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A breakline is where the depth changes relatively quickly. Eg. "I fished the 20-25 foot breakline" A breakline can be gradual but it's usually the one's where the depth drops quickly that fish associate with. Nice Smallies too, btw. Good luck in the tournament fellas.

I love your reports. Thanks.

Invisable braids are a gimic and waste of money. Stick with PP - it's 10x the braid fireline (crystal or not) will ever be. IMO, of course. Cheers, ben.

Congratulations Mark!! Cheers, Ben

Oops! Thanks for the update.

The last time I fished all single hooks in place of trebles I was surprised that the hook up (and fish landed) ratio was so high. It's so much easier to remove single hooks too. Something to think about.

Jocelyn at Angling Outfitters in woodstock has a good selection, and cheaper too. You can also get them at the place just outside Collingwood, which I believe is called Great lakes Outfitters. They are on Hwy 26. They are expensive but I still buy them because they do produce, no question about it. Unfortunately, I also find that the finish doesn't last long and I have broken both their splitrings and treble hooks in the past. Something to consider if you hope to fight a big, angry bow. With the gin clear water in Gbay try a fluorocarbon leader and use a loop type knot that doesn't cinch down on the eye of the bait. The rapala knot has always held for me in the past. Good luck. I can't wait to get up there myself. Ben.

Congrats Brian!! That's an awesome fish man. I have an offer to fish simcoe this friday and you just made it all the better. Cheers, ben.

Great report. Welcome to the 'hook in finger' club. I made my first one a double - good times. Couldn't agree with you more - done right, fried pike is just as good as fried walleye. Most people couldn't tell the difference and if they say they can then they've never had pike done up right.

when the water gets colder in Gbay you can troll AC shiners and jointed rapalas for bow's up shallow near collingwood. A good friend of mine had me out a few times and we always caught fish. Good luck!

Wrap the walleye fillets length wise with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick and deep fry. Drizzle or dip in honey.

That's great when you try something new and it works. Nice job on the bass and even better for getting your girls out and catching some fish. Great pics, thanks for sharing. Cheers, ben.

You can cast topwater baits and little spinners all up and down the Thames for bass. Also great carp fishing to be had. I used to carp the fork of the thames, right downtown.

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Hey, congrats Rich! That's awesome dude. Cheers, ben.

That's awesome TJ and Monique! Kesagami is definitely on my list. Cheers, ben.

Good luck bro!! I was hoping to get out this year but it looks like I won't have time before heading north.

Lac Seul!

Hey Mike, First, congrats. The site looks great and if your show is anything like your reports and pics it will be a huge success. I guess the only non budget part of some of your shows is actually getting there. i.e. Alaska, Hudson bay etc. Fun concept for a show though. A lot of people will appreciate this type of fishing show compared to the 'norm'. Have you considered having the episodes available on-line, like Getting Hooked with Aaron and Barry? I think that's a great idea, esp considering how big video is becoming on the internet. You can watch a LOT of shows online now. Just a thought. Cheers, Ben.

Always enjoy your pics Mike, thanks. Looks like you are 'living the dream' too!

Sorry to hear about losing your Grandfather Brian. Sad indeed.

Don't forget that suspending minnow baits such as the x-rap and huskey jerk work very well for spring time walleye in that part of the province Ultimately though, you can't beat the jig. NO LEADER! If you get bit off by a pike, re-tie. I don't even bother with a grub anymore if I have minnows, however white does work well. That time of year you will be fishing relatively shallow, < 10' most of the time. The walleye will even forage in 1-3 feet of water and your best bet for getting them then is to pitch your jig/grub to shore and 'hop' it back to the boat. Watch your line and when you see it twitch, reel up the slack and set the hook. Have fun. ben.

Back when I lived in London (ON) I used to start carpin in the River in Mid April. Mind you, this april has been especially chilly so that might effect things a bit. Keep at it and you'll get on some real soon.