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Think fishing season is over?… Think again!

Fall is over and winter is upon us. For most people, this means the fishing season is probably done. I’m here to tell you that it’s not! Some of the best fishing happens now! A number of species are fattening up for the winter. This means they are hungry and willing to eat a nice sized offering you present them. Walleye, Crappie, and Perch come to mind.

Does the thought of winter with snow and ice get you feeling blue? That used to be me, but then I tried Ice Fishing! That’s right, standing on frozen water, fishing through a small hole… LOL. Instantly catching fish with friends and family took all the doldrums of a long winter away and brought with it the excitement to bring on the cold and ice for a fun winter of ice fishing. If you’ve never tried it, I encourage you to give it a try.

We’d love to meet some of you guys out there and experience the joy fishing can bring: meeting new people and building friendships. Stay tuned for some exciting news and dates for ice fishing events coming soon.

– Lorenzo

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Indoor Soccer

Join us for a great night of indoor soccer. Games are held regularly on the third Saturday of every month at Wentworth Arenas (1249 WIlson St. E., Hamilton) from 9PM – 11PM.

It’s always a ton of fun with a great group of guys. Join us for our next meet-up on JANUARY 18th. All you need to bring are your soccer boots! Hope to see you there! Want more info, just drop us a line on our contact page.

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Bikes n’ Burgers

Great day. Great ride. Great burgers. This 50km round trip ride from Hamilton to Lynden was a blast. Lots of riders with different bikes and experience, all trekking out to the Wood’s Farm. Drink and burgers were waiting and after we fueled up, we headed back to Hamilton. The ride back was easy after a burger or two, but the guy that ate 4 was struggling!

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November 26, 2013

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Catching The BIG One!

Fishing is a sport that I’ve enjoyed since I was a kid. It’s what we did on our family vacations. I continue to enjoy this great sport and getting-on-the-water as often as I can. Bass, Pickeral, Trout, Pike – you name it, I enjoy catching them all! I’ve noticed over the last few years, that catching half decent size fish is becoming more difficult. With that in mind, I took a new approach to fishing this year. Instead of just randomly selecting a lure from my tackle box and casting it out there, I did some fishing research. First of all, I chose the fish species I desired to catch – that is the ‘Mighty Northern Pike’. Then, I read blogs on how to catch these monsters and asked successful fishermen how they did it. Long story short, on my second cast, I attracted and landed my largest northern pike ‘so far’!

The single best tip I learned in catching ‘Northern’ is to cast a really big lure! Now it’s your turn, share your best story and tips!

– Brad

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Fast, Faster, Fastest…

Hockey is the greatest sport on earth, as far as I’m concerned. It is also the fastest! Just tell me a sport that’s faster? I have started playing ball hockey on Cumberland Ave, in East Hamilton. It’s not quite as fast as ice, but still great fun… and it can get pretty fast!

Talking about fast, have you ever found that when you’re trying to blast a shot in ball hockey, you find yourself firing the ball over the net? Well, when shooting a ball, as opposed to a puck, you can’t follow through in the same way. If you do, your sap shot will look more like a home run.

Here are a few tips that have work for me when it comes to shooting. First, play with a stick that has a good amount of flex (87-88 flex). The flex from the stick will add speed to a shot! As my dad always said, “Practice make perfect.” This is so true when it comes to developing better technique. The better your technique the better your speed and accuracy will be.

There are a few factors to consider when choosing a stick for youself. Look for a post coming soon!

– Jake