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A big dumb suspending jerkbait...look around there are lots of lures that fit this modus operandi. You can still cover a lot of water with long casts AND you are targeting active and inactive fish. Deadly! I can't stress enough though...bolt cutters, bolt cutters, bolt cutters...and lots of spare hooks. I've seen way too many fish that look like a grenade went off in their mouth. Good luck

Now if someone can just start enforcing construction runoff and sediment control we might get somewhere. With about 1 cm of sediment deposition/yr and an average depth of <1 metre you can do the math and see where Cootes is headed...in 50 yrs Wal Mart is going to be looking for a nice dry plot of land for a new store in West Hamilton

DOesn't matter at all....as long as it is red powerpro

Ya not much of a reason to watch...and I get "bassed" out pretty quick. Time for some fresh ideas fellas/ladies. I think I could watch April Vokey on Fly Max forever

The cyanobacteria problem at Bayfront should get better with the wastewater treatment plant and sewer upgrades in Hamilton...then again people keep feeding whole loaves of wonderbread to the geese everytime I turn my head down there so...

Just to clarify are you fishing the Conestoga R or the Conestogo R?

I bought a used 2001 3.0 V6 5 speed Ford Ranger Edge as my tow vehicle. It tows a 16 ft with a 50 horse and lots of gear with ease and the truck is always in control of the boat. The brakes are quite good and no problem with quick stops. Get good tires. If you plan to drive it in winter pick up some Hankook iPikes or similar and the rear wheel drive will be fine in winter. Generally it's a worry free, low maintenance tough little truck.

Ya, all the straps broke, chain snapped and the dog ate my homework.

Nice shore fishing dude. That's a pretty ski

Cool...that was on my list as a kid but never caught one

Ok so it's a little far and not exactly cheap, but the trip of a lifetime. Peak season is...now, with a near guarantee of trophy fish and memories to last a lifetime . I had the trip planned with a friend who unforunately has to bow out to take care of his business, so wanted to see if any avid fishermen on the board are interested. I was in the southern part of Costa Rica this spring and hired a local guide, hooked up maqny and landed a few fish in the 100 - 150 lb class. I'm booking this trip because the tarpon fishing is unbelievable and I thought that a dedicated lodge (Silver King Lodge) would be the best way to go about things this time to ensure the best bang (# of fish) for the buck (plus this is a relatively untouched remote jungle area only accessible by plane). Last time I flew from Detroit to San Juan for about $300 CDN (yes $300 CDN!). Toronto is slightly more expensive. The lodge which includes transportation (plane) to the lodge, all food, booze, english speaking guide, and fishing (jungle fish, open water fish (sailfish, wahoo etc are also available...and of course TARPON up to 200 lbs) is ~ $800 day which doesn't seem all that bad when you consider what you get. If you have fished for tarpon you know what to expect. If you haven't then it isn't a huge learning curve. You may already have much of the equipment and lures you need? Interested? Give me a shout.

I am a long time holder of a Halton Region Conservation annual pass (110$ or so annually) and used to enjoy some very good pike and bass fishing at the reservoir. I am continually ticked off seeing cars parked in the lot that have clearly not payed the 10$ and the near total lack of enforcement, not to mention the garbage and the general sorry state of the shore fishing spots. On top of that I have also: 1) Had my buddy's car broken into and lots of tackle and anything else they could get their hands on stolen. 2) Almost gotten into it with some dude who was clearly cracked out and looking for a fight. Mountsberg has turned into a CIRCUS! I'd advocate writing a short signed petition to HRCA outlining the issues and some potential alternative solutions (E.g. more enforcement, put a kiosk/gate there and charge. close it down for a season?) I don't know why HRCA continues to neglect the reservoir...I think it may be because they are focused on their bird of prey rehab program however they are ignoring a valuable aquatic resource and potentially good source of revenue. Let's keep in mind that this is a public institution (partially paid for by tax dollars handed down from the municipality) and is ultimately publicly accountable. sorry for the rant

I saw the same thing in my favourite fishing hole; a set of bird/duck legs just standing there in shallow water among the tree stumps....creepy. We have seen pike leap from the water for birds but I wouldn't imagine that they would leave the feet, just swallow it all head first. It could have been a big snapping turtle. I know there is a huge one that frequents the spot where I saw my set of feet.

Good job I also bought a kayak a couple of weeks ago and had a chance to get out onto the local res this saturday to fish for some predators...managed to land this 32" pike before the wind got nasty and I called it quits. If you are ever looking for a kayak fishing partner give me a shout. Cheers

You won't have to worry about fish...the guy's right...the predators will be there (especially at night!). Some spoons, Rapala's, jigs and topwater lures, bait hooks and bobbers. I suggest that you change the hooks and the eyelets for something beefier and corosion resistant as even a small tarpon can rip them out (I speak from experience). Make sure to have some heavier gear, preferably a baitcasting outfit in addition to a spinning rod. Another thing that you should definitely get is a Petzl head lamp. This can make for terrific fishing in low light or at night when all the monsters drift in.

I've got a 2002 WRX wagon and it hauls a lot of gear and it hauls a lot of ass. I have had no major problems with the car in 150 000 kms, and the car feels as tight and strong and enjoyable as the day I got it. If you want cheap parts for Subaru's there is so much support on the net for these cars that you can save 25 -75 % on parts for most routine and major maintenance and upgrades: tune ups, brakes, exhaust, clutch as long as you know a bit about the cars.

Dude, nice big game in a kayak. I just went out for the first time in my new kayak...this is just the beginning!

It was thick (check out that head...not Mike's head, the musky's) so we were guessing somewhere between 22 - 25 lbs. She is big but if the one that took that bite out of her tail is still swimming around watch out!

Well, a lazy Sunday casting bucktails paid off. We saw 7, hooked 4 and I landed this 44 " Kawartha's beauty...and this was my first time musky fishing. I now know why this is so addictive. I'm hooked!

This one is from the summer last year but I'm heading out this weekend to catch some kitties. She topped 17 lbs on my scale. Good work guys.

Been burned so many times by UPS I won't accept a package from them...outlandish brokerage fees that are likely in contravention of NAFTA. Get the shipper to use USPS. I just received a $500 item with no extra fees using USPS Global Priority in 7 days.

Preferably bring 2 outfits (3 if you fly fish) but don't go undergunned. A perfect pair would be a medium heavy 8 - 10 foot spining rod and reel (I just use my Stradic 4000 and a steelhead rod) with 30 lb power pro. A heavier outfit is recommended as well. I just bought a nice outfit for this purpose: Daiwa BG 30 reel (80 bucks US) and Shakespeare Salmon/Steelhead Ugly Stil Lite-Heavy power 8.5 ' spinning rod (medium fast action with heavy power-60 bucks US) from Cabelas. AND/OR a medium heavy casting outfit with a long rod with lots of backbone. As for lures bring an assortment of plugs, jigs, spoons, jerkbaits and some terminal tackle for live bait. Rapala's are always nice, just be sure to switch out the split rings and freshwater hooks for beefier ones. If you really want to have fun bring a good quality (Petzl or similar) headlamp and do some night fishing from shore. Good Luck

Winnipeg could become a much more vibrant Canadian City but building a snooty museum is not the right way to kickstart urban renewal. To top things off, Winnipeg has tonnes of urban poor. Why not invest in the terrific Red River fishery and related recreational opportunities to boost tourism and create some real, sustainable, meaningful, satisfying jobs while improving our environment. Politicians only listen to those who speak LOUDEST.

A few hours at the Port paid off with this nice 7 lb Brown. Also wanted to introduce myself. I've fished since I was a kid but fishing is an ever evolving art and science, so I look forward to learning new techniques and everything else this board has to offer. I Just a backgrounder: I live near Hamilton, work as a water resources scientist...If it swims I will fish for it! Cheers