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Owner/Editor of Kickerfish (online sport fishing resource - Central Canada and beyond).

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Another great show in the books. As open water season 9 winds down.
If you missed it we talked Sturgeon, sturgeon and you guessed it Sturgeon.
Its great to be part of @thecastingdeckpodcast and talk about the local fishing scene and beyond.
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#fishingpodcast #Canada fishing #Sturgeon #open water #CDPnation

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Kultivation Festival Fils to watch list 2026.
The 5th Annual Kultivation Festival, Sept 19-26, 2026 in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
Eric Labaupa
@eric_onthe_red @kickerfish_ca

Eric Labaupa is the owner of Kickerfish Media, a tremendously influential entity in the Central
Canadian sportfishing industry. His company organizes over twenty different competitive fishing
events throughout the year on ice, boat, shore, and kayak. Eric hosts a popular weekly live podcast “The Casting Deck” that airs on the Kickerfish YouTube channel. Kickerfish also created The Winnipeg Ice Fishing Show, the largest ice fishing consumer tradeshow in the country held every November.
An incredibly accomplished angler, Eric is widely regarded as one of the top advocates and promoters of the sport in the province. From founding the Filipino-Canadian Anglers Association
of MB, to his dedicated work as a Safety Ambassador for Lifesaving Society Manitoba, to his work as a knowledgeable Sales Rep for numerous outdoor industry brands, his passion for fishing is truly unmatched.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Eric is a happily married father of three. In between a plethora of
angling related projects, he is also active in several Filipino basketball leagues, a professional
emcee for hire, and a culinary enthusiast.

#filipino #wpg #mb #winnipeg #filipinoexcellance #filipina #filipinocanadian

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🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 19th annual Red River Greenback Classic!

Go to kickerfish.ca to claim your spot today. $60/angler entry fee. Any number of anglers (safely) in the boat. Each angler’s longest walleye competition- Minimum 55cm to score. Friday October 2nd.

#walleye @mustangsurvival @thecastingdeckpodcast @2riversboatworks @cityofselkirk #greenbackwalleye

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Tonight was about more than football. It was about recognizing a true leader, champion, and community builder in Adam Bighill. Congratulations on a remarkable legacy with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

My son and I have always been, and always will be, huge Adam Bighill fans. His leadership, passion, and commitment both on and off the field have left a lasting impact on so many people.

Despite the loss, it was wonderful to catch up with many familiar faces throughout the stadium and share the evening with family, friends, and fellow fans.

Thank you, Adam, for the memories, the championships, and the example you’ve set for future generations.

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The Boss (Eric) took the night off to enjoy some leisure time.
So Mike Jeremy & Leon had to run the show!
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#PODCAST #FISHINGPODCAST #CDPnation #Fishing

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LDB Walleye Shootout - DAY 1 STANDINGS

Every team filled their 5-fish bags today and then some, including four Master Anglers! Defending champions Jaymes and Randy Hiebert are leading the way anchored by this 30” monster kickerfish and another 28”🤩

Jerome / Rebecca Guyot scored a 28” as did John Guzej / Michelle Guzej Fey. Cody Cyr / Alex Keszler scored a 27.50”. The scores are close with anyone able to overtake the leaders tomorrow.

Full standings are up on the website:
https://kickerfish.ca/lac-du-bonnet-walleye-shootout/

#walleye #canadafishing

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@mbbassanglers LDB Smallmouth Shootout!

18 teams blasted off this morning from town in search of their 5 biggest bass. Join us for the tournament Livestream beginning at 1pm LIVE from the Lake Life Powersports Scoring Headquarters. Thanks to Normandeau Roofing as well. @lakelifepowersports_ldb @normandeauroofingltd

https://www.youtube.com/live/Uz9PSmCF9DI?si=3s1rMVDEpoZomg3q

We’re only 1 hour into the tournament and the weighmasters are inundated with fish submissions! Huge shoutout to Divine Labaupa, Aaron Wiebe, and Shannon Rempel who are on scoring duty today.
@divine.labaupa @uncutangling #bassfishing

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2nd annual LDB Walleye Shootout 🎣🏆

June 27-28 La Verendrye Boat Launch
Score your five best walleye over 18” each day
$10,000 to first place 💵
Register online: https://kickerfish.ca/lac-du-bonnet-walleye-shootout/

#walleye #walleyefishing @driftersinnldb

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Congratulations to the 2026 Prairie Walleye Classic Champions 🏆 Drew McRae and Brenda Syrenne!!

The Portage la Prairie duo beat out the field of 60 teams to take down the $15,000 first place cash prize. Their 2-day total weight of 39.77lbs was anchored by a 28” Lake of the Prairies kicker each day. They also won Top Mixed Team, Top Lund, and the Don ‘Sticky’ Stokotelny Memorial Award.

There were a pile of nice walleye caught and scored today in the gale force winds! 2nd Place went to the team of Mike Mitchell and Jessie Mason. Day 1 leaders Darren Zalitach and Tal Taylor won 3rd place taking home $3500. Top Father/Son Team Chris Lamy and Jerry Lamy took down 4th winning $2500. Rounding out the top 5 was Jerry Kruczek and Peter Rogalka winning $2000. Cool Under Pressure went to Mick Twardoski and Tanner Burman who went from 37th all the way to 6th anchored by a nice 27.25”.

Final standings are up on the website https://kickerfish.ca/russell-lions-prairie-walleye-classic/

#walleye #walleyefishing @lundboats @minnkotamotors @humminbirdfishing

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Day 1 Blast-off from the Prairie Walleye Classic! Good luck to all of the teams 🍀🎣

#walleye #walleyefishing

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Stop #1 of the Central Canada Kayak Trail is this Saturday! The Wahtopanah Lake Walleye Tournament sponsored by @accuphyfishing

There’s still time to enter the competition. Register online at kickerfish.ca Open to anyone of all experience levels. ‘Join the movement!’

It’s shaping up to be an action packed season with everyone going after the $5000 @stillwateradv Angler of the Year 🏆 Catch the Livestream on our YouTube channel beginning at noon on Saturday.

#walleye #walleyefishing #kayakangler #kayakfishing

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The Central Canada Kayak Trail is back for its 3rd season! 🇨🇦 🎣

Calling all kayak anglers of any experience level to come join us this season for an event or maybe even compete in all four on the Road to the @stillwateradv Angler of the Year. $150 entry fee each tournament. Registration is open at kickerfish.ca

We will be hosting an exhibition event at Winnipeg Beach coming up! Free to enter, low intensity, fun event to try your hand at competitive kayak angling. More info to follow asap.

Huge shoutout to @accuphyfishing and @fishfrostbite for their ongoing support of the trail. More sponsor announcements to come!

#kayakangling #kayakfishing #walleye #bass

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