Fish Farmer

Ban selling Walleye, anyone caught selling Walleye gets $10.000 Fine I guess we can't go there. Tourism is going down hill anyway because of the Gas prices. I got an idea, Lets all go shopping state side.

My thought to Pics Sorry about your Dog, hope he gets better. But he could have cut himself on anything. I've seen old garbage dumped in the bush with broken bottles and rusty cans. Still idiots leaving stuff like that any place.

Must have been fishin

Just dug this info up: · Canadian Coast Guard Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995 The Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act require that the master and vessel owners carry the most recent editions of charts, publications and documents updated with the Monthly Edition of Notices to Mariners, published for the area in which the vessel is navigating. · Charts (can be in electronic form) · Catalogue of Nautical Charts and Related Publications (published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service) · Annual edition of the Notices to Mariners (published by the Canadian Coast Guard) · Sailing Directions (published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service) · Tide and current tables (published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service) · Lists of light, buoys and fog signals (published by the Canadian Coast Guard) If the ship is equipped with radio equipment: · The Radio Aids to Marine Navigation (published by the Canadian Coast Guard) and if the ship is making a voyage during which ice may be encountered: · Ice Navigation in Canadian Waters (published by the Canadian Coast Guard) This requirement may be waived if the person in charge of navigation has sufficient knowledge of shipping routes; lights, buoys and marks; and navigational hazards, as well as prevailing navigational conditions and weather patterns. Canadian nautical charts and some publications are available from over 700 authorized Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart Dealers located across the country and internationally. Charts & Nautical Publications Regulations The Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations require pleasure craft operators to have on board at all times the latest, large scale charts, required publications and required documents related to the boat and the waters in which it is operating. The only exemption is where the operator has local knowledge of the water in which they are operating. This is a subjective issue. It is important to always have the necessary publications on board. Nautical charts are graphic representations of water, depths, underwater hazards, traffic routes, aids to navigation and the shoreline. They are intended for use by mariners and are published by the Hydrographic Service, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Nautical Charts include a Compass Rose that identifies True North. Chart plotting and compass work are not part of this course. But, operators must be aware that with a chart and a magnetic compass on board their boat they can determine in which direction they need to proceed to arrive at their destination. Magnetic compasses point to magnetic north. It is important to mount the magnetic compass away from metallic objects and electrical devices that could cause a false reading. Always carry the latest charts and update them regularly through the Notices to Mariners. Aids to navigation move and are changed and other important features may change from one season to the next. Updated charts help ensure operators can locate their position in an emergency. Topographical Maps are maps of land areas depicting natural and artificial features of the land, including elevation contours, shoreline, rocks, land features above water and cultural features. They are designed to be used on land and depict geological features. Published by the Department of Natural Resources and provincial authorities, they should not be used as charts. The only exception is in places where there are no charts and then they must be used cautiously for direction only. Topographical maps do not depict underwater hazards, marine aids to navigation, channels and anchorage areas. Charts and Other Publications The Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995, require you to carry the most recent editions of charts, publications and documents published for your area of operation unless the person in charge of navigation has enough knowledge of shipping routes, lights, buoys and marks, navigational hazards as well as normal navigational conditions and weather patterns to ensure safe navigation. If you are required to carry charts, you must also carry the tools you need to accurately determine the vessel's position and at least one pair of binoculars. Keep your charts up to date by subscribing to the Notices to Mariners (www.notmar.gc.ca/). For tips on both reading and updating nautical charts, go to www.chs-shc.gc.ca/about-apropos/index-eng.asp

I just sent a letter to the OPP. I want to get more info from the horses mouth You can bet I'll bring this up at the next bunch of meetings at the fishing clubs. Starting to sound like the portable hut registry thing

Looks like I need to buy another Kayak to just carry my safety equipment, any regs on towing a Kayak behind another? (just checking) I'm already over my legal weight in my Kayak with my fat ass

Thank you very much Fisherman. Just printed your post and keeping it in my boat. Plus I'll be talking about it at the next Stelco, Dofasco, and Golden Horseshoe club meeting's this month Goes to show you, if you want to know anything just come to OFC, better than any encyclopedia. Just thought of something, TJ should issue OFC members OFC cards, we wouldn't need any more Identification, one card does everything, travel the world. (Can't touch me I have a OFC card) Man I got to get out fishin!!! I need a FIX

Great report thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see your pictures Steve at the next meeting

Just a guess, Bluegill, Sunfish, Crappie. They are notorious for suspending in a shallow lake.

Another Good point

Way to go Rich, keep up the good fishin. Thanks for posting. Love to see you come out to the Caledonia Angler & Hunters Walleye derby. We need some River pros. In-fact I could use some river tips on catching the big Walleyes

I think this was posted here before . Buddy called me last night and asked if I had heard about some guys being charged for not having a chart of the area he was fishing in the boat. He said they have be checking guys at 50 PT, L. Ont. Were is this rule written? If this is some sort of scam to catch people with their pants down. If this is the case, it should be posted on the front page of the fishing regs. Buddy said if caught, this could be a fight-able case in court. Is this just for the great lakes or any body of water, GPS in boat with dead batteries going to cut-it, just some thoughts. Some say this was written in some recent book regarding the scam boaters card. Back when I took my test, there was no book, just line up and pay your $20.0 at the Sportsman Show. By the time the rule came into affect, my card fell apart.

Thanks for taking the time to post such a great post Drew. That was better than any fishing show. Take me a month to post something like that and a life time to catch that many fish. I keep saying one of these days.

Chris when I make my jigs I dip them in Temclad paint then hang on a wire stretched about 5'to 6'. Does a nice job, just go back and take the drip of once it forms. Color is your preference. You've done a great job on trying

Way to go Roy, I new you were good for some fish pictures. Great you got away

Almost same problem here Bernie. I bought the Navionics Fish'N'Chip for mine $250.00. The other day on the Grand R. trolling it showed me on land and the river beside me

Thanks Roy, love to do the Spiel, Farmer, Roy, outing on Lake O.

Love to fish those places you mention Roy, never been there, sound interesting, new water , Son's getting married Sat. then going to see the Cat's beat the ARGOS Hope to see some Roy pictures holding fish

Fished south shore this morning and hardly marked a thing but bait. Caught 1 small Bow. Was a little choppy on our side out of 50 PT. 1 metre waves. Took awhile to get the little tinner out to 120 FTW. Better than watchin the tube.

I just buy stabilizer for lawn mower and snow blower, boat gas, in tank not long enough

Great report, I like your fishin Buddy's. Nothing like hitting a nice lake by yourself and mans best friend. Love the breakfast.

Didn't get to see Hammercarp,sorry bud, guess you were busy at the other station. Still was a good turn out even for the weather turning bad. Kept us busy at the police dock station. The Little ones didn't care what they caught. And a few big kids helping out.

I'm looking at Alumacraft right now, been checking the specs,2XB hull .160 twin plate, looks like the best on the market for a riveted boat. Sure passes Lund's. But your talking heavy welded, don't think you can beat your choices for a life long boat

My spare prop for my 50 Honda is a Merc prop. Bought it from J&J Marine. That's all I can tell you Mike. The down side to a Stainless, is if you hit something, can cause more internal damage than a aluminum. You could call J&J and ask him 905 768 9188 Just a thought.

Way to go dave, keep up the good work. The boys from the Stelco Fishing Club