Mike McBride

Mike McBride

Catch and Release of a New Deadline

Well here we are again, another glorious holiday weekend and the fishing conditions are calling like mythical sirens. Unfortunately though,...

The Process

The conditions looked absolutely perfect, or at least you would have thought. A coveted southeast wind whispered just enough to...

Talking Topwaters

It was one of those special times where you could feel the magic in the air, a reminder that you...

Conventional, Highly Subscribed Fishing Wisdom…or is it?

It's interesting how some of the little things we learn while fishing can grow into much bigger things. It's also...

Combat Fishing II

There must be something peculiar in the salt air we breathe, some bizarre element that becomes a catalyst for socially...

Spots and Flops

"Well how'd you guys do," I asked, already knowing full well where they went and also knowing an honest answer...

Simple Hacks, Mods and Cheats

Y'all know the drill. The fishing conditions suddenly become perfect, but because life is always busier than it should be,...

Plugging with Witticisms and Proverbs

Everyone has their own vision of what fishing is supposed to be about and the greatest beauty of the sport...

Practically Speaking

Inquisitive lure chunkers will often begin their fact-finding with queries related to the right color. Men, especially fishermen, have always...

Stay Interesting My Friends!

Besides fishing, the only other really fun thing to do in Port Mansfield is watching fishing people. An interesting cast...

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Northwoods Fish Fry

We had the pleasure to visit Oak Lake Lodge in western Ontario last August and believe me the experience was...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

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