Carpe Diem

Thanks fishergirl72. Have enjoyed reading your posts. Can tell you are a skilled fisher woman, and that you are lots of fun too. Was very anxious about posting. Has taken me a couple months to get the nerve to do it. It is very nice of you to take the time to acknowledge and reply. Cheers to you and your family.

If you haven't read my intro, i'm new to the board and to fishing. Good news is though am no longer a tackle shop virgin. Bought my first tackle yesterday. The guys at the tackle shop recommended Pineapple Boillies, and a bottle of pineapple scent for bait. It was pricey. Am boiling up some corn on the cob instead. What do you guys think??? Advice please. Is the pineapple stuff worth it's price????? Also sold me a Baker "Hookout". Bought the mini one because it will travel lighter in my backpack. Don't want to hurt the fish with a clumsy hook removal. Are these things worthwhile, or should i get myself some pliers instead? I know some of the guys at Fishing World in Hamilton are OFC members. Thanks for your help. (and Lexie thanks you for the water Blake!!) My questions are no reflection on you by the way. I am just really new and unsure of myself. Fishing World is a great place to go. Definitely plan on being a repeat customer. Off to try my luck!!!!

My first fishing license ever came in the mail this week. It is so pretty. Very exciting. Made me feel like a little kid. Thought about chancing going fishing without one though, while i was out of town without it. Sounds like it isn't worth the risk. Another valuable piece of information for me. Thanks for sharing.

Bly; have to say it is indeed an honor to hear from you. Don't take offence gentlemen. Great to hear from you too. LOVE reading about you and CCMT. Thank you so much for advice. Didn't know tackle shops sold licensces!!! Duh. Off to a tackle shop this afternoon. Tackle shop virgin actually, but not only do i love fishing, love to shop, so should be fun combining the two. wolfville; i live in Hamilton, but will be spending time in London too this summer because of a parent's illness. (London, On.) Considering fishing the Thames after reading another member's posts. Anyway, i have a car and am willing to travel to fish. Thanks for the offer. I am female. Is that a problem? Also, i am a nurse. It is my professional opinion that an outing spent fishing may speed up Photoz's recovery from that nasty kidney stone. (LOL) Will e-mail him. That is a great suggestion. He has lots of great experience, and stories to tell. Thanks wolfville. Greencoachdog: thanks for the encouragement. Actually caught a 31 pound carp my first, and only time out. Thing is i figure it was just beginners luck. It wasn't even my gear, and would never have accomplished that without my friend's coaching and help. Right place, right time. Consider it as much his catch as mine. Happy fishing everyone.

Thank you misfish. Great info as it includes favorite baits which is something else i need to learn. Very helpful.

Thank you so much. Will get myself a guide. There are fishing regulations? (kidding) Where would i get a copy? Canadian Tire perhaps? (that's where i got my license)

Ouch!! Sounds brutal, and i'm a nurse. Worked in the Emergency Department for a few years, and have seen many men brought to tears, by the pain from a kidney stone on the move. (even after IV Morphine) Have heard it equated to the pain of labor and childbirth. Amazing that something so small could cause so much pain. Sorry to hear you have been laid up. Hope you get back out fishing again soon. Your reports have been missed!!! Get well soon.

At the risk of sounding like a complete idiot, here i go anyway....... Thing is not only am i am new to fishing, i am guilty of being one of the Fishing Pet Peeves described in the thread. Yes, will admit to being one of the passers by who asks; " have you caught anything yet ?" Promise to do my best to avoid doing some of the other things on the list!! As a shore fishing newbie i have many questions. Bought a book to learn about the sport of fishing before i venture out on my own. (Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics) Enjoy reading everyone's reports, and love the pictures. Also just bought myself a digital camera, and someday hope to contribute to the message board by reporting a catch or two myself. Okay, i'm getting to it. My question is can anyone recommend a small pocket book i can carry with me to help me identify a fish should i actually catch one? (Idiot's Guide is big and bulky) Know a carp when i see one, but that's about it. Embarrassing but true. Just don't want to get in people's way out there, and disturb those seeking peace and solitude while they commune with nature or whatever. I get that the sport can be a spiritual experience. (Plus i don't want anyone pushing me into the water to shut me up.) Thanks and respectfully yours.

Enjoyed the report and the pics. Nicely done. Good to know there are so many options for fishing sites so close to home. Thanks.

Great pictures Mike Pike. Looks like a day your niece and nephew will definitely remember. The smiles on their faces says it all. That frog was smiling too. Probably pleased he wasn't the bait. Bet he has lost a few family members of his own that way. Oops, hope it is okay to say that on OFC? Don't like to be controversial, especially being new. Just a personal choice of mine. No problems with other anglers who choose to go live.

Hi. I'm new and I'm a huge dog lover. I know how hard it is to lose your pet whatever the circumstances. So sorry. If it makes you feel any better it definitely sounds like Magnum is a happy dog who has been well loved by you and your family. I may know someone who would be interested. Would you mind me asking why you are needing to find a new home for Magnum? My friend will ask so i would like to know before i approach her about adopting him. She has adopted many dogs of all ages over the years and lost one just a few months ago. She may be open to welcoming a new family member .