Adventurous News

Faron Buckler – Fishing Tackle Tips

30 Years of Fishing Tips, One at a Time Faron Buckler, owner of Excellent Adventures, has created a fantastic series of information on how to catch each of the five species found in our waters – Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout and Perch! Faron...

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Spring Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

When you fly up to our remote luxury fishing outpost camps in Northwestern Ontario, you’ll find the Smallmouth Bass are in their pre-spawn and spawn patterns in the spring and can be easily caught very shallow. Late May through June is their spawning period, so the...

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Walleye Behavior During Spawning

As the end of February nears each year, the crew of Excellent Adventures and Cat Island Lodge are already preparing for spring and planning for fishing at our remote fly-in lakes around the Ear Falls and Red Lake areas of Northwestern Ontario. Wonder What Walleye Are...

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Trout Fishing Changes with the Season

Fly fishing for Trout is best in the spring because Lake Trout come to the surface with the cooler water temp and are able to be caught about anywhere on small tackle. Some anglers often call them a bonus fish as you never know where or when you will catch them, but...

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What Do Northern Pike Eat?

If you have ever considered a trip to a remote fly-in fishing area in Northwestern Ontario, you might wonder; what do Northern Pike eat? Northern Pike are at the top of the food chain in most lakes and they just about eat anything. Walleyes, Chubs, Perch, Bass,...

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[Video] Where to Find and Catch Northern Pike

Before you set out on your Canadian Fishing Trip of a Lifetime, you may want to prepare with a few tips on where to find and catch Northern Pike.Where to Find Northern PikeSmall to medium size Northern Pike generally stay in thick weeds and close to shore. They will...

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How to Catch Your Limit of Perch

Starting With The Right Tackle For Catching PerchTips on how to catch your limit of Perch: Lindy rigs, jigs and slip floats, crappie spreader rigs and the tips below will help you catch your limit of Perch.These rigs are designed to present live bait to Perch in the...

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