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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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with Chad Shayler

By Molly Kett grandmother, and I would
visit my aunt and uncle in
n the quiet moments just Belleville,” said Shayler. “We
Ibefore dawn, the waters would wake up early, hit the
of the St. Lawrence River river in his aluminum boat,
mirror the rising sun. This is looking to catch walleye.”
where you’ll often find Chad When it comes to a favourite
Shayler in his element. At 43
years old, this happily married fishing memory, Shayler can’t
pick just one. Instead, he thinks
father of two beautiful girls about “the many adventures
has discovered his sanctuary; with friends and family over
the serene, rippling embrace of the years. It’s given us time to
the river, a place where passion
meets peace. talk, hang out, and laugh,” said
Shayler.
“Being on the water is one of Photos Submitted
my happy places,” said Shayler. Shayler’s heart belongs to the
St. Lawrence River. While Shayler has participated Shayler.
“Fishing helps me feel peaceful in fishing tournaments, his heart
and energized.” “I feel so blessed to have access belongs to the simple joy of To Shayler, the appeal of
to this beautiful waterfront and fishing isn’t just in the tug
For Shayler, the thrill of a thriving fishing community,” fishing for fun, surrounded by on the line or the satisfaction
catching fish is undoubtedly said Shayler. the ones he loves most. of a successful catch; it’s in
exciting, but it’s the moments “Fishing for fun with friends the shared experiences, the
spent on the water, feeling at For his next fishing adventure,
and family is always first place laughter, and the bonds forged.
peace, that contributes to his Shayler would love to take a in my heart,” said Shayler.
passion for the sport. charter on Lake Ontario. His “It wouldn’t take much
In his fishing journey, Shayler
His earliest fishing memories favorite targets? Walleye and has found a trusted companion convincing to get people
come alive in the Bay of Quinte, bass, two species that promise in Rob and his staff at Tightline hooked,” said Shayler. “Once
a place full of family, adventure, not only a great fight but also a Tackle. “They have become my you get out in the fresh air, cast
and the pursuit of walleye. delicious reward at the end of go-to place for all fishing gear, that line, you’re hooked. That’s

“My uncle Ron, my the day. advice, and expertise,” said how it was for me anyway.”

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