wrapped and that none of the windings are frayed. Inspect the reel seat for damaged hoods and don’t forget to inspect the guides for rough spots or nicks that could fray or cut your line. Neglect of the guides is one of the most common causes of lost fish. Remember that the odds are in the favor of the fish. So why put yourself out of the fight before it even starts by using a guide that will wear down the line before you wear down the fish?

Your reel should be well oiled and clean, in perfect working order. Special attention should always be given to the drag. A high spot or roughness in the drag could add the proverbial straw that in this case would break your line at the most inopportune moment.

Do not take chances with false economies. Use only NEW line that has not been long exposed to harsh light or sunshine.

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Fishermen who know the waxworm prefer full grown larvae, just ready to spin cocoons may be five days or less. Development of the waxworm after it is in the cocoon may be delayed for a week or longer if the cocoons are placed in a refrigerator at 40 degrees F. When waxworm production is completed, the old bee comb should be carefully destroyed by burning to rule out any possibility of spreading diseases that affect honeybees.

Great quantities of waxworms are sometimes produced quite by accident. A few years ago an OSU graduate student of my acquaintance, who was also a beekeeper, stored his annual crop of honey, still in the combs, in the basement of the house where he roomed. Unfortunately, heat from the nearby furnace provided optimum conditions for development of waxworms and the basement soon became infested with all stages of the greater wax moth. For some reason, the landlady took a negative attitude toward wax moths in her basement and the student was given only a few days to remove the honey, the wax moths and himself from the premises.

Ice fishing is a marvelous winter sport regardless of how seriously one takes it up. When the fish are hitting, almost everyone makes good catches, expert and novice alike. Another interesting thing is that the success rate of most fishermen improves as the season progresses and is ordinarily far better during late winter than in the early part. It has been conjectured that fat stored during the fall may be reduced by the latter part of winter so that the fish become more interested in taking food. Fish that are taken through the ice are almost always in prime condition for table purposes. Furthermore, the removal of large numbers of bluegills from ponds and lakes is highly desirable from the management standpoint since it helps maintain a proper equilibrium between bass and bluegills. But probably the best thing of all about ice fishing is that it helps abate the winter form of a human affliction known as fishing fever.

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In the wintertime, fish are not apt to feed as readily or as heavily as in the warm seasons, and they ordinarily show a definite preference for live baits, usually in the smaller sizes. A good trick is to use ice flies baited with small grubs until the fish are located or until they begin feeding actively. Then, a little experimentation quickly indicates whether the grubs or the ice flies can be eliminated.

The most popular baits for ice fishing are waxworms, which are larvae of wax moths; mousies, or rat-tailed maggots, larvae of syrphus flies; and “spikies,” or blow maggots, larvae of blow flies and flesh flies. Some fishermen find mealworms as effective in winter as in the summer. Mealworms are larvae of darkling beetles. Minnows, of course, are always popular and a good bet to have along on an ice fishing trip.

Some fishermen have discovered there is an excellent source of live bait awaiting the man who will hunt weed fields and wood edges for goldenrod plants that show the characteristic swelling or gall of the goldenrod moth larva. However, most of the gall worms reach the adult stage and emerge from the gall by fall, so the fisherman often must cut into several dozen galls before finding one larva, or worm suitable for fishing.

Most of the popular live baits are readily available in bait stores, but some of the more avid ice fishermen like to rear their own live baits with a preference shown for mealworms and waxworms. There are two kinds of mealworms, namely yellow mealworms and dark mealworms. They are very similar except for color.

Mealworms derive their name from the fact they feed on grain. In fact, they are a serious pest when they get into stored meal, bran, grains, course cereals, oatmeal, and similar products. They also occur in meat scraps, among dead insects, or in mixtures of feathers, refuse, grain and other litter in chicken houses. Mealworms are the larval form of the darkling beetle. The mealworm is sometimes called the false wireworm, but it can be distinguished from the true wireworm by the presence of an upper lip in front.

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Notwithstanding its demand on personal comfort, ice fishing is an increasingly popular form of winter recreation. In fact one recent study showed that ice fishing popularity in many sections of northern United States where the ice is thick enough to support the fishermen may nearly equal that of the summer anglers. And it even exceeds summer fishing in certain localized areas.

Ice fishing has long been recognized as one of the most productive forms of sport fishing. On a fish-per-hour basis, ice fishing is in a class by itself, especially where bluegills and yellow perch are abundant. However, good catches of walleyes, crappies, bass, catfish, northern pike, lake trout, carp and several other species are made in certain waters. In general, any body of water that provides good fishing in other seasons will most likely be productive for ice fishing. Farm ponds and other small lakes are an especially good bet because of their large populations of bluegills.

Ice fishing should not be attempted until the ice is atleast two inches thick. Even then the fisherman must exercise extreme caution in areas where spring water or some other warming influence might have reduced the safety margin. Since ice fishing ordinarily takes place under conditions of low temperature often accompanied by bitter winds, it is almost impossible to dress to warmly. An outfit that has become virtually the ice fisherman’s “uniform” consists of a heavy parka with hood, a good pair of gloves (perhaps two pairs) and insulated boots. The heated, portable shanties used in some areas are probably the ultimate in ice fishing comfort, but are seldom practical for the man who fishes only a few hours at a time and would have to transport the shanty to and from the lake. Many fisherman use portable windbreaks which can be carried over a shoulder or hauled on a small sled.

Although there are several devices on the market intended to simplify cutting holes in the ice, the most practical tool for the average fisherman is the “spud bar” a heavy iron bar with a broad chisel-like end.

However, where the ice is unusually thick and many holes are to be made, power saws prove to be very practical. Ideally, ice fishing holes should be eight or ten inches in diameter, with 12 inches sometimes the largest that can be made legally, obviously for safety reasons. After the fisherman spuds a hole in the ice, he cleans out the slush with a small strainer or sieve.

Some fishermen cut holes at each of the various locations where they suspect fishing might be good, or perhaps where they have made good catches previously. It is a good idea to fish each hole for a few minutes and in this way determine which holes produce the best results. Fishermen tend to concentrate at points where a few good strings of fish have been taken, and this does not necessarily detract from the area. In fact, some veteran ice fishermen believe that added light and air made available from the greater number of holes actually serve to attract fish to the area. As a general rule, the deeper the water, the better the chance of good ice fishing. An especially choice spot is where there is a source of spring water several feet under the ice.

During the past few years many ice fishermen have been using electronic devices, such as the Lo-k-tor to find schools of fish. This effects a great savings in valuable fishing time.

There are several combinations of equipment popular with ice fishermen. These range from the simplest hook and line outfits to some fairly elaborate “tip-up” devices which can be left unattended and will signal when a fish takes the bait. Local regulations should be checked for the maximum number of hook and line and/or tip-ups permitted each fisherman. Rods for ice fishing need not be expensive- in fact, very few of them are.

An old flyrod tip or simply a short stick or piece of heavy, stiff wire is usually all that is needed. Most fishermen prefer to sit close to the hole and use the typical, short, ice fishing rods. However, a few ice fishing addicts insist they have better success with a slightly longer rod which allows them to sit back a few feet from the hole, thereby reducing the chance of fish seeing them or their shadow.

Of course, it is a subject of debate whether fish can see the fisherman through several feet of water plus a covering of ice and snow, but the relative wariness of fishes no doubt varies with local conditions with the relative clarity of the water perhaps being the major factor. In general, winter usually brings about an extreme slow-down of fish metabolism with a proportionate decrease in all activities and sensibilities.

The line preferred for most ice fishing is monofilament of approximately four-pound test, with a short leader section of lighter material used when the fish are not biting readily. The most popular hook size for panfish is about No.12, with gold plated hooks or ice flies often preferred because of their shiny appearance which is probably attractive to fish. Many experienced ice fishermen use two hooks or flies on each line. One is tied to the end of the main leader, and a “dropper” is on another length of leader tied to the main line a foot or so from the bottom. This allows the use of two different kinds or lures or baits at same time and at different depths.

Opinions vary as to whether a float or bobber should be used. When using a float, it should be set to position the bottom hook six inches or less from the bottom. An easy way to determine the depth of the water is to temporarily attach a sinker to the hook and allow it to go to the bottom- then to set the float accordingly, and remove the sinker. In certain waters where there is a current, a sinker must be used when actually fishing or else the line will be swept out under the ice and never reach the bottom.

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In accordance with the current regulations and scientific advice, each person is allowed to catch a maximum of 5 groundfish per day of any type, with the exception of halibut, which must be returned to the water.

To ensure the sustainability of this resource and to allow the continuation of this activity in the future, fishers must abide by the regulation in force.

Moreover, information on the catches provided to DFO must be precise in order to make it possible for the Department to obtain a clear picture of the biomass and to avoid a closure of this activity due to a lack of data coming from the winter fishing effort.

For the safety of those participating in ice fishing, DFO emphasizes that access to fishing sites is conditional on ice thickness in accordance with municipal regulations.

Further, the Coast Guard strongly recommends that all pedestrians, fishers and snowmobilers leave the ice during icebreaking activities as shifting ice may create a real danger for anyone in the area.

Please note that Canadian Coast Guard spring icebreaking operations on the Saguenay River will begin on March 13th, 2010.

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Manitoba’s population is about 1.2 million residents, with 60% of them living in Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital city. The province is expansive, with almost 650 thousand sq km of area, putting only slightly behind the U.S. state of Texas.

Things to do with the family in Manitoba

Searching for things to do with kids in Winnipeg on a balmy summer day or a wintry afternoon? You have plenty of family-friendly choices, such as bumper boats, dunk tanks, mini golf, or batting cages at Winnipeg’s Grand Prix Amusements.

There is an abundance of museums to create enjoyable learning experiences for kids, such as the Canadian Fossil Discover Centre in Morden, or the Manitoba Children’s Museum in Winnipeg. Get your kids into science at the Western Canada Aviation Museum, or interest them in history at the Transcona Historical Museum.

Outdoor activities in Manitoba

Because there is so much wilderness in Manitoba, residents have many options for recreation. There is fishing year-round, whether ice-fishing on Lake Winnipeg (or one of the other hundreds of scenic lakes), or salt water fishing in the Hudson Bay along Manitoba’s north eastern border. Fly fishing is also popular in Manitoba’s many rivers and streams.

For powersports fans, there are off-road sports year-round to choose from. There are hundreds of trails with thousands of kilometers for ATVers and snowmobilers to ride.

Of course, you will also find slopes for both novice and extreme snowboarders. Drop in by helicopter on pristine wilderness powder with one of Manitoba’s outfitters, or get some of the best snowboarding in the province at Stony Mountain, just ten minutes north of Winnipeg.

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The season for the Canadian northern pike fishing begins in May and continues till the end of September. This is the best time as the weather and water conditions are both optimum for fish runs. It is a good idea to hire a guide when fishing in the waters of Canada. The local guides are experienced and usually know the area like the back of their hand. They will take you to the areas where they now the fish will bite the most. A good guide can lead to a hassle free ay of fishing.

You can also hire charter boats to fish for Canadian northern pike fishing. The fishing boat captain should be licensed and registered with local authorities. The boat comes equipped with everything you will need on your fishing trip, like safety and first-aid kits, fishing equipment, bait and tackle. For an amateur angler, the boat captain can also provide for fishing lessons while he can guide the more experienced fish anglers to places where the pike put up a really good fight.

A Canadian northern pike fishing trip cannot be complete without a stay in one of its famous fishing lodges. Accommodations range from the luxurious to vacation resorts to the more humble and intimate bed and breakfasts or cottages. You can also hire a fishing cabin for a more secluded atmosphere. If you get tired of fishing for pike in the waters of the Canada, then you can have the options of going for non fishing activities like canoeing, wilderness and bird watching and hunting in remote northern Canada. A Canadian northern pike fishing adventure is also ideal for corporate conferencing or a family vacation.

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Churchill was once a military base for United States and Canada and is now a small town of about 800 residents. The economy is based on a number of thriving sectors such as mining, transportation, forestry, commercial fishing, trapping and tourism. Prince of Wales Fort, built in the mid 1700s by the Hudson Bay Company, sits just across the river, a solid reminder of the fur trade which first put Churchill on the map.

When you visit Churchill, you should be aware that a polar bear may be encountered anywhere at any time of the year. There are “Polar Bear ALERT” signs posted around town as well as a special polar bear alert phone line (675-BEAR) for sightings. Conservation officers first try to scare off any bears that wander into town, usually with ear-piercing cracker shells although sometimes rubber bullets are used. When that doesn’t work, the bears are trapped using a bear trap (a large metal cylinder baited with seal meat or oil) and are detained in the Polar Bear Compound at the edge of town for up to 30 days or until the ice on the Bay has frozen over. The Compound contains 28 holding areas and bears are isolated from people to avoid a familiarity and dependence on humans. While the Louisville Zoo group was in Churchill, the Compound housed about 16 bears. One was even caught wandering the town while they were there!

Early one morning, Zoo staff members Marcelle Gianelloni and I walked to the post office to mail postcards back home. Later that morning at breakfast, we were told a polar bear had been caught in the street next to the post office—just a few minutes after we had left. It was an almost “too-close encounter!”

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But at least two species are focusing on that right now.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the cold weather is bringing bald eagles back into the state from their northern grounds. It is also drawing people onto lakes as ice fishing becomes possible.

Doug Harr, the department’s wildlife diversity coordinator for non-game animals, said experts expect a large number of eagles this year.

“Around 2,300 pairs of eagles were reported in Minnesota this summer, and Canada has even more,” Harr said. “As harsh weather forces birds south, Iowa becomes a winter destination as eagles collect around open fishing waters.”

Harr specifically cited the Des Moines River and Mississippi River as popular spots for the visiting eagles.

Ottumwa eagle watchers benefit from the migration. When colder air arrives, it freezes most surface water in the area. But the hydro dam in downtown creates an area of open water that looks like a buffet line to migrating eagles.

And the colder it gets, the more eagles will likely arrive.

“As fast as the big waters are currently freezing to our north, I’d expect to see a huge influx of bald eagles move into Iowa during the next few days,” Harr said. “Most of these birds are coming straight down the chute from Minnesota and Canada, and viewing opportunities are occurring statewide.”

Eagles aren’t the only ones watching the weather.

Ice fishing is only possible after the temperatures take a winter plunge. Last week’s snow was actually bad news for those enthusiasts. The snow insulates the ice, which means it does not grow thicker as quickly as if it was exposed.

The basic guidelines from the DNR warn anglers to stay off ice if it is less than 2 inches thick. Two inches can support a single person under good conditions. Three inches of ice can support a group if the people spread out and four inches of ice supports general use. The DNR says only ice in the northern two-thirds of Iowa is currently thick enough for ice fishing.

Even if the ice is thick in one part of the surface, it doesn’t guarantee thickness elsewhere.

“Ice thickness is not uniform on any body of water and there is no such thing as safe ice. There is always risk associated with going out on ice,” said Mick Klemesrud of the DNR.

Still, experts warn that even experienced ice fishermen should pack emergency items in case of an accident. The DNR recommends bringing ice picks and 50 feet of rope. Inflatable cushions can keep anglers from sitting on the ice while also providing an emergency float should someone break through.

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Canada has one of the largest numbers of water bodies and National Parks in the world. As such, its a fertile land to look for big game fishing and hunting. The state of British Columbia is renowned for its salmon, steelhead, trout and Coho fishing. If it is the fighter monster pike you’re looking for, then towards northern Canada. This region is also famous for walleye, arctic char and Lake Trout fishing. Brook Trout is native to the states of Quebec and New Foundland. So that is what makes Canada unique and famous. And this is where Canadian Fishing Lodges also come into play.

The fishing season begins in May and lasts till the end of September. The summers are the best to fish because both the weather conditions and water temperatures combine towards a good run of fishes. For the more hardy and adventurous, the winter months offer the joys of ice fishing after the frost sets in. Without the Canadian fishing Lodges, fishing in Canada would have been a lot more difficult.

The Canadian government lays heavy emphasis on conservation. Thus, most Canadian fishing lodges practice catch and release policies and actively promote eco-tourism. There is something available to suit every pocket  from the luxurious, exclusive 5-star resorts to remote, rustic fishing cabins. Canadian fishing lodges offer various kinds of fishing experiences  it could be a family vacation, a corporate conference or getaway or a remote wilderness fishing adventure. The diversity is immense.

If you are looking for non-fishing activities in addition to big game fishing then even Canadian fishing lodges will not disappoint you. You can choose from a canoeing or kayaking trip, wilderness and bird watching, hiking, golf, lazing on the beach  fishing lodges in Canada offer them all. Also, Canada is quite proud of its tag of being a family destination and most lodges offer play areas and children activities. So, these are the amazing Canadian Fishing lodges.

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