Speed River Stalking: The Last High Water Sprint
The river has been quiet for a long time, a frustrating silence after months of dry spells. Then, the riverbot finally dinged, announcing a fall high-water event. It felt like the perfect …
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The Digital Whisper
There is a peculiar rhythm to waiting on a river, a slow, meditative pulse that usually dictates the pace of the day. You sit, you watch, you wait for the water to tell you something. But …
The Birthday Cement
It’s hard to beat the quiet of an early morning, especially when it’s yours. I didn’t have a grand plan for my birthday. No elaborate itinerary, no packed cooler, no friends waiting to hear …
Rainy day at the Grand River High Banks!
Carp on the Fly There’s something about an overcast sky and the steady rhythm of light rain that makes a river feel more alive. This week, I packed up my gear and headed out to the high …
Rainy day on the speed River
Rainy Day Carp Catch It’s days like today that make me appreciate the beauty of the river life. The rain pours down, casting a misty veil over the water, and the world seems to slow …
Maitland River Steelhead and Bass, with a Surprise Catch!
Hey there, fellow anglers! It’s your buddy from The River Life here, and I’m excited to share my latest fishing adventure with you. Today, I headed out to the Maitland River in …
Hamilton Harbour - Week 4
Mirror Checking out an old spot in the Hamilton Harbour, I was happy to find them stacked up where Id saw them all those years ago. With the only access by light watercraft, i wasnt …
Toronto Nostalgia - Week 3
Cheesy Corns I got in touch with an old friend and setup a session at one his favourite swims. He told me there was fly opportunities as well as bait, so i brought all of my gear. The walk …
Grand River Islands - Week 2
Island on the Grand The second holiday Friday saw rain in the forecast so a local approach was more appropriate. I launched the kayak on the grandriver with intent to explore a new spot Ive …
Tommy Thompson Park - Week 1
Toronto I started spring 2024 by booking 8 Fridays off , May through June. The first trip was to an old faithful spot, Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto. Its a man made land mass in lake …
Hespeler Mill Pond
“Splash” I floated the stretch of the Speed below the American Standard dam in Hespeler before but never above. There’s a nice put in off spring st with a parking lot and a floating dock. …
Hello 2023
Splash I got out this week for some exploration of an old haunt. My eye caught some tails waving on the mud flats so I suited up and went in. It wasnt long before the armoured worm was …