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That's some good fishing!

Looks like the same one that I got last fall, works great but has to be disconnected when traveling. Not a big problem as it only take a couple of seconds to hook it back up again. Great day on the water Bill!! Thanks for the report.

Nice report Chad. Gotta love the "brotherly love."

I put it in everything.

On the distribution map it shows them from Erie to the St Lawrence and even inland south of Lake Simcoe. I would think they don't want them to spread any further but like zebra mussels and gobies, it's probably just a matter of time.

Guess your right bigugli, at that size they are not going anywhere soon. They are another invasive species TroutJunkie. If you catch a rudd, destroy it. Do not throw it back. If you catch a rudd in an area not shown on the distribution map, preserve the fish in alcohol or freeze it and call the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711 or contact your local MNR office. Rudd ( Scardinius erythrophthalmus ) The rudd is a European member of the minnow family that has been introduced to many parts of North America. It is believed that bait-bucket dumping has been the primary way that rudd have spread. Although the rudd is not a legal baitfish in Ontario, it has invaded our waters today likely originating from the United States where they have been commonly used as baitfish. Characteristics The rudd is a large, deep-bodied minnow that can grow to a length of 35cm (14 inches) and weight of approximately 1.8 kg (2.5 - 3 lbs). The mouth of the rudd is steeply angled with a protruding lower lip. Adult rudd look like golden shiners but have a fully scaled belly (native golden shiners have a fleshy "keel" strip along their belly) and differing fin colour and scale patterns. The pectoral, pelvic and anal fins of the rudd are bright reddish orange and the dorsal and forked tail fins are reddish-brown. The scales on the back are olive colour and the sides are brassy yellow, tapering to a silvery-white belly. When waters warm to 14° - 20° C, females can lay between 100,000 to over 200,000 eggs/year over submerged vegetation in shallow waters close to shore. The eggs hatch in 7-14 days depending on water temperature. The rudd inhabits quiet, heavily vegetated waters and can adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions, including poor water quality. Adults feed mainly on aquatic vegetation (which they do not process well) and on insects, which they capture at the surface. Young feed on algae and small invertebrates. Distribution In Ontario, rudd were first found in the St. Lawrence River in 1990. They were found at several locations in the river in the 1990s and in 1997 were discovered in western Lake Ontario and in eastern Lake Erie. It is believed that rudd were first intentionally used as baitfish in Wisconsin in the 1920s and used in the Hudson River drainage in 1936. Since that time, rudd has been introduced in over 20 U.S. states. Download the Rudd distribution map Impact The impacts of the rudd on native species are not completely known. The rudd can hybridize with the native golden shiner, which could pose a risk to this important baitfish species. Over time, the unique genetics of the native golden shiner could be lost. Young rudd could also compete with native fish for food and habitat resources. Unlike most native fish, the adult rudd is omnivorous, which means it can change its diet from insects to plants. Rudd eat large amounts of aquatic vegetation around the shoreline, which could degrade spawning and nursery habitats for young fish. Northern pike, muskellunge, yellow perch, and alewife use shoreline vegetation for nesting and as nursery areas for their young. Rudd do not process the large amounts of vegetation it eats efficiently and this results in more nutrients being released into the water. This increased nutrient flow can result in increased algal blooms, lower levels of dissolved oxygen and reduced water clarity and quality. Prevention Once introduced rudd are difficult to control, therefore, it is vital to prevent their spread to other waterbodies. Bait bucket release is the primary mechanism by which rudd have gained access into open waters. Never use rudd as baitfish. Always be careful to never take live bait from one waterbody and release it into another which includes collecting baitfish from the Great Lakes to use in inland waters. It is illegal to release baitfish from one waterbody to another. Remember to dump your bait bucket on land before leaving a waterbody. If you catch a rudd, destroy it. Do not throw it back. If you catch a rudd in an area not shown on the distribution map, preserve the fish in alcohol or freeze it and call the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711 or contact your local MNR office.

Thanks Joe, wrong type of kitty though... HEY!! That's been my problem as well over the last few years but certainly glad we made the trip this year. Will definitely do it again.

Nice report Brian.

Nice to know that the boat is running fine. Cool video as well Terry.

Looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for the report Joey.

Thanks Skeeter and we did try the " here kitty kitty kitty" Freshtrax but no luck for us doing that. Thanks Cliff for doing up the report and putting together that video, fun to watch. It certainly was a great day with Steve and learned a lot. An awesome way to learn about this fishery as Steve's knowledge is incredible and I believe it's what made our day the success that it was give the conditions. Thanks again Steve!

Probably should have Chris, just was getting late and Cliff and I we're pretty burned out. Cliff is working on the report and should have it together in the next day or two. A bit of a slow day but 4 cats in the boat. We seemed to do better then the others that Steve (Fishmaster) knew. One of the advantages of having a good guide on a tough day.

Good friends and good times. Missed turn to your place and ended up fishing Dunnville instead. Oh well.....

Great day on the water! Gotta love the surprise catches.

Awesome fish!! Congrats on the PB.

I'm loving my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. Fits nicely in the pocket, waterproof for when it's raining or that underwater shot. I also got the optional floating strap.....just in case.

Should I stay or should I go? The indecision's bugging me....

Very cool!

You can most likely thank Harper for this one. They said on the radio this morning that it would drive the prices up, didn't take long at all. Bunch of 's Harper warns U.S. some Canadian oil will go to Asia Prime Minister Stephen Harper has put the United States on notice that Canadian crude will start flowing to Asia as a result of American rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline project. It wasn't a threat, but rather an explanation of the position in which Canada finds itself as a consequence of the rejection. Harper told those gathered to hear him speak at the Woodrow Wilson Centre that the very fact that "no" was even uttered over the building of the Keystone XL underscores to Canada that it can't put the sale of its oil in the one American basket. The PM continued with the strong language and said "we cannot be, as a country, in a situation where really our one and, in many cases, almost only energy partner could say no to our energy products." Harper also pointed out that Canada has been selling oil to the U.S. at a discounted price, which will change when the Asian sales make the oilsands crude more competitive.

Just awesome news Mike!! :thumbsup_anim:

Currently at $550.

Absolutely Wayne. Bid, Bid, Bid!!

Looks great Bernie! I need something like that for those cold winding days in November on Quinte.

I did notice that but didn't want to embarrass Lloyd....

I know who's boat I'd be on as well....