First trip of the year after a service at SMG Marine in Port Elgin

Motor serviced, shifter cable replaced, steering tightened up and a good cleaning while it was there. Looks like it's going to get cold again next week so I thought I better get the boat out while I had the chance. I'm really hoping for the weather to straighten out so I can get out after some Panfish locally on some on the inland lakes or Perch, Pike maybe even some Walleye out of Lake Huron or make a run for Perch over on Simcoe, who else is getting ready to go Fishing. Had a few Panfish rods with me but just driving around mapping before the fog moved in.

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KWC Bassmasters Meeting with Fishing Friendzy

Uncle Bass Mike Sklad giving a talk about Fishing Friendzy and his Youth Fishing Leagues to the members that showed up for their monthly meeting. There were some good questions about how it works and what is taught. 

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North Bay Fishing and Outdoor Show on May 3rd

I'll be there working in the Blackfly Lures booth if you are in the area stop in and say hi and check out the vendors and speakers, bring the kids too there will be lots for them to do. 

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Fishing Friendzy Foundation - Youth Fishing Leagues

Lots of people stopped by the booth at the Clifford Life Outdoors Show to ask questions about the program and asking where are the all sites it's being held in. Silver Lake at Kinloss, Teeswater Concrete Ponds, Wawanosh Lake, Chesley Lake are 4 local ones. Orangeville, Caledan, Belleville, Collingwood, Hamilton, Windsor. Victoria Harbour, London, Penetanguishene, Midlan, Chatham and Cambridge so far. Sign up before they fill up @ Fishing Friendzy Foundation. 

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Clifford Life Outdoor Show this weekend 9-3pm

Stopped in to meet Mike Howard and family and Mikey showed up for a few hours as well with their 3 youngest kids. Back at it tomorrow for a few more hours, stop by to see what's up with the Youth Fishing Leagues for 2026.

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North Bay Fishing and Outdoor Show

We’re just over a month away! Mark your calendars, this is going to be a lot of FUN!

Lots of hands-on activities for the whole family. Exhibitors from across the province, a full seminar line up. Don’t miss it!

Hope to see you there I'll be working in the Blackfly Lures Booth.

Blackfly Lures 25th Anniversary.

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Always looking for new fishing knots are you

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Curious to learn more about invasive sea lampreys?

#DidYouKnow there is an educational video that takes a deep dive into Great Lakes sea lampreys?

“Sea Lampreys: From Crisis to Control” is a 27-minute video that takes a close look into the anatomy, history, life cycle, and control methods for invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes. Also included are video-associated worksheets that are great for teachers and students (elementary and upper level). Click on the links below to watch the video and download your printable worksheets!

“Sea Lampreys: From Crisis to Control” 

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Free Spinnerbaits made the way the Kids wanted them

Matt/Dean making Spinnerbaits for 97 kids to take home with components that they picked out, talk about a bunch of happy kids and parents. #GetKidsHookedOnFishing #HookedOnFishing #TakeAKidFishing #TakeAFamilyFishing Tight Lines 🎣 

Sportsmen Show is about to open

Blackfly Lures 25th Anniversary year come on down to see what's new. 

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