Fish Farmer

Holy Gezz Brian, if I new you were hear, I live just around the corner from Chris.

Harry, that's what I need. I'd probably kill myself Is that Wayne flying that thing?

Way to go Steve. I'll be glad when the Stelco awards night is over so I can get back to fishin.

X2 Plus a few of my homemade ones and Chompers worms

Is there anyone here willing to make a stand!! They know were all a bunch of SHEEP. We keep taking it.

Now that is good fixins, MMMMMM DELISH

I must say, my Sheephead Rod he's making, surpasses anything he has made as of yet. What till you guys see the master piece. Only one in the world Till then Mike, yours is number one.

Crappie is one of my favorite go-to fish. Just a little tip, when you talk Crappie, the next word is Slip-Float. Crappie suspend most times, they could be anywhere between bottom and the surface. Casting an area were they could be, you adjust the bobber-stop to the depth were their holding. Micro jigs work great and also a live shiner. Load the line below the bobber with enough split-shot so the bobber will barely float. Let it sit still for a min. then twitch a little winding in slowly letting it sit between twitches. Sometimes a Crappie will barely move the float, thats why all the weight so they don't feel the resistance of the float.

I'm going to work on a couple guys to do the Nipigon thing Thanks Steve

My thought exactly. If I need anything I'll head to Bill's Bait, Great guys. I walk in there they treat me like I'm a brother. If they don't have it they probably can get it.

See you out there Steve, I'm still thinking about your trip to Nipigon, your trip blew my mind. Are you doing the 1 day Cat derby in April at Steve's?

I'll still support my local Store. Keep my money here.

Boats ready and hut goes in the nest.

I like a short 6' one piece, I have a friend building me one. Guaranteed to catch fish. Not saying what species If I had a 8'one piece, I'd guarantee it be a 2 piece after a couple trips

That's a good one. I think it was done on Myth Busters, awhile back. I tie my drift sock and short rope to the bow loop that you hook your winch hook, measure it so it goes about half-way under your boat. Just don't forget it

Super job. Good old POP'S came to the rescue. I'm sure Dad has a seat right beside son. Enjoy the new look, looks like you did a good job.

Guys if I may chirp in. Crappie is one of my favorite go-to fish. Just a little tip, when you talk Crappie, the next word is Slip-Float. Crappie suspend most times, they could be anywhere between bottom and the surface. Casting an area were they could be, you adjust the bobber-stop to the depth were their holding. Micro jigs work great and also a live shiner. Load the line below the bobber with enough split-shot so the bobber will barely float. Let it sit still for a min. then twitch a little winding in slowly letting it sit between twitches. Sometimes a Crappie will barely move the float, thats why all the weight so they don't feel the resistance. I have just a good of time finessing Crappie as fishing for Salmon. Good luck

I bought an Android phone and took it back. I was at Italo's seminar were he was talking about that app. You have to create a Gmail account to down load it. I played with it for a couple days with not much luck. every time I Zoomed in on a lake it froze and I had to log in again. Took the phone back and got my money back, went back to the old cel. I have a hand-held GPS, works good enough for me. Those big thin phones wouldn't last with me,I could see myself braking it or on the bottom of the lake. But that's just me.

Your right Phil. I could never figure why most go on opening. I'd go the 2nd or 3rd week after, less boat traffic.

Wonder if they canceled the Ice fishing derby on Simcoe. If not, I hope no one gets hurt. Sure glad I'm not out there today.

Pass by, look for a less busy place. Big smart Bass wouldn't hang around there. Looks like my kind of place for Pan Fish Sit back on the dock using a slip float with a cold refreshment with a few buds, the BBQ smokin. Gezz I better wake-up, I'm dreaming again

Yes 50 pt. is $23 to launch, which is gouging!!!. The ramp is closed till??? I sent a letter to the OFAH on this issue. There should be more public launches. Seems like Marinas and townships, close, fill-in the free ones to force you to pay ridiculous fees. These are our lakes and they hold us at bay, to take advantage. If they must charge, it should be governed at $10.00 MAX. Cottage associations, I don't want to get into that one.

I had my Permanent hut in Lefroy in the late 70's through till 2005 and started to go portable. Any herring that was caught came home, they have to be one of the best tasting fresh water fish. There used to be 4 old guys that drove there car out, parked there car in a circle and jig for herring. We used to jig with a Williams spoon with hook removed and about 10" of line attached to the split ring and on the end of the line was a small treble with a Pearl. Worked great, we caught them by the dozen. Fry them as you would a small Speckle in butter. Can't wait till they open the season. The fine bones are like hair, you can eat them. Just take out the back bone and ribs. Eat till you look like Me Of course I'm from N.B. Known as a Herring Choker NUFF Said

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Asian carp measures The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to order emergency measures that might prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite a warning that the exotic fish pose a "dire threat" to the region's environment and economy. Michigan and four neighboring states wanted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to install nets in two Chicago-area rivers and to expedite a study of permanent steps to head off an invasion by bighead and silver carp, which have advanced up the Mississippi River and its tributaries to within 88.5 kilometers of Lake Michigan. Scientists say if the large, prolific carp spread widely in the lakes, they could starve out native species and devastate the $7 billion US fishing industry. The justices' ruling, which was issued without comment, was their fourth rejection of pleas by the states for interim steps — including closure of navigational locks in the Chicago waterways — while their lawsuit against the corps is pending in a federal district court. "It is our duty to aggressively fight to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species," Michigan attorney Bill Schuette said. "So while I'm disappointed, we will continue forward on all fronts." Faster action demanded Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio and Pennsylvania have joined Michigan in demanding faster action against the carp, which eat vast amounts of tiny plants and animals at the base of the food chain. The Corps of Engineers says it will complete in 2015 a study of ways to prevent migration of fish and other species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi watersheds. The five states and environmental groups say that's not quick enough, because it could take many additional years to carry out the study's recommendations. They advocate placing barriers in Chicago-area waterways to cut a link between the watersheds created more than a century ago when engineers reversed the flow of the Chicago River to flush the city's sewage toward the Mississippi. A recent report by groups representing Great Lakes states and cities proposed three methods for doing so, with estimated costs as high as $9.5 billion US. Because permanent separation could take nearly two decades to complete, the states are suing for short-term actions. Their petition to the high court requested installation of block nets in the Little Calumet and Grand Calumet rivers along with quicker completion of the corps study. Federal officials say the nets would do more harm than good and the study timetable is necessary because of its complexity. The Obama administration has devoted more than $100 million US to shielding the lakes from the carp and recently announced plans to spend $51.5 million US this year. Plans include operating and monitoring an electric fish barrier near Chicago, stepped-up commercial fishing in the area, and field testing new strategies such as high-pressure underwater guns and pheromones that could lure carp into lethal traps. Chicago business interests oppose separating the watersheds and closing the locks, which they say would disrupt commercial barge and pleasure boat traffic. "Thankfully, the Supreme Court came down on the right side of this issue," said Mark Biel, spokesman for a group called UnLock Our Jobs. "Suitable and effective steps are being taken to ensure we protect the lakes. Unfortunately, those who have used this issue for their own political agendas will continue to push for devastating actions that prevent the Great Lakes region from working together on a comprehensive solution." Joel Brammeier, president of the Chicago-based Alliance for the Great Lakes, said the court ruling was "not so much a setback as a way station on the road to separation. We've got to keep our eye on a long-term outcome."

I've been waiting to see how long it's going to be before it happens at Virginia Beach. It's beyond me why everyone parks so close together , It's like they want to sink