Fishing in Quebec is easy. Whether on the flats of the river, along rivers or in lakes, on the territories of Zecs, outfitters or wildlife reserves, there is no shortage of opportunities. Contrary to what many people believe, it is not necessary to invest a very large sum, especially if you are an occasional fisherman.
“It is possible to equip yourself easily and at an affordable price,” explains the fishing buyer at Magasin Latulippe in Quebec, Jimmy Giguère. Today, several companies have created complete sets, which can allow people who wish to fish, whether with light casting or fly fishing, without having to invest large sums in several different pieces of equipment. »
Option under $100
It was enough for me to take him at his word, asking him to suggest examples of equipment at affordable prices for both types of fishing.
“The Trout set from the Ready 2 Fish company offers complete equipment, truly ready-to-fish,” says the expert.
“Although the name of this equipment might make you think that it is only intended for trout fishing, this set can be used to fish for a multitude of species, including walleye and even bass. It’s really a set to use for light spinning fishing, at a very affordable price ($43.95),” concludes the expert.
The set consists, among other things, of a 6’6″ composite rod and a box containing 15 lures, hooks, floats and an instruction booklet to help you deal with a multitude of fishing situations.
Fly fishing
The world of fly fishing can seem very complicated to many amateurs. It is often wrongly believed that you have to invest a lot in order to outsmart the trout. There is complete equipment at a reasonable price.
“The Mystic fly set, at a cost of $189.95, is a great example for people who want to discover this type of fishing or who don’t practice it very often,” says the expert. The set includes the rod, the reel, the reserve line, the floating line, the leader to hook your flies and the case. The cane is in four pieces, which makes it easier to transport and takes up less space when traveling. It’s a good buy, value for money. »
Naturally, we must add to this the flies which are used for fishing for different species, including the most popular, speckled trout. For around sixty dollars, you can get 24 assorted flies for trout fishing. These are the most effective fly patterns for this species. It is not necessary to have a large quantity of flies, because it is always the same ones that are the most effective, and this in the vast majority of lakes and rivers in Quebec.
Lucky in Quebec
We are very lucky, in Quebec, to be able to fish almost everywhere, with access which is often not complicated.
In many other countries, access to fishing is difficult, reserved for an elite able to afford access and equipment. Here, the one and only condition for practicing sport fishing is to have your license, which can be annual or available for purchase for a limited number of days. Once you have this license, the range of possibilities available to you is vast.
The examples of inexpensive equipment submitted to us represent only a small portion of all that is available on the market at an affordable price.