Ontario OUT of DOORS Editor/Associate Publisher Ray Blades keeps you in the loop on news in the fly-fishing industry, new gear releases, and insights from a life wading rivers and perched in front of a fly-tying vise.
In the age of finesse fishing, working big-lipped baits down deep by hand seems like a dying art form, taken over by drop-shotting, and more.
Editor Ray Blades visited Finland where he toured the historic port city, saw presentations on the new Sako rifles, and hunted.
Dad taught me the secret to being a great parent by freely giving his time and unconditional love. Sometimes, it’s just that simple.
Major changes have come slowly in the hunting rifle industry. But the refinements, they have been amazing.
Many anglers and hunters are still quite comfortable and happy using hand-me-down gear that’s been in the family for generations.
In case you haven't heard, the Ministry implemented a new Bait Management Strategy (BMS) at the start of 2022.
What I've always loved about ice fishing — aside from being a great excuse to be outdoors — is that it is the most inclusive fishing option.
I absolutely love handcrafted tackle, whether it’s bamboo fly rods, reels, hooks, leather fly wallets, or flies. But what draws me to craftsmanship is the ownership of what they do. These are makers that are producing parts of themselves...
In the digital age, the written word still matters. As a big fan of print, I was happy to see several new books on varying subjects hit the shelves in 2017. Here are a few new titles worth a read.