TangerineDream

Nice to see the diehards at play wtg

Welcome.... This is like a second home for some Minus wives and aggravation.

Now you're making my mouth water thinking of big pike lol.... It's a shame we have to drive so far now for good fishing like that.... Although it's the same in Manitoba.... Everything is 3 hours + away. Worth every minute though..... I'll be dreaming of being in that boat with you lol..... Rosseau sounds like an indian reserve?

Wow 40+ inch Pike in Ontario Lol.... Brings back memories of Manitoba.... Miss those big dock snakes...

Awesome fish.... It never ceases to amaze me that such a polluted body of water still offers up great sportfishing time and again... Beautiful rainbow and silvers.... My hat is off to ya for the effort you put in today... Only wish I coulda been there Maybe sometime someone will go fishing with me... I put up a post yesterday for an outing today with no responses.... Maybe I have to get to know everyone more.... Hope to one day be worthy enough. lol

Will be checking the board periodically tonight.

If you get the chance to hit Bark lake it holds walleye bass and lake trout.

Interesting.... I myself have guided at lodges in Manitoba. 5 star and others. I was guiding one season when a front came in and took power lines down, as well as trees and everything else. This is mother nature. It was a cross between a hurricane/wind shear/tornado. All in one. We made the best of it and everyone was understanding. We had alot of rookie guides. They needed help and those with experience stepped up. The ones that didn't weren't good enough to call themselves true guides. We had a guide use gas while it was raining to start the fire for lunch and he had lit the other guides rainsuit on fire up his legs. He went for a quick swin in the lake. We had a guest fall onto the grill at shore lunch and burn his arms as the potatoes were being taken off. He was taking pictures and forgot to caution the guests to stand back. He was burned severely. The guide then quickly dragged the older gentleman into the still ice covered lake to cool the burns. After bandaging and returning to the lodge to take the next plane out he spoke with the guide. He told him he was a 70+ year old retired doctor and that the guide had done the right thing. He gave the guide his tackle box before he got on the plane and asked him to catch some fish for him with his gear. And to keep it all as a tip. The main thing here is that you were willing to address problems and make decisions. Guests should be aware that they are coming at their own risk. As lond as you're willing to accomodate there is nothing left to be said. Sure you can please some and not others although the destination itself will bring them back if they decide to return. Everyone is different. What's beauty for one is ugly for another. Remember they come for the fishing as well as the food. The 2 main reasons at the lodges I've been in. As far as the guide shortage is concerned, there is often a rapid turnover. As well as the rookies who have to have their hands held. They need to be trained appropriately and to guide appropriately or they are not worth sharing time and effort with. It is a dying profession. There are so many rookies. They are dealing with peoples lives. People can be killed on the water. I was battling across 10 miles of open water and told the guests not to move in the boat because of the wind and the 10 foot waves. The idiot in the front decides half way across to stand up and spit over the side. We filled half the boat with water and I gained control. I asked them not to move again if they wanted to make it back safely. It was very ugly weather conditions. I've seen rookie guides hit boulders while full out with guests in the boat and lose the bottom end as well as control of the boat with a guest and his 6 year old daughter in the boat. The screams lasted for days. Especially since the guide was a hunting guide for the fall and wasn't a fishing guide. He was having a hard time locating fish let alone catching lunch. I caught lunch for them and did my best to help him by letting him follow my guests who incidentally were his roomates and personal friends who were catching big fish with me. A day later I accomodated him to make his outing somewhat more pleasurable. Some things have to change sometimes. **** Happens! We had alot of incidents at the lodges I've been to and I'm not going to name names. If you aren't happy, don't come back. It is an individuals choice. Most returnees are people who have formed a relationship with the lodge from prior experiences. We all know that returns are important and so are new clientele. They have to come and base their own opinions. This will make the choice of a return trip for them. Based on their experience. And not others. You're always going to have incidents and tough times although you have to respect someone who is honest and trying to do the best they can to make things as comfortable as possible. My hat is off to you for the effort. I know how difficult it is to be guiding away from family, friends while guiding 7 days a week with no days off. Bringing big fish for the guests, reading the water, weather as well as the fish locations and movements/transitions. Including the box preps and shore lunch preps. It's tough work and not for everyone. I'm of the opinion that most young people today don't have the same work ethics and don't like to work. Too many distractions and guiding doesn't have enough distractions. Don't let anybodys opinions change the way you do your business. If it wasn't working for you it wouldn't exist. A++ for the effort and for keeping the dreams of others alive. I could go on and on but..... Manitoba Rob

[Once again the Calhoun catfish derby was a success albeit very hot and humid. I have alot of respect for the parents for putting in a great effort and surviving the heat all day. This year there were many more catfish than last. Numerous cats in the 10+ pound range. There were about 700 entries this year with some very big fish coming in. The winning channel catfish was almost 18 pounds and brought in by a girl. Largest carp was 28 pounds. We also had a winning sunfish hybrid @ almost 1 pound (.96) with a length of ten inches and a girth of 9 inches. The current record is 1.04 so it was a nice fish. ] attachment=2397:100_24642.jpg][ A very great day for all with some great prizes for the kids. Hats off to all the volunteers who make this event a success and without their help it would not exist. Hope more will come next year..

Once again the Calhoun Catfish charitable derby is on tomorrow June 2nd in St. Catherines. This event is for kids 12 and under. The main registration site/weigh in is at Calhoun Sportswear 250 Bunting Rd. in St. Catherines. This event is from 9:00 to 4:00. You can fish the Niagara region or the many rivers around St. Catherines. Sunfish, White Bass, Carp As well as bullheads and sheepshead and Catfish are allowed. You can also register once you bring your fish in for weigh in and release. Please afford care to your catch. This is a great event for kids! Make it a great day for them.... The prizes are awesome as well... Information is available via http://www.calhounsportswear.com/catfish/default.html I will be weighing and species identification. Hope to see you there. P.S. If you do come let me know you're there and from the board. I will be wearing a vest with Manitoba crests on it. Enjoy the day everyone, and remember it's all about the kids. If anyone has questions I will be checking the board periodically tonight.

Argh! Such a tempting proposition pike..... Wish I could get away from work... Catch one for me.

Nice pike guys.... Good to see someone is into catching them!

Nice weekend Tbay.. Nice fish as well. Guess if we went together the other day we could have both been cold lol.... A+ For the effort bud! Lazy people that don't brave the elements often miss the best opportunities in fishing.

Where did you catch the browns exactly? Nice fish! :0

I'll settle for a blindfolded excursion lol..............

So what is it gonna cost to get the location of this backwoods lake?

Awww. Miss my spring walleye. I'm jealous.

MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Lake trout my favorite...... Nice fish.... Gettin a woodie lookin at the pics.... Gotta love the rod vibration with whitefish... Only freshwater that can shake a rod like it does.. lol... Awesome!

Try this if it helps .... Just have to keep practicing. http://www.fintalk.com/fishing-knots/common-snell-knot.html

Great fish.... What a way to make the best of the weather.... Good choice not going for walleye. Cold front is brutal. Nice pics.

Nice Kitty! Good Job!

I volunteer every year at this event for kids. This is a charitable event for a good cause. Several open season species allowed. Many anglers in region of derby bring in some nice fish with their kids. Some big cats and carp. Good event for the family. I encourage anyone to fish the surrounding area and enter their kids. This is a great event with great prizes for the kids. http://npcc.on.ca/foundation/catfish%20derby.html Any questions please ask... Remember it's all about the kids...

Just so everyone is aware... I'm from Manitoba and currently live in Markham Ontario..... Moved here 7 years ago

Sweet... Close to all the big eyes.... Never fished the Bay yet

I'm in Markham although I have fished all over Ontario... You?