Gear & Equipment
What’s in your tackle box?
Jig heads, downriggers, dodgers, line winders, trolling rods – there’s all kind of gear to sort through out there, and as many opinions as there are anglers. This gear and equipment section is where you can learn about new stuff, share your thoughts on different gear for different situations, and expand your Saskatchewan fishing knowledge.
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For early and late season (just after ice-out; 10ft and the surface, Mid Spring; 35 to 45 ft, Late Spring; 50 to 65ft, this is a approximation of depths and it is not true for all lakes), use a 6 ft medium-power... Read more
Fishing for Northern Pike
Fishing for Northern Pike should include a stiff 6 7 ft baitcasting or spinning outfit spooled with 15 to 20 lb mono. Always use a solid wire leader to prevent bite-offs. Read more
Walleye/Pike Jig and Rod
The Walleye will take a typical jig, I prefer a 3/8 oz yellow or white head and tail, or throw on the go to five of diamonds and hook them up on that as well, but expect the Pike to smack it as well or even the odd trout. Walleye are typically in the tw Read more
Casting a Grayling
Use a real small spinner and light gear. If you are into catching them on the fly, a 5-6wt takes away from the fight some, so I would choose to use a 3 wt. if you have one handy. Read more
Catching Walleye on the Churchill River
I love to fish for Walleye with my ultra light rod and reel. This usually consists of a 5ft ultra light action rod with a reel that holds 4 to 6 lb test line. You can use your 5 to 6ft medium to heavy rod with 8 to 10 lb test line as well. Every lake and Read more
Barbless Hooks
With quick strike rigs you need to set the hook right away. A Pike first takes the bait then turns to kill it. Read more
lighted fish lures
There is a lure on the market that flask a light when you use it. Beware that this lure could cost you big time... Read more
