Episode 113: Following the Food - Predator Fish and Migration Patterns

Angelo Viola and Dean Taylor join us at Lodge 88 on Esnagi Lake for an exciting fishing adventure, sharing strategies and stories while filming for the 40th season of Fish'n Canada.

• Live bait versus hard baits debate for northern lake walleye fishing
• Understanding migration patterns of baitfish to locate predator fish
• Following food sources like herring, suckers, and ciscos that attract game fish
• East Coast tuna fishing experiences and the highly regulated nature of the fishery
• Traditional fishing techniques using anchors and marker buoys when electronics aren't available
• The physical and mental challenge of fighting large fish for extended periods
• Boat control strategies when fishing without spot-lock trolling motors
• The importance of hiring local guides to quickly learn productive fishing spots

Join us for our next adventure as we put these strategies to the test and see whether live bait or hard baits will prove more effective for Esnagi Lake walleye.