jedimaster

Yah I don't think there are many there, but there would have to be some in the water. I also recall hearing about a dump of muskie near Bronte as well.

How many cups have the sens won? Ok sorry, that's not fair, How many playoff series have the sens won against the leafs?

So Stahl apparently turned down a 10 year deal with the Pen's.... How about it Burke? lets see Stahl beside Kessle.

About 5 years ago I was out at Center Island and I saw one from shore about 5 feet out from the water, looked at least 45 inches. I didnt think anything of it though, but I did think, wow I didn't there were any musky in Lake O.

I didn't want all the glory, I'll hold the nail you can swing the hammer... just let me know when your on the way down so I can let go of the nail.

I have have had a lengthy discussion with this several times with several CO's as well as office staff at the MNR. They way its written is to allow the CO discretion in laying a charge.... EG you catch a Bass out of season, snap a pic and return it, no harm no foul, CO lets you off. You catch a Bass Take its picture, drop it, pick it up toss it in the livewell while you get your camera batteries changed, take it out, take a picture, measure it, spend a few minutes reviving it in the water and let it go. The CO can charge you at the there discretion. Be careful, be mindful and use your head. I don't take pictures of OOS fish purposely because i am afraid I am the one thats gonna be made an example of. If its oos, it goes right back in asap. End of story.

Don't forget that in the US, people generally don't give a rats ass about people that hunt because way more people already hunt down there and they are perceived as Redneck American freaks like we are perceived up here. I don't care if they know, I would just the jobs rather stay here.

What is a dead fish?

Any fish that you see swim away is ok.

Its something that is had to determine, and unfortunatly it is actualy up for debate amongst people. In the Regulations, a fish that counts towards your limit is a fish that is unlikely to survive. EG a CO see's you land a musky flop around in your boat for 5 minutes while you take hooks out and take pictures. He actually reserves the right to have that fish count towards your limit.

In our series, and I stress our series as all are different. The weighmaster for the tournament determines if a fish is likely to survive. This is then voted on by council by majority vote, and if it is deamed not likely to survive, its a dead fish. It is then not supposed to hit the lake and it goes home with someone. We did have an incident where a fish was half dead half alive, and it was very upsetting for everyone. In the end it was pulled from the lake, and was deemed dead and a penalty was assessed. Some were upset but everyone in the end saw the point. The point is we care about our resources and we want all the fish caught to be released alive. Its a tough pill to swallow sometimes, especially when money is on the line. However we really have no choice when it comes to the resources we cherish most. If the wrong cottager sees something they don't like we can have a very difficult time getting back on that lake the following year.

I understand that walleye have a harder time but I honestly believe that questionable fish should never hit the water. It just looks bad for everyone.

I dare anyone to find ANY tournament angler and hear them say they don't care if there fish are alive and healthy when they hit the scale. Not a single one I have ever talked to wants a dead fish. If someone has a questionable fish they are allowed to jump the line and get to work on that fish asap.

The current council lead by the hated Rob Ford has guaranteed an exemption to the gun ban on city property for the sole purpose of the Show. I hope this is a step in the right direction.

0% is acceptable in any live release tournament as far as I am concerned. Thats the whole point of a live release tournament. Certainly thats the whole point of the series I fish in... the BBT Series. That is why the penalties for dead fish are so strict. Basically if you have a dead fish its almost impossible to finish in the money. Are there dead fish? Yes of course, we usually get a small handful each year. But with about 25 boats in the field with most boats limiting to 5 every tournament, I would say we average less than 1 per tournament. Many times in the last 2 or 3 years I have been involved we have had none. When there is a dead or questionable fish it is never a happy sight.

Tournaments can do alot to help that by having the weigh in station setup early. Be prepared. At the very least weigh in the fish in the water if possible. Warn people on hot days before blast off, or on smallie lakes. Boaters have a responsiblilty as well, to bring ice blocks on Hot days, keep there boats in good condition so they can run there live wells sufficiently, recyle water in the deepr areas of the lake instead of the shallows to pick up colder water. As fisherman we ALL know the Air temps, barometer, water depth, water temps etc.... Its not like we are random fishermen and its our first time on the water.

I am not at all saying it never happens or never should happen, but it is very rare. A deep hook, or deep caught fish etc... but there are things we can do in the boat. I think last year we had 4 dead fish all season off the top of my head. Over 6 tournament days (one two day) Thats about 750 fish for 25 boats. Thats a .0053% mortality rate.

Now if I think about it in terms of your poll numbers at 10% thats 12.5 fish per tournament? No WAY. Not a chance in hell would that be acceptable on any lakes we fish on. The cottage associations would kick us off the lakes and we would never be allowed to fish.

Last year my partner and I were in a tournament (not the BBT Series but another one) and at about 8:30am I caught a nice 3.5 pound smallmouth. It was 32 that day if I recall. A real scortcher on the water. We both looked at eachother and said oh man here we go we need to keep an eye on this one. We went straight to shore to look for a tournament official to ask if we could weigh it in right away. They weren't setup so we bought ice and off we went. Keeping a close eye on it all day until later on when we were able to weigh it in. It was really hot that day and without the ice it would have been belly up for sure.

Tournament anglers know how to keep fish alive. If they don't they should be scolded by the officials and taught about it. If you are a tournament fisherman you have an obligation to do everything in your power to keep those fish alive.

JMHO

Yah I read that the other day as well, I am happy to see it go back...anyone remember the old cat walks aroung the ceilings.. and scavenging around for the deal on plastic grubs where you could buy them by the handful? With online shopping, and big stores like lebaron's, sail and bps the sportsman show has lost some of its appeal.

Medium extra fast for me as well in the gl2. I want a bit more oompf when big largie or smallie makes a run into some weeds its nice to have the back bone to pull it out and cut those weeds at the root. Also when a largie over 5 pounds runs under the boat...and the big ones almost always do... you want to be able to turn its head

I would think they would taste similar to pike, and people really enjoy eating pike. Once you learn how to fillet them that is. As for why? I wouldn't, but then again I don't eat pike either. I think if walleye got to 50 and 60inches long people would have a faux pas against eating those as well. I have caught a few but I don't think eating them or keeping them ever crossed my mind.

Bruce, I agree, I don't think there is a good side to take on this matter, A tragedy for both parties for different reasons. Get your kids in swimming lessons, be mindfull, check up on the by-laws. Just so sad.

As I understand it the backyard was fenced but the fence was not up to the bylaws. The gate was open or some such thing. Apparently the fence did not fully encase the backyard on all 4 sides. Yes the house does not count as a side in toronto if it has a door that opens to the back. Thats why there are charges being laid. I do not put the blame in this case on the homeowner, however I do feel very bad for all involved. So sad. I just wanted to make sur eyou all saw it just in case you have toddlers and or a pond/pool.

So if you haven't heard...a guy has a pond in his fenced backyard. His neighbors 2 year old kid went into the backyard and drowned. So tragic. But the homeowner has now been charged with criminal neglangence causing death.

If its more than 2 feet deep you can be charged like this.

Becareful folks and be safe....

http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120619/120619_Police_Blotter/20120619/?hub=CP24Home

I saw that video as well. Its too bad he wasn't using a stradic he could have let the fish take some line out instead of trying to hand spool it and break it on himself. That was his own dumb fault. I would say I am more of a lightning reflex hook setter. to my its not so much about the power of the hook set its the velocity.

HAHA, thats kinda cool, but too bad you weren't holding up a giant musky or something a bit cooler than a carp... no offense to carp fisherman.

Likely from me.

Stand up and be counted or hide in the closet? I choose to be counted. I work and live smack in the GTA, 80 percent of my coworkers are liberal females. Every single one knows I fish and hunt. I have even taken a few fishing, and several want to come up with me to shoot some guns when I do some sighting in this fall.

Personally I don't care who knows I hunt. The stickers on my car take care of that. As for the choice of using American resources, yah that part bothers me. Keep it in Canada if possible. I am pretty certain a Canadian company could do it.

yep, go get it done properly. There is no diy product equal to getting it done right.

I doubt there will be a single bass boat on the water this year without one on board. outside of those fishing the CSFL. Personally I am happy about this, I finally found a good way to rig my banjo minnow kit.

I have a gloomis gl2 drop shot rod and I really like it. I could feel light walleye biteis spring when everyone around was getting skunked. I kept saying they are biting light, but noone else around me could catch any. I had my limit. Also used it at the end of the season last year for bass and was very happy with it. Can hardly wait to get it out this year.

yup I getcha