A Beginner Angler’s Guide to the Walleye

If you've never fished before, many of your more experienced fishing buddies will probably recommend you go after the walleye. This popular fish, which is also Minnesota's state fish, is a challenge to catch but when you do reel one in, you'll find that it's all worth the effort. Here are some fascinating things you might want to know about the walleye:

Getting to know the walleye
The walleye, or Sander vitreus, is also known as the yellow walleye, yellow pike, pickerel or walleyed pike, never mind that it isn't a relative of pikes or pickerels. This fish with many names is native to Canada, although it also makes many northern parts of the United States its home. It is the North American cousin of Europe's pike perch.  Read more... (714 words, estimated 2:51 mins reading time)

Why Canada? Four Benefits of Fishing in Canada

Canada has the largest system of fresh waters in the world, covering nearly 7% of its land mass. Its continuous coastline is also the longest at over 240,000 km. Canada is also a country that has strict conservation rules about its marine environment, making it a favorite fishing destination for both locals and tourists. Some benefits of fishing in Canada include:

Location

Canada is known for its scenic beauty and the diversity of its geography, ecological systems and even climates. It is a large country, second only to Russia and its natural abundance is a rich mine of raw resources, including of course, fish.  Read more... (435 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

Fishing for Walleye? Try Fly-in Resorts

Fishing can be an excellent hobby and sport but what if you live in an area where the waters don't always offer you a chance to find your dream catch? If you prefer convenience and comfort, try fly-in resorts. In the United States and Canada, fly-in resorts make brisk business, thanks to the enthusiasm of anglers who prefer to get away and be in hot pursuit of their prized walleye.  Read more... (740 words, estimated 2:58 mins reading time)

Choosing the Right Bait for Catching Walleye

Walleye are mostly found in North American waters and are predatory members of the perch species. Their eyes appear glassy, thus its name, and their bodies have distinctive marks for easy identification. Walleye can both be found in rivers and lakes and prefer deeper waters as they grow older because of their dislike of sunlight. Although they don't put up strenuous fights when caught, their preference for dwelling at the bottom makes choosing the right bait all the more important.  Read more... (708 words, estimated 2:50 mins reading time)