aplumma

Pickerel vs Walleye: Setting the Record Straight by Elle Andra-Warner So, what’s all this about the “Canadian pickerel” really being a “walleye?” Are we talking about the same fish having two names? For generations, when Americans have said “It is a walleye,” we Canadians have—sometimes defiantly—responded, “We call it pickerel in Canada; Americans call it walleye.” Have we been wrong all these years? Well, the answer is yes. A few years ago after I wrote about pickerel fishing on Lake Winnipeg with commercial fishermen, a retired fish biologist contacted me to say that I had actually been fishing for walleye not pickerel. He said that the walleye and pickerel are two unrelated fish, do not even look similar and belong to two different fish families. “But don’t take my word for it” he said, “Check it out yourself.” I did. He was right. Who knew that all these years, we Canadians have been erroneously calling a walleye by the wrong name of pickerel A walleye (Sander vitreus) is the largest member of the perch family; can weigh over 20 pounds; varies in colour; tastes delicious, and is found in most of Canada and northern U.S. The pickerel is a member of the pike family (Esocidae); found only in eastern North America and is the common name for three closely-related freshwater fish: chain pickerel (Esox niger) which looks like a northern pike with a long snout; and the smaller redfin pickerel and grass pickerel (both Esox americanus). To many of us Canadians, the walleye is still our pickerel. Restaurants still list pickerel dinners on their menus and most stores (including the famous Fish House) still sell pickerel (not walleye) fillets and the delicious delicacy of pickerel cheeks. Two states and two provinces have adopted the walleye as their official fish: Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (though both provinces admit most residents still call it “pickerel”) and American states of Minnesota and South Dakota. So can we file this under Tiller Vs Console debates. lol Art

Good information David thank you for posting it. How are the seminars going for you this winter? Art

Back to sleep Art

Check the pool table to see if it is still level Lew. Art

Thanks for checking in I hope the new job slows down enough to let you play soon. Be well Art

Looks like a great time in the nasty white stuff that makes me cold. lol Art

Glad to see your back now bring on the pictures. Art

I will say if it was possible I would have one of these guys in the back yard. Art

View Advert hippo lost dog Art Advertiser aplumma Date 01/04/2019 Price Category Fishing Classifieds

Very nice wish I was closer to attend. Art

im pretty sure there is something I am missing but it appears this is not something that needs to be here. have a Great New Year Art

Tom with a power boat you can fish more of what the river has to offer. The thrill of running a boat thru the thin water and rapids is amazing. Find the right guide and try it you will not regret it. Art

Brian the river is famous for the small mouth bass population. It is a series of shallow water and rifts with a hard rocky bottom. You will find up to class 3 rapids between stretches that takes a special kind of boat and motor to run. The bottom of the boats are usually beefed up aluminum and some even have a hard plastic shield like the puck boards on a hockey rink. The Motors are a jet drive which draws water from the underside and accelerates it thru a snail shell cone providing thrust out the back for propulsion. Reverse is achieved by a bucket that drops over the drive outlet and redirects the water. The controls are moved forward to give you a better view of what is coming up before you hit it. My boat has an air boat steering assy on the left and the throttle on the right side. They are a very flat bottomed and wide boat to ride on top of the water making them draft less than 4 inches on plane. The motor is actually slightly higher or even with the bottom of the boat so damage is limited depending on what you hit. Art

Thank you we are investing quite a bit of money lately as well as having Chad being our IT guru to get the site both secure and more fun to enjoy. This new path is the shot in the arm we have been looking for and to be honest it would have not been possible if Chad (blueye) had not stepped up and helped us so much. So give a thank you to Chad for all that he has done. Art

Please no specific locations or illegal practices posted here. As we all know Canada does not allow pistols or open carry so discussing it from the USA point of view will do nothing but get this locked. I am sorry that fishing in some areas is dangerous not from wildlife but from our own kind. If you identify an area and enough people call the police it might get extra patrols or surveillance to calm it down. You should check with your local jurisdictions and see what personal protection is legally available to use in a dicey situation. One of the first things taught in crime prevention is to be aware of your surroundings and avoid areas that are considered dangerous. If you do go into an area that is dicey go with friends and have a phone handy to call for help. Thank you Art

I usually do not hear that from someone who has a fishing rod in their hands. They may have a kmart special to start with but they are happy with it till they have felt a better rod. I refrain from criticizing anyones equipment choice since it might be the best they can afford and it is their pride and joy. If they show a real interest in fishing then I will explore if they want to use something else other than what they have. Once they decide they want to see other options we can explore bait caster vs spinning rods and line choices. There really is not a rod and reel that is a one size fits all and adding multi species has brought my rod collection to 30 or so combos. I am very fortunate to have had a long time friend who also is part of this board (spiel) build me some of the nicest rods I have had the fortune of owning. I hesitate to let others use them unless they have a fairly large fishing budget because as you know once you fish quality products it is hard to go back. Are you trying to put together a seminar or a book.booklet for others to read? Art

Dave this is not to be sarcastic but it usually is what are you fishing for followed by have you caught anything. I am going to assume that is not what you are after but rather what is the most often asked question they ask to improve their ability to catch fish. At this point I will then explain what I am fishing for and what lure I am using and how. The question I anticipated is How are you catching the fish and what are you using. If they show more interest then I will invite them to fish with me in the near future. The lessons then focus on why are the fish where the fish are and why are they feeding. This is more important than what lure you use at this time. Once they can eliminate large areas of unproductive water then it is time to teach them how to identify and trigger the bite. After this information is given I will then allow them to guide me and follow their choices and if right we have a good trip if it is wrong I will ask them why they decided those choices after we have tried it and failed to land fish. Eventually they all use the tools of fishing to solve the puzzle and this can be used in any water anytime. Hope this helps Art

ajoburegad has been a member for 37 minutes a new record in being banned. Please do not spam the site it ends badly for you, Thank you Art

You are showing all of the signs of a worn out oil delivery system. This could be due to a leak or the pump is going bad. The reason the thicker oil is allowing the sensor to be quiet is it is creating back pressure between the pump and the sensor. This is usual for a high wear on the pump situation. The mechanics are correct that is the issue and the noises you expect are the damage done after a low pressure has allowed excessive wear on the motor. You can either run it till it blows up and replace the engine or replace it before it blows up but it is going to blow at some place or time. If you have a second vehicle or if it blows it will not be stressful then let it eat. If you travel in it and it is the only car then consider repairing it or replacing it at your convenience. With high mileage vehicle I hesitate to replace major components when the rest of the vehicle is the same age. Good luck Art

Vey nice looking fish you got there. Glad you enjoyed them. Art

To keep this open I did some editing to get it back in line. Please be courteous and respect other opinions. Going down the same road as before will end this thread. Thanks Art

Many of the high end knifes I make are finished using a glass plate and wet sandpaper working up to 3000 grit. The finished edge when sharpened using the ultra fine grits do not create a burr so the edge is super sharp. I have since switched to using diamond honing paste and balsa wood which it actually not only leaves a burr free edge but it micro polishes it to a laser type shine when you rotate it in the light. Take your time and be precise is the way to get a wicked sharp edge. Art

The funny part is I bet people rushed out and bought one just like we do now because it looked like it would work. Art

That IT I cant sit back and watch someone looking like President Lincoln beating a dead horse for 5 minutes any longer. Looks like this thread has run its course and should be put to sleep. Art

Very cool she has the right views on life. Art