• Matt's Blog
  • Going To Canada?
  • Bio
  • Matt's Links
  • Contact

lodges

Nueltin Fly-in Lodges
Nueltin.com

Canada's Premiere Fishing Adventure Destination, Nueltin has been providing thrilling fishing trips for 25 years, always with utmost regard for guest comfort & experience while maintaining the resource.

Lakers Unlimited
LakersUnlimited.com

Lakers Unlimited, on Lake Athabasca, offers some of the best lake trout fishing on earth. Northern pike and grayling fisheries are also world class.

Kasba Lake Lodge
www.kasba.com

Some of the finest lake trout and grayling fishing anywhere. White wolves, wild rivers, giant lakes.

Rocky River Lodge, Alaska
www.rockyriverlodge.com

No jet boats, no brown bears, no worries. Stalk various species of salmon on foot in the shadow of snow-capped mountains, through the gorgeous forests and tidal flats of the Kenai Peninsula. The Rocky River is non-navigable, easy to wade, and lodge owner Bernie Golling runs the only operation on the river.

Tetu Island Lodge
www.tetuislandlodge.com

This could be the finest drive-to lodges on earth for the combination of big pike, musky, trophy walleyes, numbers of walleyes, and smallmouth bass. Located on an island in the Winnipeg River system, they can pick you up at a mainland launch site or you can navigate your own boat to this scenic water wonderland.

Lindberg's Reindeer Lake Lodge
www.fishreindeerlake.com

This lake is vast, with shorelines, bays, and islands weaving a diverse tapestry of shallow-water habitat for pike, and gators are everywhere. Giant lakers patrol the main basins in big numbers.

Wollaston Lake Lodge
www.wollastonlakelodge.com/?gclid=CJuwhYun66ACFec35wodSVeaHw

Wollaston provides exciting angling for enormous pike and lake trout. The big gators cruise through predictable patterns, and the guides expertly keep track of their stages. Lake trout fishing is exemplary.

North Knife Lake Lodge
www.webberslodges.com/northknife/

North Knife Lake offers unique fly-out opportunities for lake-trout, grayling and big sea-run brookies (a rare plus in Manitoba). The main lake has trophy lake trout and myriad cabbage beds that produce exciting spinnerbait action for big northerns.

Club Chambeaux
www.clubchambeaux.com/?sport=fishing&langue=en&section_id=20

The Caniapiscau River in northern Quebec rages through rapids that open into lakes that narrow back into a river proper and each turn in the landscape brings new and unique opportunities for giant brook trout, lake trout on a fly rod, and some of the biggest landlocked Atlantic salmon (often averaging over 10 pounds) in the world.

Sand Bay Resort
www.sandbaybeach.com

  The place for a family to stay when visiting beautiful Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Tuktu Lodge
www.arcticfishing.com/nwt-territories-fishing.php

Tundra, home to the musk ox and the open-range grizzly, extends to the horizon here in the Northwest Territories. This is far-north adventure at its finest for lake trout and grayling.

Savant Lake, Ontario
http://www.ontariotowns.net/SavantLake

A variety of lodges and outfitters are available through this site, offering unique fly-out experiences for lake trout, brook trout, walleye, pike, musky and other popular gamefish species. Savant Lake, a drive-to destination now, offers great walleye, pike and trout fishing.

Inconnu Lodge
www.inconnulodge.com

Rugged adventurism defines the Yukon, and few lodges sum it up better than Inconnu. World-class fishing for inconnu, whitefish, pike, and the near-mythical bull trout awaits here, and the family will love the unique blend of activities available, which include panning for gold, kayaking, rock climbing, heli-hiking and wildlife viewing.

Misaw Lake Lodge
www.misawlakelodge.com

Some of my fondest pike-fishing memories are tied to Misaw Lake Lodge. For both river and lake fishing for pike, grayling and lake trout, Misaw is hard to beat. 

Chilco Lake Lodge
www.chilkolake.com

Spectacular doesn't cut it. Few sights in North America can match the panoramas constructed of river, lake and mountain found here. World-class fly fishing for big native rainbows in a high-mountain setting. Dolly Varden, bull trout and salmon, too.

Dolphins Resort
www.dolphinsresort.com

Ocean-front cabins, majestic Douglas firs, Spey rodding on the Campbell River, mooching big kings in the Georgian Strait, high-country steelhead in water more transparent than air. Vancouver Island's best.

Plummer's Arctic Lodges
fishing-lodges.gordonsguide.com/plummersarcticlodges/index.cfm

Plummer's has been providing adventure since 1939. World-class fishing for lake trout and grayling on Great Slave and Great Bear, world-class fly-outs to some of the finest Arctic char fishing in the world. A true Arctic experience.

gifts

Fishy Gifts
FishyGifts.com

  A collection of fishing/hunting related gifts including Buckets-O-Tackle gift buckets for walleye, panfish, or ice fishermen. Everything you need to get started - all in a convenient bucket.

Guides

Woody's Fairly Reliable Guide Service
Woody'sFairlyReliableGuideService.com

Woody is more than fairly reliable. He just doesn't want to work that hard. Kidding. Woody is an experience worth having even when the fish won't bite. Just be sure he brings bacon and onions. Some of the best smallmouth, walleye, and pike fishing in the region. Rainy Lake is a must, and Woody provides lodging at his resort complex and in remote island cabins.

Pier Pressure Charters
www.pierpressurecharters.com

Mark Chmura can locate Great Lakes salmon as well as any captain in the business. During fall, winter, and spring, his jet boat trips up the Big Manistee River are a "life's best" kind of experience for steelhead.

Tight Line Charters
captjohnoravec.com/rates.html

Captain John Oravec is one of the most respected captains on Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, guiding many folks to some of the hottest salmon, lake trout and steelhead fishing of their lives every week of the year. "Johnny O" has contributed many of the most informative topics ever produced regarding salmonids in print and on TV.

Gary's Guide Service
www.fishsturgeonbay.com

Gary Nault is top-notch when it comes to finding and catching smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, salmon and perch in his gorgeous Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin environs. Big, beautiful, aqua-blue waterscapes surround this fishing paradise. Gary knows these waters well, and few companions are more pleasant to spend a few days with.

Get Bit Guide Service
www.getbitguideservice.com

Chris Beeksma at Get Bit is a well-rounded guide and one of the best to secure for fishing famous Chequamegon Bay for smallmouth bass, walleyes, and northern pike. He'll take you to Lake Superior tribs for spring-fall steelhead, and loves to chase muskies throughout northern Wisconsin.

On The Spot Guide Service
www.fishchequamegonbay.com

Jim Hudson owns On The Spot Guide Service, your ticket to great fishing for lake trout, pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, salmon and steelhead in the gorgeous Apostle Island-Chequamegon Bay region of Lake Superior.

Chip Porter's Wound Up Charters
www.chipporter.com

Chip Porter is called "one of the best fishermen on the Great Lakes" by Lindner Media. His expertise on all things salmonid can be found on his DVD series, available on this site.

Niagara Region Charter Service
niagaracharter.com

Frank Campbell isn't just the nicest guy you ever want to meet—he's one of the best fishermen you ever will. From Eastern Erie to Western Lake Ontario, Frank puts people on lifetime best smallmouth bass, steelhead, muskies, brown trout, lakers and more.

Fishing Organizations

Outdoor Writers Of America
OWAA.org

International professional organization of outdoor communicators, outdoor companies, and outdoor industry providers.

Minnesota Fishing Museum
http://www.mnfishingmuseum.com/

The rich history of angling in Minnesota can be found here. See our state-record fish, Grandpa's Evinrude, antique lures, legendary anglers, boats and seasonal events.

Fishing Magazines

Field & Stream Magazine
FieldandStream.com

One of the oldest and most reliable sources of information on the outdoors in America.

In-Fisherman Magazine
In-Fisherman.com

The very best technical how-to fishing information on the planet.

Salmon, Trout, Steelheader
www.amatobooks.com/sts-index.html

Up-to-date info on salmon, trout, and steelhead across the country. Techniques, tactics, location, timing—all here.

Fly Fisherman
www.flyfisherman.com

All the latest fly-fishing techniques and tackle for everything that swims.

Minnesota Sportsman
www.minnesotasportsmanmag.com

  Part of the Game & Fish network. Up-to-date hunting and fishing information for Minnesotans and touring sportsmen. 

Gray's Sporting Journal
grayssportingjournal.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=118

Fishing and hunting links to literary history. Some of the finest writing on the outdoors in print.

lure makers

Howie's Tackle
www.howiestackle.com

The Howie Fly is manufactured in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Tim Dawidiuk, one of the most intuitive salmon captains ever to run a charter service. Howie-Fly/flasher combos have been one of, if not the most, consistent producers of kings in the Great Lakes for almost a decade.

Jensen Jigs
www.angelfire.com/biz2/jighead/index.html

Paul Jensen is most famous for his unique and effective musky jigs, but he also crafts some of the most functional hair jigs for bass to be found anywhere. Paul is a true artist. 

Eppinger Mfg. Co.
www.fishusa.com/Eppinger-Dardevle-Spoons_p.html

Classic Dardevle Spoons continue to produce some of the biggest pike and lake trout caught every year, and the new Rex Spoon is a must-have for largemouth and smallmouth bass in timber and heavy cover.

Makiplastic.com
www.maki-plastic.com

Here is one of the most original concepts in fishing: Custom plastics. Want to see something in a dragonfly nymph? If you can think it up, Scott will make it. His existing lineup is the most unique in all the world of soft-body baits.

Turner Jones Micro Jig
www.lilleystacklestore.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16555

Turner Jones has been making Micro Jigs for about half a century. Finely crafted, these tiny to mid-size jigs can be found nowhere else. Dynamite for trout, bluegills, crappies, and early-season bass.

TC Tackle Jigs
www.trailwood.com/tc_tackle/TC_Tackle_Bait_Lures/TC_Tackle_

Another unique concept in the world of fishing: Custom-made jigs. Have a special size, weight or hook in mind? Tim McFadden can make it. Finest steelhead, bass and panfish jigs around.

Red Wing Tackle
www.trailwood.com/tc_tackle/TC_Tackle_Bait_Lures/TC_Tackle_

Best netting for tying spawn on the market. Sensitive floats and a fine ensemble of accessories for steelheaders, trout anglers, bass enthusiasts and panfishermen.

Anglers International
www.anglersinternational.com

Your link to the finest European and Japanese tackle and accessories for float fishing. Raven products, including fluorocarbon, swivels, hooks, floats, float rods and hundreds of accessories can be found here.

Get Bit Baits
www.getbitbaits.com

Here's an edge for a variety of species: Soft plastics in unique colors that really work.

Persuader American Angling
www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=persuader+baits&aq=3&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=Persuader&gs_rfai=

Unique swimbaits, gorgeous spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, topwaters, and some of the most effective hand-poured plastics in the world, including The Curly Tail. Must-visit site for bass enthusiasts.

Barefoot Fishing
circlehookjig.com

The unique Chin Weight Circle Hook—a circle that fishes like a jig. Several innovative designs. Inventor Tim Barefoot is an experienced charter captain. Off the coast of North Carolina, he can put you on some of the best striped bass fishing anywhere.

P&K Lures
http://www.pklures.com/

Pat O'Grady is a good friend, but we're not blowing smoke when we say he's one of the most innovative lure designers out there. His lures catch fish first, fishermen later.

Rapala
http://www.rapala.com/

Lauri Rapala might be the finest lure maker ever. His Original Floater is the best selling crankbait in world history. Today's Max Raps and Minnow Raps redefine entire genres.

Northland Tackle
http://www.northlandtackle.com/

Nobody fishes walleyes without Northland Jigs on board, but check out their innovative line of Slurpies plastics for bass and panfish. Boobie Traps and Bionics are "must haves" for muskies.

Lucky Craft
http://www.luckycraft.com/luckycrafthome/default.htm

Lucky Craft makes premium lures that run straight, suspend perfectly, and trigger strikes right out of the box. We don't fish cold-water bass and walleyes without Pointers on board.

Retail Tackle

Erie Outfitters
www.erieoutfitters.com

Craig Lewis at Erie Outfitters is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced anglers ever to run a major tackle outlet, and it shows. This is THE place to go for centerpin equipment, and a long list of other specialty tackle items, along with everything else, from live bait to high-tech trolling gear.

Howie's Tackle
www.howiestackle.com

Everything a salmon fisherman needs, with specialty equipment for a variety of other angling situations. For everything from high-end rods and reels to swivels, this is the site to see.

rods & reels

Ardent Reels
http://www.ardentoutdoors.com/

Ardent manufactures superior reels right here in the United States, keeping your money in our economy.

St. Croix Rods
http://www.stcroixrods.com/

St. Croix blanks designed for walleye, bass, steelhead, musky, pike, trout, inshore species, and panfish are tapered right for every stage of the game—casting out of sight, presenting baits, feeling light bites, and setting hooks.

G. Loomis Rods
http://www.gloomis.com/

The Masererati of fishing rods, with specialty blanks for everything you do in fresh or salt water. Light, sensitive, surprising power.

Knots

Net Knots.com
www.netknots.com/html/fishing_knots.html

Knots illustrated, diagrammed, or performed on video clips. Great resource for anglers at all stages of the game.

Search

Matt's Blog

  • The Panfish Compass
  • Spring Bass Fishing: Suspense Part 2
  • The Float, The Fly, And The Barnyard Smallmouth
  • Tandem Rigs For Early Crappies
  • Suspending Baits Rule Early
  • Mary's Brown Trout
  • Slow To Show
  • Jigs, Nail Polish, Trout
  • Can Fish See Fishing Line?
  • Spring Steelhead
[more]

User login

  • Request new password
Copyright © 2012 | All Rights Reserved