Any student of history will tell you that a way to stay in touch with the past is to collect its “relics”. These relics can be defined in several ways, such as classics, nostalgia and memorabilia. When an item stands the test of time, it can become valuable, both as a remembrance and as an investment.

Recently, antique fishing gear has become the “relic” of choice for collectors. The obvious pieces: rod, reel and tackle, are eagerly sought, but other pieces of fishing-related gear are considered valuable, too. Many collectors look at these items as bits of history. Some pieces of equipment are personal, like the old bamboo rod your grandfather used to teach you to fish. Other bits of gear are commercial, like the restored split bamboo rod that sold for $500.00. Both types of collectibles are surging in popularity.

The Lure of Collecting

All things fishing can be collected. Vintage fishing licenses from the early 1900s and earlier are sought by some. Others seek vintage tackle. One of the hottest commodities in antique fishing equipment is vintage fishing lures.

Yes, I said lures, those brightly colored things with hooks that help anglers snag fish. Unlike the fishing licenses, the lures don’t have to be 100 years old to be considered collectible. Any fishing lure made prior to 1970 is valuable. The lures made from this era are considered better crafted and more attractive than lures made today. Many were so well made that they were near mirror images of the fish they imitated. This is what makes them valuable to collectors.

The Reel Thing

Modern fishing reels are made from metal alloys, are strong and rarely have flaws That’s great for accuracy and timing, but it’s not what collectors want. Antique reels were made from brass, steel, iron and a variety of other materials. There were many more models of reels, and many more distinctive designs than the reels of today. Many of these reels were handcrafted and bore elegant and intricate designs.

From a practicality point of view, these vintage reels were often difficult to use. They had flaws that modern technology has cured. To use one of these antique reels today would probably result in disaster. Collectors, however, are not interested in practicality and usefulness, but in the individuality and beauty of the vintage reels. It is these characteristics that make antique fishing reels a hot commodity today.

Pop the Cork

Ever open a bother of wine and then toss the cork? Well, cork is now considered valuable in antique fishing gear. They’re popular, because prior to the invention of Styrofoam fishing rod bobbers were made from cork. Yes, that material used to close wine bottles was once that bit of fishing gear that alerted the angler when a fish nibbled on the bait or lure. Antique cork bobbers aren’t as popular as antique reels, but they do have value.

So, why not consider staying in touch with the past? All you need is a passion for fishing, for history or for collecting, and you’re on your way.

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Trout Fishing Bag

A fantastic bag for all those who fish in trout lakes – it leaves nothing to be desired. Special padded compartments for stowing paste pots so that they cannot be broken, a large accessory compartment as well as a holding fixture for plenty of floats.

Leaders and rigs can be attached to the three foam panels and 10 hook packets and leaders can be stowed away in the additional pockets. Other accessories can be placed in outer pocket. Two bands prevent the lid from failing back.

Edition IM 12 Alegra Trout Telescopic Fishing Rod

The super sensitive solid carbon tip shows every single tug and can reliably cushion even the most sudden flights of a big rainbow trout. This makes it possible to fish for big trout even with fine lines. Edition IM-12 Alegra telescopic travel fishing rods: short sections, great actions! Wonderfully sensitive trout rods for bottom and float fishing!

Alegra fishing rods impress with their fantastic finish and the perfect actions. Rod blanks are made of IM-12 diamond carbon material. Reinforced cross power winding system is used to make rod blanks.

Alegra telescopic fishing rods are manufactured according to Balzer power fiber concept method. Delivered in fabric case with rod guides protective plastic cap.

Fill out your Trout Fishing Tackle Box with some of the most popular Trout Lures!

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Beardmore Ontario Trout Fishing

World-class Trout Fishing
- Beardmore -
one of Ontario’s great Trout fishing areas!

Beardmore Trout Outfitters, Fishing Lodges and Guides are proud to provide excellent personal service, with friendly, experienced professionals.

Beardmore – Come and see the World’s Largest Snowman! Beardmore is located 10 kilometers east of the shores of Lake Nipigon. Poplar Lodge Park is west on highway 580.

Our Beardmore area Trout Fishing Lodges provide an ideal Family Vacation Cabin Rentals. Choose a fly in fishing trip and get away from the distractions of computers and cell phones and spend some quality Trout fishing time at select remote outpost camps near Beardmore, Ontario, Canada!

Visiting Lake Nipigon for a Trout Fishing Trip?

Read our Border Crossing Checklist if you are visiting Canada from the USA.

• Trout Fishing Camps, Beardmore Ontario.
• American Plan Trout Fishing Lodge, Beardmore Ontario.
• Beardmore Housekeeping Fishing Cottage Rental, Beardmore Bed and Breakfast

The avid Trout fisherman can spend a fortune on their fishing boat and accessories, or, save a bundle and have everything provided by a local Outfitter, Fly-in Outpost Camp or one of our top-rated Trout Fishing Lodges in Beardmore Ontario!

Learn How to Catch Trout with TroutBook.com! Watch Trout Fishing Videos near Beardmore, articles on Fishing Gear, reviews on the best fly fishing lures for Trout, and a list of what to bring Trout fishing in the form of a fishing trip checklist, plus fishing tips from Trout Anglers everywhere!

Check for up-to-date Trout fishing reports in Beardmore and area, or, you may wish to win reel money with BountyFishing.com!

Ontario Angler Awards

If you’ve caught a trophy sized Trout, be sure to register for the O.F.A.H. Ontario Angler Awards, a province wide fishing award program that officially promotes and recognizes recreational angling efforts in Ontario by both resident and non-resident anglers.

North of Superior Trout Fishing:

Fly-in to a Remote Outpost Camp, or find a weekly vacation cabin rental for spectacular Trout Fishing – here to make your Canadian Fishing Vacation unforgettable!

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Sleepy Dog Cabin Fishing Report:

Kirk Kinnison caught and released this beautiful 12 pound lake trout last evening while jigging for walleye at the first narrows. He was using a 3/8 oz. gold jig tipped with a small minnow.

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Pack more detail into your adventure with the eTrex Venture Cx.

Garmin has added color, expandable memory, and automatic routing capabilities to this pocket handheld gps making it one colorful, go-anywhere little navigator.

The eTrex Venture Cx is packed with many of the popular features found in our other popular-selling eTrex x-series units all in a rugged, waterproof case.

For greater map detail with no fuss, simply plug optional preprogrammed cards into the unit.

eTrex Venture Cx’s features make it perfect for your next adventure on land or sea: MicroSD card slot gives you the versatility of adding optional maps on the go.

See MapSource Compatibility table (right) for a list of software that Garmin recommends with this product.256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details and see where you’re going.

Supports English, Spanish, Portugese, and French languages.

Provides automatic, turn-by-turn directions with optional pre-programmed City Navigator cards to navigate you safely to your destination

Longer battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoyment

You wont miss a thing when you take this lightweight, easy-to-use handheld out hiking, biking, camping, fishing or geocaching.

Venture Cx Package Includes:

• eTrex Venture CxDatabase:
• Marine Point Database One basemap below:
  • Americas: Americas Recreational
  • Europe: Atlantic Recreational
  • Australia: Pacific Recreational
• Bike clip for use with optional handlebar or automotive mount
• Quick reference guide
• Owner’s manual

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Garmin eTrex Vista review.

The eTrex Vista combines Garmin GPS Navigation based on Garmin GPS Maps, with a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. The compass provides bearing information while you’re standing still and the altimeter determines your precise altitude.

The Vista is also designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The Garmin eTrex Vista will provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.

The eTrex Vista boasts a MASSIVE  internal memory capacity of 24 megabytes, which allows it to accept downloaded mapping data from Garmin GPS Map Source CD-ROMs, including U.S. Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots.

The silver case gives this GPS unit a high-tech look with durable construction.

New to the product design, Garmin GPS Maps include marine aids to navigation in addition to the basemap. These navigational aids will be pre-loaded into each gps unit from the factory.

Package Includes:

• eTrex Vista Garmin GPS Map Database
• Marine Point Database Basemap
• Americas Highway or Atlantic Highway or Pacific Highway
• Garmin PC interface cable
• GPS Unit Wrist strap
• Quick reference guide

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Garmin eTrex Venture Review.

The eTrex Venture offers a worldwide Garmin GPS Navigation.

It is also one of the eTrex units that are designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The Garmin eTrex Venture will provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.

While memory capacity is only one megabyte, the eTrex Venture can accept downloaded information from Garmin GPS Maps Points of Interest CD-ROM – for it’s price, it stands up well in any Garmin gps comparison.

Download Point of Interest

The CD enables users to download locations in your city such as

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Shopping
• Entertainment

Once the information is loaded into the gps unit, you can make a selection and telephone and address information for a particular point of interest will appear on the screen.

Marine Data Included

The CD also includes marine data such as lights, buoys, wrecks and obstructions.

The eTrex Venture comes housed in a stylish, translucent green case.

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Garmin eTrex Legend GPS Review

Garmin has loaded a full basemap of North and South America into the eTrex Legend.

The Legend is also designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The Garmin etrex legend gps will provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.

The basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads and coastlines.

The eTrex Legend is also equipped with additional memory totaling eight megabytes. The added memory allows the eTrex Legend to accept downloaded map data from Garmin MapSource , including U.S. Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots.

The eTrex Legend comes in a brightly-colored translucent blue case that really makes the gps unit stand out.

New to the product design, Garmin will include marine aids to navigation in addition to the basemap. These navigational aids are pre-loaded into each unit from the factory.

Package Includes:

• Garmin eTrex Legend GPS Database
• Marine Point Database Basemap
• Americas Highway or Atlantic Highway or Pacific Highway
• PC interface cable
• GPS Unit Wrist strap
• Garmin eTrex Legend Manual
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From plankton and insects to fish and small mammals, a Lake Trout will devour it all.

Natural Lake Trout Bait varies according to food availability, and the size of the individual Trout. They are even cannibals, eating smaller Trout. Often Sculpin and Cisco are the favoured food, although in the Great Lakes they prefer Smelt, and Alewife. The larger Trout prefer fish.

Fly fishing for Trout attempts to mimic the real-life movements of insects that may land on the water surface.  You can learn fly fishing techniques from a few of the American Plan Trout Fishing Lodges.  Contact a few Outfitters and ask them about the skills of their Trout Fishing Guides – if you find a guide who ties his own flies for fly fishing – you are sure to have a great time fly fishing for Trout!

Adult Lake Trout may eat zooplankton, insect larvae, small crustaceans, clams, snails, leeches, mice, shrews, and even birds on rare occasions. They also feed eagerly on white fish, and sticklebacks.

It is a little-known fact that Lake Trout are patient and cunning predators, waiting beneath schools of baitfish for a weak or injured fish to stray from the school.

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The Lake Trout is a member of the Salmon family and is called the laker, mackinaw, trout, grey trout, salmon trout, toque, and touladi in different parts of Canada. It is in fact a member of the Char family that inhabits the deep water. The Lake Trout is among the largest of the freshwater fish.

Best Trout Fishing in Canada

The best trout fishing in Canada can be found in Ontario.  Trout fishing flies are some of the finest fishing lures created.  Many trout fishing guides tie their own flies for fly fishing.

Be sure to ask any prosepective Trout fishing lodge if they have guides with experience specifically with trout fishing techniques.  Check out their website for a variety of  trout pictures over a number of different years.

Lake Trout Habitat

In Canada, the Lake Trout is found in the more northerly parts from the Maritime provinces and Labrador in the east to northern British Columbia in the west, and throughout the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Lake Trout prefers cold, clear, oxygenated water with temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. It makes its home for the most part in large, deep lakes, although in the Northwest Territories it is also found in shallow tundra lakes and large, deep rivers.  Lake Trout seem to grow larger in colder lakes.

Early in the spring, the Lake Trout is caught by fly fishing or spin fishing.  As surface waters warm up in summer, Trout head for deeper water. In far northern lakes however, they stay close to surface during the summer – this makes for some exciting fly fishing!

For the most part, Lake Trout are found in lakes with a depth greater than 50 feet, with temperatures between 38 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Lake Trout are not conducive to large amounts of saline and don’t migrate to the sea as do Salmon, Brook Trout and Arctic Char.

In the southern parts of its distribution, Lake Trout migrate to cooler areas of the lake in the summer and stay inactive. In July and August, the Trout is found in a depth of 20-60 feet. In spring and fall, the Trout are found near underwater ledges and along rocky shorelines at around seven to 20 feet.

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