Bull Trout Versus Dolly Varden, What Is The Difference?
The whole Dolly Varden and Bull trout saga has been going on for quite some time now. The big question has always been how do you tell them apart? Dolly Varden and Bull Trout look so alike but they are not as closely related as some of us might think. In fact they didn’t even […]
Catching The Cat To Become A Manitoba Master Angler!
Have you ever wanted to catch a trophy size fish and get recognition for it? Manitoba just so happens to have an amazing program that does just that! The Manitoba Master Angler Program has been around for 62 years now making it home to the oldest master angler program in North America! Last year alone, […]
Keeping Warm Out On The Ice
There is doubt that ice fishing is cold, but it doesn’t have to be if you are dressed appropriately and have the right gear with you. I am a firm believer in there is no bad weather just poor clothing choices. Ice fishing gear has changed a lot over the years. You can get thermal […]
A Northern Girl With A New Love
Hello, my name is Rene Coatta, and I am so excited and honoured to be a part of the Women’s Fishing Network! I am 42 years old, and grew up in Winnipeg Manitoba. I moved out to BC when I was 19. I always had a love for the mountains and ocean. I lived in […]
Making Christmas Fishes Come True!
It’s my second favourite time of the year, anytime I am out fishing is my favourite of course! With Christmas getting closer I thought it would be fun to put together a few products that I think would be perfect for the angler in your life or even yourself. These are all products I have […]
Shor Fishing Sling Pack!
Flies? Check. Fly Boxes? Check. Leaders? Check. Beverages? Check. Everything else? Check. Now time to put it in my bag. Bag too small to fit everything? Check… The most frustrating feeling is not being able to fit everything you need into your bag for your day on the river or lake when going fishing. Yes, […]
Tagged Fish Could Pay Cash Reward!
Did you know you could get paid for catching fish in BC? There are actually many lakes around BC that offer anglers rewards just for catching a tagged fish, and here are a few. Kootenay Lake The survival rate of Kokanee, a land locked salmon in Kootenay Lake has drastically gone down over the years […]
Euro-Nymphing – Well Known Fly Fishing Technique You Need to Try
Euro Nymphing – a fly-fishing technique that is well-known all around the world. A technique that is becoming increasingly popular in the fly-fishing industry, but one that is hard to perfect. It is fairly easy to learn and understand the basics but becomes more difficult when it comes to small flies, thin leaders, and the […]
What Are Zebra Mussels?
Have you ever been out fishing and seen the sign for “Stop Invasive Species” (usually around the boat launch area) or driving down the highway and seen the mandatory water craft inspection stations? Well this is for Dreissena Polymorpha or what we call the Zebra Mussel is a small freshwater mussel that was originally […]
Hi Everyone!
Hello to all my fellow fishers! My name is Rachel Kernohan and I am so excited to be the newest member of the Women’s Fishing Network! I am 23 years old, and live just outside of Toronto, Ontario. About two and a half years ago, I was introduced to the wonderful sport of fly-fishing, and […]
People Are Getting Hooked On Fishing!
Many retailers have been seeing a rise in sales of fishing and outdoor equipment especially starter rod and reel combos since the Pandemic hit. Many people were not able to enjoy other outdoor activities with social distancing measures put into place so lots took up trying out fishing for the first time or getting back […]
The Love of Fly Fishing
Fly-Fishing? What is that? That is the same question I asked over two years ago when I had no idea fly-fishing was even a sport. My fly-fishing journey started in June of 2019 when a local fly-fishing company, Fly Life Company, hosted a Panfish tournament at a local pond near where I live. I decided […]
Morning Versus Evening Fishing
When is the best time of the day to catch fish? There has always been a lot of back and forth when it comes to fishing on whether fishing is the morning produces more fish or fishing in the evening. In my opinion they are very similar and really just comes down to whether or […]
A Brief Intro To Rachel
Hello to all my fellow fishers! My name is Rachel Kernohan and I am so excited to be the newest member of the Women’s Fishing Network! I am 23 years old, and live just outside of Toronto, Ontario. About two and a half years ago, I was introduced to the wonderful sport of fly-fishing, and […]
Let’s Talk Wading Gear!
Let’s talk about wading gear! Choosing waders and a wading jacket is a choice every fly fisherman, or woman must make. There are so many to choose from out there. From hip waders and chest waders to how many layers do you need? I had to make that same decision when it came time for […]
Pike Fishing with Len Thompson Spoons
One of our first times out fishing at Charlie Lake we were fishing off the dock and there was this guy on shore just slaying the pike. Every few casts he would be pulling in a new pike releasing it then pulling another one in. This went on for the whole time we were there. […]
Recycle Your Old Fishing Line!
Most fishing line is non-biodegradable and can last hundreds of years in landfills. Line is often left in nature because people get their lines snagged on something and then have to cut the line, or are pulling too hard and the line snaps after time with currents in the water this line washes up on […]
Make Your Own Fishing Adventures
Sometimes the best fishing spots are the ones we never plan on going to and just kind of end up there. That’s exactly what happened to us while in Manitoba this past September! My son had his heart set on going to a certain lake and after lots of research (because that is what we […]
Getting Kids Hooked On Fishing!
Fishing with kids is definitely no easy task, especially if they don’t know what they are doing. In reality we spend most of our time baiting hooks, untangling line (I am a pro at this one) or casting out for them. But fishing with kids can also be extremely rewarding at the same time. You […]
Shor Fishing Sling Pack!
Flies? Check. Fly Boxes? Check. Leaders? Check. Beverages? Check. Everything else? Check. Now time to put it in my bag. Bag too small to fit everything? Check…
Recycle Your Old Fishing Line
Most fishing line is non-biodegradable and can last hundreds of years in landfills. Line is often left in nature because people get their lines snagged on something and then have to cut the line…
CONSERVATION
Walleye Versus Sauger, What Is the difference?
Walleye Vs. Sauger How can you tell the difference between these two fish? At first glance they look so similar especially to the untrained eye. In this article I am going to explain to you their differences and hopefully give you a better understanding of these two popular predatory fish. What Is A Walleye? A […]
WHAT'S HOT IN FISHING
Shor Fishing Sling Pack!
Flies? Check. Fly Boxes? Check. Leaders? Check. Beverages? Check. Everything else? Check. Now time to put it in my bag. Bag too small to fit everything? Check… The most frustrating feeling is not being able to fit everything you need into your bag for your day on the river or lake when going fishing. Yes, […]
Making Christmas Fishes Come True!
It’s my second favourite time of the year, anytime I am out fishing is my favourite of course! With Christmas getting closer I thought it would be fun to put together a few products that I think would be perfect for the angler in your life or even yourself. These are all products I have […]
Euro-Nymphing – Well Known Fly Fishing Technique You Need to Try
Euro Nymphing – a fly-fishing technique that is well-known all around the world. A technique that is becoming increasingly popular in the fly-fishing industry, but one that is hard to perfect. It is fairly easy to learn and understand the basics but becomes more difficult when it comes to small flies, thin leaders, and the […]
FISHING GEAR
How To Choose The Right Reel
If you are new to fishing you might be wondering what type of rod and reel should I be using? I am going to tell you about the different types of reels out there along with the pros and cons of each of them. Spin Casting Reel This is what most anglers start out […]
Recycle Your Old Fishing Line!
Most fishing line is non-biodegradable and can last hundreds of years in landfills. Line is often left in nature because people get their lines snagged on something and then have to cut the line, or are pulling too hard and the line snaps after time with currents in the water this line washes up on […]
Let’s Talk Wading Gear!
Let’s talk about wading gear! Choosing waders and a wading jacket is a choice every fly fisherman, or woman must make. There are so many to choose from out there. From hip waders and chest waders to how many layers do you need? I had to make that same decision when it came time for […]
SURVIVAL
Keeping Warm Out On The Ice
There is doubt that ice fishing is cold, but it doesn’t have to be if you are dressed appropriately and have the right gear with you. I am a firm believer in there is no bad weather just poor clothing choices. Ice fishing gear has changed a lot over the years. You can get thermal […]
'REWILDING' WITH JESS CALDWELL
Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021 | Week 11/52 | Winter
Click here to view the full post, ‘Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021’. In this blog entry of her ‘Field Notes’, Jess goes crab fishing in Newport, Oregon! Click the link or image above to watch the video and read the whole post.
Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021 | Week 23/52 | Spring
Click here to view the full post, ‘Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021’. In this blog entry of her ‘Field Notes’, Jess goes crab fishing in Newport, Oregon! Click the link or image above to watch the video and read the whole post.
Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021 | Week 29/52 | Summer
In this blog entry of her “Field Notes”, Jess enjoys her spoils from fishing for Chinook Salmon! Click here to view the full post.
Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021 | Week 28/52 | Summer
In this blog entry of her “Field Notes”, Jess goes fishing for Chinook Salmon! Click here to view the full post.
Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021 | Week 19/52 | Spring
Click here to view the full post, Field Notes from Jess ~ Rewilding in 2021 In this blog entry of her “Field Notes”, Jess appears to have a slight leak in her waders!
OTHER TEAMS WE WORK WITH
Team Just A Girl
Team Just A Girl inspires women to step up, find their passion, and no matter how insane, action it. “Fishing tends to be viewed as only catching fish, it is far more. Fishing is self-empowerment.” Team Just A Girl’s Vision… Break the cycle of fishing traditions being passed down through men Empowering women from the […]