In this issue

IN THIS ISSUE: Big Pike from any Waterbody; Knife Sharpening 101; Ontario's Thames River; Hardware for Trophy Brown Trout; New Product Showcase; All About Loons; Fly Fishing; Fishing Events Calendar and much more!

Fly Fishing - Travel Time

Fly fishing is a perfect opportunity to get out and see someincredible places in this world. It is amazing how manydifferent fish and fisheries are out there that can be targetedwith a fly rod. I have really enjoyed seeing the sightsunder the guise of a fishing trip or sneaking the gear intomy bag on a family tour. Either way, there are ways to getmore out of your travelling fishing experience.

2 mins

Lucky Strike Chub Baits

Lucky Strike, one of Canada’s largest and oldest fishing tackle manufacturers, will be celebrating their 90th anniversary in 2019. It is still is a family run business and still successfully manufacturing fishing tackle from their Peterborough facility.

2 mins

Lake Trout

A member of the char family, the lake trout is a uniquelyCanadian fish. They are easily recognized by their long,somewhat rounded shape, deeply forked tail and bodywhich is covered with light spots on a darker background.

3 mins

Catching The Largest Pike In Any Waterbody

Northern pike are one of the most aggressive freshwater fish species throughout Canada and the northern US. They are very adaptable and can make themselves right at home in a wide variety of lakes, reservoirs, and river systems. They can grow well into the 40-inch range and some can even stretch the tape past the 50-inch mark.

8 mins

The Wallflower River

Originally called “Askunesippi”, (Ojibwa for “the antlered river”), Ontario’s Thames River received its present name in1792. The Thames was officially designated as a Canadian heritage river in 2000. It flows westward from the town of Tavistock through Woodstock, past London, into Chatham and on to Lighthouse Cove where it joins Lake St. Clair, a distance of some 270-kilometers. There are 94 species of fish that call this nutrient-rich water home, everything from brook trout to longnose gar.

8 mins

Sharpening 101

John Ward is the Vice President and General Manager of Acme United Canada

4 mins

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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.