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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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with André Hébert

would be perch fishing with my dad. I
By Molly Kett
also remember catching the same rock
ndré Hébert, 46, has spent a lifetime bass over and over from the end of the
Aon the water, drawn to fishing for dock when I was really young. Poor
reasons that go beyond the catch. fish,” says Hébert.

“How much time do you have? That’s Those childhood moments led to a
a loaded question,” says Hébert. “I guess lifetime of experiences on the water,
it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what I from international trips to competitive
love about fishing because it’s not just tournaments.
one thing. For one, it’s very cathartic. In “Geez, there are so many,” Hébert
fact, I would say it’s probably up there says when asked about his favourite
with exercise or meditation for me in memory. “Catching a sailfish in Costa
terms of beneficial impacts on my well-
Rica is worth mentioning because it
being and mental health. At its core, it was such a unique experience. My first
combines my passion for the outdoors,
tournament and the jitters that come
wildlife, adventure, and discovery.”
along with it is another one. Catching Photo Submitted
For Hébert, fishing is about more my first walleye is up there too. Even
than just sport—it’s about adventure, though it’s recent, I would have to say
exploration, and the freedom that comes coming out on top in Q1 of the Baitfuel
with being on the water. Fishing Tour in Trenton, in 2024, would
“Out on the water, you are pretty probably take the cake. I have been a fan
much free to explore anywhere you of, and followed many of the anglers on
like without the confinements of roads, that tour for years, so managing a win in
which is pretty unique. With Canada’s a field loaded with fishermen I admire
vast and diverse waters, a lifetime and look up to was a special moment for
wouldn’t be enough to experience it all. sure.”
I’m also definitely a gear nerd. I love to As for where his fishing journey will
collect all kinds of gear and organize take him next, Hébert has his sights Nipigon. There’s something about big “I would say go out, have fun, and
it all and play with it at home,” says set on a remote and legendary body of water, particularly big water in remote enjoy the moment. Fishing is about
Hébert. wilderness, that just says ‘go there’ to creating memories. Catching fish is just
water.
His earliest fishing memories are “I have quite a few lakes on the me,” said Hébert. a bonus,” says Hébert. “I would also tell
them to tread carefully because once
rooted in family.
old bucket list. If I had to put one on For those who have never picked up a you dive down the rabbit hole, there’s
“Like a lot of us from the area, that top right now, it would likely be Lake fishing rod, Hébert offers simple advice. no escaping it.”

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