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The First Two Weeks of Georgian Bay Pike Season 2025: A Game of Flexibility and Patience
Trophy's like this are found close to home in Southern Ontario! Give Georgian Bay a try with Smooth River Guiding. The 2025 Georgian Bay...
Matt Martin
6 days ago6 min read
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Fishing & Fly Fishing for Spring Pike on Georgian Bay – Spring 2025 Guide
A beautiful 35" pike caught the day after pike opener. This fish was found mixed in with dozens of smaller pike. Sometimes you just have...
Matt Martin
May 35 min read
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Ontario’s 2025 Trout Opener: Predictions, Tactics, and Tradition
Bright, big steelhead on two-handed two handed rods, the ultimate in fun and challenge. There’s something magical about the week leading...
Matt Martin
Apr 195 min read
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5 Proven Guide Tips for Catching More Fish on Ontario’s Wild Trout Rivers
By Matt at Smooth River Guiding It's amazing what lurks in the rivers close to a big city! Ontario's wild trout rivers are beautiful,...
Matt Martin
Apr 135 min read
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3 Tips to Make You a Better Spring Pike Fly Angler
These two patterns, a gamechanger and a deceiver account for a large percentage of my spring pike. Photo @Matt Martin Spring is one of...
Matt Martin
Apr 55 min read
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A week in Spanish wells
A secluded beach located on Eleuthera, prime location to find many fish, including bonefish! Spanish Wells —an island nestled on the...
Matt Martin
Mar 298 min read
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3 Tips to Improve Your Spring Steelhead Trips
The relief a guide feels after landing your first steelhead, is as real as it gets! Photo- Aldo Pescatore Spring is one of the most...
Matt Martin
Mar 215 min read
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Targeting Wild Resident Brown Trout During Opening Week in Southern Ontario
Opening week for trout fishing in Southern Ontario marks the beginning of a new season, when eager anglers take to the rivers in search...
Matt Martin
Mar 87 min read
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Lake Nipigon: A Journey to the Heart of Northern Ontario
There’s a certain romance to heading north, away from the sprawling concrete of southern, Ontario, and into the wilderness. The drive to...
Matt Martin
Mar 23 min read
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Targeting Kawartha Lakes Musky on Fly Tackle: A Comprehensive Guide
The Kawartha Lakes region, with its sprawling waterways and diverse habitats, is a musky angler's paradise. For those who chase these...
Matt Martin
Feb 235 min read
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Lessons Learned as a Fly Angler, from Conventional Bass Anglers
As a fly angler and guide, who regularly guides conventional bass anglers, I’ve learned that adapting to their proven tactics can...
Matt Martin
Feb 165 min read
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Late Winter Steelhead in the Great Lakes: A Guide to Success
Late winter and early spring mark an exciting period for steelhead anglers across the Great Lakes. As the ice begins to recede and water...
Matt Martin
Feb 87 min read
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Early Season Lake Ontario Bass: A Unique Opportunity
For anglers in southern Ontario, the Zone 20 early season bass fishery on Lake Ontario is one of the most exciting yet underappreciated...
Matt Martin
Feb 24 min read
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Spring Pike on the Fly in Central Ontario
Spring Pike on the Fly in Central Ontario By Matt Martin Spring marks the long-awaited start of pike season in Central Ontario, a time...
Matt Martin
Jan 254 min read
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Crafting Flies for Ontario Northern Pike: A Guide to Durable and Effective Designs
When it comes to targeting Ontario’s Northern Pike on the fly, few experiences are as exhilarating. These apex predators are aggressive,...
Matt Martin
Jan 194 min read
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Fly fishing for Bowfin in Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay, a vast expanse along Lake Huron, is a fly angler’s paradise. Its diverse habitats host a wide variety of fish species, with...
Matt Martin
Jan 35 min read
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Fly Fishing for Longnose Gar in Georgian Bay
Fly Fishing for Longnose Gar in Georgian Bay Georgian Bay, a sprawling arm of Lake Huron, offers fly anglers the chance to target one of...
Matt Martin
Jan 34 min read
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