In two previous columns I have given some background behind Dawson City’s interest in UNESCO’s World Heritage Status designation. The Klondike region was placed on […]
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Salmon fishing in Haines is one of the most exciting fishing trips a Yukoner can take. The vast array of species creates an opportunity for
There is a competitive spirit in our house. Every season my wife Heather and I bicker about the size and amount of fish we will
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We pulled into Frenchman Lake campground late at night to find it full. The day was like every other Friday, too busy to take care
I know there are many in the Yukon who have an interest in fishing but don’t know where to start. Fishing can be intimidating and
Start with a Rainbow Stocked Lake Read More »
Salmon flesh flies are great flies for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and char. Even salmon will hit a flesh fly. There should be a variety
Cotton Candy Flesh Fly (Cone head) Read More »
When you hear the name Maximum Limit Fishing, you might expect the same old fishing show. But this is not the case for the Northwest
From Community TV to National TV Read More »
Mouse flies are often used for pike, inconnue, muskie, bass and large trout with many different patterns available. A lot of these patterns come with
To create a brooch pin, I have chosen a fly that has worked very well for me on Pacific salmon in Alaska. This Black Laced
Given that it had been a mild winter thus far, the thought of bone-chilling cold was not top of mind. Rather, I was preoccupied with
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There are many reasons why Yukoners enjoy fishing. I believe my passion for fishing started with a positive experience on the water with my Dad.
An Aishihik Family Fishing Tradition Read More »
To a large extent, the past four months have featured long stretches of bone-chilling temperatures, blustery weekends and mind-numbing wind chill. After a few weeks
Getting Kids out of Pyjamas and into Ice Fishing Read More »
When Whitehorse was re-branded The Wilderness City it made me think of all the activities and events that are held here annually. As a director
Get Off the Couch and into the Wilderness Read More »
“Skis?” you say. I say, “Yup, that was me out there in a snowmobile suit, a fly rod and a set of cross-country skis, need
Fly Fishing on Skis Read More »
It was chilly morning at the far south end of Teslin Lake that mid-August morning, a reminder that it was going to be an early
Yukon ‘Duck’ Fishing Read More »
Yukoners love their coffee. Any weekday morning at 10, you can guarantee we are ordering our special Bean North blend, a double-double from Tim Hortons
Coffee with a Little Dubbing Read More »
As a parent with young kids, I am often concerned about the next generation. I know that children are not getting outside as much anymore.
Fishing with Another Generation Read More »
One really takes pavement for granted until a trip on the South Canol puts it in perspective. Thankfully, after two hours, the bone-rattling, trailer-tire popping
Grayling Amidst the Heat at Quiet Lake Read More »
You’ve written to Santa and he’s delivered. How he managed to maneuver that fully assembled nine-foot fishing rod down the chimney is best left a
All I Want for Christmas is a Fishing Rod Read More »
With the ice out and the creeks beginning to swell, the grayling fishing can be superb. Pick any clear, moving river or creek with a
Fishing Little Max Creek Read More »
If you read Dennis Zimmermann’s article last week on ice fishing and combined it with the weather in Whitehorse this weekend, you may well have
In my experience there are two kinds of anglers you encounter out on the water. There are those who are tight-lipped, seek solitude and avoid
Many Yukoners live here because they enjoy the active lifestyle, interaction with wilderness, and distance from ties and pencil skirts. A visiting author from the
When some of us see snow on the hills, they quiver and start to sink into their couches for the winter. Then there are a
Ice Fishing: So Much More than a Trip to the Mall Read More »
Whenever we find a gap in our weekend agenda, I can usually plug it with a little stocked-lakes fishing. This past Sunday I grabbed the
Adventure at Hidden Number Three Read More »
The three most targeted fish species in the Yukon are lake trout, Arctic grayling and pike, and are sought after in that order.
Ice-out Lake Trout Read More »
“You get to learn how to notice the plants around you, how to shoot a rifle, how not to ground your boat in the river,
Honing Their Outdoor Skills Read More »
Pike spawn in the late spring and depending on where you are fishing are available in shallow water well into early July. Among my favourite
Pike in the Shallows Read More »
As Oliver Barker tells it, fish taught him how to walk. “My family had this fish tank balanced on a crate in our living room,”
A World Beneath the Ice Read More »
“Hayley wake up,” I whispered. “It’s 4:30 and we have to get ready. The sun will be up soon.” This was a very common phrase
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Ling cod, burbot, fresh-water cod—call them what you like, we can all agree that they’re delicious. I’ve yet to hear of a complicated recipe, but
Lip-smacking Ling Cod Read More »
If you catch a fish in the Yukon that looks like nothing you’ve seen before, it’s likely a ling cod. Ling cod and burbot are
A Great Late Winter Catch Read More »
Smoking fish and making jerky are somewhat similar in that the process removes the moisture from the product (fish or meat). In either case it
Fish Smoking Basics Read More »
If you’ve ever read about—or been lucky enough to go on—a guided freshwater fishing excursion, there’s always a shore lunch included.
The Old-fashioned Shore Lunch Read More »
For some people, fly-fishing is a sport. For others, it’s an art. But for the diehard fly-fisher, it’s more like a religion. Doug Hnatiuk chuckles
Fooling Feeding Fish Read More »
While a fish stew exists in many cultures, our northern fish shines like no other in the version presented here. Choose a firm textured fish
Something’s Fishy for Dinner Read More »
I can’t emphasize enough the importance of getting out fishing with kids. Likewise, spending time with friends on the water brings memories to last a
Fishing the Funky Blues at Chadburn Lake Read More »
Given that you don’t get to choose your neighbours, the Yukon doesn’t have it so bad. Politics aside, the Yukon has a large, welcoming neighbour
Getting To Know Our Alaskan Neighbours Read More »
It’s not often that you push your body to its physical limits when fishing. If anything, a prolonged pursuit of fish leads to a few
An Exhausting Day of Adventure at Cantlie Lake Read More »
For a small fish, Grayling put on a great show. Their entertainment value is derived from their feisty nature, dramatic physical features and the fact
Picking Eddies For Takhini River Grayling Read More »
The Zoo Cougar is a very effective sculpin version of a muddler minnow. These sculpins are very attractive to large fish in the Yukon. I
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McLean Lake is a special place nestled within pristine wilderness only minutes from town. It’s the kind of place that needs to be cherished and
The McLean Lake Mystery Read More »
This Babine Special is widely used for Pacific salmon and steelhead. The original pattern uses marabou, chenille and soft white hackle. The chenille is now
Tying a Babine Special Variation Read More »
Tarfu Lake Campground is relatively close to Whitehorse, at only 159 kilometres, and that’s even when you take the long way. Last year’s campground guide
Angling for a Campground Read More »
This time of year is a great opportunity to grill fresh fish, whether caught by you or purchased from a local retailer. Rainbow trout, lake
A Great Fishing Trip Ends at the Barbecue Read More »
The goal was to get into pike at Snafu Lake. A group of us kayaked from the campground, over the first beaver dam and into
Fishing the Junkyard at Snafu Lake Read More »
The Polar Shrimp is an old standby for salmon and steelhead. Originally it was tied with polar bear for the wing. Polar bear is not
I had been nervous all day. This was to be the first “Hooked on Yukon Fishing” event of many this summer. Susan and I had
“That Fish is Beautiful” Read More »
Christmas has come early for me. I have invested in a brand, spanking, new fishing kayak. I’ve tried and owned all kinds of watercrafts for
Endless Possibilities for Yukon Kayak Fishing Read More »
The Neptune Streamer was originally used for large brook trout in Labrador. Since its inception, it has also been used successfully for numerous other species.
The Neptune Streamer Read More »
For many dedicated anglers, fishing is more than pulling large, toothy, scaly creatures out of the water and onto the dinner table. It may be
Connecting to Kenya Through Fish Read More »
The Poly Flash Carey Special is one of the most widely used flies in lakes. Originally tied for trout in BC lakes, today it is
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The e-mail arrived through my website with an obscure subject line: My Secret Fishing Spot. Initially, I was convinced this was spam, but, who could
John’s Special, Secret Fishing Spot Read More »
