TroutnMuskieHunter

I recently purchased a boat lift for the new boat so that I could ensure that one, the Muskrats wouldn't get in and chomp on the electrical cables and second, I could try and keeep the Ottawa River "grime" off the boat. ..I put the lift in around 4 weeks ago... So, I finally wait for the Muskie season to open up here and get the boat in the water only to find that we have visitors that have decided to camp on the boat lift and the wife is adamant that they be our guests and are NOT DISTURBED under any circumstances!!!! . ..so now I've got to launch and take the boat out whenever I want to head out which is a pain in the arse!!!! Here's what they look like....I'm hoping they'll soon Flock-off so that I can finally leave the boat in and use the lift 8) Here's Mom...

Are you guys staying at Rick's place?

Won't be up until the following week..

Hey 10point.....what dates are you going to be up there???...I'm heading up in a couple of weeks to.

Awesopme report right there Pete!!!....Those Muskies sure look healthy...congrats!

Hey Brian, If you haven't done the test yet, send me a pm. I have a $20 discount coupon/code for you if you use BoaterExam.com

My bad Stan!!! ...congrats to "the-instructor" for netting your first Muskie

Congrats!!

There's nothing "smart ass" about my reply lad. ......I was giving you some constructive feedback based on your post and based on my experiences as being a fairly knowledgable Muskie angler...

A warm welcome to OFC Teressa...Looking forward to reading your posts in the near future

Wow....that poor Muskie almost looks dead and VERY stressed out .... "About 35-40 min later and 3 flipping jumps out of the water I finally was able to grab him/her"....why did it take so long for you to reel this fish in if you were targetting Muskie to begin with????...I'm very surprised to hear that you were able to revive that fish and even if you did, the chances of that fish surviving is very LOW!!! Get yourself some heavier line so you can keep your drag set tight without a line break-off, a GOOD Muskie net, some bolt cutters and most importantly: If you plan on targeting Muskie then I suggest you do a lot more reading and research...I would also suggest joining a Muskie Club such as Muskies Canada so you can educate yourself a bit more.. http://www.muskiescanada.ca/

I always check the MNR website for updates because MNR constantly have changes in fishing dates and other regulations.....But I remember asking the clerk at Transport Canada back in 1994 if we had to renew the vessel permit and he said it's good for as long as you own the vessel... ....very similar to my ATV plate which is good for the duration of me owning it without having to renew

I'm confused as well after reading this thread....we bought a pontoon boat back in 1994 and got it registered...how the hell would anyone know that you need to renew it now every 10 years

Looks like a great time had by all!!....nice pics..

What a great place to spend with the lads!!!.....nice Speck to!

Thanks Lew and Terry.... Did ya notice there's a few extra holders in case I get some visitors showing up some time this year in this neck of the woods

Thanks for all the replies guys....I decided to go with Trojan Tackle for the customized rod mounts..Dave does awesome work and I'm really impressed with the mounts he made for me... Just finished installing them this afternoon.....Muskie opener is 10 days away here on the Ottawa R......I can hardly wait!!

Sorry to hear about your Mom....my condolences to you and your family

Sorry to hear about your loss Stoty.....She's at peace now and is watching over you.. My mom also succumbed to cancer a few years ago and it was hard on everyone.

Nice eye BillM...

Thanks for the info G Much appreciated!!

The baits look good Mike!! ......Congrats Brian, that's a nice way to start the season off!!! 13 more days and it opens up here in Zone 12...

Nice healthy looking Muskie....congrats!

Crows can make some pretty wierd sounds too...

Thanks guys.....any preferences on models of Scotty with auto stop??