Jacques, Jacques, Jacques!!! You were enjoying creature comforts when the fish were feeding! The solunar chart shows that the major feeding period for the fish this weekend is from 1/2 before daylight 'til 11:30 a.m.... and what's all this talk about it being cold outside? You're Canadian and supposed to be used to and love that kind of stuff!!! The fish don't want you to be comfy, as a matter of fact... they would prefer you be miserable! The fish also don't want you to be prepared with heavy tackle and oversized baits, they want to bite something little on light tackle so they can break your heart and spirit when they break your line and make you cry!
Sorry to hear about the Dotted Ghost trial run, but keep messin' with it and you'll get it! Most folks use Lexan for the lips, and you can buy it at Home Depot.
Maybe Roy will get off his butt and post the Musky bait tutorial he's been telling me he's working on.