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Hello everyone A welcomed update to do with the Cobourg Creek annual RAINBOW TROUT spring migration. With the COVID restrictions being lifted, the fish lift will be going ahead this year. When: Saturday April 2nd, 2022 (weather permitting) Where: The Mill Restaurant & Pub 990 Ontario St. Cobourg, Ontario Time: 9:30AM Volunteers are welcome, bring chest waders and bring a net. Cheers!

I just watched this 15 min video of the last day of a bass tourny in the states, RedCrest. No fish go in the live well and no nets . There is a scrutineer with the angler with an electronic scale that is linked to the main depot. Just catch,weigh and back in it goes. I have to say,I really like this and it was cool to watch. There was one time the scale would not reset right and I felt bad for the angler,as this cut into his time on the water catching another,but then again,there was the winner that had a fish weighed 3 x to get the proper weight. I dought this will happen up here anytime soon, but hope it does. I am not saying keeping in the live well is wrong,just nice to see another option to better releasing and keeping the fish from being sloshed around in the well all day. also saves racing home to get to the weigh in. Bobby lane was so over whelmed. Very cool to watch. Not the video I watched, but it shows the weighing in.

Seen him this winter, still the same ole George. I cant be bothered fishing for the whities,yet there he was. LOL I remember him 30 years ago,showing me his set up on a jigging rapala with flat fish wire hooks on the bottom. Never seen a better snagging set up. LMAO

They left the barn doors open far too long here. The horses have left the building. Just do your best to drain your wells and your bilge at the launch and clean the crap off your trailer at the launch. Every so often I give my hull a wipe down with vinegar and water to get the spots off and tidy it up, but I imagine that doesn’t do much for mussels.

I don't think you could ever get enough people to sit in a boat all day and weight fish. Maybe if you paid a living wage to weight masters. MLF and this system is owned by a billionaire tournament fisherman. The second he loses interest it's over.

I’ve watched some do this on tv and it’s nice to get the weight then see them swim away. they could live stream to a crowd on shore (giant tv) and on tv at home.

I remember the first time I saw a crusty old guy named George using them in open water on a 6-7 foot rod, lower to the bottom and gently twitch and slowly reel up, twitch and reel. He would only reel up about 3-4 feet and then open the bail and let it drop again. Misfish (Brian) knows who I mean. I haven't seen George in a couple years, don't know if he's still alive or not. He used the same ones in the winter, again a 6-7 foot rod ice fishing.

Don't forget the trailer,sometimes dragging undesired aquatic plants to the next spot.

I personally scrutineered with some of the best and never once, do I regret it. It,s what got me to try it on my own. Being one for you well,I can watch you catch dinks after dinks all day long. LOL Looks like I hit a nerve. LMAO

Yeah, I think you guys got me. April fools inspired post. I figured if I could get even so much as one google lure search then my work was done. Thank you Akri. My existence is complete.

Very similar situation on the rivers in my part of Southern Ontario. The volunteer associations involved with lifts and egg/data collection on them are also proceeding as they did before and from my understanding there have been no outside issues raised at all. Looks like you have a nice day weather wise for volunteers and fish. Hopefully you get a good turnout of both this year. Please update with how it goes and enjoy the day. R

LOL...Weeds, I never heard of any of those. Are you toying with an old man?

Wow. Can’t believe nobody’s mentioned a few classics. Spickle’s original Nasty Floater PoGo StiX in a jalapeño tiger pattern, deadly in low light conditions Chumbawamba Tubthumpers-1/2 ounce Timmie’s Cruel-lures ( just about anything’s great from these guys)

Glad to hear! Lifts on my home rivers have also been cancelled since it started and its a relief to hear the clubs, volunteers, and hatcheries have a chance to get back to doing what they can to aid in sustaining such a great fishery. I always look forward to getting my little nephews out to watch and help even if its just litter pickup for them so far. Its a great intro to the outdoors and conservation in general for young guns. Good luck and please update with how things are looking out that way this year!