adempsey

Hey guys,

 

Im hoping I can get some help with the best line to use. I will be ice fishing with a few buddies this weekend and we cant seem to get a legit annswer on the best line to use.

based on my research, I would think a rod fitted with just 100% fluorocarbon line would be best. (4lb test line)

 

Were fishing in lake simcoe for perch.

 

Based on my research, fluro line is less visible in the water, more sensitive and has less memory. It also doesnt require a leader; if i went with braid or mono, i would need a fluorocarbon leader..correct? Braid tends to coil more in reels, has less sensitivity and doesnt last as long. Correct?

 

Any info would help, were not targeting lakers or pike or anything, our hut will be places in a spot were perch fishing is more abundant than lakers or pike, so i figured just fluro line is best...

 

thanks!

Personally, I don't like 100% fluorocarbon (FC) as a main line. Some people do though. Is it the best? Well, as mentioned, that's personal opinion. It does offer some advantages (supposedly, but that depends on who you believe).

I wouldn't typically use a leader with mono. I do use a leader with braid, but I use either mono or FC (usually FC).

Braid is at least as sensitive as FC, maybe moreso. I don't think it coils more either, but there are plenty of superlines and I haven't tried many of them. They do differ in their properties to some degree. Braid definitely lasts the longest as it's less susceptible to physical abrasion and UV. Although, I have a feeling the lower test braid might be a bit less abrasion resistant since it's so thin.

I think any line will do just fine. However, if you're fishing deep water the FC and braid/superlines should be more sensitive. Assuming you believe the no-stretch claims for FC.

The closest places I know of are Muskey's Landing, Kenlea Cottages and Pleasant Cove Resort. I think there's a couple of places on Mill Lake as well.

However, I have never been ice fishing at any of those locations. Maybe this year though.

Plenty of parking on the streets near Gilford. It's also a very busy entry point, so you need to plan to get there early or late if you don't want to walk too far.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=215919.0.

I haven't been there in a couple of seasons, so make sure to pay attention to the NO parking signs because the townships around Simcoe love to change things that aren't usually in the favor of people going ice fishing.

Other access points with some parking information can be found on this map:

http://www.timeonthewater.ca/simcoe_winter_access.html

For the past five or so years my friends and I have been going on an annual weekend ice fishing trip. From my experience, finding a cottage near a decent body of water has been a lot more difficult than I would have imagined. We've been to many southern Ontario lakes over the years including Boshkung, Kashagawigamog, Bernard, Lake of Bays and several others. However, we've stayed away from Nipissing and the Temagami area, mostly due to the travel distance since we have limited time.

What I am looking for is a lakefront cottage on a lake where we can walk out onto the ice and fish for Trout (any), Whitefish, Splake and/or Walleye within a 4 hour drive of the GTA. We don't own ATVs or sleds, so we have to hoof it out.

Anyone have any suggestions that might work out for us? (excluding Simcoe, Bay of Quinte, Nipissing/Nosbonsing) A private cottage could likely work for us too. Please PM me!! I'd appreciate it!

Thanks.

edit: I might consider Nipissing/Nosbonsing/Tomiko this year, for some reason I was thinking the drive was longer.

I found this photo on an outfitter site (Anderson's Lodge) and think it's such an excellent photo. So, I thought perhaps others could share one of their favorites. It's almost winter after all!!

I'd start here: http://www.gfo.ca/

There are numerous "ultimate fishing vacations" in Canada.

Here are a couple:

http://www.nueltin.com/

http://www.campbonaventure.com/

http://www.westcoastresorts.com/

http://www.ganglers.com/

http://www.nimmobay.com/

http://www.buddsgunisaolakelodge.com/index.html

http://www.bigsandlakelodge.com/

http://www.kississinglodge.com/index.html

http://www.northhavenresort.ca/

http://www.hatchetlake.com/index.php

http://www.aikenslake.com/

http://www.obabika.com/

http://www.totemresorts.com/ordereze/home.aspx

http://www.northstarresort.ca/

http://www.wollastonlakelodge.com/

http://www.frontierfishinglodge.com/

http://www.kispioxriver.com/bear-claw-lodge

http://www.aprilpoint.com/

http://www.seigneuriedutriton.com/

http://www.lacmoreau.com/

http://www.fairmont.com/kenauk-montebello/

It's not just David Suzuki saying these things. It's a very serious issue. I am not sure I believe it's apocalyptic as some claim, but it appears to be much worse than the Japanese government is leading the world to believe.

For images it's easiest to put them up on a separate hosting site as mentioned. Photobucket and Flickr are commonly used, but there are others. You can use the media gallery on this site too. For video you can use the image hosting sites or Youtube. They are all free to use, but you need to make an account.

Once you do that, you need figure out how to copy the link to the image/video. It's not the address in your bar, but separate links are provided for you to copy and paste. It's usually pretty obvious on the image hosting sites. For Youtube it's under the share tab below the video.

Once you have a link just use the insert image button in the message toolbar above. I don't know why there isn't one for Youtube, but simply type [ youtube ]LINK TO YOUR VIDEO (EMBED VIDEO LINK)[ /youtube ] (WTHOUT THE SPACES, it doesn't show up in the message if I use the actual code). For images you can also just type in [ image ]LINK TO YOUR IMAGE[ /image ]. Those little bracketed commands are called BBCODES.

Welcome aboard!

Everything you need to know can be found in the following Aaron Wiebe video:

You're welcome.

Cool. Now I just need a boat to put in on.

http://youtu.be/zwEVvtveVJA

I've used a Marcum LX-5 for the past few years and love it. My buddy really likes his Lowrance Ice X67 [forget the actual unit, but it's the ice model]. I think the Lowrance is a great unit as well.

So, I think a better question is what technology do you prefer - a flasher or a graph? They both work just fine for ice fishing.

As it stands now, I don't really think the flashers have any advantage over the portable graph models these days. I believe features like sensitivity, power consumption, response time, weight and environmental resilience are very similar. However, the graph models are easier to use initially [since that's what you likely use already] and the history is nice. Also, if you plan on using this unit during the summer as well it's probably ideal to have a graph model.

Nice looking lake and scenery. Some great fish too!

I don't own one, but I'd check out these: http://www.fillet-knives-for-sale.com/

There are many knife crafters that make some nice pieces.

http://canadianknifemakersguild.com/

http://www.knifemaker.ca/xcms.php?xcmscategoryid=4&page=1

That could be one of many. It's how it's hidden from aerial views. They could have 100's all around the area.

Coffee and low fat sugar free yogurt. So boring, but trying to drop a few. I think my favorite is to hit a breakfast buffet. Nothing like infinite bacon.

Nice! Unfortunately, it's now taken!

Looks like a great spot though. Looking forward to your build thread.

I don't own a boat, but I'd suggest calling the owner of Lambeth Rod and Tackle. He'll probably be able to help you out.

Always enjoy your videos and updates from God's country.

I watched this video recently and for whatever reason it reminded me of you (although, I know you're not Australian one of the guys kind of sounds like you).

http://youtu.be/Syxqhgzi0UA

What a juggernaut! You deserve it bud!

Nice bunch of fish there! Thanks for the post. Always nice to see those LSC fish. I grew up in Windsor, but never managed to fish it. Very much regret that.

Looks like another awesome trip for the books! The expression on your friend Joes face in some of those photos are priceless, lol. He bears some resemblance to a young Johnathan WInters.

Thanks for taking the time to put all that together.

BTW, are those jaw spreaders a custom job?

You sure the lake isn't turning over?

Abu Garcia 6500 C3. I only musky fish a few times a year though. I would have picked up a used Calcutta, but couldn't find a good enough deal on one. Regardless, I love the Abu and it's weight is a non-issue for me. I ain't no wimp!! Lol.