pricedo

what happens if he's caught fishing again?

The original game related charges were provincial offenses and though the fines are substantial are considered relatively minor in the grande scheme of things.

Violation of a court order however is a Criminal Code of Canada offense and conviction registers a criminal record against the offender.

A subsequent conviction would likely see our incorrigibly intransigent fisherman counting fly tracks on the ceiling of a rather small cell in a provincial jail.

He is also "personna non grata" at the United States border unless he obtains a very expensive waiver from the US Department of Justice.

Yeah, and Monsieur Clampett is back but hey, we're watching.

I didn't catch the gist of your comment the first time I read it.

If that's supposed to hint that I'm a banned previous member that has returned under another "handle" you're dreaming in technicolor.

I have never been a member on this forum before signing up for this account.

So let's get that misconception dealt with right off the getgo.

Shore fishing in Lake Temiskaming can be done in various places. The easiest access is at the piers right behind John's Tackle Box, or in Haileybury. I don't fish the lake much, it's so big and boring to look at. And worst of all - no trout. Also, they estimate between 10 and 20 thousand kilograms of arsenic are carried in via Farr Creek every year (based on rate of flow and water samples.. thanks to the old mine tailing contaminants from Cobalt's mining days).

 

I have fished from shore a few times this year and last, but never caught anything. I did see one guy catch a small pike. But that's about it. I really don't spend my time there, but if I did, I'd likely be using what the other guys are using - pickerel rigs (of which I own none) and shiners. I was casting lures and had not even a sniff. I got a jig caught and had to cut the line. It's very rocky around the piers and shoreline, so be warned. A friend of mine swears by the Blue Fox #3 spinner in silver, and claims he catches all kinds of fish off the piers there, but I tried that too with no luck.

 

As for tackle shops, you've got John's, which is decent for some things. But WalMart and Canadian Tire seem to carry more stuff. I often check John's first, but it's rare to find, for example, a Mepps #3 dressed or Blue Fox #3 or Little Cleo, there.

 

Restaurant recommendations really depends on what kind of food you like.. Roosters does a decent salmon. Gilli's is decent. Steak Villa's trout was pretty good the one time I had it, though my friend found a big house fly in her salad... If Marco's is open, the poutine is good there. If not, you could try King of Fries in Haileybury. R U Hungries in Haileybury is another decent shop.

John's Tackle Box has tons of stuff for anglers & hunters.

Live bait (minnows and worms) & all the rods, reels, lines and lures I ever needed.

For the hunters John's has a wide selection of rifles, shotguns, archery equipment accessories and ammo.

Was in there in June and bought some cartridges for my deer rifle that I couldn't get in the GTA where I live.

I was amazed at the selection John's Tackle Box had for a little lakeside store 150 miles up in the sticks.

Still lots of good walleye/pickerel fishing in the narrows at The Old Mission in the late summer & fall.

If I was visiting New Liskeard, Lac Temiscaming would be the last place I'd be going to wet a line. Lots of remote shore fishing opportunities around latchford.

Except we're not allowed to fish off the old Latchford Bridge any more.

Remember the throngs of people who used to fish off the "Latchford Bridge" years ago when people were allowed to make up their own minds what was safe and what wasn't.

Never heard of a single accident or drowning from anyone falling off the bridge in 50 years.

wow ! that makes me sick to my stomach when i hear about anglers who just dont think of the future....light sentence wish i was the judge i would lock him up for 30 days lol

Can u tell me where all the mnr officers are when it comes to the salmon run???? im up here at the credit river and i was appalled by all the dead cut open salmon that i seen everywhere! Where are these guys when this happens and can i do anything about it if i see it happening????

 

thank you guys

Big deal !

Yet I've seen members of certain identified minority groups out there with gill nets in broad daylight netting fish by the dozens and nothing said.

When the rule of law applies to everyone in Ontario equally I will applaud.