crappieperchhunter

SLOWPOKE, though we have never met I think of you as a brother!!!

He had greatness, no doubt. But from my point of view never showed enough of it in any kind of a sustained manner....which to me is the #1 measure of a Hall of Famer. I would vote no. Plus he was one of the dirtiest players I have ever seen with his stick, which I think is the reason he got his bell rung so often. Seems NHL'ers wouldn't let him spear them in the groin or the calves like he got away with here in Oshawa playing against small boys in junior hockey.

I have had both and from my experience I can tell you this. If you are going to be open air fishing you do not want a 2 pc suit. Some one replied to this thread that a 2pc is fine for snowmobiling and that maybe true...but if you get stuck out on extra chilly day...or worse a raw wind...The cold will get up your back and make things unenjoyable. Now if you are going to have some type of shelter I would recommend a 2pc hands down. If you are out braving the elements get a 1pc...you will not be disappointed. The other article of clothing I would recommend for the cold weather is a turtleneck polarfleece shirt. This has nothing to do with safety...but I don't go out on the ice without wearing mine. Good luck with whatever you choose.

LOL Debbe is staring over my shoulder as I have invited her to read this thread. At 34 I had about 10 chest hairs...maybe 11....and normal? eyebrows. At 44 chest hairs are sprouting everywhere and I was FORCED to trim my own eyebrows starting about a year ago.... What the heck????? She says...I thought this was a fishing site???? You got some sick puppies on there!!! Gotta love this thread..thank you LEW...I feel SOOOOOOO much better. Ditto to my "Eyetalian" buddy Meely....another good chuckle.

I ordered 2. Beansie we can give them a go at Carp Point next spring!!!!

Glad you got out Beansie...as that is the important part. The catching is always secondary in my humble opinion. Only about 7 more months until it's time for Carp Point!!!!

Great thread !!! Thanx bosc for starting it...and to Sinker for his add on. Have never been out east, but it is difinately on my to do list.

Whenever I click on a thread with butchered pictures....two thoughts always come to mind. One, why did you bother posting a picture at all...and two...I wish I hadn't wasted my time.

I don't care what anyone tells you...there called pickeral !!!

Was out yesterday for some perch...further up the lake though....so guess what's for supper tonight? Perch are my absolute favourite freshwater fish. Good luck at getting a feed or two for yourself.

Good job Beansie !!! Nice to hear "Carp Point" still has some of our favourite residences around. I hope you said goodbye to our battle scarred chipmunk for the season? And if Faye and the dogs where around I hope you wished them a good off season from Caygeon...and a safe return back home across the border. Same place... same time next May/June??? I'm already looking forward to it.

Steve Debbe and I just saw a financial adviser about a month ago. Part of his advise to us was to make sure our wills where current...of course. He mentioned that the Canadian Cancer society I believe has something going on with lawyers who have signed on to this program. They will do a will for $100 and the money goes as a donation to the cancer society. Our wills need to be made current....but we have not got around to checking into this yet. If you are interested it maybe worth your while to contact a financial advisor at the bank you deal with or someone you may know who does this kind of stuff, just to see what it is all about. You are not going to beat the price.

Good one!!! When I got home from work the wife had a pig's tails waiting for my supper. I do remember asking for a piece of tail yesterday...but...well...nevermind.

Haven't seen a Carp...Alive or Dead...on Sturgeon Lake at Carp Point for a month. The die off seems to have stopped there. Just waiting for the survivors to move in and start feeding again. Been tossing corn at my swim every time I go up to Caygeon and fishing at least one day on the weekends...like I said nothing doing. I start 2 weeks vacation up there this Friday. I hope things pick up or I will be forced to throw the boat in somewhere and chase something else.

So sorry to hear the news Cliff. I know you will make Herb's one last fishing trip a good one. Give Sue a big hug for me. Our thoughts are with you.

I have no idea what there numbers are or how they effect....or if... they effect other species. Seems you are an expert. Please share some proven information. I for one would like to see it. If you can't then I have to assume you are one of those people my dad always warned me about....the ones who just like talking to hear the sound of there own voices...Seems to me if you are going to stand on your soap box and preach you should at least have some sort of proof to back up the jibber jabber.

Sinker you have a good point. How many others have already fished the Kawartha's and hauled there potentionally infected boat out to fish somewhere else the next day or the next weekend. Scary stuff. Personally I really enjoy carping so I have a hard time reading others comments who are trashing carp. All I can do is promise that if the same fate befalls a species of fish that others enjoy fishing for I will not be posting anywhere how happy I am to see there enjoyment taken away from them. What kind of a sportsman's wish is that? Sometimes you just have to read comments from others and not even meet them to know what they are made of...or what they are lacking. I don't wish to see anyone's fishery ruined...so I hope this mess gets figured out soon so it disrupts the enjoyment of as few of us as possible. I'm sure most of us would wish for more time spent fishing instead of less. That is my wish as well. Good luck on the water to all.

I fished my swim "Carp Point" on Sturgeon Lake last Thursday and today and got skunked both times. I have no problems with a skunking...over the years I have endured my fair share...my concern is that whatever is killing the carp on Scugog has gotten into Sturgeon as well. Today I counted 12 dead carp above the dam in Bobcaygeon and several more at the dam over by Forbert Pool. Anybody else out there seeing dead carp on Sturgeon? And does anyone know if they have figured out what is causing the problem? Anyone who is a Kawartha Carper has got to be a little concerned about this.

Myself I use Trilene XL in 4LB. I have found that the biggest difference in casting distance come from how full your spool is and not the line you are using. Make sure your spool is extra full of line. You have to be extra carefull that you keep good tension on your line when you retrieve it though or you will get more problems with birds nests...but that is my advice. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Glad you and Sue enjoyed the fillets Cliff. I sure enjoyed the BBQ the night before. I nice summer BBQ with friends on the lake....pretty hard to top that. Bye the way...I hope you shared those fillets with my couch buddy Andy.

Good on you !!! Keep focused and stay on course. I have never been a smoker so I can't fully appreciate the scope of your accomplishment...but I'm sure you can !!! Keep up the good work...YOU...are worth it.

Nice haul Dutch and thanx for the report and pics. I will be heading up to Caygeon for 11 days vacation starting May14. Would be nice to get a feed or 2 of crappie mixed in with the walleye while we are up there. Enjoy your fish fry and poker night

Hopefully you have the "pattern" figured out by Tuesday. I will see you then. I'm betting the water is crystal clear in there still. You got any 2 or 4 LB leader line? Good luck Beansie...but save a few for me.

I was up in Orillia Monday scouting some of my spring perch and crappie spots out. Lotsa ice in Mcphee Bay and other areas on the lake. A good wind could easily blow it up to Orillia and plug up any boat launching spots. Maybe fine by this weekend but I would suggest a backup plan just in case...so you won't make the trip for nothing.

I will be up that way maybe Friday. I will check out the dam and let you know. BTW no perch in yet either....as of yesterday.