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Hey All, My self and the kids are heading up to Vance's resort in 10 days. I have never been to this stretch of water before and would love to tap into some expertise here if possible. Any and all advice on locations, baits, lures, and your experience here would be great to have. Even what to expect would be awesome. Thanks in advance. Chris

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Hey All, I have seen one trip report from Horwood this year but was wondering if anyone can give me some tips on fishing it? We are heading up next saturday for a week and I am excited to get going! Any tips on color, patterns, spots, bait, depth, etc are all gratefully accepted. Thanks, Chris

Hi All, I will be picking up the kid from Camp next Saturday (in between Bracebridge and Huntsville) and was thinking of stopping off and launching at Simcoe on the way back. Don't know tha lake at all from a launch, boating or fishing standpoint and would be looking for some advice. We could launch anywhere on the west side but directions are what I am looking for! Also, a spot to launch close to pike and bass is perfect. Not looking for a honey hole or anything, just some basic advice. Thanks, Chris P.S. I know there are a ton of othe lakes that way too and would consider any of those as well.

Hello all, I was wondering if I might get some feedback about buying a used Fishfinder. I just got my first boat this year and was hoping to pick up a used one if possible. This would be my first finder so all the techie stuff is a bit beyond me so not sure what to look for or what to apy. The range of options and prices is huge so any feedback on what to look for and how much to pay would be great. Area to fish would be mostly down Niagara way with a trip to Detroit river and up north once a year. Thanks for any comments! Chris

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Hi All, Thought I had our spot this year all sewn up at Prairie Bee Lodge and lost the spot. Would love to get some ideas for a replacement. It's me and two boys (14 +11). 10 hours or so from Hamilton would be ok. I have my own boat this year so don't need a rental. Boat is 16 ft with 25 hp so could handle a boat in. I want remote but can't be completely alone with the two boys (safety first). Prairie Bee was going to charge us $500 for a week of houskeeping and I would like to keep close to that budget but could afford a bit more. Pike and walleye with smallmouth would be a bonus. I love pike and the chance to hook into a big one is a bonus but numbers are probably more important. The time of year I am looking at is mid-late August. Thanks, Chris

Any Last minute Advice? We will probably take worms and leeches for bait and hope to get into some smallies and troll for pike. Any advice on spots or depth of water to try along with which lures to wash first would be most appreciated! Thanks Chris

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Hi there, Heading up to Kamaniskeg lake this year for my annual trip with the kids. We are going to camp this year at Chippawa resort. The plan is to rent a boat from the resort and then hunt up some fish! I have never been to the lake before let alone fished it. It looks good from what I can find and the price fit my budget this year. I am primarily a pike hunter but the kids really want ot get in to some bass this year and I have been told that the big lake as well as the smaller Green Lake both have some smallies. We will not likely be able to access the whole lake because of boat and motor size but would like to explore as much of the southern half as possible. Does any one know where I can find a topo map of the lake? Any hotspots to try? Depth? Lures? Bait? We are heading up Aug 20-23. Any and all help is appreciated! Thanks, Chris

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Hi There, I was thinking that I might try to switch it up this year when planning our fishing trip. Myself and 2 kids (11 and 13) have usually gone to a fishing camp and rented a cottage and boat for a few days. This year, due to costs, I am considering camping instead of a cottage. The place would need the following: reasonable boat rental, washrooms (no thunderclosets!), be within 8 hours of Hamilton, and also not too small as I have one kids worried about bears. We like to fish for Pike and Bass first but a few walleye for a fish fry would be great. Any suggestions? Thanks to all Chris

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Hilarius that you mention Bush COuntry Camp. That is where we stay this year in the first week of July. The weather was too nice fo any walleye to be caught before 9 pm any night (we tried one day with harnesses, jigs, and slip bobbers but no luck) We also trolled for pike in Manimay bay with no success. We spent most of our time on Lac Ecarte (3 days) and caught many pike and marked more fish than I could count. Loved it there but two drawbacks. While the outhouses were clean, the boys need a bathroom in the cabin and would like to get the type of fishing from Ecarte on a main lake with out portaging. Where did you catch your pike on the main lake? Toll, cast, or on Walleye jigs? Chris

Hey all, A lot of knowledge on this board and I hope that I can borrow some again. I have an annual trip with my son (10) and nephew (13) and have gotten some great advice from members of this board. We went to the Kipawa area last year and had a good trip with great weather. The great weather did not do well for the walleye fishing but the pike on the back lakes saved us. Two years ago went to Nipissing. Some OK fishing but few fish caught before sundown and pretty crowded for us. So, for 2012 I am searching out a new option. Walleye I can take or leave but Pike are what get my heart pounding. As well, the boys have asked for SM Bass to be in the lake this year. A good day fishing for us was 20 fish for the boat but I would love to have the shot at bigger numbers! We will likely be going in the first week of July 2012. The parameters of the trip: Within 12 hours of Hamilton Total cost of Cabin, Boat, Motor, Gas is not more than $900 for all of us to stay 5-7 days Full bathroom in the cabin (Toilets at a minimum) Hiking in to portage lake not required to get to the good fishing (little ones are scared of bears...) Drive in camp. Good to excellent Pike fishing I am considering Happy Day Lodge (but have heard that pike is so-so and lake is a difficult navigation route without GPS and Green wilderness lodge (Pike sounds good). Also, not afraid of remote but would like to be at a group of cabins as opposed to an outpost camp. We were way back in the bush last year and Kipawa and it was great. We will bring in our own food and bait so that is not in the cost either. Thanks again to all the members who help me out! Any and all comments are welcome! Chris

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Hello All, I know it is Febraury but I am starting to (honestly for a few months now) plan for my annual summer fishing trip with my son and nephew. We went to Nipissing last year but found it a bit crowded for what we were loooking for and , after doing some research, I think that if we are willing to travel a bit farther, we can get into some phenomenal fishing. Right now I am looking at the gogama region and I am heavily favoring the Shooting Star camp. However, I have never fished the area before and would love to get some feedback on the lodge in particular or the area in general. A couple of restrictions for us. Serious isolation is not possible. I will be the only adult with a 12 and 10 year old. The 12 yr old has his boaters card so some distatnce is ok but not more than 2 miles from a main lodge. I have to foot the whole bill so total cost for all of us for a week cannot exceed $900. I live just south of Hamilton and our max drive time is 8-9 hours. So, anyone have any great suggestions for a lodge. Any feedback on the Shooting Star camp? Thanks fellas! Chris

Hey All, Heading up to Cozy cove on South Bay next week. First crack at walleye. I have gotten lots of good suggestions from members about what to try etc. My question is, I have been seeing alot of post about how much bright sunlight effects the walleye bite negatively. How is it in rain? Looks like it is going to be cloudy and rainy next week and I was wondering if I should have a different approach or rely on different presentations more? Best colors for this type of weather? Are depths important? More jigging, trolling, or drifting? Any thoughts? Thanks for the help! Chris

Hello All, I have heard that Nipissing is mainly a bait lake but was wondering if anyone has much success on Gulp there? If so, what type? Leeches, Minnows? Sizes? I am heading up on June 2. Thanks for any replies. Chris

Thanks Cram. Spoke to them. Very helpful and decent prices. Chris

Hey all, Can anyone point me in the right direction to by spot tailed minnows near Callander? I am heading up in 2 weeks and want to have some for the trip. Thanks, Chris

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