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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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with Colby Carriere

to my grandparents and go fishing
By: Molly Kett
almost every day.” These formative
experiences laid the foundation for
olby Carriere, a 22-year-old from Carriere’s lifelong love of the sport.
CGlen Walter, has been immersed Among his many fishing memories,
in the world of fishing from a young one stands out as a favourite:
age. Growing up, fishing was more “Fishing bass tournaments on the
than just a hobby; it was a way of life. Rideau River with my dad as a young
“I grew up fishing, started at a kid,” said Carriere. At just 10-years-
young age. I could cast a bait caster old, he won his first tournament—a
by the age of five years old,” said victory that cemented his passion for
Carriere. “My dad has been fishing competitive fishing.
tournaments my whole life and would When it comes to favourite fishing
always take me along when he would spots, Colby is quick to mention
go out and practice for his upcoming Lake St. Francis. “It’s my home
events.” body of water and is easy for me to
For Carriere, fishing offers a unique get out fishing,” said Carriere. “You
escape from the everyday stresses of can go from catching big largemouth
life. “I love how you can get away flipping the heavy cover to catching
from real life and be by yourself or big smallmouth on sand flats. It’s a
with someone and enjoy nature,” diverse species lake.”
said Carriere. “The rush of setting For those who have never fished
the hook into a bass and watching it before, Colby offers simple but
jump out of the water. It truly is an crucial advice. “Patience is key, bass fishing locations in the world. pike quite a bit in the spring before
addiction.” once you can get past being patient “Lake Fork or Lake Okeechobee— bass season opens and enjoys fishing
Colby’s earliest fishing memories everything else will fall into place,” they grow the largemouth bass huge walleye to eat.
are deeply rooted in family. “Going said Carriere. “It’s a great outdoor up there, and I would love to get my For Colby Carriere, fishing is more
to my grandparents in the summer activity you can enjoy with family hands on a double-digit bass,” said than just a pastime; it’s a passion that
as a young kid and fishing off the and friends, it’s relaxing and exciting. Carriere. has shaped his life. Whether he’s
dock,” recalled Carriere. “Me and my Once you get hooked you will never While largemouth and smallmouth casting a line on Lake St. Francis or
brother, Connor, got a small boat and go back.” bass are his favorites, Colby’s fishing dreaming of his next big catch, the
kept it on a lift at my grandparents Looking ahead, Colby dreams of interests are varied, as he also fishes thrill of the sport continues to drive
and would bike all summer long fishing in some of the most renowned him forward.

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