Gord Ellis

Weedless spoons DO work. Very few presentations are more perfectly suited for pike than the weedless spoon.

It’s truly amazing just how many different species of fish will eat rubber worm, from largemouth bass to steelhead to pike and panfish.

Docks are a wonderful place to fish, whether you are a seasoned angler or brand new to the pursuit, providing many cherished memories.

What's not to love about the water wolf?

Knowing fish don’t feel pain in no way absolves anglers from acting responsibly. Just the opposite is true.

The snowshoe is one of the simplest and most effective tools you can have, and is a go-to for winter-loving anglers and hunters.

“It’s been an honour to write for OOD readers all these years,” Senior Editor Gord Ellis writes. “I plan to be here for your grandkids, too.”

No matter how you like to fish, there will come a time when something you’re using becomes a classic, and a go-to.

For an angler and/or hunter, a journal or diary can provide a lot of important information. Read about old and new ways to keep an outdoors diary.

Senior Editor Gord Ellis refreshes from experience on how to catch the perfect winter fish — the lake trout.