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As mentioned, the rig was a double rig consisting of an xZone "Slammer" on the dropshot hook and in place of the dropshot weight we used a football head jig with an xZone "Swammer". Slowly dragged along bottom. It was my first time using that and...just might have to use it again! LOL Edit - typo

Haha, thanks for the replies everyone! It was an amazing fish for sure! I love the new hooks! Def recommend them to anyone! Yes, I'm a big ice fisherman as well, but with any luck I'll be holding a new PB Walleye instead of a bass!

I finally got out on the water for the "fall bite" on Simcoe with a good friend of mine, and one of the top Bass anglers around, Mark Kulik last Thursday, and boy what a great day it turned out to be! Overall, it was a "slow" day, but we managed to boat quite a few nice fish, topped off with this TANK, and my new PB Smallie weighing in at 6.2lbs!! Thanks again Mark!

EXACTLY... but the people that work for the town of Cobourg are....well... "special!" (I was born and raised there)

I have the Strikemaster Electro-laser 8" auger and I love it. It lasts around the 30-40 holes on Quinte ice (avg 5"). I'm going to purchase another battery and bring two with me, so that will last through the busiest of moving days. I'd highly recommend one to anyone!

Same in Bowmanville!

Thanks Darren, I appreciate that!

Hey all, I'm headed to Bon Echo for the first time tomorrow - Thursday and was wondering how the fishing is up there? I've heard/read that the fishing in the main lake (Mazinaw) can be pretty tough. I'll only have access via canoe. Any decent spots to focus on? I'm also curious to know about the small lake where they rent canoes from. I believe it's called Joe Perry Lake. I've heard that the bass/pike fishing in there is fairly decent, but would like someone with some experience on that lake to confirm! Thanks in advance for any help! Cheers,

Lol...valid point I guess!

And as for chips you should def get the new "Fish'n Chip". 1 ft depth increments. Insane detail!

I highly recommend going with the Lowrance. I've had an HDS-5, 7, and now 10 and swear by them. Lots of amazing features.

Thanks for the replies guys!

Hey all, I Just got married on Saturday and the new wife and I found a fishing/spa resort online that were very interested in heading to as early as tomorrow. Has anyone been to the "Northern Lights Resort" just south of North Bay? Is the place nice? Also, how was the fishing? The website indicates that the fishing is great but I wanted to see I anyone has first hand experience? Any help is much appreciated!

Anyone know where the results from today's tourney are posted online?

Agreed 100%!

Very cool!!! Must be awesome to have access to some untouched lakes!!

Big Bear custom rods are amazing! They're handles are cutting edge! I own a couple of them, and absolutely love them. Check out Big Bear's website (www.bigbearfishingrods.com) or TackleStock.com for more info.

Canucks in 5 Thomas will steal one of the games in Boston... but Van has WAY too much fire power for the Bruins to defend!

Funny you ask that.... because there was a picture in the Cobourg paper over the winter with a guy that had a portable hut setup and was ice fishing in the middle of the harbour...they chased him out as well. Even though it appears as though he wasn't doing a thing wrong!

No, I believe that is the east pier. See the above map of the Cobourg Marina.

Wow, I had this exact same thing happen to me last spring! I know exactly who the old (grumpy) fart is that comes storming out, pretending he owns the city! He came out and literally swore at my buddy and I "Hey.... balh, blah, blah, you're not allowed to fish in the harbour." We (pretty bluntly) said we could, and to leave us alone. He then threatened the cops on us, to which we also replied to feel free and go call. (He never did). But he then proceeded to go to the launch and LOCK it, so we couldn't get out. We then proceeded into the office, and confronted this old fart, to which he crumbled like a soda cracker, and just said that we owed the launch fee, LOL. GOOD JOB RON.... I will def be fishing there in the very near future, with a big on my face!

Since they live in the same areas and eat pretty much the same forage, you're best bet is to use larger lures, more suited for Pike/Musky. That should cut down most of the (smaller) Bass.

WOW, that's massive! Congrats on a fish of a lifetime for sure!

Meh... my CC is already at it's limit thanks to Bass Pro Shops spring fishing classic! Good luck hackers!

LOL... if you think that's real..... then maybe you need a break from work. Head out and do some fishing this weekend!