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I agree with the terrova suggestions. That's exactly what you need. My gut is telling me your not going to be happy with that motor guide, especially if your previous bowmount was a minnkota. S.

Great weekend. My kids are bugging for a pontoon boat, but I just can't do it......yet. They are comfy rigs, and quite versatile too. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. S.

I like it all. The hardest part is deciding what to do most days! We're spoiled rotten here in ontario. Soooo many awesome fishing opportunities!! S.

Nice work! Great report! S.

I know exactly what you mean rizzo. I fish the same way with my power drive. Set it, and forget it. That's what you really need/want. I've had a couple motor guides, and didn't like any of them. Never had an issue with minn kota's, other than the foot pedals. Can you trade it for a power drive, and get away from motor guide altogether? S.

Sort of thing happening around here. What's your water temp like there? I usually like 63-68 for active eyes. They will attack anything when its like that. Surface is hovering around 60 here. Slow, and in their face is getting them for us. Sm

Find a weed edge, and you won't have any trouble catching fish. I don't get a lot of muskies out of there, but I also don't target them there much. You'll have no problem getting a fry of fish. S.

I still prefer the smallest 3 way swivel and a the smallest bell weight you can get away with, on light line. It works better than having the hook tied direct to the line. Lure/bait has more action, and fish can suck it in with less resistance. That's the way I started fishing, and will always use that rig. S.

I'm not saying to kill them for the sakes of killing them, I'm saying kill them and eat them! S.

Ever wonder why pike season in the kawarthas is open all year? I'm honestly shocked that so many people are arguing that pike are OK. Do some reading. I'm no biologist, but I do have a biology background, and I've seen first hand what happens when pike get into a new lake. Rish, its was 100% pike that decimated the musky fisheries in both lakes I mentioned, and that is fact, not something I made up, or assumed. Do some reading, its all out there. Every pike that comes in my boat is getting bonked, filleted, and fried, if its from a kawartha lake. Sorry for caring. S.

Always wet the net! Always! S.

Yeah, my precious musky. Are you saying I'm some sort of musky elitist? I'm far from it. As a matter of fact, I spend less time fishing for, and catch less musky than any other fish. If you think pike getting into these lakes is a good thing, you need to give your head a shake, or do some research. S.

Ok, so muskies eat walleye. Geeze, your smart. Wait a minute......the kawarthas are full of musky......AND walleyes.....now I'm confused. You can argue with me all you want, wreck your fishing report, and make yourself ( and me) look like an idiot, but pike are NOT a good thing in the kawarthas. Agree?? S.

Ok, you know nothing about me or my father, and I'm not sure what it has to do with pike infesting the kawarthas, but you go ahead and think what you like. There are thousands and thousands of pike lakes in ON. I'd bet less than half of that have musky. Protect them while we have them. Once they're gone, they're GONE! S.

I'm older than you might think, obviously. Educated too. You clearly didn't read my next post where I wrote my experiences of two separate lakes, one shield lake, nowhere near the kawarthas. I've never seen muskies do any harm. To a walleye population, have you? Anyone else? Its an old wives tale, unless you can show me some proof! S.

Let me guess.......ne owners from the city? Why don't they just buy a place with a sandy shoreline? S.

Back in the day, crowe lake was loaded with musky. Lots of them.....and many of them were big! My dad and I have had 15 fish days there for musky. Try catching one there now........good luck! Have fun with the dink pike. If your lucky, you'll get a 30"er. When that fishery went to pot,w e started fishing around our cottage, on elephant lake/baptiste. AMAZING musky fishing. My PB musky is outta there, and many, many many fish over 45". I haven't caught one there in about 5-6 yrs. Just a couple years after I got my first pike. Its hard to catch bass and walleye there now too........but......if you want dink pike, its like shooting fish in a barrel. They're a dime a dozen, and nobody wants them. Ask the owners of elephant lake lodge how pike affected their business. Oh yeah, that's right, they're out of business. Inevitible is a good for nothing pike fishery in a lake that used to be amazing for musky. You guys who think its neat to catch the odd pike, and tiger musky will be the first ones whining when ya can't catch a musky in the kawarthas anymore. I promise to kill every single one that graces my boat, and I hope everyone else who catches one does the same. S.

I guess when your favourite musky lake is full of dink pike you will understand where I'm coming from. If you want pike, fish a pike lake, not the kawarthas. Kill 'em all! S.

They work deadly. We couldn't get them Today on harnesses, so slowed down and hammered 'em on slow death. .5-1 mph. They were smacking it! S.

Looks like a great spot to spend a weekend for sure! S.

I didn't say anything about native species. What I'm saying is I think a musky fishery is more valuable than a pike fishery. S.

Davey buoy......pike are not supposed to be in that lake. It won't be long and they will be into cameron, then sturg, then the tri lakes. They're also making their way up from the east end of rice lake. Kill 'em all! S.

Actually, there is a lot wrong with that! Certainly NOT a good thing!!! S.

There's a splake lake at one end of it you can hike into for a few casts. I've caught them in there before, but many years ago. Surprisingly decent numbers of musky in there. S.

Yep, june 1st. S.