outdoorguy61

I would look at a replica done by Ron Reynolds in Adolphustown or Advanced Taxidermy in I believe Scarborough. outdoorguy61

Perhaps someone like the lady that posts here (Pam Dallaire?) could advise. Just a thought as the work looks very nice. outdoorguy61

I had a situation many years ago (hmm....maybe 15-18) in Alberta, where two associates I knew were hunting. They were both a little too enthusiastic, with one fellow shooting a deer on No tresspassing land (he was very excited and did not note a sign in his youthful enthisiasm to get the deer). He went over the fence and had not quite got around to it, when the land owner came and said both being charged. An RCMP officer came and ticketed both. The one that did not actually set foot on the land chose to argue and the other simply paid the fine (very embarrassing for both). The landowner chose not to show up and the gentleman that chose to fight won by having it thrown out. Both fellows were very careful afterwards and both are actually decent fellows. This was around 1988-89. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I am also aware of people abusing the right of access and the collective rights of crown land. Here, I have noted people posting land that is not theirs, or posting crown land. It makes me so mad.......grrrrrr. This is in Eastern Ontario. Just a little tidbit. outdoorguy61

The Fraser and Vancouver Island are interesting options, that one could do a frugal trip on.....if one is careful. Camping and a few B & B's. It would be neat if you could fish for sturgeon. Another option would be to look up a flyin in Northern Ontario. Most seem quite reasonable compared to BC prices. Just a few thoughts. outdoorguy61

Like Nippissing, I also use AVG with no concerns. I tied Norton and got too frustrated. Is Norton one of Bill Gates products? outdoorguy61

There is a place in Waterloo, but I cannot remember the name. edit- I recall the name now- Woods Electronics outdoorguy61

Thank-you for posting this. I like to keep abreast about many things regarding fishing across Canada ..... every access point is always good. outdoorguy61

When I look at the chironomid pattern you have posted, this could be good for say the Bow River given the success of the San Juan Worm there, or maybe Medicine Lake with the bloodworm. I am mostly thinking of iceout brookies or some select summer days with a sinking line for brookies, all lakes north of the Napanee-Kingston area. It seems like it sguts down so quickly there, and despite my past success at extending the envelope of time, I always like the idea of trying something different than what a fish is used to experiencing. It is perhaps a silly strategy but one that has been for the most part extremely consistent for me in most parts of Canada. Anyways...just a note. outdoorguy61

Bill Parker I am very very curious about how well you have done using chironomid patterns back home. I work in BC/AB and yes I know all of the proverbial who's who in FF here, but comically....have no interest in it here. But....I am very interested in its application back home. I hope you have some insite. The avids out here that like chironimid fishing .....thrive on it..... But....does it actually work with such consistency back home? Regards outdoorguy61

Leech patterns are such a "go to" pattern for me. Here is a couple of small items.....try a jointed leech and try a plastic funnel head (sorry I have no pictures; it creates an amazing action). The patterns shown look solid...I thought the skunk pattern one looked interesting in lakes, streams with a high whitefish, chub population, given the colours used. I also liked the touch of green neck, thinking about Canadian Shield pothole lakes say north of Kingston for brookies. By chance have any of you flyguys and gals tryed chironomid patterns for Ontario brookies and rainbows? I am very curious as it is very common where I work in BC. and I have been pondering their effectiveness back home....early spring for ice out brookies is my thought. outdoorguy61

This needs to go "public". For those in MNR reading this, it usually sends shivers up their spines. Sadly I am too far away to do much with work, otherwise I would likley do the job myself. outdoorguy61

I have a few aquaintences that have their PSW. I would suggest that you target working with groups that have long term growth (seniors) and not focus on what may be percieved as short term excitement....and burnout (eg. working with young offenders has a very high burnout rate). I would also suggest to begin putting together the pieces and related skills to move up the ranks.....beyond the floor staff role. Down the road it can all pay off. Good luck. outdoorguy61

Oh my....have I gotten my Tomcats mixed up? Apologys if I have as I thought I was dealing with the gentleman from Ottawa. Which one do I see here? outdoorguy61

First compare apples to apples when it comes to fishfinders, chartplotting,etc. If you want to get serious about it, you can layout basic features and compare power, colour, transducer, mapping, electrical consumption, etc. to get a really good idea about where the best value is for your money. From what I have read from your posts, I would suggest a wide beam dual frequency transducer. It sounds like you are mostly in smaller boats on smaller lakes, with colour as an option albeit say 150-200 more. It also sounds like you do not need a larger screen, nor a tremendous amount of power. Check out a Humminbird 580 (B & W) or a 757 (colour). This is based on what I percieve as your needs and is available in the Ottawa area. There are more powerful units but I would suggest that this would be unecesary. This is just a sampling of what is out there. It will take a Navionics chip with the Canada 2007 being the one I would suggest based upon my casual observation of your fishing interests. There are others, but I would suggest that this will factor in as many of your interests as possible, be it western Ontario, eastern Ontario or Quebec lakes. It does not have them all, but does have a decent cross section. For lakes that are not included, you can still track and mark with the GPS. You can also do some software upgrades and put some information on your computer to email, study etc. outdoorguy61

I am aware that some of the walleye groups are being jacked around. I have also been told of at least one group being given the message that they would be trout getting eggs from Sault Ste. Marie, as opposed to Normandale. I was puzzled by that....is Normandale not online at the present time? I wonder if the eggs collected for commenercial interests are affected. My hat is off to any native community hatchery interests that will likley not have to put up with any sillyness. outdoorguy61

To: aniceguy I am not a biologist and have little faith into any that have a weak leadership (that means management to any MNR staff reading this), nor practical resource background. Yes it does sound like a few games are being played. I have been through them a few times. It sounds like you are calm.... this a good thing and has its time and place. As far as taking what may be regarded as eggs from contaminated waters and putting anything back into exactly the same waters, we have nothing to lose. VHS will run its course. Failing to allow community hatcherys to function is an all too common ploy by management and policy makers within MNR. They are so far behind they think they are ahead. I would encourage you to access any and all partys to give your group or any other possible group access to eggs. I would also encourage you to ensure that any MPP's involved know the groundwork, in that the eggs are from existing waters of concern and going back into the same waters. My understanding is that the Credit R group and the Rouge group both use waters from their rivers. I would personally consider going public if need be, given the incredible ineptitude of MNR. I wish you well and hope that you keep us posted. I work far away and have been very involed and am still involved, in a different capacity at the present time. I actually wish we had an ombudsman of some description as the powers that be cannot be held accountable, let alone seem to have a very different agenda other than the tax payers they are supposed to serve. And yes..... I still pay taxes in Ontario....I just work far away at the present time. PS I note you are looking for a Navionics MMC chip. These will be harder to find, but can be special ordered from a Navionics dealer. outdoorguy61

It already has hit begun to hit walleye and will no doubt affect other species reared or hatched by community hatcherys. I am too far away to be of much use with work, but I still pay taxes......this is not good. I have spoke to a few fellows and will be speaking to more. In affected waterways.... this makes no sence. MNR is using this to sink to a new policy and leadership low. If you are reading this, and care about your community hatcherys or stocking in general.....you should be concerned. I am not happy about this and look forward to when I am closer. outdoorguy61

This information is appreciated. It has begun to be be passed on to other groups that have been affected in Eastern Ontario. I believe there could be a few ways of handling this and still enabling community groups to operate. Hopefully MNR is up to the task and does not allow this to further deminish club efforts. * I am not a fan of how MNR conducts most business....and yes.... it should be run like a business ....in my opinion. outdoorguy61

I think there are a number of possibilities as far as Canadian and some select world opportunitys. I have been waiting to see if and when new guidelines begin factoring in questioning records based upon stocked vs. native vs other. The case last fall where a possible world record brook trout was caught in Manitoba had me wondering about its origins and whether it was stocked and also whether it was a triploid, given its size allegedly beating the 1916 Nipigon-Cook record. Just a couple of thoughts. outdoorguy61

I have used a tube many times in years past, starting out with a Browning and ending up with an Outkast at the present time. I thoroughly enjoy it, and wish I had targetted some shallow outflows near my home in eastern Ontario like Millhaven Creek and the Bath Hydro plant outflow. As it stands, work has me in western Canada, where I have enjoyed fishing many small lakes. The only place it faltered was in fishing a large beaver dam complex for brookies outside of Banff, where it was so shallow and muddy.... I was not productive. I ended up countering this with a canoe and poleing. You will enjoy yourself immensely with pike caught near Tamworth Ontario being one of my most fun memories thus far with it. outdoorguy61

I know a lot of people that like to keep them in either aquariums or priveate ponds, etc. I tryed to aswer but it would not allow me saying some error or something occurred. outdoorguy61

Ontario has been about 30 years overdue in getting bait use overhauled. I feel for the bait companys but feel that this has been coming to a head for a very long time. When the dust begins to settle, I hope that at the very least, that trout lakes have some type of provision put into place that makes it illegal to use live minnows and perhaps even take it a step further to live bait in general. outdoorguy61 Just one persons opinion.

The device Riverrat is referring to is called a "corker". Very regional in terms of practical use. outdoorguy61

If you are wading on a slippery substrate, buy felt soles. If it is not slippery, or you are not fishing a lot...you can get away without it. The only time felt soes are a pain to hike in, is if one has a lot of snow accumulation in say -10'C. outdoorguy61

Personally, I would look for something that would be a trip of a lifetime for you, like the NWT for Arctic Char, which always used to be hungry for guides. The season is short with the only downside being the blackflies. It would pay well, if you target a high profile lodge, with as the other gentleman stated would be filling up fast. outdoorguy61