Tag: guided fishing and hunting tours Saskatchewan

Cool Christmas Gifts for the Fisherman in Your Life

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The holidays are quickly approaching! Do you have any fishermen on your Christmas gift list this year? For fishing-related gifts the outdoorsman in your life will love, check out our list of the top fisherman Christmas gifts for 2018: Mosquito Net Hat As any fisherman knows, mosquitoes can ruin an otherwise excellent fishing trip. Help… Read more »

How to Master the Perfect Cast

Person wearing a hat sits in a boat, fishing on a calm river surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky.

Casting is the first thing you need to learn if you’re picking up fishing as a hobby. A good cast will make or break your chances of a good catch. Whether you’re a total newbie or just need a skills refresher, here are a few tips for mastering the perfect cast. Start with the right… Read more »

Why Do We Fish? Here’s a Brief History of Fishing

Silhouettes depict human evolution stages, ending with a person standing and fishing with a rod.

If you’re like us, fishing is one of your favorite pastimes. For millions of people all over the world, it’s a much-loved hobby as well as a source of food. For many, it’s also a livelihood. Curious to know why we fish? Here’s a brief history of fishing: While humans have been eating seafood for… Read more »

How to Match the Right Hook to Your Rig

Close-up of a fishing rod with a sinker by a calm lake, with green hills and trees in the background.

With all of the different types of hooks and rigs out there, it can be difficult to figure out how to match them. Choose the wrong hook, and the fish may ignore or even eject it. Here are a few tips for matching the right hook to your rig. Sharpness Make sure your hook is… Read more »

Tips for a Successful Northern Pike Catch and Release

Man in camouflage shirt and hat holding a large fish on a boat in a lake on a clear day.

Planning to fish for northern pike this summer at the Lawrence Bay Lodge, but don’t want to harm the fish you catch? The Reindeer Lake area, where we’re located, participates in catch-and-release fishing programs. Don’t worry though, our experienced guides handle all of the fish and are trained to take care of them. It’s still… Read more »

Fishing Lures for 2018

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Now that it’s spring, you may be gearing up for one of your first fishing trips of 2018. It’s a perfect time to learn more about new fishing lures that you can take with you. Read on, and reel ‘em in! Castaic Boyd Duckett Bluegill This lure’s soft fiber tail mimics the motion of a… Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Moose Antlers

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The largest members of the deer family, moose are some incredibly large creatures with antlers that reach six feet in length and 40 lbs. in weight. The size of a moose’s antlers is a show of their status and strength, especially during mating season. Antler Loss Bull moose lose their antlers every winter, growing a… Read more »

The Health Benefits of Adventure Travel

A man standing in a boat holds a large fish with trees and water in the background.

For individuals that love to get out and explore the wilderness, it probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise that adventure travel has so many health benefits – both mental and physical. The thought of heading out onto the waters of Reindeer Lake to catch some fish or out into the land surrounding Lawrence… Read more »

Three Reasons to Start Fly Fishing

Two men in a boat holding large fish, with forested shoreline in the background.

Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, fly fishing is one of our very favorite activities. There is nothing quite like spending a day out on Reindeer Lake, enjoying the fresh air and waiting for a big Northern Pike to bite. All of our friends and family members are used to hearing us talk about fly fishing… Read more »

Reasons to go on a Family Fishing Trip

An adult and a child are fishing together by a lakeside, both holding fishing rods and looking at the water.

Even though the weather is cold now, the spring season is just around the corner and every fisherman is getting more and more excited to get out onto the water in the hopes of reeling in a trophy pike. This year, why not combine your spring fishing trip with a family vacation? The perfect opportunity… Read more »