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Starzycki Fishing is an independent blog about fishing video games, covering in-game tackle, lures and fishing spots on lakes and rivers inspired by the Canadian wilderness.

Stylized angler character fighting a fish with a bent rod on a misty lake Basics4 min read Rod, reel and line: building a balanced setup A plain guide to rods, reels and line in fishing video games: rod power, reel size, drag and line choice, plus a simple checklist before your first cast. Read more Stylized underwater scene of a pike striking a silver spoon lure Guides3 min read Picking the right lure for northern water How to choose spinners, spoons, crankbaits, jigs and soft plastics in fishing games set on northern lakes, with tips on depth, colour and retrieve. Read more Top-down stylized view of a northern lake with islands and a river mouth Guides2 min read Where to cast on a new northern lake Learn how to find productive fishing spots in games: reading maps, depth, structure, weed beds and river current on northern lakes and rivers. Read more Stylized underwater scene with pike, walleye, trout and bass near a sunken log Explainers2 min read Getting to know the fish of northern waters An explainer on northern fish species in fishing games: pike, walleye, trout, bass, muskie and salmon, with typical habits, lures and tackle notes. Read more Stylized lake under a split sky of rain clouds and sunset light Tips2 min read Reading the sky before you read the water Practical tips on how weather, wind, light, seasons and water temperature can affect fish activity in fishing games with northern settings. Read more Stylized angler ice fishing beside a small shelter on a frozen lake Guides2 min read Fishing a frozen northern lake A guide to ice fishing modes in fishing games: short rods, tip-ups, where to drill holes, jigging rhythm and how winter fishing differs from open water. Read more Stylized northern wilderness panorama with lakes, rivers, a float plane and a canoe Opinion2 min read The appeal of cold lakes and endless pines An opinion piece on why lakes and rivers inspired by the Canadian wilderness make such strong settings for fishing games, and what we enjoy about them. Read more