Ashley’s Blog

  • The Spring Carping Continues!

    The Spring Carping Continues!

    After such an epic experience on Lake Ontario recently and landing a new personal best 32-pound common carp from shore, of course I had to go back for more! Similar to the conditions on the previous outing, it was again an overcast day windy/rainy day. The south wind was fiercely blowing warm water into this little Read more

  • Would you like to be the owner of this smallmouth bass canvas print?

    Please read to the very end <3 Earlier this year I launched a canvas print series called ‘Let Them Go, Let Them Grow’. My hope was firstly to get some of my fishing photography off my dusty hard drives and displayed in the homes/offices/fishing caves of those who appreciate the beauty of the fish we Read more

  • A Porker of a Personal Best!

    A Porker of a Personal Best!

    There’s nothing quite as exciting for me as when the ice finally fades away and the open water season begins. It’s like Christmas except it lasts for 8 months, give or take, depending on the duration of the winter. This open water season I’m aiming to try new experiences, target species I’ve yet to catch, and hopefully crush Read more

  • From Blogger to International Writer

    From Blogger to International Writer

    4 years ago when I began writing a fishing column for a local newspaper (the Kingston Whig-Standard), I had no idea just where it would lead me. At the time I had been blogging here on my website since 2009, but it wasn’t until that first official ‘in print’ writing opportunity came along (thanks to a Read more

  • Video: Reminiscing 10 pound walleyes…

    Video: Reminiscing 10 pound walleyes…

    No matter how many fish I’ve landed in my lifetime, I’ll never be able to keep my composure when a 10-pound walleye hits the deck! Can you blame me?! I didn’t realize just how much I actually do freak out until watching this video taken during the fall on the Bay of Quinte! (You may Read more

  • Tips on Introducing Newcomers To Fishing

    Tips on Introducing Newcomers To Fishing

    What’s so amazing about the sport of fishing is that anyone at any age or skill level can take part in it. I’ve been so fortunate to fish with anglers as young as 3-years-old up to those in their 80’s. It’s fun to share the passion and pass it on to others regardless of age. Read more