Float Fishing

Posted on September 21, 2013 by

Meet Minke The Fishing Multi-tool From Meso Design

Minke is a small multi-tool that fits over your finger like a ring and will help you easily thread those nearly invisible leaders and tippets through tiny hook eyelets. It also makes tying a simple clinch knot a snap, and there is even a tool to clip the end of your line, as well as an eyelet cleaner.

The Minke is not a tool for everyone, but float and fly fishermen that frequently use tiny hooks (#8-12) and super thin tippets (5-8X) will definitely take notice. The demo is quite impressive and such a tool would save time and get you back in the strike zone faster. The project has already found funding on Kickstarter, and you’ll even find my name among the backers, but it’s not too late to preorder one for yourself.

Minke Diagram

Massive Rainbow Trout
Posted on April 29, 2013 by

New Trout Fishing Photo Gallery!

The fishing season is off to a fantastic start this year! Last weekend marked the opening of trout season here in Ontario and though I was only able to get out yesterday, my friends and I still managed to have a fantastic day on the river. We woke up early and took a short drive out to Oshawa where we would explore the upper parts of the river. Tiny beads and stoneflies were the most effective lures in the gin clear water.

Massive Rainbow Trout

See all photos in “Trout Opener 2013” Photo Gallery

Fishing. Ya, it's kinda like that.
Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Winter Fishing Gallery – Updated!

If you haven’t been following our Twitter or Instagram feeds you’ve missed out on some fantastic winter fishing. Don’t worry, we’ve uploaded all of our best photos to our winter steelhead fishing gallery and we’ll continue to update it as the remaining weeks of winter pass. Clive was also in attendance this trip, but we couldn’t put him on his first fish of the year.

Fishing. Ya, it's kinda like that.

View the “Winter Steelhead Fishing” gallery now!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Review Roundup: Ready, Set, Fish!

Over the weekend I spent a lot of time working on our backlog of reviews and preparing our 2012 contributor contest entries. I also managed to get out on Saturday for some winter fishing and although it was the first trip of the year, and fishing is never a guaranteed thing, we managed to find a great location and land a few fresh winter steelhead.

Winter Steelhead Fishing && WE FISHIN MANE t-shirt!

So while I’m packing WE FISHIN MANE t-shirt orders and the prizes for last year’s contributor contest why not check out these four fantastic reviews, including a review of the tangle-free WaveSpin fishing reel from KokeMachine.

XTRATUF II Boots

XTRATUF Boots The XTRATUF II are 100% waterproof neoprene boots, paired with a slip resistant sole and added stabilizers to support your feet and ankles. They retail for about $100-$120 USD and are available in men’s and women’s sizes. While they aren’t pretty, they come from a brand with a serious reputation among commercial fisherman, and some street credibility in Alaska and the pacific northwest where they’re known as the “Alaskan Tennis Shoe”. I’ve tested these boots for over a month now, but yesterday was my first opportunity to test them on some winter fishing.

Continue reading our review of the XTRATUF II boots…


WaveSpin Reel

Wave Spin Reel - RIG IT! As a man whose fishing game is so often crippled and hilarified* by severely nasty tangles and bird’s nests, when I first read about the WaveSpin reel, despite my reservations, I was hopeful that this reel might mean the end of those dark days. The reel features a unique spool design that resembles a saw blade. Although one might think that this feature is added for bad-ass stylistic purposes, it is actually the mechanism that prevents tangles. By forcing loose loops of line into the grooves and out-of-the-way of outgoing line on a cast the loops are eventually pulled out in the proper order. The “teeth” also reduce the friction on your line allowing for smoother and longer casts.

Continue reading KokeMachine’s review of the WaveSpin fishing reel…


Big Smallie Hair Jigs

Big Smallie Tackle - High Quality Handmade Hair Jigs The hair jig comes with a legendary reputation for catching fish. Some might consider them “old school” and pass them in stores without a second glance, while others know them as a veteran’s tool for cold water fishing. If these underrated lures are missing from your tackle box you’re probably missing out on fishing opportunities. Big Smallie Tackle Hair Jigs are handcrafted lures by Ryan Lampe, and they look fantastic.

Continue reading our review of Big Smallie Hair Jigs…


Suncloud Polarized Optics

Suncloud Polarized Optics - Impulse (Men's) If you have a large head like I do, then you know how hard it is to find a quality pair of glasses that fit. For that reason, I’m very pleased to say that these Suncloud Polarized Optics fit without any pinching, but also look great. The wrap around frames help to block out light and the polarized lenses are very sharp. The brown tint filters out blue light while increasing the overall contrast, making them perfect for cloud-free days, shallow water fishing, and even driving.

Continue reading our review of Suncloud Polarized Optics…


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