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Let it Snow…
Although it’s delightfully near Christmas as this article is written, in Ontario there are green lawns everywhere to the chagrin of many! There is some discussion as to whether prevailing weather...
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Gearing up for Fall Smallmouth in the Ottawa Valley
With endless opportunities for world-class Smallmouth bass fishing in Ontario this autumn, you can easily refine your catch-rates next time on the water by following these simple gear options. Any...
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Shimano Stradic (spinning) & Chronarch Ci4+ (bait-caster)
When I made the decision to begin tournament fishing and take a more informed approach to my outdoors life in general, one of the most important things I did was start to invest in quality equipment no...
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A Boxing Day Steelhead Expedition to Port Hope, Ontario
With our day to day lives often so busy, it is important to take the time to “get away” and for many, the outdoors is just the place to get lost. One of the best things about being an Outdoors...
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Adventure Fishing Maps
As I plot fishing expeditions for each upcoming season during the offseason period, there is no shortage of resources and materials to examine to help me learn more about a particular body of water I...
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Z-Man Finesse Shroomz Ned Rig Jig Heads & Z-Man Finesse TRD
The first time I heard stories of the “Midwest Finesse” method for bass-fishing (http://www.in-fisherman.com/bass/z-man-goes-to-canada-an-update/), I had recently moved to Ottawa, an area more known...
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It Begins – Ice Anglers Deploy across Ontario
This weekend across Ontario, ice conditions improved enough that thousands of Anglers were able to get out and catch some fish. With temperatures finally stabilizing in the below-freezing range across...
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The Long Road to the Classic – A conversation with Charles Sim
Canada’s Number 1 Bass Angler sits down with Outdoor Action Ontario’s Ben Martin to discuss his quest towards competing in the 2016 Bassmaster Classic. (Photo credits – Charles Sim) By Ben Martin In...
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Learning from the Elites – Part 1
Behind the Scenes of the 2016 Geico Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro By Ben Martin (Title Photo Caption – Charles Sim hoists his biggest Fish for the Arena to see – during the 2nd Day Weigh-in of...
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Learning from the Elites – Part 2
Behind the Scenes of the 2016 Geico Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro By Ben Martin (Title Photo Caption – The Hall of Fame Plaques on stage prior to being presented to recipients Billy Murray,...
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Learning from the Elites – Part 3
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee narrows the Field & a new Classic Champion is crowned Behind the Scenes of the 2016 Geico Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro By Ben Martin (Title photo caption – Aaron...
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C-TUG Kayak & Canoe Trolley
by Ben Martin Recently, Outdoor Action Ontario was able to test an innovative and easy-to-use Kayak and Canoe trolley (cart,) the C-TUG. Designed and built in New Zealand under the RAILBLAZA brand, the...
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Wilderness Tours in Whitewater Region Ottawa River
By Ben Martin Ontario is blessed with thousands of lakes, rivers, streams and creeks – if your heart is captured by water sports, the entire Province is basically a Valhalla. From the Northern reaches...
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The Opinicon Pines Resort
By Ben Martin The Opinicon Pines Resort recently offered Outdoor Action Ontario a great base of operations during a visit to the Rideau Lakes and surrounding area. A family business run by husband and...
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A visit to Ontario’s Rideau Lakes & the Kingston/Frontenac Region
(Caption for title image: As windmills create renewable energy in the background on Wolfe Island, a sailboat prepares to enter the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario, near the shores of Kingston.)...
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What lies below – Ottawa Screening
Ottawa’s Mayfair TheatRE to screen critically-acclaimed film “What Lies Below” Created by blind Local Angler and Activist Lawrence Gunther (Ottawa) Blue Fish Canada, Ottawa Riverkeeper, Oceana...
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Professional Gear Review Series – the Shimano NASCI 1000
Shimano pulled out all the stops in putting high-quality components into a value-priced package Title Image: The Shimano NASCI 1000 paired with an ultra-light rod for spring pan fish action By Ben...
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Long Live the Tube – Finding Fish in Ontario’s Dog Days of Summer
Story & Photos by Ben Martin, Outdoor Action Ontario As the summer starts to wind down and we near September, there is a sure-fire method long considered a bass-fishing staple that can also be...
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Ice fishing – Not Just for the Guys!
More women are enjoying ice angling than ever before, and females now represent the fastest growing demographic in fishing across Canada. Find out what makes this classic winter sport so attractive,...
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An interview with the Canadian Shooting Sports Association
With the recent introduction of Firearms legislation in Parliament (C-71), Outdoor Action Ontario’s Ben Martin wanted to get the best expert perspective possible on the current status of Canadian Gun...
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