Harrison

but it seems just as the muscles started to balance out and species adapt... then heres the goby... boy was that a game changer... smallmouth fishing changed drastically in about 3-5 years.... our old patterns and spots that would produce 20-30 smallies a day....now we might get 4-5 doing the same milk run... but those who have adapted for the smallies(im not one of them....) have done amazing and a record breaking tournament bags wave been weighed in in my area...

 

hopefully we dont have to deal with any more unwanted guests in the near future...

Unwanted guests??? I'm fishing out there this fall in a T and was going to ask if you have any spare room in the driveway for the boat.... I won't bother now.

20 years ago you could troll a #7 shad rap in the back of Mohawk bay and smash walleye in the spring. Try that now.

There are a ton of variables, but speaking walleyes the fish have moved deeper and have become more weed/cover oriented. IMO. Not uncommon to catch walleye now out of really thick weed, even slop mats. I did a post here on how we fish walleye out of the thickest weed with flipping jigs a year or two ago.

Edit - Found the post, almost 2 yrs to the day http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42144&st=0&p=449986&hl=harrison&fromsearch=1&&do=findComment&comment=449986

Lake Simcoe is another example. On a calm sunny day you can see bottom in 30 ft or more and you can now fish weedbeds in 20ft of water in the main lake. I am hoping this will help the largemouth fishery in the main lake. I've been catching more of them in my weed smallie areas.

AS for the B Of Q, fish must be moving in and out deeper then they were before.

Henry, what's the difference?

Also, Henry, if I go with a Fortrex the foot pedal is higher. I will be putting it in my Legend XCalibur. There is no "hole" to put it into to make the pedal more flush with the deck. If the pedal rests on the deck as is, wouldn't this cause more leg fatigue as you would be putting more pressure on your balance leg for long durations?

As Hirk mentioned above, if you are movin in and out and following contours of weedlines, fishing wind blown shorelines, or other areas where you are constantly switching the boat direction in short distances then cable is the only way to go IMO.

AS for the higher pedal, it's not your leg that gets fatigued, it is your back and neck. Practice switching legs once and a while, it helps and after a while you get used to it.

Mike, email sent!

Depends on the baits Mercman.

I do not use snaps except when big water trolling(riggers, planers etc.)

I use a trilene knot for baits I use that work better not tied direct, ie. jerkbaits

Little practice tying some of the knots and you can get very quick at it!

I did get some great advice. Very appreciative for some expertise shared here.

I was however warned, in addition to a couple posters here, I would in fact need a permit. And since the "inusrance contractors" are completing the repairs they would be looking for one. So it's a no go. But I will be moving the light locations.

Nice guitar pics there! I'll take my lil one down to the bay this weekend and give it a go. Thanks for posting.

The fine fellows that say "oh, you fish bass tournaments, that must be easy I catch bass all the time"

Floatfishing with " that guy" that thinks every time the float twitches or goes under it was a missed fish, even while fishing 4' of water with an 8' lead. Lol

And he sets the hook like a bull whip each time spooking the run. I hear Ya JonP.

Ha!

I'd like to say this is a fake, but look how forgiving the fairways are. Perfect for a Leaf.

I recognize those eyes.. they yell

"ARE YOU GOING TO THROW THAT, ARE YA, HUH HUH"

We were out filming a show with three boats on the water. We took a break to eat lunch and grouped up togther as we drifted.

A boat comes flying by and we hear one of them say "hey look at those guys all bunched together, they must be killing them, lets go over there"

As they get within a long cast away we hear the buddy say,

"You idiot, they're eating"

Im waiting to see how they report the upcoming turkey hunt.

"In todays news, If your thinking of a nice hike in the woods, think again. There are reports of people hiding in the forest dressed in camo making weird turkey mating noises. Our analysts have unveiled it may be a sacrifice ritual by a cult. Others believe it is hunters, but we have confirmed hunting season is in the fall. Stay tuned, more to come as we gather the facts... now onto another breaking story... sign bent at 400 and Bayfeild..."

When braids and superlines first came on the market it was common when a buddy lost a fish on the hookset or in the heavy junk to ask "did you use a palomar?"

Rivers may be miles in length, but at this time of year the sections you're actually allowed to fish might be limited to only a couple of hundred yards. It's impossible to not be overly specific when identifying a location.

 

Beyond that, as Bill notes, timing is a really big issue. Everyone knows that the XXXX river has a steelhead run. But that doesn't mean the fish are there all day, every day. When they are present, they're extremely vulnerable to over-harvest. Remember, lots of people read these posts. I've seen it again and again where someone puts a picture on the internet, and the next day, there are a gazillion cars at the spot. Those fish get hammered, and it's not fair - to other guys who fish there, or to the fish themselves.

 

And, let's be honest, not all of the people reading these posts are ethical anglers who obey the regs. The clowns who go down there at night with nets and grappling hooks to slaughter fish for eggs also read these boards. In fact, it's probably their best source of information on where and when to go. Should we really be helping them?

 

I like fish porn as much as the next guy, but not if it will negatively impact the fish. How about we all post shots from last summer's bass fishing? I'd like to see that now. We can look at the steelhead shots in July, when they're safely back in the lake.

Well written Craig.

Another senstitive area is crappie spots in the spring. One of my fav's was just destroyed after being posted on the net and then shown on TV. Actually know a land owner with shoreline there, he's really looking forward to this spring. It's a slaughter.

Palomar braid and drop shot.

Improved clinch mono/fluoro.

Improved clinch will slip with braid.

Way to go!! That's the first King that I have heard of this year.

x2

Nice fish!

White grub and jig head.

Can fish it anywhere in the water column and it will catch anything that swims.

I've been burning the candle a both ends for a few months now.

I took 6 hours yesterday to do nothing but watch a bunch of East Bound and Down. I admit, I feel alot better after that except for my gut that hurts from killing myself laughing. First time in months I took a breather with no work, no kids, no shows, no emails etc..

Have to make time again when I need it.

Awesome Steve!

Awesome report Drew!!

You're obviously a great angler, but I guess it helps too when you fish with friends with special powers from out of this world.

I wish folks would blur out the background, that spot will be a zoo this weekend.

Good of you to have the young ladies go on the ice bare footed. It will get them used to the cold tile floors in the kitchen. That's what I call 'future planning'.

oh oh.... them fight'n words. lol

Thanks all. Great advice.

After reading here I think we are just going to put them in the area where the demo is. Easy peasy as I have no time to complicate things more.

Thanks again all for the heads up, guidance and expertise.

Phil

Thanks a lot guys.

Kevin, will you work for tackle?

Phil, prep your lines but don't put the lights in until you have the drywall up.

HH

Tip #1 - check and noted, thanks HH.