grizzlybri

When does it change?

Sunday March 8 at 2:00am or 0200 HR if you prefer military time

I'm gunning for everything thing this year, but last year i had a blast with the channel catfish, pike and walleye. However it seemed like catfish in general were my specialty last year

i check my eyelids and keep sleeping

way to hammer it, nice report and great video I'm hoping to get out next weekend for some whities

I'd be in, now I just have to figure out what is my go to lure

Yes I'm quoting myself, but I figured out my go to lure, and it is a Red Erie Dearie 3/8 oz

 

One guy who actually does well in the limelight. Wonder what it would've taken for clarkson to be this popular lol

sadly he is now because he is gone

Frig thanks guys!

 

Lets keep this thread going, for educational purposes.

 

When i searched the site i found alot of conflicting info. So far this one is gold

I agree, all of this musky talk on the board lately be it this thread or the rod/reel set up thread it will make this year easier to get into musky fishing as this is going to be my first year aggressively chasing them.

Anyone seen the Rapala 10'6" mooching rods for sale around here?

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/56557/rapala-north-coast-mooching-rod

I seem to recall when Clarkson was signed the TO media was mostly positive and I think there were a few here that were pretty excited as well....see above uber fan^^^^^^^that started this thread....

I'm won't lie i was excited when they signed him, but i also think the Nonis should be given gm of the year after trading him and not eating ANY of his contract

Horton signed a 5MIL 7 Year deal? I hope he gets better obviously but what are the cap implications if he doesn't

well, he's on long term right now, so no cap hit currently.

 

if he comes back, than it essentially is a switch - crapson for horton (i mean, how can horton be any worse).

 

but as long as he's on the long term, his contract isn't on our cap.

That is right there is no Cap hit however, the leafs still have to pay his salary

i go to it pretty much every year,but i was told it was 2 weeks ago,What the hell? isnt it usually in march??

yup it was Feb 6-16, it runs durning the same time as the Toronto Sportsman show and the Spring fishing and boat show

Jeez Dan, the guy in the Ranger was a jerk for sure. Isn't it illegal to leave a person in a boat stranded if you are able to help them????

That it is Joey, I just took the boat exam last year so its still fresh in my memory.

As far as me, I'm have not had any close calls while fishing.

That being said I find other ways to have way to many close calls, however they are no fishing related

I'M ICE FISHING IN JULY!!!!

that is because I'm getting him drunk and locking him in a freezer at red lobster and telling him he has to catch his meal

Brian - next time charge your battery LOL - your Marcum might work better hahahahaha

 

To be fair it is a humminbird lol, it is fully charged now for my next outing

double snipe

$220.00 and you better have deep pockets if you want to win this one!

 

I have fished with Simon before!

Adjusting crosshairs on reticle, getting the range with the laser range finder, settled into a comfortable hide, clock zeroed with the website...............

so pikeslayer, are weekdays OK for the salmon and bows trip?

 

Doug

This sounds like it should be an great finish and looking forward to seeing who wins

only 40 minutes left

I wonder if there will be another "snipper" for this trip

the final hour once again should be interesting

 

Wow, thank you DB, appreciate that

 

And yes, I could find him, even at 100 miles hahahaha!

no problem joey, get better soon

 

I figured I was safe Cliff, I'm 100 miles from Joey LOL

I don't think 100 miles is far enough, if she took offense to the post. I'm sure she'll find you lol. after all look at all the amazing pictures she has, so you know she has an eye for spotting things most people might not see

 

I'm not sure what the best reels are in your range. I use an Abu Revo Toro and love it but is likely outside that budget.. Also have a C3 6501 as a starter/backup reel and it has served me well over the years.

I just bought a C3 6501 as per Fisherpete's suggestion.

St croix premier or tackle industries 8ft plus rod XH and revo winch or Calcutta B. Scower the classifieds and try to find them used as that will keep costs down.

I've picked up lots of musky gear from the classifieds at great prices

Hey DB,

Thx for the report. Seems that FFT was another success despite the late start/notice. Good on those that ventured the sketchy roads & weather. I had to pick up my girls @ Pearson & the GTA was quite the goat rodeo.

How was the walk out with the deep snow? I'm wondering if FP was regretting not taking up my offer of snowshoes

 

ps. Sorry to see your Cat bid get sniped but all for a good cause. I can't take you out for cats, but you're more than welcome to join me for a day on Lady O for salmon & bows. If your interested that is .

Thx for supporting Tyler.

 

Slayer

It was bad at all walking out, the snow/slush had hardened up so it was a breeze waling out, just had to dig down about a foot to get to the ice to drill the holes.

my bid was out bid early, but mine was for the ski trip as you said it is for a great cause. Thanks for the invite of course I'd be interested to go out for salmon.

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Well Paul and I went up for the Tyler Fundraiser today and right off the bat, he jumped a snowbank and the sled went to the left and there I was underneath it again (the fifth time ) So, time for my own me thinks as this man cannot be trusted to drive me around on the snow with a machine ha ha ha.

 

So my left arm, leg, ribs and neck are a bit sore now and we didn't stay for burgers or anything so sorry if I missed saying hi to anyone, but was in a bit of pain.

 

Aren't snow machines fun????

you were there today?

Both Pete and myself didn't notice you there. Did you get any pictures this year? if so can you post them in the recap thread I started

Edited: Never mind I re-read the post

What a great event today up in Innisfil and a great turn out. I believe I heard them say that they had 76 people registered for the event this year. Unfortunately I myself did not get any pictures, so hopefully another member will be able to post some.

I got there at 5:30 and the park was empty with the exception of Tyler's father and another gentleman (sorry forgot your name). Shortly after I arrived a 5 others had showed up including FisherPete who I spent the day with fishing. We got out to a spot about half an hour or so before sunrise. We dug out enough snow to get Pete's hut right down to the ice which took about 20 minutes before we set up his hut, it was at least another half hour before sunrise. We fished the spot from about 7 to 11. We were marking a bunch of fish, but nothing was biting for us at this spot, we were in 78 FOW

We finally moved into 40 FOW and Pete started catching perch, nothing bigger then 6", I had a few bumps and nibbles but nothing at this spot again. After this we moved into 28 FOW and Pete kept marking perch then we marked something big at bottom which we both believe was a whitefish, but by the time i could get my Meegs down it was to late.

To finish the day we ended up in 30 FOW and by this point I knew i was going to be skunked on the day, but gave it a go and nothing.

We decided to head into the BBQ around 12 and got to the parking lot, to hear of some of the big fish that were caught. While waiting for everyone to come in we see one young fellow coming in and in his hands was a 31 1/2" NGL Trout.

OFC member Chevy4x4 had the biggest perch at 13 1/2"

There were a bunch of 12 1/2 perch also and a big Whitefish but can't remember the length on it.

When the draw prizes were being given out, at one point i joked with Pete saying the next one was going to be mine, and it turned out that it was his number called. At this point he present the French family with the money raised from the two trips he offered in the auction.

They once again had the polar bear dip at on the lake at the same time once again. Driving to the event early this morning was not the best but because it was so early, there were to many people on the roads so it made it bearable. The drive home (Milton area) was much bad, It was snow packed highways the whole way. With the worst spot being from Canada's Wonderland/Bass Pro right to the merge onto the 401. Then the 401 wasn't any better even with traffic reports saying the plows were out I didn't see any

Overall it was a great day and glad to see as big as a turn out considering how the weather was. Looking forward to it next year. When I'll be offering up something to raise money. I mentioned it to Pete and he thinks its a good idea, however I will not mention quite yet.

Sorry once again for not having any pictures myself. Hope to see you all out in 2016

How do you guys legally deal with stress?

take time to enjoy the little things, that you or other may take for-granted.

I'm sure many of us will say go fishing, but that only a brief escape.

I find the best thing is to talk about it, because there will always be a support staff their for you, either from home, work, friends, our ofc community. The best thing is to keep it off your chest because tryst me and I speak from experience, you do not want your stress to build to potential depression level. There wi;; a;ways be someone to lend a ear