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Guides from the store: How to choose, fit and care for your gear, and where to take it in Algoma.
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The articles most readers start with.
Fishing
Rods, reels, tackle and the ice season: How to choose the gear and rig it for the water around the Sault.
Ontario Fishing Licence: The Complete Guide
Buying an Ice Hut: A Checklist for Northern Ontario Anglers
Ice Fishing Rods: Length, Power, and Action Explained
Ice Fishing Gear: The Complete Guide for Northern Ontario
How to Choose an Ice Auger: Drill-Driven or Battery Powered, and the Right Hole Size
Hike and Camp
Tents, sleep systems, packs and snowshoes: What to bring, how to fit it, and how to care for it.
Buying an Ice Hut: A Checklist for Northern Ontario Anglers
What to Wear on Snowshoes: A Boot Checklist for Men
Ice Fishing Gear: The Complete Guide for Northern Ontario
How to Choose Snowshoes for Your Weight, Terrain, and Snow
Snowshoes: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Women's Snowshoes: What to Look for in Fit and Frame
Paddling
Canoes, kayaks, boards and the lifejackets that go with them, for Algoma lakes and Lake Superior.
Clothing and Layers
How to layer for wind, rain and cold, for men, women and kids.
Winter Mitts or Gloves: Which Keeps Your Hands Warmer
Rain Jackets and Outerwear: The Complete Guide
How to Find Warm Gloves for a Northern Ontario Winter
Merino Wool Base Layers: The Complete Guide
How to Choose Snowshoes for Your Weight, Terrain, and Snow
Men's Winter Boots: Warmth Ratings, Soles, and Fit
How to Choose Thermal Underwear for Cold-Weather Days
Women's Snowshoes: What to Look for in Fit and Frame
Footwear
Winter boots, hiking footwear and rubber boots: Fit, warmth ratings and care.
Meet the writers
Shannon Prosser
Store Manager
I have been here three years. Before that, I worked for Moore's Clothing and Charm Diamond. I manage the store. Come to me for clothing and footwear: Outdoor Research, The North Face, Columbia, Kuhl, and all of our footwear.
Latest from Shannon Prosser
Ontario Fishing Licence: The Complete Guide
How to Find Warm Gloves for a Northern Ontario Winter
Merino Wool Base Layers: The Complete Guide
Men's Winter Boots: Warmth Ratings, Soles, and Fit
Snow Boots Explained: Insulation, Waterproofing, and Traction
How to Choose Thermal Underwear for Cold-Weather Days
Merino Wool Socks: Why They Work and How to Choose a Pair
Winter Boots: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Mario Gionet
Sales
Alan Lukala
Sales Representative
Kevin Coombs
Sales Representative
Steve Meating
Owner
I take care of the entire fishing category and some of our other categories. I also look after our online store.
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Ontario Fishing Licence: The Complete Guide
Winter Mitts or Gloves: Which Keeps Your Hands Warmer
Rain Jackets and Outerwear: The Complete Guide
Buying an Ice Hut: A Checklist for Northern Ontario Anglers
How to Find Warm Gloves for a Northern Ontario Winter
What to Wear on Snowshoes: A Boot Checklist for Men
Kayaks in Canada: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Merino Wool Base Layers: The Complete Guide
Snowshoes: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Ice Fishing Gear: The Complete Guide for Northern Ontario
Winter Boots: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Sit-On-Top Kayaks: A Buyer's Checklist
Not sure which ice auger or which boot? Call the store
Call (705) 253-2361 or come in, and we'll help you match the gear to the trip.
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