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In which corner of Nipissing were you? I just got back for Deep Water Point/Greening Bay area. Fishing was tough for us as well until Saturday evening. Will post report on another thread.

The schools of walleye move alot. At various times of the summer they can be found anywhere in the eastern basin. Often they are 4 to 6 miles out but occasionally can be found a couple miles off the lighthouse at Point Abino. Not sure how familiar you are with Erie but a calm lake can kick up pretty quick and turn a nice day of fishing into a dangerous situation. I wouldn't take a senior out unless you were in a 20 foot boat or greater. You really have to monitor the marine forecast. Alternatively, you could try for pike in behind the breakwall at the marina or travel to the mouth and launch at Nicholl's Marina. Just past the Peace Bridge you can pick-up walleye bottom bouncing harnesses. The current is strong getting there. Good luck!

Sorry no prize other than the smile when remembering the crazy antics at Fawlty Towers. One of the funniest shows ever shown on TV.

Yes..I don't know how you came to that conclusion as he is hard to see. Can you tell me the character name in the foreground?

We're staying at Cozy Cove. There will be a 14' red lund with a 25hp Honda and 19'black and gold Lund with a130hp Honda. I'll keep an eye out for you BS2K

This year just the 4 of us fishing from Thursday to Sunday. Weatherwise it looks promising. Gear is packed and awaiting the arrival of the other 3 from Niagara at 7 a.m. Will post a report when I return. Now if I can just get to sleep. By they way, who here can identify my avatar?

Nevermind!

...or has the site moved to the Central Time Zone? (or is it just my pc?)

Davis, we're you referring to the storm on the South Shore around June 8th or so last year? We were near Deep Water Point last year, on the water around 7pm when a bad storm came over us. We were off the water just in time. Found out the next day a Tornado touched down (later verified by Environment Canada's weather office) in Greening Bay, the next bay over. I posted a report on the old board. Pictures can be seen in this thread. http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...&hl=tornado And yes Cliff I found that thread with my search. SOme good info!

The information below is borrowed from the Niagara site. It is a response from 2 years ago to a question I asked. We have our annual spring fishing trip planned for this Thurs thru Sunday. The full moon falls on Friday. I also did a search on OFC and found a recent poll about wind/weather/moon phases in relation to your fishing plans. Like, most I fish when I can, regardless of the weather, but for a fishing trip this info will help decide where and when to fish and when to head back to camp for meals. Having said all that, I have found that Nipissing tends to be an exception to the rule whereas daytime walleye fishing tends to fair better than nighttime. This Friday, on the full moon, sunset is at 9:05pm and moonrise is at 10:30. Storms however are in the forecast which will probably have more of a detrimental effect. If the storms can hold off, this might be a peak time for us. I hope to keep a log of our catches. Then again I'm sure our decisions will be based on the usual......"hey there's a group of boats over there!" Any tips? THE REAL SCOOP ON MOON PHASESBy Joe Bucher Full Moon or Dark Moon? Major and minor solunar periods? Which is best? Does any of this moon mumbo jumbo make any real sense nor does it actually work? These are legitimate questions asked by thousands of anglers each year, and they deserve concrete answers backed up by some bonafide data. Yet as much as pro anglers endorse the effectiveness of moon charts and outdoor publications of every niche' continue to print them, rarely does either source validate these solunar claims with data. It's not hard to find a solunar table of some kind. Nearly every fishing publication today publishes some kind of monthly solunar table, moon chart, activity calendar, action graph, or other similar version. All of these tables, charts, and calendars claim to predict daily feeding activity of fish with accordance to moon and solar influences. Yet, I, like so many other anglers, rarely find any consistent correlation with most of these references. Finally, back in 1976, when I got into the fishing guide business full time, I really made it a point to compare my fishing catches to a number of solunar charts. Once I started logging my catches on a daily basis I developed a good data base. This finally put me in a position to compare hundreds of muskies, and thousands of bass and walleyes on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis to any printed solar/lunar reference. One of my key entries was the time of day. I figured a daily entry of fish activity would finally give me a mound of fishing data to compare with the various solar/lunar references on a given day to day basis. What followed convinced me that certain solar/lunar criteria simply had little or no daily influence. Basically, I became so frustrated and disappointed with the lack of any real consistent correlation to most of the popular magazine charts today that I gave up on them completely. They simply did not work. I actually caught far more fish when they weren't supposed to bite. And when good fish and game activity did coincide, which was less than 10% of the time, it was plainly obvious that it actually had much more to do with the local weather changes than any predicted major or minor solunar period. You would have thought that my accumulated research would have cured me from ever looking at a solunar chart again, but it did just the opposite. Why? Because I ended up discovering a certain solar/lunar influence that really did work. In fact, it worked so well that it was hard to believe at first. My daily fishing logs had surely disputed the commonly accepted correlations, but they just as surely pointed to indisputable evidence that a "certain" solar/lunar factor was really important. Yes, I had flipped 180 degrees on the entire solar/lunar deal. I went from totally disbelieving to being totally convinced. In fact, I eventually got to the point where I myself began to predict the most probable daily, monthly and even yearly times when the biggest fish were most apt to bite. And what's even more incredible, was that I was right almost every single time! But perhaps what was even more unbelievable to me was that everyone else had missed this simple but really absolutely true key. The real secret, I discovered, to solar/lunar influences on a daily basis was nothing more than knowing when the sun and moon rose and set on a 24 hour basis. That's right, it was simply a matter of knowing, to the minute, when the sun came up and went down, and when the moon came up and went down each and every day. My 21 year old fishing log revealed without question that fish were active during a 90 minute window surrounding each one of these four daily influences. Now, I realize this sounds overly obvious, but I told you it would. Most of the solar/lunar charts, tables and graphs you see depicted in today's publications do not reveal nor coincide with these four vital factors. 1) sun rise, 2) sun set, 3) moon rise, and 4) moon set. Yet it doesn't take an astrologist to figure out how important the rise and set of the sun and moon has to be. It's certainly no secret that feeding movements of both fish and game have been traditionally accepted as key during dawn and dusk -- this correlates with sun rise and sun set. Moon rise and set is a bit more tricky to key in on though since they can often occur at mid day or mid night. Overcast weather can also make it impossible to see a moon rise or set, and of course a dark/new moon is not visible to begin with. The other "super secret" my logs revealed was the predictable frequency of big fish catches during the peak moon phases of full and new moon. Specifically, a lot more big muskies, walleyes, and bass were taken right on the scheduled calendar day of both the full or new (dark) moon peak, and continued for a three to five day stretch afterwards. In other words, if the full moon peak is on June 10th, June 10 thru 15 have great potential for trophies. Backing up a bit, the four daily factors previously discussed (the rise and set of both the sun and moon) inside each one of these predictable monthly moon peaks (four days on the back side of the full or new moon) further nails it down. In other words, you want to plan your fishing trips to hit the peak of the full or new moon. Then you want to be on your favorite big fish spots during the daily rise and set of both the sun and the moon. Finally, my logs revealed a third factor that really adds impact to this entire solunar secret. That unpredictable third influence is local weather. Whenever a local weather change coincides with the daily rise or set of either the sun or the moon, during a peak monthly moon period, big things happen in bunches.Big things meaning big fish. For example, give me a severe summer T-storm right at sunset, and just before moon rise during the new moon period and it's almost a sure bet that that I'm going to bag big muskies or the year's biggest catch of lunker walleyes. Or just as good -- put me on a steep rocky shoreline with some spawning ciscoes right at the start of a snow storm in the late fall just after sunrise and right before moon set during a full moon period. Big muskies, big pike, big walleyes and big lakers will be snappin'. Could there be a fourth factor? Absolutely. In fact, there might even be a 5thor 6th. However, an easy-to-detect 4th factor of influence that adds even more impact to an already good situation is a change in the photoperiod, or laymen's terms -- a change in season. Photoperiodism is actually the measured ratio of daylight to darkness. The most drastic changes in the photoperiod occur in the spring and fall, but mini-differences are detected inside all seasons which are quickly detected thru their eyes and transmitted to their pituitary gland. The responses to these changes in the photoperiod trigger sexual responses such as reproduction and the development of eggs. This, in turn, also triggers increased movement and feeding binges by normally less active trophy fish. I do realize how controversial my comments on solunar table validity may seem to some, but the facts speak for themselves. My data clearly points to sun rise, sun set, moon rise and moon set as The most important factors. The simple rise and set of both the sun and moon has far more impact than any other daily sun or moon position. That is, bar none, the single most important daily triggering factor of both fish and game. Monthly peaks in both the full and new moon are a second factor definitely worth considering. When fish of all sizes are feeding infrequently due to a prolonged streak of bad local weather conditions, that small "window" of three to four days right after the actual moon peaks, full or new, may be the only time that the largest fish of any species is truly cacheable. Fishing during the daily rise or set of the sun and moon during these key monthly moon phases is paramount. Weather is also a legitimate third factor, and helps to elevate the impact of the daily rise and set of the sun or moon. It further elevates the entire realm of big fish possibilities when all three factors happen at relatively the same time. A changing weather pattern combined with a good monthly moon phase and rise or set of either sun or moon can activate some major movement from big fish. If all of these things happen during a good photoperiod, look out! This is when the biggest fish of the year are generally caught. If your serious about taking such a fish, I'd suggest you start really paying attention to the real scoop on moon phases! Trust me -- thousands of entries in my fishing logs can't be wrong. This stuff really works!

That is sad news indeed Lew! You've endured more loss in the past few years than some do in a lifetime. His contributions to this board will be missed. My condolences to you Lew and his family.

When my wife has one of these rare “blonde” moments my favorite line is “stand back guys….she’s all mine”

You may (or may not) recall a thread from April where I mentioned that my boat had the drain plug left in during outdoor winter storage causing it to fill with water and freezing. Fortunately the only problem caused was a little bit of peeling paint on the inside. Well after a very long time not on the water I finally got the oportunity to go out for the first time this year. Now every previous spring I made a point of starting the outboard in my driveway to ensure it started and ran fine. This year, I was too crunched for time and because my Yamaha has never given me problems, I skipped this important step. On Victoria Day, we loaded up the boat and made the 1 hour trip to Lake Erie, gased up the truck and boat and bought some bait. Dropped the boat in at the launch and spent 20 frustrating minutes trying to start it all the while checking repeatedly that noone else was approaching the launch. I checked the fuel filter, cleaned the spark plug, made sure I was in neutral, primed with the bulb, tried with and without choke and nothing. My hands were raw from crankin the cord. Then eventually another boater arrived to launch and I had to trailer my boat and get out of there. Packed her up and headed for home. I was frustrated beyond words, knowing full well I was forgetting something. Sure enough, half way home I figured it out...........the kill switch. Now keep in mind, in the 5 years I've had the boat, I have never removed the kill switch for more than a moment and had never had the motor off the transom. But because I stored the boat outdoors and the motor in my garage on a stand over winter, I guess during the process I dropped the kill switch into the bottom of the stand. Well I got home, installed the kill switch and sure enough it started on the 2nd pull. It seems like everyting I touch lately breaks down. I'm afraid to use the men's room!

Yeah but can I still get a deal on sports socks?

We finally have a tow vehicle. Last Thursday we picked up a 2003 Mazda Tribute. I had booked an appointment to have a hitch installed for Saturday at 1pm. I'm not going to name the company because I don't wan't the post removed and it's not my intent to bad mouth the company in public....just telling my story. I had this same company install a hitch on my mini-van 4 years earlier and had to return 3 times because they first ordered the wrong hitch and then forgot to order the wiring. I reluctantly decided to give them another chance knowing that the staff had most likely since changed. On my way there they called me to tell me the appointment had to be pushed back to 3pm because the installer would not be in until then. I had hoped on attending the Stoney Creek Lions Fish derby at 50 Point with my 6 year old daughter but due to the appointment, couldn't attend. Had I known earlier, we could have attended the derby. I dropped the vehicle off at 3pm and returned around 5pm to pick it up. They were still working on it which was expected. I had decided against voicing my opinion about the change in appointment times until the employee called me over to point out I had a nail in my tire. Keep in mind I only had the vehicle 2 days. While they finished the job, I walked around their parking lot and noticed numerous nails. I decided I needed to let them know of my displeasure. I told them about my past experience and that I felt I should be compensated for the inconvenience. I thought they may throw in the ball or drawbar free of charge. The employee and manager heard me out but were in a hurry to go home for the day. The manager told me to go around to the front desk and she would meet me there. She never did. Instead she sent her employee to deal with it. When I got there, the employee drew up the bill and showed me the normal cost would be $370 after taxes. He then circled what I was being billed.........$107.00. They knocked off $263.00 and essentialy charged me for the wiring only. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised and told them "I wasn't expecting that". I left a happy camper. Two days later I went to have the tire plugged and after removing the nail found there was no hole. Perfect! That same day, my wife pointed out one of the tail lens had a 1 inch piece missing out of it.....I know this happened while they installed the wiring. Two days later they called me and asked if I was planning on bringing my vehicle in to have the hitch installed! Unbeleivable how one company can make so many mistakes with one job.

Not yo worry...he's just gonna "expense" it anyway

That's unfortunate to hear. I know he has been a wealth of imformation on the Niagara Board. I hate to see someone as generous with their time and info come to a rotten end.

Was over there for about an hour tonight with my wife, daughter and yellow lab. The dog was following it's instincts by chasing the ducks in the pond. My apologies to anyone fishing. Ended up putting her leash on. First time wetting a line in about 8 months. Couple others around me were landing trout on worms as far as I could tell. Hope to make it to the derby tomorrow but have an appointment to have a hitch put on our new vehicle. Shame too, whether is going to be perfect.

Welcome aboard! Shore fisherman or boat or both?

I commute to work 70kms each way and I know I'm not helping lower the demand. I do however make every effort to reduce consumption. I keep the tires inflated and the car maintained and more importantly, lately I've been timing my approach of intersections. I can get about an extra 50kms per tank (10%) if I approach red traffic lights slowly so that they turn green as I approach (without delaying traffic). No more jack rabbit starts or sitting at red lights. Wish I had cruise control for the highway stretches. Just think how much we could all reduce overall consumption with little effort.

Hate both teams (leaf fan obviously). Hate is such a strong word but it's such a strong hate. I'd rather see the cup go to any of the other 28 teams, hell give it to the Baghdad Bulldogs before the Sens or Sabres.

Thanks for sharing! That was a great story but for God's sake....tell your dad to retire! At 71 I'm sure he deserves more moments like this! Memories in the making.

Ya Maureen, I like the CRV as well. Unfortunately they asre a little more money then the others unless I look at some with much higher mileage. The same goes for the Toyota Rav4. Thanks to all for your feedback.

A few months ago we sold my wife's minivan and replaced it with a Saturn Ion 5 speed. Within a week or two she realized the Ion was a mistake. Not because of quality, but because the fact that the seats are low and between that and using the clutch, it's aggravating her lower back problems. I've done lots of searching on the web for SUV reviews but value the opinions of the members here. I'm looking for a small SUV something that is good on gas. Must be an automatic transmission. Hope to find something under $10,000 and therefore 4 -8 years old. I like Saturn products and the look of the Vue but know they have a history of problems with their VTI transmission. I'm anxious to replace this vehicle so I will finally be able to tow my boat again. I've already missed enough fishing. Any opinions on the following vehicles? Chev Tracker Buick Rendezvous Ford Escape (2WD) Mazda Tribute (2WD) Kia Sportage Hyundai Santa Fe Thanks in advance!

Great pictures and very familiar! Haven't been down in a couple of years and certainly miss it.