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Articles by Tim Allard

Pound Pike With Jigs ( 1,853 views)

A jig is a basic design, cloaked in a veil of versatility, and will catch just about anything that swims. Pike are no exception and will rarely pass up the chance to snap at a jig. There are plenty of jigs available, but you won't go wrong soaking a 5- to 6-inch swimbait, bucktail, jerkshad,...more

Pound Pike With Jigs ( 647 views)

A jig is a basic design, cloaked in a veil of versatility, and will catch just about anything that swims. Pike are no exception and will rarely pass up the chance to snap at a jig. There are plenty of jigs available, but you won't go wrong soaking a 5- to 6-inch swimbait, bucktail, jerkshad...more

10 Tips for Winter Slabs ( 270 views)

Most ice anglers have a bittersweet relationship with crappie. When you find an active school, the fishing is outstanding. On other days, locating them can seem impossible. Try these tricks the next time you feel you're being tested by these picky panfish....more

10 Tips for Winter Slabs ( 917 views)

Most ice anglers have a bittersweet relationship with crappie. When you find an active school, the fishing is outstanding. On other days, locating them can seem impossible. Try these tricks the next time you feel you're being tested by these picky panfish....more

A Line on Lines ( 490 views)

The best type of line is the one with a fighting fish on the end of it. This aside, there are plenty of choices out there. Talking about line in isolation is tricky, as it's but one component to consider in your rod, reel, and lure system. This rundown offers some advice on when to use different...more

A Line on Lines ( 741 views)

The best type of line is the one with a fighting fish on the end of it. This aside, there are plenty of choices out there. Talking about line in isolation is tricky, as it's but one component to consider in your rod, reel, and lure system. This rundown offers some advice on when to use different...more

Modifying Ice-Fishing Lures ( 183 views)

Modifying an ice-fishing lure is about making it a better bait. Refining action, customizing colours, and replacing hooks are common lure-tweaking tactics. After some trial and error, doctored lures often become confidence baits, outperforming those fished straight out of the box...more

Modifying Ice-Fishing Lures ( 1,409 views)

Modifying an ice-fishing lure is about making it a better bait. Refining action, customizing colours, and replacing hooks are common lure-tweaking tactics. After some trial and error, doctored lures often become confidence baits, outperforming those fished straight out of the box...more

Neat and Tidy Tips ( 760 views)

Install a rod holder. Inexpensive, it will keep your rod secure and out of harm's way when you're busy with other tasks or positioned perfectly when deadsticking. Products are available or you can make your own out of PVC pipe. Clip a fishing towel to the inside of your hut for drying hands. Bring...more

Neat and Tidy Tips ( 1,608 views)

Install a rod holder. Inexpensive, it will keep your rod secure and out of harm's way when you're busy with other tasks or positioned perfectly when deadsticking. Products are available or you can make your own out of PVC pipe. Clip a fishing towel to the inside of your hut for drying hands. Bring...more

Rock me Gently... ( 1,764 views)

Tied on the end of the line is my favourite crankbait. In my 7-year-old mind, there's nothing it can't catch. It's like kryptonite for anything with fins. I fire out a cast and slowly retrieve the bait as it wiggles over rocks and wobbles beside waving weeds. It passes a boulder and...more

Get More Mileage From Your Line ( 947 views)

Unless you deal with long-running fish like salmon, steelhead, or big carp, filling up an entire reel spool with new line is overkill. Instead, add old line as backing to fill the bottom part of the spool you don't rely on, even after your longest cast. This lets you top up two average-sized...more

Spool Feeding ( 1,870 views)

There are many misconceptions about what's the best way to spool line onto reels. Here's how to do it right....more

Sighting in on Bluegills ( 2,033 views)

Many of us got hooked on fishing because of sunfish, and the start of the open-water season is the perfect time to rekindle your relationship with them. I particularly like spring bluegill fishing. The fish concentrate in the shallows, and are aggressive and easy to catch. It's a great way to...more