The Atikokan Bass Classic, August 16 and 17

Atikokan, The Canoeing Capital of the World, is hosting their 26th "Funnest Bass Tournament," the Atikokan Bass Classic, on Friday August 16 and Saturday, August 17, 2013.

Total prize payouts for this year's "Classic" are over $37,000. First Prize is $10,000.

Atikokan, located in Northwest Ontario, is host to not only this Bass Classic, but is also the gateway to some of the most beautiful country in Ontario, Quetico Provincial Park.

I have fished the Atikokan area and paddled Quetico. Both are adventurous experiences you will never forget.

Trail-Zen Visits Wabatongushi Lake

Jonathan Schechter of Trail-Zen visited one of my favorite lakes along the Algoma Central Rail line, Wabatongushi Lake.

Read his short blog pictorial diary of a wonderful May trip into Algoma Country, ending in what looks like a yet another fabulous Northern Ontario shore lunch.

Shebandowan Smallmouth Showdown, July 20 and 21

While not one of bigger Smallmouth Bass tournaments in Northern Ontario, the Shebandowan Smallmouth Showdown is growing in reputation.

Shebandowan Lake is located between Atikokan and Thunder Bay.

Grand prize is $4,000 and the "Showdown" is open to 70 boats.

Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship in July

The 19th Annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is July 25 -- July 27, 2013 on Rainy Lake.

Rainy Lake is an outstanding Smallmouth Bass fishery and well worth the trip if you've never fished Rainy Lake. Maybe you want to enter the tournament. And for sure you want to check out Rainy Lake.

80 teams are already registered for the $25,000 Champion Prize.

July Ontario Fishing Magazine Is Out And Up On The Web

July is a great edition of the Ontario Fishing Network eMagazine. And it's free. Just scroll down and click on Get Started Today! to receive your free emagazine via email.

It is well worth reading for techniques, tips and information about:

• Rigging for Soft Swimbaits
• Fishing for Walleye in Shallow Waters. I found this article especially interesting as I often fish Walleye in shallow water.
• Releasing Muskie. This article is not just for Muskie. Pike and other fish are affected by the way in which you release them and the article addresses that. I learned the most from this article about release water temperatures. This will definitely change my release techniques.
• Summer Walleye Action.
• And More

As always, you can find links to Get North, Northern Ontario Fishing and Hunting Vacation Destinations.