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Got this off the OFAH website http://www.ofah.org/News/index.cfm?ID=3&am...Doc&DID=362 O.F.A.H. partners plan major walleye stocking program Congratulations to the Ontario Government for helping to increase fishing opportunities This week, the Ontario government delivered some great news that will help the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) and its partners stock walleye in parts of southern Ontario where the walleye fishery has declined. In partnership with the O.F.A.H., the McGuinty government is investing $100,000 to increase walleye stocking. ( Read M.N.R. release "Province Increases Angling Opportunities for Walleye" ) "The O.F.A.H. is pleased that Minister Ramsay and his staff support our interest in increasing walleye fishing opportunities in Ontario," said O.F.A.H. Executive Director, Mike Reader. "Support from the Ontario government is the critical first step in pursuing the O.F.A.H. plan for community-supported, partnership-driven walleye hatchery programs across the province. We are proud to participate as a leading partner in another major fisheries improvement program with the Ministry of Natural Resources." In most situations, walleye populations in southern Ontario are not producing as many fish as they once did. Invading species such as zebra mussels, as well as the introduction of bluegill and black crappie in some waterways, have dramatically reduced natural reproduction due to predation. Funding from the government will help support walleye stocking at the fingerling stage, which presents stronger survival rates than stocking walleye fry. Walleye are considered Ontario's number one favorite sport fish that provide tremendous social and economic opportunities across the province. For example, Rice Lake's walleye fishery alone generates $50 million a year for the Peterborough area economy. Restoring Ontario's walleye population is just one of the many conservation partnerships spearheaded by the O.F.A.H. Other fisheries improvement initiatives include: * O.F.A.H./Toronto Sportsmen's Show Ringwood Fish Culture Station where millions of trout and salmon will be raised; * The Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program, in partnership with the M.N.R., Banrock Station Wines, LCBO, Canadian Sport Fishing Industry Association and others, is bringing back a lost ecological treasure and improving our coldwater streams; * O.F.A.H./M.N.R. Invading Species Awareness Program is recognized internationally for our work in combating the spread of aquatic invaders such as zebra mussels, goby, spiny water flea, and sea lamprey; * Community Stream Steward Program, hosted by the O.F.A.H., works with landowners and volunteers on local cold-water stream restoration projects that support our fisheries and healthy waterways; and * Advocacy for effective cormorant control programs. With over 81,000 members and 655 member clubs, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is leading fishing, hunting and conservation organization in Ontario. -30- Jeremy Holden O.F.A.H. Fisheries Biologist (705) 748-6324 Robert Pye Communications Coordinator (705) 748-6324

Great report......Usually you have to force me to leave I would never leave voluntarily, especially if the fish are bitin!

At least someone can feel my pain now

After a few cold ones when camp I sometimes think the sadn starts singing to me, usually it's an 80's tune like Sledgehammer

More and more threats to our sport keep invading our lakes. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/80700.php

Great report! Looks like you had a good time and caught some nice Pike. I gotta make me some Garbage, that looked good.

The gas companies get us conditioned to higher prices so when it goes "down" to 91cents we think we are getting a deal. A couple of years ago 91 was considered highway robbery. I wish they would invent a solar powered car with some power but the oil lobby will block innovation.

You should be able to catch a few nice Pike up there. Use a 5 of diamonds spoon or a white spinner bait with a grub trailer. Run them over weedbeds that are about 5-6 feet deep during the morning time and it should produce you some pike.

Have fun! Looking forward to your report when you get back

Good point!

White Berkley Power Grub for me. Never falls as a trailer or stand alone bait.

Welcome to the board. I think if you haven't fished in Ontario before and have a little extra money it is worth it to hire an experienced guide. They know all the spots and what works.

Thanks for the tips guys. BTW the cliff is in Negril Jamaica

So my trip to Scugog last weekend never materialized due to some hangovers (not mine). This weekend I am taking my Fiancee out to Elmhirst on Rice Lake. She is all geared up for fishing and I hope that enthusiasm continues! I'll probably be jigging and pigging the weeds and running the spinner baits along the weedbeds for some bucketmouths. I'll have a full report with Pics (hopefully with fish) on Tuesday. Anyone know of any other good tactics for Bass or Walleye on Rice at this time of year?

You could always get Bell Expressvu as I think it's available in there.

The hookset was hilarious. Chalk it up to TV nerves, put me on a fishing show and the fish might fly out of the water with the hooksets I would probably pull

Anybody ever see a 747 water bomber in action? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfCwChAg6lE

That was pretty good Snag, Thanks! Thanks to everyone else for their input as well.

I'm heading over to Rice this weekend so hopefully the bite will be on.

Hopefully they can help to get this situation under control. I have relatives and a house over in Greece and the fires are getting dangerously close to them.

It's been quite hot so I think the summer pattern is going to hold for awhile. The usual weedbeds/structures are good bets. Jig and Pig the slop or heavy weeedcover should produce some good bass.

It downloaded in about 2 minutes for me and I'm using Rogers High Speed. Cool Show, thanks!

Did I miss something here?

Hi All, You always hear that Pike fishing at Toronto Islands and Harbourfront are best at Ice out, my question is does the bite pick up in the fall when the baitfish come in and the water cools or does it slow down?

To me a true fisherman is someone who cares about the conservation practices of the industry. I'm not a fan of poachers or guys who go out and keep buckets of panfish which puts more pressure on our overfished lakes. True Fisherman help to clean up our lakes and sometimes even pick up other peoples litter. Without conservation there will no longer be any place for "true fisherman" to fish.