If you fish, hunt or just enjoy Canada’s awesome outdoors remember who helped make it possible to continue to live this wonderful lifestyle. Canada’s veterans and active member of our armed forces gave great sacrifices in the past and today to keep our country free from tyranny, terrorists. We enjoy a lifestyle that is second to none [...]
October’s weather may have decided what fishing technique was going to win as 59 teams competed in the inaugural open this year. Formerly know as the the AuraBass Masters this year Bass Pro Shop Canada put it support and commitment behind this tournament. Other great sponsors also made this tournament possible by their support and commitment. Maple Toyota,Tracker [...]
In this week’s podcast I chatted with Simon Ashdown , Director of Public Relations with Tender Corporation. They have awesome field medical kits available to any one traveling in the outdoors. Whether you fish, hunt, hike, ATV, kayak or just play outside you should check these handy kits out. www.adventuremedicalkits.com In fact after you listen to this weeks [...]
I recently had the opportunity to tag along with good fishing buddy Chris Hockley, a tournament angler and award winning writer. Between you and me he is an exceptionaly truly down to earth nice guy too. But don’t let Chris know! During the summer at the 2007 Uxbridge Huck Finn kids fishing day numerous kids enjoyed the day fishing. [...]
Host Peter Wood takes a few minutes to talk about how important it is to get out and VOTE in the Provincial Election on October 10th. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network Podcast: Play in new window | Download
During the Outdoor Writers of Canada Convention in North Bay, Greg Farrant of the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) talked for a few minutes about the importance members make in Ontario’s conservation of the wildlife and fish population. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the [...]
Fall arrived Saturday morning with cool temperatures and a biting wind. That didn’t deter about 200 kids and parents from attending the 6th year of this free Youth Outdoors Day event at Luther Marsh. Conservation Officer Joel Pegg wanted to help kids explore and discover Ontario’s great outdoor opportunities in hunting, fishing and conservation. With the help [...]
Many of you anxious hunters will have already started packing or organizing your essential equipment for this years upcoming hunts. With opening day of waterfowl or moose season in sight you need to have the right gear. During my travels this year to writing conferences in North Bay and Roanoke in West Virginia I discovered [...]
 If your into tournament BASS FISHING read on! Wil Wegman’s press release has some great information regarding the upcoming Bass Fishing Tournament taking place on Lake Simcoe October 27th. The Aurora Bassmasters are excited to announce that Strike King is throwing its support behind the new partnership between their club and Bass Pro Shops Canada, Inc. [...]
The first Dunnville Hunter Lake Erie Walleye Derby hosted by owner Steve Hardcastle, of Fishmaster Ultimate Bait & Tackle Store Twenty teams of top notch walleye anglers landed some impressive catches of monster walleye by the conclusion of the one day derby. Most walleye were caught before 8am on a worm harness over 60 feet of [...]
I spent Saturday morning at Hamilton’s Waterfront Park with my Nikon D200 in tow. I was fortunate to tour the harbour with professional angler Ryan Hall. Normally when not fishing Ryan is found behind the counter at Fishing World on Barton Street. Today he offered his services and boat to kids under 14years of age to [...]
I’m passing this important message from the Ministry of Natural Resources on to Anglers in the Brantford/Burford/Guelph/ Kitchener/Waterloo Areas.  The Ministry of Natural Resources is asking anglers to voluntarily refrain from fishing for trout in several streams in the Brantford and Burford area. Fish populations, particularly brook and brown trout, are under stress from this [...]
Host Peter Wood chat with Werner Plessl the Executive Director of Hamilton Waterfront Trust about the Kids FISHING DERBY on August 18th. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network Podcast: Play in new window | Download
It’s short notice I know for busy families, BUT next weekend is the Hamilton Harbour Fishing Derby. It starts at 8am and runs till noon. There are 5 categories for the LONGEST fish caught. Lots n Lots of Prizes for; Carp                                               sunfish & perch top predators bullheads & catfish other Other fish you say? According [...]
Host Peter Wood listens in to the conclusion of John Noel’s Bass Talk Seminar held at Fishing World in Hamilton. Podcast: Play in new window | Download