Fishaholic

Guelph lake has a bit of everything. Pike, bass, crappie, perch, and a fair number of carp. Electric motor only, so fishing pressure is far less from the GTA crowd then say Belwood. Nice camping/beaches as well. I've never been skunked there, smallmouth/largemouth in 3lb range, snot rockets, a nice population of perch/crappie (Big crappie). I def like it as a day trip if you live in GTA area. Water levers later on in the summer can be quite low, as it is a reservoir and likley affects the fishing some. Used to have ice fishing there.

Wow, looks like a great set-up for Lake Ontario salmon!!! How many does it sleep? No issues with off roading either with that hog!! All kidding aside, it looks like your dog and cat will have a wonderful time driving that boat around.

Why musky lures are never safe from bass......

beagle, That is why I'm targeting one day tourney's this year! While I'm working hard at getting better, I know I don't have a chance to win big in any sizeable/multi day/multi fish tourney... yet. Luke, Are you a member of a bassmasters? Friends?How are you doing 10-15 tourney's from the back of other people's boats? Is there an easy way to become a co-angler? What a great learning opportunity.

Twocoda, Nice success!! you don't happen to run a charter do you? 100% agree on the if you are fishing you are already winning!!

I'm sorry for your loss Dan. A sudden death is always sad and shocking. It always puts in perspective how silly it is to worry about the small stuff many of us get bogged down with. My condolences to all whom knew him.

Hahaha, I'm looking at very low key tourneys. $50 buy in types. No expectations, although I do feel anyone can luck out on "biggest fish" prizes. I think I'd like the atmosphere/challenege and would be a good opportunity to learn from those who are more seasoned. I do imagine it is a bit of a zoo... perhaps the kayak tourneys will end up more appealing! Lew, congrats!! That is some serious success! You should give big $$ musky tourneys a try!

Nice haul! About time we had some softwater reports! Nice to see the effort with the jigs is paying off. I haven't been out for any crappie yet this spring, but it would hit the spot after a winter of perch!

I will be entering my first fishing tournaments this summer (A couple very modest bass tourneys and one of the ontario fishing kayak tourneys). I am curious to your experiences and who has been lucky/skilled enough to hit it big! Please, brag away!!! No boost is too big!! 1. Best finishes? Technique that carried you? 2. Won any great prizes? 3. Interesting tourney experiences/thoughts?

Buick, I have 0 issues on spending money on fishing gear I don't need. I have a sick fetish in that I enjoy opening up a plano and seeing all the hooks and weights organized just perfect (I guess one could say my addiction is "terminal" ) .Jen, I don#t get too many breaks, I do love ice fishing!! Right now things are slow just some terrible attempts at steelheading. A few mentions of wives... my fiancee is very low maint, and likes fishing herself (Although is scared of pike.. )

Barefoot, Great link! Gives me something to think about, perhaps the flouro advantage isn't so great after all. I enjoy the research aspect of our sport, and journal/academic based studies tend to sway me more vs. general articles. LOL, no not a math teacher, spec.ed and phys.ed, but I can be a nerd with research/numbers. I've also heard great things about Johnny Morris, and I am partial to Daiwa as well (My main two spinning set-ups are daiwa). BPS brands also have rep for good value for money (Although as a general rule find BPS overpriced).

Craig, Interesting, any flourocarbon leader company/material you recommend?

Nice to see some of the ice (finally) fade away. For those looking for a good ice out opportunity, pike fishing is open year round in section 17! (Please stay away from primary muskie lakes!)

Barefoot, Maybe not game changing, but flouro has less stretch and better reflective properties (more invisible) then mono. It also tends to be hardier, which is pretty important in a leader. It sinks at a high rate, so wouldn't use it with topwaters. Not sure if it is overrated or not, but I need every advantage I can get!! Good call on making sure it is not a mainline blend for leaders.

Thanks kf, I meant to say flourocarbon, I don't think I have any use for a mono leader.