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My wife says that evey mother's day and who ends up sleeping in the dog house??????? Who else but me. Not this year got the wife a new SUV and now i'm bloody broke once again

1. In late the spring, walleyes in many lakes and rivers make spawning runs up major tributaries. This occurs when the water rises and reaches 40 plus degree range. Sometimes rapids or dams will concentrate these fish. Try jigs on these spring-run fish. White, yellow, chartreuse and pink are good colors; the proper sizes can range from 1/8 to 1/2 ounce, depending on the current and depth. Both plain jigs with either a soft-plastic tail, minnow or pork rind. Cast the offering out and across or slightly upstream, let it sink near the bottom and reel back slowly and steadily with an occasional twitch or lift of the rod tip. 2. One of the best ways to catch spawning-run walleyes is with a floating/diving thin minnow plug rigged with extra weight. Tie the lure onto an 18-inch leader off of a three-way swivel with a few split shot trailing on a short 6-inch dropper leader fastened to the third eyelet. Cast and retrieve this offering slowly and steadily near or just off the bottom. If you hang up, you'll usually lose just the split shot and not your expensive lure. 3. Try a plain live minnow for spawning-run walleyes. Sometimes in cold water - a plain live minnow is the way to go. Hook a minnow through the lips from the bottom up on a size 1 to 4 hook and add a couple of split shot a foot or two up the line. Cast upstream and allow the bait to settle near the bottom. Begin a slow reel stop pumping retrieve. Reel the rod and let it settle back down. Expect extra weight and not a hard strike on the line followed by the walleye feels the hook and then feed a little more line for a count to ten then set the hook. 4. Crankbaits are great for casting. You need to know of the different actions available. Lures with subtle action include Rapala Husky Jerks, Bombers and similar models. Moderate action Rapala Shad Rap and Rebel Shad-Rap. Experiment with them on any given day. Watch for fish that follow your lure but don't strike. Or switch to a different action when your combing of a prime piece of water doesn't get results.

I think the best thing to do is give them a call and find out. West Shore Marine 2175 Whitfield Road Phone: 905-985-2658 Hope that helps

That goose would have been dinner But could have been on gard like most of them are at this time of year. Watch out for nest and stay away or your going to get your johnson nipped at.

Thanks again to all that helped in finding me a rental boat for the long weekend. This has to be one of the best sites for help when it comes to fishing and info. My hat is off to all of you may the fishing gods help you land the big ones this year.

Thats what the wife said. I'll see what i can do since i know i'm already looking at a $300 rental for the 3 days weekend.

now solo knows his stuff well done. You cant go wrong if you do what solo has said. Good luck and happy fishing

Great read Peter

Sweet i called them again and booked the 14" footer for the weekend. Meely you just made my weekend even better thanks again.

Sweet i just called them again and i booked the 14footer for the long weekend your a life saver Meely

Sweet i just called them again and i booked the 14footer for the long weekend your a life saver Meely

Well garry you tried and all i can say is thank you very much. I understand and can only hope somone on the fourms can help me out. But if nothing i'll be more then happy to fish from shore with the family.

Sweet thanks again Garry hope he goes for it.

Thanks for the kind words 4reel. I love fishing it keeps me happy and always smiling. the little one will hav e her first fishing trip this year already have her gear. Picked up a few things for her at BPS on the weekend for this trip.

Yes they do make them that small I'm stressing over nothing. I'm happy just fishing and getting out of the city with the wife a my little one.

Hey garry how close are you to SUNRISE RESORT is located beside Lock 31 in Buckhorn at the junction of Hwy #23 (old 507) and 36, 32 km. north of Peterborough? Would he rent it for 150 for saturday May 17th to sunday May 18th? and 50 to drop it off and pick it up later? I'm just guessing prices let me know if hes ok with that or if hes willing to rent to boat out first.

It hurts alot already I guess in the end i'll be fishing from shore. I hope i find a boat to rent soon

Asked him that already. He dose and it's a little 8 footer with paddles. if it comes down to it i'll end up taking what i can. I just want to fish it was a long winter and we all know how that can be. You spend 32gs and get a 8 footer with paddles for your long weekend. this sucks big time

Thanks Meely just tryed calling them but the phone just keeps rining. Will have to try them later

Well by the looks of it i wont have my boat for the May24th long weekend since the dealer messed up on my order when ordering my boat. Delay time 3 weeks. All the boat rentals in Buckhorn have been filled for the May24th long weekend. So what dose one do now????????????? Any idea guys? Any one know of somone or some place in the Kawartha Lakes that would rent me a boat for 3 day. I've checked the net and have found a few places but all booked for the long weekend.

Yes i'm with cliff on this one

Next of kin The nearest blood relative of a deceased. The expression has come to describe those persons most related to a dead person and therefore set to inherit the decesased's property in that order of priority. Most jurisdictions have issued statutes that fully recognize adopted children and even common law spouses and thus, in estate matters, the common law definition of "nearest blood relative" has lost much of its authority Thats all i know about next of Kin sorry i wish i could have been more help

LEADERS Why use leaders Leaders can aid in angling in many ways. I think most people look to leaders to protect from being bitten off and losing those valuable hooks. However there are many other reasons to use them. Some conditions needed to be considered when choosing a leader are, structure in the water, type of fish, water clarity, desired bait presentation and size of fish. Braided wire leaders These are the most common off the shelf leaders that come with a basic swivel and hook latch. They come in lengths from 6" to 3' and can be either silver or black. Usually crimped but can also come in braided ends. The crimped style can easily be made with inexpensive tools and the wire can be bought in rolls. They are frequently used for trolling or casting for pike and walleye and other fish with teeth. They can easily be attached to either braid or mono line and will kink so a change now and then is necessary. Titanium leaders These leaders are one up on the wire leaders and are super durable. A bit more expensive but will not kink. They also come in a variety of lenghts but not usually more than 16". Some Titanium leaders will have a ball bearing swivel and also a hook latch. The ball bearing swivel will prevent line twist better when trolling spoons. They are also used for casting and trolling but being more rigid can also be used for top water walk the dog presentation(usually 12" max lenght). Mono leaders Mono leaders are cheap and easy to tie. They are also available at the local tackle store. They are available in spools from 4-50lb test or higher if you can find it. They can be attached to either a ball bearing swivel or regular swivel and a hook latch by either a tied knot or crimps. When crimping care has to be taken to not nick the line or breakage will occure. They can be tied in any length needed but have memory and will kink and coil often , needing to be replaced. Mono leaders will only protect against teeth to a certain degree and if snagged on rocks will cut easily. They can also be used for either casting or trolling but are visible in clear water. Fluorocarbon leaders Fluorocarbon leader are available from 4lb to 150lb test. Ultra abrasion resistant and virtually disappear in the water they are becomming the choice of many anglers. They too can be tied or crimped, with tying the preferance to reduce slippage of the connection. They can be used in any length and will not coil and will resist teeth and rock cutting them. In the smaller diameter they can be attached to a braided line or mono line with a double uni knot and a straight tie to a hook for a stealthy presentation. They have been used in lenghts of up to 10-12' for certain presentations. They are used for casting and trolling for critters with big teath and are the leader of choice in clear water. I have used a single leader on my muskie trolling outfit for an entire season. They last. Straight wire leaders These rigid leaders are used for casting primarily but can be trolled. They will be most effective presenting a walk the dog top water or glide bait to perfection. The most desired lenght is 12" but can be longer or shorter. Shrink tubing on the swivel and hook latch will keep the leader from sagging in the water thus making bait presentation easier. They also come in different grades of wire thickness which will add weight to the bait thus changing action, so this has to be considered. They will bend but can be straightened and are difficult to make without a wire leader bender. They will definitly last for many casts. So if you match your leader to what you need to present your baits properly you will have better hook ups and lose less fish. I hope this helps. Matt I'm just Quoteing Matt from Ottawa thats the way i see it as well

Drop a Goby in with them and watch what happens lol

Very nice love the colours and how you've used them. Great job Bushart