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Great start to the season

Great start to the season

Eric Labaupa June 9, 2015 0

Anglers have been enjoying a fantastic first few weeks of the fishing season. The weather has been all over the place but that hasn’t stopped people from getting out and enjoying the outdoors. The

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A News Release to All Anglers

A News Release to All Anglers

Eric Labaupa May 14, 2015 0

Attention All Anglers, The Lockport Community Marketing Corporation (LCMC) is now planning to put on the 2015 Lockport Tagged Catfish Contest during the month of June 2015. As Chairman of the Contest I’m very

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Catfish for Cash

Catfish for Cash

Eric Labaupa May 11, 2015 0

The Lockport Community Marketing Corporation is holding a Tagged Catfish Contest this June. The contest actually officially starts on Saturday May 30th and goes until Sunday June 28th. While this is not the first

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Getting Ready for the Season

Getting Ready for the Season

Eric Labaupa April 20, 2015 0

The countdown is on for all of us anxious anglers in the Southern Manitoba region. The 2015/16 season opener, which is traditionally the second Saturday in May, lands on the 9th this year. In

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Angler Young Angler (AYA) Ice Fishing Derby

Angler Young Angler (AYA) Ice Fishing Derby

Eric Labaupa March 25, 2015 0

The annual AYA derby took place on Saturday, March 14 near Chalet Beach Road on Lake Winnipeg. Well over 1000 anglers competed for the top prize of a Lund boat, motor, and trailer valued

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Ice Fishing adventures in Ontario

Ice Fishing adventures in Ontario

Eric Labaupa February 21, 2015 0

The Kenora region of Northwest Ontario is a very popular place to visit in the summertime. Many Manitobans make the two hour drive east to enjoy the clear water beaches, scenic campgrounds, and fantastic

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Kids Fishing For A Cure

Kids Fishing For A Cure

Eric Labaupa January 26, 2015 0

Over 700 anglers attended the Kids Fishing For A Cure ice fishing derby on December 28, 2014. A little over $22,000 was raised for this fantastic organization. They do invaluable work supporting families who

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Ice Fishing Anyone?

Ice Fishing Anyone?

Eric Labaupa December 9, 2014 0

It’s that time of year again. By now most people have accepted the fact that winter is here although many Manitobans will continue to question their sanity for living here in the first place.

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Bait and Depth Are Key When Targeting Greenbacks

Bait and Depth Are Key When Targeting Greenbacks

Eric Labaupa November 11, 2014 0

Anglers chasing walleyes during the fall greenback run have been having tremendous success over the last few weeks. After the strong current and high water on the Red River eventually leveled off, it was

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October is greenback walleye primetime

October is greenback walleye primetime

Eric Labaupa October 7, 2014 0

The fall season marks the time when local anglers flock to the banks and boat launches of the Red River at Selkirk and the Winnipeg River at Pine Falls. While fishing can be outstanding

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