Western Sportsman May/June 2009

Features

WESTERN GIANTS
The Prairies' piscatorial monsters.
BY T.J. SCHWANKY

THE FAIR SEX FISHING GUIDES
What is it like to be a female fishing guide in a male-dominated industry?
BY DUANE RADFORD

SO YOU WANT TO BE A FISHING SHOW STAR?
What does it take to hose a TV fishing show in Canada, anyway?
BY MICHAEL SNOOK

PIKE FROM SHORE
Spring and summer is the best time to cast for pike from shore — here's how and why.
BY MICHAEL HUNGLE

MAKING SENSE OF SCENTS
Why would you use scents on your fishing lure?
BY MICHAEL SNOOK

Departments

OUTSIDE VIEW
Fishing Quandary

YOUR SAY
Letters From Our Readers

FIELD NOTES
News & Events
Reader Photos
Gear Guide

FISH TALES
The Other Walleye Lure

HOW-TO 101
Unraveling Fishing Line

GUNS & AMMO
Questions & Answers

THE NFA TODAY
Bill C-301

INFRACTIONS
Fish & Wildlife Violations

OUTDOOR MATTERS
Antlerless or Female?