David Chong

As far as I'm concerned Ed is top-drawer! Everyone in the Ottawa area speak so highly of him. I'm sure that Ed will have some great specials on during Bass Talk! I'll also be up at the Ottawa Sportsman Show doing a few seminars, if anyone is around stop by and say hi! I'll also have registration forms with me so you can sign up with me at the Ottawa Sportsman Show! Cheers, Dave

We'll look forward to meeting you if you can make it! Cheers, Dave

I've had to do twice to myself on the water, had someone else do it for me(because it was in the back of my head) and had to do it to someone else! Didn't have the luxury of the ice or pain killer. LOL Never fun but you chose the right method! It's actually easier when someone else is pushing it through, when you have to do it yourself, you know when you're going to push! Heal quick! Cheers, Dave

That is absolutely awesome! She is a fishing goddess, so cool & calm! I really miss fishing with my niece as she lives in Ottawa but that definitely brings back memories! Cheers, Dave

Solid choice! Great cause! We fully support the Canadian Cancer Society through Dave Mercer's "Casting for a Cure!" campaign! We've all lost friends & family to that dreadful disease so hopefully together we can lick it! Dave

Seen some pics on another site and would definitely second the motion for the sturgeon fishing! Looks like it would be a trip of a lifetime! Dave

Hi Scott, This is in response to your question on the rain suit thread. I didn't want to take that thread off it's topic. Yes, we'll be in Ottawa at Paddletales on Sat. March 8th. You can still get in the early bird draw for the Shimano Gore-Tex Rain Suit. Go to www.basstalk.ca for full info and a registration form. Let me know if there is anything else that I can answer for you. Cheers, Dave

Just registered for the entire WFN Tour plus I am going to tackle some red, white & blue butt as well! Everyone who is anxiously awaiting season 6 of Extreme Angler TV you won't be disappointed. I've seen some of the shows and they're are awesome! I may pop up on the screen here & there! Thanks Mark & Bob, you know that the feeling is mutual! Dave

I've had the Cabela's Guide Wear, BPS 100 MPH & Pro Qualifier Rain Suits and they've all been great! I think as long as you buy a quality(translation expensive) rain suit you'll do fine. I've heard real good thing about the Shimano Gore-Tex Rain Suit, everyone who has one seems to love them. We are giving one away as an early bird bird prize at the Bass talk session being held at Paddletales just outside of Ottawa. If you were considering attending maybe you should wait on that purchase get your registration in before the early bird and win that $450.00 Rain Suit! That would be sweet! Dave

Yes, it's scary & exciting all at the same time! We'll announce more details as they solidfy! Karl, Mark, Dave & Bob have been nothing but supportive! We'll see where this path leads us! Cheers, Dave

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Karl Kalonka and the other members of Team-X from Extreme Angler TV. I really relished the opportunity to work with this group of true professionals. I enjoyed the 2007 filming season immensely. This last year has been a year of change for my family and I. Recently, I have decided to pursue a career change and in order to chase that dream properly I unfortunately must resign as a member of Team-X. I have seen some previews of Extreme Angler TV shows for the 2008 television season and I’m positive that all will be impressed. I hope that everyone enjoys the work that I did with EATV last season. I wish Karl, Mark, Bob & Dave absolutely nothing but success in the future! The foundation is there and strong. I’m sure that our paths will cross once again and I look forward to it. “It was a pleasure working with Dave this past season”, stated Extreme Angler TV show host Karl Kalonka. His passion and commitment to the great outdoors and fishing is second to none. I’m sure our viewers will enjoy the high-energy segments Dave was able to film this past season, not to mention the really big bass we caught on camera! On behalf of me and the rest of the Team-X members we wish Dave nothing but the best of luck and success in his new venture and our door will always be open to Dave Chong. Fish Hard! Dream Big! David Chong Extreme Angler Media Inc. Karl Kalonka

Have had it happen many a time! It's almost a given on Lake St. Clair! Cheers, Dave

Brian, he actually tried that LOL we had to reel him in a bit! It was a fun day especially with it snowing outside all day long! Dave

It seems like you got the right advice! Been using Ram mounts for probablt 15 years now between the photography and fishing sides. They've been solid for me but as others have warned you, don't get the little ball! Good luck! Dave

If anyone is planning to attend this Saturday's Humminbird Bass Talk event out in Woodstock but has not registered, please call Angling Outfitters at 519-539-5494 and let us know that you're coming. You can pay for your registration at the door! See ya tomorrow! Dave

Thanks Mark, Great reply! We do spend a great deal of time on these presentations, in fact I'm still working and tweaking mine right now! We keep the topic at the Bass Talk seminar sessions very specific and detailed. Many past attendees have told us that it's the best $75.00 they've ever spent on fishing. We are very proud of the fact that we have raised close to $10,000.00 for Dave Mercer's "Casting For A Cure!" and the "Catch A Dream!" Kids Derby over the last couple of years! Mark, you know that Dana's and my thoughts are with you and your family at this trying time! I look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Dave

It's a full seminar sessions with 6 different speakers & topics. It's only $75.00 and included coffee/donuts, lunch and door prizes! We have had nothing but postive reviews over the last 2 years! It is information overload, best to take notes! Here is the speaker schedule: 7:00 AM Registration Opens – Coffee & Pastries 8:15 AM Welcome 8:30 AM David Chong Tubes from A-Z! 9:30 AM Mike Desforges Power Fishing for Smallmouth! 10:30 AM Simon Frost Rigging & Maintaining Your Boat for Big Water And Driving in it! 11:30 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Pete Garnier Patterning Bass on Ponds, Pits and Other Seemingly Insignificant Bodies of Water! 1:30 PM Derek Strub Locating & Catching Smallmouth Bass on Big Water! 2:30 PM Mark Kulik Advanced Plastics for Largemouth Bass! 3:30 PM Open Forum These are not your run of the mill "Sportsman Show" Seminars. They are very in-depth, detailed and all presented in a PowerPoint format! Joslyn also going to have some great specials for attendees! Please contact me at [email protected] if you wish to register at the door! Thanks, Dave

Time is just flying by! Our first Bass Talk session of the year is taking place this Sat. Jan. 26th presented by Humminbird at Angling Outfitters in Woodstock! If you have not already registered and would like to attend, please contact me at [email protected] and let me know. We have to make arrangements for coffee & donuts and lunch. Angling Outfitters is in it's new location! The directions are: From London: Head east towards Woodstock on Hwy.#2. We're located on your right-hand side(South side) just after the 45th Line, across from the Oxford Drive-In. From Woodstock: Head west on Hwy.#2 for about 5kms. Located on your left-hand side, across from the Oxford Drive-In. Formerly Bowyer Marine. Look forward to seeing everyone on Sat. Dave

Congrats on the new ride! You'll love the Ranger! Greg & his staff at DT Power Sports are awesome! Cheers, Dave

Tom, It's good to see that you're getting better! At least well enough to post on this chat board! The Canadian Bass Anglers Federation(an OFAH affiliated organization) is definitely growing as is our chapter at the Bass Pro Shops. We have a nice mix of veterans, rookies, pros, average joes, young up & comers in our club. Every meeting we have informative sessions with knowledgeable pros, hold club tournaments and help with kids events. Feel free to drop in as a guest we meet on the first Tues. of each month in the BPS training room. PM me if you have any other questions! Cheers, Dave

Absolutely awesome! It's unfortunate that it's the exception rather than the rule but you have to start somewhere! Good on you, Rick! Cheers & Happy Holiday, Dave

Mark, It wasn't cold at all, oh sorry that was afterwards at that waterfront restaurant! Some warm grub sure takes that chill off! At least you got some nice pictures! It would appear as though we'll be ice-fishing in no time. Cheers, Dave (Another crazy one who was out there, we only caught 6 fish) Here's Alvin holding one of them!

Good job! Glad that you were able to put what we told you into action! We were back out today! Fishing was okay! Here is pic of Spags & his friend! Cheers, Dave

All of my fish came on a new colour from Mizmo called Purple Goby! It has been working great on most large bodies of water for Smallies, Erie, Simcoe & Ontario. Purple Oyl has been a favourite of mine for years but now that Mark & Karl have discovered it ... Fireline or 100% Flourocarbon is another key elemeent is fishing at these depths. Cheers, Dave

It's about as EXTREEEEME as our southern friends can imagine! It was a blast none the less and the last tip is by far the most important. Catch fish and you won't even notice that it is cold out! Cheers, Dave