In this issue

IN THIS ISSUE: A tale of two guides; How to land your catch; Early season ice fishing; Stretching the boating season; Finding more fish; New outdoors gear, Fly fishing boats; Best fishing times and much more!

Going The Extra Mile

How many times have you gone to a spot where youve previously caught fish and find that the fish are gone? Lets face it, when fish are in specific areas theyre there for a reason.

3 mins

Flying Boats

The staple method of fly fishing is wading in rivers to approach fish but there are other ways to access excellent fishing opportunities with your fly rod in tow, including using a watercraft.

2 mins

Better-Luck Baits

When a fisherman opens up an old tackle box and observes the contents, they might notice a brilliantly coloured orange cardboard lure box.

3 mins

Blue Shark

Blue Sharks, as their name implies, have a pronounced bluish hue to their bodies.

2 mins

Two Guides Traveling Two Roads

The generic definition that comes to mind when we think of a fishing guide is someone who helps us catch fish, period. But if we take the time to peel back the layers of this onion there is so much more to it. Guides bring people together - fathers and sons for example - creating traditions that are handed down for generations and that are looked forward to every year with the same anticipation as Christmas morning. They can teach and mold a new lineage of anglers and forge rich memories that will last a lifetime. This is not only an interview with two gifted fishing guides. Although it highlights the techniques and specialized methods of two very distinct angling practices, most importantly it reminds us that at the end of the day there is far more to fishing than just catching fish.

10+ mins

Early Season Ice Fishing

Theres no question that one of the peak times of the year for ice fishing is as soon as the ice is safe enough to venture onto. Its during those first cold days that fishing for perch, crappies, bluegills and walleyes can really sizzle. Thats when its time to head to shallow, fertile lakes, preferably those with depths less than 20-feet or so. These types of lakes freeze first and typically offer the best early season fishing. If the lakes are stained, with water clarity of less than five or six-feet, so much the better. Fish cant afford to be too particular inoff-colouredwater so they tend to be more aggressive. Another advantage of darker water is that fish will bite all day rather than just in low-light times.

7 mins

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Bob Izumi's Real Fishing Magazine Description:

Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing Magazine is Canada’s only national magazine dedicated entirely to fishing. Published four times each year, by the same people who produce the award winning Real Fishing Television Show, every issue is brimming with great fishing features - from the latest tips and techniques to the hottest destinations for your next great fishing adventure. Along with our feature stories, Real Fishing has regular columns on fly fishing and tackle collecting, monthly moon time calendars, previews of the latest new tackle and outdoors gear, and much more. Whether you’re a casual angler, a weekend warrior or a completely obsessed fishing fanatic, Real Fishing Magazine will help you get more enjoyment from your time on the water.