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@SheLovesToFish

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Fishing gal from Canada. Multi-species angler. I write & make videos about fishing. I enjoy bass tournaments, too!

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined June 2011
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Ashley Rae
1 year
My biggest bass of the season! 😬 #fishing #bassfishing #bass
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Ashley Rae
6 years
T'was a big day!😀 For years I'd dreamed of starting up a fishing guide service focused on teaching women to fish. Today I had my first o-fish-al client! Feeling so excited & inspired for what the future brings with this new venture, titled, Ladies Learn To Fish! 💜
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1 year
Thought it was a weed! 😳 #fishing #bassfishing
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I managed to upgrade my biggest walleye of the season aboard my boat on Saturday with this 11.5lb (30.5") gold beaut! She ate a Berkley Flicker Minnow 11. Love the big fins & belly on her! 😍 Makes the 4am alarms worth it! She was released back into the Bay of Quinte😊 #fishing
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Ashley Rae
2 years
I thought I was snagged! 👀
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Ashley Rae
1 year
I am incredibly grateful to be part of the latest issue of @adventuresszine ! ☺ My article details 6 of my favourite techniques for targeting northern largemouth and smallmouth bass during the fall.
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Ashley Rae
4 years
Although I was primarily targeting walleye last weekend, other species were way more willing to bite! 😂 This 34" is the biggest pike aboard my boat this year! These fish make ya work and they don't get enough love! The waters are cooling and the fish are eating good! #fishing
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I wish I had more characters to tell you all about my new personal best bass I caught yesterday aboard my boat on Lake Ontario - this 6lb, 2oz smallmouth! I'm still in shock! If you want to read the story, I posted it here:
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Ashley Rae
4 years
My best largemouth from today's solo kayak adventure! 😊 I'm hoping to put together another bass fishing video this week! What types of videos would you like to see? Which species would you like to see me fish for? I always love hearing your feedback! 💜 Thanks in advance!
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Had such a fun bass opener on Big Rideau Lake yesterday AND caught my first tagged fish!
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Ashley Rae
3 years
A 13.5-inch crappie caught during a recent late night adventure! Not done ice fishing yet here 😄
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Ashley Rae
1 year
My biggest bass of the season (so far)!😁Did you watch my video to see how heavy & long this beauty was?! Caught on a homemade 5/8oz Flipping Jig with a wire-tied Green Pumpkin Blue skirt which I paired with a matching 3.5” Z-Man BatwingZ trailer.
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3 years
Landed this cute lil guy on Sunday evening as the sun was setting! It was such a gorgeous evening on the ice with good company. I’m already feeling the impacts of the longer days and being able to soak up more sunlight. It feels so good!🙏 Happy Walleye Wednesday!
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Ashley Rae
1 year
Hook into anything lately that wasn't a fish? 😆 I landed a long sleeve shirt... #fishing #LOL
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Ashley Rae
9 months
So so happy to be chasing walleye on the ice again! 😄 I wish I could upload the full video here, but you can find it on my other socials! #fishing #icefishing #walleye
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Ashley Rae
2 years
I spend most of my time chasing bass in the kayaks but switched it up and had a lovely evening chasing walleye instead! This was my biggest of the night at 23.5" caught on the curly tail grub you'll see in the pic if you look closely! 🧐 Hope everyone is having a fishy weekend!🎣
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Ashley Rae
6 years
35 INCH WALLEYE 😮 A week ago, this GIANT showed up on my flasher, crushed my Snap Rap, and caused me to burst into tears the moment I pulled her up through the ice! See it all on VIDEO here: Thank you to all that have watched so far! 💜
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Ashley Rae
1 year
After catching a LOT of lil guys, this upgrade got me excited! 😆 From our recent visit to Mississagi Park in Elliot Lake, Ontario! #fishing #bassfishing #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
1 year
Cast to catch froggin' in the heat! 🎣🐸🌞 #fishing #bassfishing #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
3 years
Seeing more bass than people... that's my kind of day!
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Stunning scenery and scrappy smallies! It's hard to beat days like these! 😍
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Ashley Rae
1 year
Another Big Bass Megabucks in the books for Pam Stewart and I on Big Rideau Lake! Our biggest bass of the day ended up being this 3.41lbs largie which wasn’t quite big enough to bring to the scales, but still a fun catch! 😄 #fishing #bassfishing #girlswhofish
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Ashley Rae
2 years
I'm currently in beautiful Maine for the first time ever & got to spend my birthday yesterday catching bass with friends! It was a special way to spend my birthday as bass season isn't open yet back home! Here's a largie from today's outing that crushed a Z-Man JackHammer! ☺️
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I know my selfie game could use some work 🤣 but DANG I was happy to yank this big gal out of a tree this afternoon!!! I didn't put her to a scale but I'm guessing she was in the 4-5lbs range. A fun solo mission in my Hobie Outback which resulted in a bunch of quality bass! 😊
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Ashley Rae
3 years
My Friday night looked like this! 🎉 I got a couple more burbot to my name, including this one which is my biggest so far at 24 inches! My gosh, you can’t tell me that these fish aren’t absolutely beautiful! 😍
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Ashley Rae
3 years
The burb wasn't the only exciting catch from our weekend ice fishing adventure! I also caught this beauty 20.5" walleye! I was working my bait right on bottom, jigging & pounding a Northland Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon tipped with a minnow head. After some coaxing, she finally ate!
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Ashley Rae
7 years
Still have the shakes and a huge grin going after catching this beauty! 😍 Spending a few days at Windy Lake Provincial Park and it's off to an epic start! I'll be writing a full report with photos on the @OntarioParks Blog!🎣 @OntarioParksNE
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Ashley Rae
1 year
Autumn colours 😍🍁 #autumn #fall #fishing
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Ashley Rae
2 years
That moment you realize it's NOT a bass!! 😆🤦‍♀️
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Ashley Rae
2 months
A nice lil bycatch while musky #fishing 😄
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Ashley Rae
2 years
The fish I was MOST excited about checking off my bucket list while fishing in Florida - my first ever TARPON!!! 😍😭
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I didn't expect to hook into this smallmouth today while fishing some deeper thick weed clumps... in pursuit of largemouth! It came busting through the dense weeds rocketing itself out of the water.. LOL! An unexpected surprise but fun nonetheless! 😊 #kayakfishing #fishing
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Ashley Rae
2 years
👀 Spot, flip, catch! 🎣
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Ashley Rae
7 years
Lake Ontario, such a magical place! ✨
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Ashley Rae
4 months
It's hard to beat bass fishing with a topwater frog! 🐸 #fishing #kayakbassfishing
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Ashley Rae
1 year
Nothing like a good day of froggin'! 🐸 #fishing #bassfishing #kayak
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Ashley Rae
5 years
THIS FISH was a heck of a start to the spring carp season, weighing in at 31lbs, 4oz! I've grown to love targeting this species more and more each year! I'm chasing my dream of another mirror carp (got my first last spring) & I have hope I'll someday crack the 40lb mark! 🤞🤞
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Ashley Rae
3 years
Normally I'm chasing fish with teeth by now and look forward to getting after them soon! But it's been fun spending more time on bass so far this fall! What are you fishing for lately?
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Ashley Rae
3 years
There have been some curveballs lately which has let some air out of the tires. It happens. Fishing has been an anchor for me during difficult times & provides a place to go to clear my head. I'm so incredibly grateful for this🙏 It's a bonus when the bass are cooperating, too!🎣
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Ashley Rae
1 year
Thank you to my friend, Pam, for the cool video! 🌊 #fishing #catchandrelease #bassfishing #underwater
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Ashley Rae
5 years
Show me your BIGGEST catch! Of all the species I love targeting, common carp have been among the heaviest! I landed the fish in this photo last spring and it came in at 31lbs, 4oz. It's not my biggest but one of them. Carp fishing is underrated here in Canada but SO much fun!
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Ashley Rae
6 years
Not my biggest walleye of the year, but certainly a memorable one! We had to bust our way through a skim of ice to get out on the water on this day and before all the lines were even in the water, this 10-pound walleye chomped on a Rogue Perfect 10!
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Ashley Rae
6 years
That's a wrap on the FLW Costa Championship on Lake Guntersville! I ended up finishing 44th place on the co-angler side out of 196 anglers, & made 2nd place co-angler in the International Division! What an experience!
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Ashley Rae
3 years
My ice fishing season kicked off yesterday! 🎉 This walleye was my exciting catch of the afternoon as the rest were all wee perch! 😆 Hope everyone has a safe and successful season ahead! Can’t wait to chase more of these guys and a few other species as well 😊
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Picked up my biggest largemouth of the season so far while out in my kayak! I felt sick when she jumped but thank goodness I was able to get her in the net! Measured at just over 20.5 inches and weighed 5.20 pounds! Caught on a Neko rig, one of my faves for bass fishing!
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Ashley Rae
4 years
A beauty 29.75" walleye from Lake Ontario 😊 We were fortunate to get out with our friend Bob to do some trolling aboard his boat and it felt SO GOOD to chase this species again! I'm awaiting my rod trees to arrive for my boat & cannot wait for many walleye trips aboard Big Red!
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Ashley Rae
5 years
Going out for pre-b-day dinner! I usually get hassled when I post non-fishing photos, but those who know me can attest when I'm not on the water during the summer, I'm usually wearing a sun dress. Yes, you can love fishing & love dresses. Do you! My fave season is here! 🙌💜🎣💃
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Ashley Rae
6 years
I'm not too fond of the cooler weather and shorter days that fall brings.. but these fish right here make the layered clothing, toques, numb fingers, and wind-burned faces all worth it! By the time a walleye hits the net, I'm warmer and happier than I could ever be anywhere else.
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Ashley Rae
2 years
How about these views? 🍂🍁
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Ashley Rae
6 years
My biggest walleye of the season so far! This fish nearly hit 10 pounds on the scale but still has a bit of eating to do before unlocking double digit status. A few more walleye trips for me and then I'll be Alabama-bound to chase bass in the the FLW Costa Championship!
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Ashley Rae
1 year
The leaves are starting to change colours here and the fish are thickening up, fall has arrived! 🍁 #fishing #bassfishing #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Some big water bass action on Lake Ontario! This was my best bass of the day at 4.91lbs and just over 19-inches long. Also got into some smallmouth bass and gorgeous northern pike as well!
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Ashley Rae
1 year
I was SO happy to stumble upon a few of these beauties while bass fishing! 😍 #fishing #crappie @garminfishhunt
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Ashley Rae
5 years
We were 3 walleye into our day and I decided to move us out a little deeper to explore, which produced this thick beauty (10lb, 12oz & 29")! 😍She ate a Rapala Jointed Deep Husky in Purpledescent. This is my 3rd double digit walleye this fall and hopefully more to come!
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Ashley Rae
3 years
Drillin' & sippin' (tea)! ☕️ Grateful to be out here spending the remaining days of 2021 on the ice, and excited to start off the new year in the same place! To my Ontario pals, don't forget to renew your fishing license (if applicable)!
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Ashley Rae
5 months
What a night! I had a blast chasing down these little (but big) dudes yesterday evening! I can’t believe I’m going to say this - I got into some walleye as well but I was more excited about these panfish! They were beauties! #fishing #panfish #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
7 years
It was an incredible fall walleye season! This big gal was my best of the season at 12lbs 2oz 😍 Thanks to all that hopped aboard Dreamcatcher to make memories, share laughs, celebrate, catch personal bests & enjoy the experience ❤️ I sure hope it's not over yet 🤞🤞
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Ashley Rae
5 years
What! A! Day! EIGHT walleye over 10 POUNDS made it to the boat, including a 14-pound, 4-ouncer! Here's a couple photos from the day: some big 'eyes with @DNotarianni and a frozen planer board 😂 I'll be putting a video together from this adventure soon! 😄
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Ashley Rae
7 years
Did a little perchin' this afternoon! These fish sure are pretty! 😍
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Ashley Rae
7 years
Chasing gold in the cold 💜 These beauties are worth it!
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Ashley Rae
6 years
Woo hoo! I have renewed my membership to the nickel club! I am hoping to upgrade this year and hit the 6-pound mark! Tweet me your smallmouth bass photos for some inspiration! 😍 #bassfishing
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Ashley Rae
6 years
I've been doing some pre-fishing for my first tournament in awhile! My friend Erik Luzak invited me to join him for the @FLWFishing Canada event on the Bay of Quinte next month. I am excited... and maybe even a bit nervous 😬 Wish us luck!
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Ashley Rae
5 months
A fun evening of #fishing for sunnies! 🌞 #panfish #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
6 years
Erik Luzak and I made every catch count over 3 days and were able to take home 1st place at the @FLWCanada Cup! I’m still pinching myself as this has been a dream come true! Please read my full post here as there simply weren't enough characters:
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Ashley Rae
6 years
My 33-pound, 2-ounce common carp: a new personal best! 😮 Thrilled is an understatement on how I feel! It was an epic 3 days of targeting carp and although this fish is my biggest ever carp, it's not the only special moment that took place. More photos and a blog to come!
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Ashley Rae
6 years
It was a busy fall season with new fishing experiences, but thankfully I still managed to get some time in aboard my boat chasing walleye on the Bay of Quinte. This gorgeous 11.5-pounder ate a Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk! These fish truly are my favourite! 💜
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I don't have enough characters to express my excitement & gratitude for yesterday morning! This is my first Ontario wild turkey of 2020 and my second turkey EVER! What a day! I'll put a full story together soon on my blog with all the details 😊🦃 #turkeyhunting
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Ashley Rae
7 years
Gotta love yankin' em out of the swamp ! What's your favourite topwater presentation?! #bassfishing
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Ashley Rae
7 months
Had to capture a glimpse of the stunning sunset I got to witness last night. It was gorgeous! 🌞✨ We went on another quick panfish shore fishing excursion and the action was good with perch, pumpkinseeds, bluegills, and a few crappie. I absolutely love spring! 😊
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Ashley Rae
7 years
A fun day of chasing walleye with wonderful company, and dance parties on the boat to keep warm!
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Ashley Rae
3 years
Another nickel from the kayak! 🎉 Caught on a black/blue ChatterBait Jack Hammer with a matching Gary Yamamoto Zako trailer.
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I'm very excited to begin offering guided walleye trips on the Bay of Quinte starting this fall! Targeting the migratory walleye is one of my FAVOURITE fishing experiences and I love helping others get into these magnificent fish! 💜 Shoot me a message for more information.
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Ashley Rae
7 years
A few beasts have hit the net recently but this one is the biggest of the season thus far, AND it's Eric's new personal best walleye at 13 pounds! My heart skips a beat in the presence of a fish of this calibre, such a magnificent creature. Thank you @DNotarianni for the photo!
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Ashley Rae
4 years
Loading up the boat with bass gear as my season kicks off tomorrow!💜 I'm very excited to explore the waters of the @FrontenacCounty this weekend. I've been counting down the days (& minutes) to this fishing trip! GOOD LUCK to all that are celebrating bass opener this weekend! 😄
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Ashley Rae
2 months
Brought some gold aboard the SeaArk on Friday! Thank you Pam for the pic! We spent most of the day throwing big baits for musky, but picked up the lighter rods a few times to get in on some bass and walleye fishing action ☺ #fishing #walleyefishing
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Ashley Rae
4 years
My 1st 30-incher/double digit walleye aboard my new boat, Big Red! My sign of fall is when I swap out the bass gear for the walleye gear! 😊 I'm not done with bass YET but my heart is set on a good long fall season of chasing gold! 😍 I'll be posting a video from this trip soon!
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Ashley Rae
6 years
What a memorable summer it has been so far! 🐟 I took a bit of a social media break to recharge but now I am pumped for what the coming weeks will bring! Thank you for staying connected! 💜
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Ashley Rae
7 years
My first fish of the day happened to be my first double digit of the year! So happy😅
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Ashley Rae
3 years
I've got a little story to share about this fish!! 😀 Read it here: #bassfishing #fishing
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Mentally... I'm still here 🥹🎣✨ #fishing #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
4 years
I was fortunate to land not one, but two 11lb walleye on Saturday aboard my boat! (Video coming soon 😊!) This was the first of the two - a big beautiful light-coloured female that was 29" long and 11 pounds on the dot. #fishing
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Ashley Rae
16 days
I'm a happy gal when I get to throw a jig & catch beauties like this! 😄 #fishing #fishinglife #bassfishing
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Ashley Rae
6 years
Happy bass opener to everyone celebrating here in Ontario! 🐟 I spent the day chasing smallmouth on beautiful Skootamatta Lake. It has been one of my favourite bass openers yet! 😃
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Ashley Rae
5 years
My ice season has kicked off over the past couple weeks with some fine looking bluegill, like this one! These feisty little dudes are so fun to figure out! Once you find them, they can be plentiful! 😁 Keep an eye on my feed as I have some panfish videos coming soon!
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Ashley Rae
7 years
Bending rods today on the ice 😄 My page has been very quiet lately but I've been busy behind the scenes... I have some exciting news & projects to share real soon 🎣
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Does anyone else get excited about this?! 😆 #fishing #kayakfishing
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Ashley Rae
7 years
My biggest of the season so far! Grateful for every catch but there's just something so special about fat fall #walleye and I hope to find some more 😍
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Ashley Rae
6 years
Ever hooked into one of these prehistoric toothy creatures?! This is one of several longnose gar I landed on a Rapala X-Rap while visiting the Napanee River this weekend. Did you know longnose gar fossils have been found in North America (& beyond) dating back 100 million years?
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Ashley Rae
6 years
Loved the bright gold colour on this walleye! 💛
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Ashley Rae
3 years
The fish from the video I posted yesterday 😊
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Ashley Rae
3 years
I found some crappie on a new lake in my kayak in the fall and we went back to find 'em through the ice! Kept a few from deeper water (which I don't normally fish if I'm releasing), and they became deeeeelicious fish tacos! 🌮 Here's a few pics from our fishing adventures!
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Ashley Rae
7 years
My BIGGEST and hardest fighting bass of the season! I may have screamed a little 😂 I'll share the memorable story real soon on my blog!
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Ashley Rae
6 years
I'm approaching 6 years as a boat owner. It has been life-changing! My boat is my vacation, often my office, & most certainly my happy place. I'm thankful for the memories & fishes, the people (& pup), I've shared the time on the water with. What does your happy place look like?
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Ashley Rae
2 years
Loved the blast of heat we had earlier this week & spending it on the water chasing bass in my kayak. I was thrilled to also stumble upon some schools of suspended crappie, including this 13.75-incher! Glad I had a Ned rig tied on because these little dudes love ‘em!
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