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Pinoy pride at the region’s biggest tournaments

Pinoy pride at the region’s biggest tournaments

Eric Labaupa September 22, 2014 0

This is my second season of competing in major fishing tournaments. Events in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario vary in size and level of competition from one day casual derbies to smaller ‘club’ or town

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Ang galing! Angling Wall of Fame

Ang galing! Angling Wall of Fame

Eric Labaupa August 4, 2014 0

The smiles on everyone’s faces say it all. The rush of adrenalin that an angler feels after getting a bite, doing battle, and then successfully landing a fish is undeniably addicting. The thrill and

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Rod and Reel Basics Part 2

Rod and Reel Basics Part 2

Eric Labaupa July 21, 2014 0

In the last article, I outlined some basic information about fishing reels. In this issue I will discuss some options when looking at rods. The anatomy of a fishing rod is more or less

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Rod and Reel Basics part 1

Rod and Reel Basics part 1

Eric Labaupa July 7, 2014 0

Rods and reels are arguably the two most important components in an angler’s arsenal of tools. Whether you are a seasoned fisherman or are new to the sport, utilizing the right equipment to get

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World class fishing only minutes from home

World class fishing only minutes from home

Eric Labaupa June 24, 2014 0

Talk to any Manitoban about the term ‘fishing vacation’ and automatically thoughts of deep sea fishing in the warm Caribbean or maybe a fly-in trip to a remote resort somewhere in Canada’s pristine northern

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Annual white bass run in full swing

Annual white bass run in full swing

Eric Labaupa June 24, 2014 0

Every spring, many anglers in Manitoba actively target white bass during the spawning migration into most creeks and rivers that are connected to Lake Winnipeg. These fish, also known in the Fil-Can community as

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