Harrison

Awesome stuff Ron, what a great trip. Kudos for finding good fish on unknown water!

Hey Ronnie, long time no chat, hope all is well.

Greg is a good friend, we guided and fished some tournaments together. Once and a while we get together and selfishly put a serious beating on some fish.

His new ride is awesome for guiding, total multi-species setup.

awesome fish bud, especially from shore.... rarity for sure.

Seymour is a wicked big fish part of the trent system, IF you can find them.

Kudos, and from shore! Mint.

Hey Blaque, is that a Great lakes fish? Lake O? I have seen that colouring before on some fish we get out in the deeper water.

Let's face it, I always catch the bass. Sometimes only a few and other times lot's but I don't think a SKUNK has been issued all year for me.

Thanks,

MTBF

Yep, jinx.

There will be a giant slop mat blown up along the whole shoreline now. But, by the above statement you'll figure it out

Catch and Release works! What did you catch yours on?

Yes, this fish came shooting out from under a tree

Flippin jig, good chance it was the same fish then. Nice too see.

That whole shoeline heading North is a pretty good bet anytime of the year, Good Luck.

Beauti, Would of liked to have seen that hookset though. If it was me I would of flipped that canoe the way I set the hook in the junk there. I nearly throw my partner out of a 20ft bass boat.

Interesting tidbit, I know exactly where you are in the pic. I released a fish identical to that one about 2 weeks ago there, I got him under a tree. Can't be 100% sure, but nice to think C&R of big fish success.

A trick for the "tube" anglers.

Stuff a small piece of "sponge" in your tube. Hold it upside down and pinch it, then drip your scent into the tube and let it soak in.

For texas riggin reg. 3" tubes - 2/0 or 3/0 widegap hooks are ideal.

My only experience catching them on the surface has been in and around the fall frog migration, when they start moving at night, toward their winter hideouts.

You nailed it Right on the NOSE.

In a couple weeks the super shallows are a blast at night.

Quite common to smack walleye in the pads and slop throughout the open water season. Feeding on Craws and frogs. Just don't lip'm, if you can't see'm.

Sorry to hear Wayne.

Nice fish!

Used to guide night trips on Simcoe, no matter how many you catch it still scares the livin crap out of ya when they smash it boat side.

Pop r's - Chug Bugs (especially the longer ones/saltwater)my go to - Zara spooks fulll size - Lucky craft Sammies - Full size Heddon Torpedos are all sure bets on Simcoe after dusk.

Dropshotting for the most part is a "finesse" technique. Perfect for deep water and spooky/dormant fish.

Sure you can dropshot while wading, but not using the "ideal" dropshottng technique by the definition. You would have to cast the bait out away from you and bring it back. Actually a technique I use quite often.

I was looking at a shallow invader the other day that was $15.99 at LeBarons and $20.99 for the exact same model at JB's.

Big boys buy into the millions with a distributor therefore they get better pricing. The profit margin is usually the same between the bigs and littles +/- a little.

There is something to be said for the $5 difference though, pretty hard to put a value on experienced advice and guidance from those who truly care about their business.

Tightlines has always been my favorite for over 20yrs now.

My bro and I still joke about the time I went to BPS and asked where the keel weights were and the guy walked me over to the anchors.

My friend hangs a sign on his boat in the driveway:

"DANGER, boat bobbie trapped for theft, incase of fire - let it burn"

Maybe a little overboard, but he has had 2 stolen before the sign and none since.

Newcastle through Pickering

Nice fish, gald you had fun.

Is that the 5lber in the 2nd photo?

Great Job Greg...... one of the best multi-species guides around.

Ps. I replied to your email.

Tie yourself to a pole outside today in 29 degree temps and run as hard for your life as you can for 5 mintues. Then have a nap for a couple minutes in an oven while holding your breath.

You've been fortunate depending on the true value of the items you are importing. It's hit and miss. I have shipped and recieved packages into the thousands now and always mark truthfully and ask the ones I import to be aswell. As long as you learn the import amounts allowed and stay with-in them your ok.

I have had customs open a few packages marked sample/other etc.. and assess an estimated value to it. Along with the duty/taxes. They re-seal it with yellow tape along with a letter explaining there actions. I am sure there is a way to appeal, but for the amount of times and money it's happened, I've never looked into it.

Just curious if you had to pay any duty charges at the post office?

 

Thanks

Depends on how they mark the parcel i.e. "Gift" or "lesser value" . I order alot from the US, some get by, some do not. It only takes a few packages through customs from them before they get flagged if they mark the customs tags like above.

Soon enough there will be a 100% Canadian ecommerce site where "duty" suprises won't be an issue.

Including Bandit baits and other hard to find stuff, run by those in the know.....

You can tell I haven't been on OFC for a bit, I forgot how quick things turn into pissing matches sometmes.

Smaller brushes and an open mind create better pictures - Reg. TM by PH

Oh, I suspect that before this is over you'll feel like you've been forked enough.

 

JF

Good one John

American cities have laid off, never know what could happen. I just count my blessings and cross my fingers things get worked out.

Not an attach on ou Phil, you have to follow the rules of the road so to speak...

HH

No worries bud.

Yes I do, I just wish the road had a couple forks in it.

Wish I could view the strike as a chance to hit the ponds rod in hand, but with a young family and one income, I am stuck looking for someway to make ends meet.

Sure would be nice to know sooner then 12:01 am Monday morning if I will be making money that day or not.

Anyone looking for consulting on the Kawarthas or Lake O by chance?

marc, I have heard you were the instigator, kudos to you for standing up for what you believe.