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Ann Littleson|
Feb 6, 2026
Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Feb 6, 2026

Tweaks & Hacks for More Fish on Ice

By Walt Matan
Tackle and equipment modifications give you a leg up over your angling competition.
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Crappie Tips for the New Year

By Tim Huffman
Doing basic things correctly eliminates most mistakes and ensures fishing success.
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Using Lures That Glow

By Dan Galusha
Fish see lures that glow better in both stained and clear-water environments.
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Canadian Fishing Destinations

Wilderness Family Outfitters, Saskatchewan
Wilderness Family Outfitters offers a real Canadian experience featuring some of the best natural habitats for northern pike, lake trout, walleye, black bear and moose. With millions of acres of forest and thousands of square miles on Wollaston Lake, you’ll have an unforgettable northern adventure.
Ash Rapids Lodge, Ontario
A boat-in/fly-in resort on the northwest section of Lake of the Woods that offers American Plan packages with outstanding service and opportunities for fishermen and hunters to get the big catch. They tailor trips to suit your needs adding outstanding meals, comfortable beds, and friendly staff.
KaBeeLo Lodge, Ontario
With 14 Flyouts, 1 drive-to lodge and umlimited adventure, KaBeeLo is your destination. Rated as one of Ontario’s best fishing & hunting outfitters, KaBeeLo Lodge offers flyout fishing and hunting packages and an entirely new experience in the great outdoors. Book the trip today that you’ll talk about forever.
Ghost River Lodges, Ontario
Experience remoteness without flying. Ghost River is a boat-in remote family-run lodge offering clean, modern cabins, boat rentals, housekeeping packages and endless fishing opportunities on the Marchington Lake chain featuring 14 remote fishable lakes. Book your adventure at Ghost River Lodges.

Add Snares to Increase Your Trapping Versatility

By Chuck Smick
Trappers may find that snares extend their abilities to harvest furbearers.
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Fly Fishing for Panfish is Simple and Fun

By Don Gasaway
Strikes are usually not rod-bending, but rather a twitch in the line.
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Humminbird University

The Simplest Way to See It All

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A Road Map to Ontario Spring Walleyes

By Mark Romanack
Canadian walleyes move shallow to feed and spawn in spring. Find ‘em, then fish ‘em!
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Discover Nelson Lake in Hayward, Wis.

Located a few miles north of beautiful Hayward is Nelson Lake, where you can fish, hike, snowmobile, or cross-country ski! The destination is home to a variety of resorts, restaurants, cabins, lodges, taverns and offers convenient lodging for groups of all sizes.
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Leave 'em Laughing
Tom Newbauer Fishing Tip

Smoking Fish

 

When smoking fish or fowl, your brine recipe is very important. Here’s a good one I’ve been using for years. You need a big enough pot to hold the liquid. For every gallon of water, add 1 to 1-1/2 cups of canning salt. Regular table salt will also work. The amount of salt is based on your taste.

 

Then, no matter if it’s 1 or 2 gallons of water, add the following:

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup of pancake syrup

1 lemon wedge, squeezed and added to pot

1 large onion, quartered

1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Cayenne pepper (optional)

 

Heat this mixture until the salt and brown sugar are dissolved. Let stand until room temperature. Put your fish into a plastic bucket (never use aluminum) and pour the liquid mixture over the fish, which should be fully covered with liquid.

 

Put in a cool place for at least 4 hours––overnight is better. Dry the fish before smoking (the drying doesn’t have to be perfect) and enjoy!