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Myself on the right and my 82 year old buddy, bear spray ready just in case the big tom cougar in the area decides to have us for lunch, tending to the trail cams in the foot hills of the rockies. The last ones at the edge of the stuble field are S.E. of town. Ever see a pine marten stretch?

I didn't think of that. I don't have a problem with stocked brook trout. Thank you for your response Glen.

I’m no help but Hopefully someone will pm you. is there any stocking lists for that area?

Size and quantity is not important. Just great scenery and solitude and few brook trout. I do catch and release with a fly rod or light spinning rod w/ single hooks only, barb crimped, and can pack in a float tube. Will be staying at the Agawa Bay Campground. Haven't decided yet what time of year but leaning toward the latter part of the season. I cut my teeth fishing brook trout ponds in New England, and have a soft spot for them. I've also hatched and raised four species of trout for part of my living, but always have had a special place for brook trout. Thanks in advance.

That's too funny...same here when I first heard Marsden play "Television", I bought the album the next day. Interestingly, they specifically mention "Television" in the documentary. Watch the doc...it'll bring back some fond memories.

In my youth CM there was only one station I listened to and yes it was CFNY! The rest imo were commercial trash with top 40 playlists. To note the minute I heard Japan, "Television" I went out and bought the album. In my later years as a craneman in the Steel Mills pre retirement, McMaster Univeristiy and Mohawk College Radio stations were all I listened through the night shifts.

Well, maybe have to have a high powered sonar at that depth.

Last night, I watched the documentary "CFNY 102.1FM The Spirit of Radio" on TVO. CFNY was the soundtrack to my life as a teenager and through my 20's. I still instantly recognize the voices of some of their legendary DJ's like Dave Marsden, Alan Cross, Chris Sheppard and Headly Jones. CFNY would play tracks that opened up a world of music for me that was world's away from top 40 at the time. If you lived in the GTA in late 70's and through the 80's, and were into "alternative" music....spend an hour and watch this fantastic trip down memory lane..

Hi All, Got out a few days ago to try for walleye again....I could only catch small pike. A few marks behaved like walleye but would not commit, probably a few juvenile whitefish messing me around. Tried using my old Gopro to film the screen...lol...kinda worked. Oh, it was cold out there that morning.

Kipawa is my favorite lake to fish. Definity recommend going to Kipawa Lodge, Wayne and Barb will take great care of you.

Anyone that is looking to find some great deals and see what the LOONY BIN BUGS AND GRUBS has to offer up, mark the date . I,ll have 2 full 8ft tables plus of all my ties . River fishing,pan fishing and ice fishing . Barrie Bassmasters is proud to announce that we'll be hosting our 1st annual Charitable Tackle Swap Meet. Come join us Sunday January 18th 9 am to 4 pm. Located at the Essa & District Agricultural Society 7505 10th Line, Thornton, ON, L0L 2N0. All profits will be donated to Toy Mountain drive and local Food Bank.

I enjoyed my first attempt at basic knife handle building for my Daughter's so much that I ordered up one for myself and an additional 15 fillet knife blades that I'll be offering up for sale in time. I have all the knife scales in hand now and the beautiful figured Amboyna piece pictured will be on mine. The 15 fillet blades will be here within the next week or two. To take on this new hobby I have also built more bench space in the shop and will be purchasing some new power tools to help me along. I'll add more pictures as I'm able throughout the process.

If you need an extra body keep me in mind, you'd also get a built in guide with 20 years of experience up there. Most of our old crew are all gone, my old partner's in BC now. Regardless, like I said almost 3 years back I have a bunch of maps with Laker runs marked that I did up for Hodgey on the forum that I can send you. These would mostly all be in the center hub area which would be at least 10 miles north/south. It's close to 10 miles to the physical hub of the whole watershed at Corbeau Island. First Laker run I learned was coming out of the shortcut where we camped and following that mainland point around the corner and keep along that shore or cut across the deep channel and go up the side of Corbeau Island, tons of structure and deep water down to 300ft. There used to be a big sign high up on the rock face of Corbeau Rock and with no sonar back then you needed to troll by far enough from shore that the sign was getting hard to read with 7 1/2 colours of lead core out and a long Big Hammer gang troll and a minnow trailing behind. That was with good young eyes.

Alwaki lodge is completely shut down now, the last lots were sold this past summer. This doesn't leave much in the way of lodges in the hub area anymore. Kipawa lodge is still there, it's a 20 mile boat ride from the government dock in the village. Miwapanee still has their outpost cabin in Dead Bear bay which is an excellent rental if you could find an opening. It's a 13 mile boat ride. The main Miwapanee lodge is only a few miles from Kipawa village. https://www.miwapanee.com/ The Kipawa forum has been pretty quiet the last couple of years but you could still find it useful. https://kipawafishingforum.net/index.php

What a COINCIDENCE! I am looking at a Kipawa trip in 2026 also. Doug

This reply is almost 3 years late. My apologies. We ended up going to Biscotasi for our spring 2023 trip. Currently planning this years trip and leaning towards Kipawa. There is some great info. in your post Smitty55. Thank you!!

Hello Orca. I have brand new Frabill HQ100 for trade. New one at CT is $349+tax. Bobby

Fire and ice. you lucky guy.

Ya but what about the fishing? might have to vertical jig because I’m not going to run my Downriggers on bottom.

Very nice

Hi All, Got out at daybreak with my pal and headed out in search of walleye. We were treated to a truly stunning sunrise as we set up the shack. We hammered small pike from 8am to 9am, then there was a half hour lull until some walleye and whitefish showed up. Got a decent pike near the end that was cruising just under the ice. 5.HEIC 1.HEIC

Sounds awesome and I still have more Halibut to use up..... While I didn't take any pictures my Christmas dinner was 3 of the proverbial Pear Tree Birds.....YUM! PS....I have discovered that Air Frying whole Russets then allowing them to cool down at room temp for a few hours before refrigerating for a few days before cutting and then Deep Frying in Tallow is ...... well, AMAZING!

Squirrel! Ya, that's likely a very accurate statement. Never had Squirrel but I'm up for trying most anything and everything, at least once.

Found this on another site, interesting for sure. The Story Beneath Lake Temiskaming! At first glance, Lake Temiskaming (also spelled Timiskaming) looks like any other long Northern Ontario lake — calm, scenic, dotted with islands. But beneath those deep blue waters lies one of the most fascinating geological stories in the province. A Lake Born from Fire and Ice Millions of years ago, a massive crack in the Earth’s crust — known as the Ottawa–Bonnechere Graben — split the land from what’s now Temiskaming Shores down toward Ottawa. This ancient rift was once filled with lava flows and later carved deeper by advancing glaciers during the last Ice Age. When the ice finally melted, it left behind a deep trench that filled with water… forming Lake Temiskaming. Depth and Size Length: about 110 km (68 mi) Maximum depth: roughly 216 m (709 ft) — that’s deeper than the CN Tower’s observation deck is high! The deepest point sits near the southern half of the lake, where the old fault line plunges sharply below the surface. Lake Temiskaming straddles the Ontario–Quebec border, with Temiskaming Shores on the west and Ville-Marie on the east. The name comes from the Algonquin word “Temikami”, meaning “deep waters” — a perfect description once you know its true depth. Today the lake remains a key part of the Ottawa River system, powering hydro dams, supporting local fisheries, and serving as a natural highway that’s connected communities since Indigenous trade canoes first cut across its misty surface. Fun Fact If you were to drop a coin from Devil’s Rock near Haileybury, it would sink more than 700 feet before hitting the lakebed — making Lake Temiskaming one of the deepest inland lakes in Ontario.

We had Halibut for Christmas Eve dinner. Actually, the other half of the fish Doug had...we shared it from our trip to Rivers Inlet. I've almost always deep fried Halibut in the past...usually in a beer batter. To me, it's always been the fish I associate with the local "Fish & Chips" shop in my neighborhood growing up. Deep fried in beef tallow with thick cut chips, and doused in malt vinegar. However, for Christmas Eve I wanted to do something different. As per my Polish background, on Christmas Eve we eat a meatless meal...like the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" the Italians do. It's a tradition I've kept with my kids, and now my grandkids. So following the borscht with wild mushroom pierogies (that my 87 year Mom made) course, I went to the other side of the planet and did a Japanese preparation of the Halibut for the next course. My Polish father, who is no longer with us, was probably looking down and saying..."what the hell is that kid doing". It was basically the famous "Nobu Miso Black Cod" recipe. I marinated the Halibut overnight in a combination of miso, mirin, and sake. I then broiled it and served it garnished with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. It was a hit with everybody...even the youngest at the table...my 6 year old grandson...thought it was "the best fish I ever ate".. I think the moral of Doug's and my take on Halibut is...it's not necessarily the preparation...it's the fish ! And yes Doug, I agree that Black Squirrel was probably not on many New Year's Day menus around the country. Nothing too exotic for us..we had a very tasty Prime Rib with all the fixin's..