David Chong

On some slow days, I have targeted them! They are very tough to hook on regular lures but are catchable! Many people who target them specifically use a rope lure so that the gar's teeth get caught in the rope. Otherwise, jerkbaits and crankbaits work well.

A major issue currently especially for us in Canada is that the US has applied tariffs on Alunimum & such coming from Canada and then our Fed government in response has added a 10% tariff on boats coming into Canada! So we get it from both sides!

I heard that there was a technical issue with the video! I got stuck at a meeting at the Boat Show and couldn't sign. Hopefully, it will be up on the Navionics YouTube channel shortly with full video!

For those members up in the GREAT WHITE NORTH who don't ice fish and use the winter months to up their open water fishing game, check out this FREE seminar with Navionics Ambassador, Ricky Shabazz! "Deep Water Finesse Techniques Using SonarCharts" Ricky is a phenomenal young angler from California who excels at offshore fishing in deeper water! I'm always looking to learn something new! Link to sign up! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7927313205546571265?source=Navionics

No problem, glad that you enjoyed it and took something away from it, not just the door prizes! LOL Small group but everyone was engaged which is great!

No problem, we definitely could have talked a little more about Panoptix! Next time!

Actually during the week if you go after 5PM it’s only $5! As far as the parking goes, I’m not 100% sure but I’m pretty sure that someone had told me that outside parking was also Discounted after 5PM

If any board members are planning on coming down to the Toronto Boat Show please drop by the Skeeter/Yamaha booth and say hi! If you happen to be down on either weekend, U will be putting on a presentation/seminar about the Skeeter Bass Boats & Bass Fishing at 11:00 AM each Sat. & Sun. in the Skeeter/Yamaha booth! If you managed to catch one of my session, please identify yourself as a board member & I’ll have a prize for you! During these sessions we’ll talk about bass boat essentials, Garmin Panoptix, Navionics products and any bass fishing techniques that people want to talk about! Hope to see & meet many of you there!

WARNING The high winds have opened Lake Simcoe in many areas, From the 6th line of Oro to 8 mile point is now open. One rescue on the 9th line already. (Photos courtesy of Andrew Pye) Stay off the ice in those areas!

Exactly you’re way overthinking this! Braid is your best bet for overall use! You can always add a flouro leader! Get used to the first combo then add another!

Paddletales is the best bass tackle store in eastern Ontario! Ed is awesome and knows his stuff!

I’m going to check it out for the first on Fri. Will report back! $10CDN sounds like a deal!

Betcha they're making ice up there! LOL

I will be there on Thurs. Feb. 21st presenting at 3 PM, Fri. Feb. 22nd presenting at 1 PM & Sat. Feb. 23rd presenting at 11:30 AM!

Yes, a frog on the 50 lbs. braid would be great! It’s never that you can’t fish a particular bait on a particular setup, it’s what is the best setup to fish this bait most efficiently and gives you the highest percentage of Hook-ups plus landing fish! I will be at the Ottawa Boat Show presenting seminars as well, so feel free to come down and see me there!

We've all have those days! That's why they call it "fishing" and not "catching"! LOL Looked like a great trip regardless!

Now you know why bass anglers have so many combos. The 50 lbs. braid will be great for your jig & Texas rigs. But if you're throwing a spinnerbait, Chatterbait or crankbait then fluorocarbon would be a better choice. Value-wise the Daiwa J Braid is your best bet. But everybody gets backlashes, although the tournament guys like to call their's "Professional Overruns!" LOL Your best course of action would be to get someone who is proficient with a baitcaster to set up your reel with you. I'm aware that you already have your reel but in the future, spending a little more money on a reel like the Daiwa Tatula SV TW is well worth it. Once set up properly it is almost impossible to birdsnest! Good luck! If you happen to be coming down to the Toronto Boat Show next week and feel like lugging your combo down, I would gladly go over the setup for you! I'll be at the Skeeter/Yamaha booth all week long!

John Bacon is bang on!

Awesome project! Well done!

Today's technology is awesome and LiveScope is no exception. As with a lot of new technology, it is not inexpensive. I love it and can't wait to use it on the ice as well!

Well, Lake Simcoe is finally starting to lock up! I've seen as much as 8" of ice but there are still many open water areas but very soon with the temps that we're getting.

Hey Justin, If you are throwing a flipping jig for Largemouth, then I would go with 50 lbs. test braid (Regardless of what the reel says and you don't need 180 yds. of line to flip for Largemouth) for most water clarity. But if you're dealing with ultra clear water and want to use straight fluorocarbon, then my suggestion would be 20 lbs. test fluorocarbon. These are the 2 best options for throwing/flipping a jig for Buckets as far as I'm concerned. The price difference shouldn't matter because the braid will last longer anyway, where you're using it is by far a more important determining factor. Good luck!

Looks very appetizing! I'd definitely eat that!

Beautiful Specks!!!

Appreciate it! Hope to see you there! Cheers, Dave