adempsey

Thanks again for all of the great tips. We ended up confirming a long weekend on Jack Lake at Jack's Lake Lodge.

 

Very much looking forward to the trip.

Great! I really like Jack Lake and hope to get back there this season.

Here is a nice map of the lake you can view online (or order): http://www.trakmaps.com/PrintedMapDetails.aspx?PM=a183e5f7-f0c5-4ddc-98d4-a437c74765ff

I believe that Jack's Lake Lodge is on Brooks Bay. We fished in front of there quite a bit and there are some nice weed beds there where we caught bass and musky. We also landed some 26" walleye fishing around that small island at the south end of the bay.

The bay south of Redmond Bay where the map says Jack Lake also had a nice weed bed. We caught boatloads of perch there as well.

Looking forward to hearing how your trip went.

Cheers!

Thanks for the heads up A.L.

Based on your less than positive experience & Quantums absolute refusal to make it right;

I will never, ever, not even come close to buying any of their product. Sorry, but you got hosed.

If I have time tomorrow, I'll try to email this thread to some of the executive staff if I can find their email on line. Maybe other fellow members who would like to stand behind one of our own could do the same?

This kind of crap really bugs the heck out of me.

 

Regards,

Slayer

Quantum was willing to make it right. However, it wasn't clear if they would pay the shipping costs TO them or not. This is pretty typical for a lot manufacturers. I don't agree with it, but that's what they do.

You sure it's not Alien? I recall that they were taking pictures when they find the crashed ship on the planet and the egg hatches and goes through his helmet.

Will be at Horwood in July this year as well. Staying at Horwood Lake Lodge, but I think only Horwoood Outpost was at the last show?? Anyway, can't wait to do some slalom through the flotilla of logs!!

I am planning my family's first (hopefully annual) fishing trip and would like referrals from people on this forum.

 

I have a family of five, with kids 16, 13 and 10. My family and grandma and grandpa want to spend a WEEK in northern Ontario at a fishing resort.

 

My requirements would be a resort that can accommodate children with activities. I would also like an all-inclusive ("American Plan"), boat rental, and fishing guides. It would be nice if it had a pool and a sandy beach.

 

We are planning to go the second week of July.

 

OH, of course the fishing has to be GREAT. Any personal experiences and recommendations/referrals would be greatly appreciated.

I can recommend these two boat-in lodges on Lady Evelyn Lake for decent fishing, beautiful environment and decent food:

Island 10

Garden Island Lodge

Unfortunately, I am not sure about children's activities though beyond your standard fishing, swimming, canoes and paddleboats. No pool or sandy beach on the lodge islands though (although, there might be a beach someplace on the lake to dock a boat and swim).

I also stayed at Red Pine Lodge on Ivanhoe Lake. They have an AMAZING beach and do have an American Plan available (but I did not partake in it during my stay). The lake is nice and the fishing is quite good. The motors on the boats were not the best, but ours worked fine - others had some problems. I don't know if there is a guide service, but there is usually a guide available at most places (always extra $$ of course). The only downside of this lodge is that it's also a rather large trailer park and wasn't what I would describe as a typical fishing lodge. Most of the cottages are somewhat away from the park and on the beach, but it might not feel much like a 'wilderness get away' since it's quite busy. Anyway, of all the places I have been to for a fishing trip it's the best beach I have ever seen. Air Ivanhoe also has a lodge on the lake that might be worth looking into. Not sure if they have a nice beach as well though.

Good luck on your search. Book soon!!

edit: I have never been, but heard decent things aboutBrennan Harbour resort

Sure hope it's not a knock off because that's what I would expect one to look like. That's the last thing I want to start worrying about.

Hopefully Quantum makes things right. It sounds like they are willing to do so.

I am pretty sure there are A LOT more brands of beer in the USA than in Canada. Most of the smaller breweries make some great beer. It's not just all Bud and Schlitz.

Personally, I'd rather have something that floats once I hit the water. I don't want it to have to rely on me to pull anything because if I am in the water it's most likely due to me flying out of the boat somehow. So, for me, it would be an automatic inflatable or a standard PFD. Probably best to go try a bunch on. Now is a good time to buy at the fishing show, Bass Pro Shop (sale to 27th) or Le Baron (tax fee until 20th and they have a Mustang inflatable vest as a web special for $90).

Good luck!

Nice animated GIF. Always surprises me that these "leaks" even happen at all. Regardless of faulty valves or seals you'd think they would have designed the system account for any of that happening. Being a cynic, I always believe these things are done on purpose to save money.

 

I'd bet anyone that the driver has sleep apnea and hasn't got it diagnosed yet.

Do you mean narcolepsy? I am pretty sure sleep apnea has nothing to do with that, unless you're referring to this person being very tired as a result of poor sleep?

Glad you were OK. I've been noticing as I have been getting older the times I nodded off at the wheel have increased. I now make a lot more frequent stops for coffee. I hope I don't ever put anyone else at risk like that person did.

Don't forget your lottery tickets!

Cheers.

Not sure if anyone posted this yet, but here is a PDF of the $2 off coupon from Le Barons: http://www.lebaron.ca/english/shows_2.htm

I assume it's legit to use.

ok I have been looking in the lure making stuff. and I'm wondering if you can get the pre moulded wire for spinnerbaits like it looks the kit gives you as I'm not sure i'm want to mold any yet

 

I have not contacted lure making to ask them yet (cause maybe I'm blind and missed them in the catalog)

Yes, they sell them.

IMO if I were using line that is <8lb test I would use the 7' rod. Anything higher, the shorter rod would be my choice. Ultimately, I doubt it matters that much though. Assuming they were both medium power.

I'd highly recommend just getting a card to use for your online purchases. I have a $500 limit card that I use, so I never really worry much about using it on the net. Never had a problem before either. Having a Paypal account is handy too.

Nice! I was there for a couple of hours today and hadn't noticed anything like that going on. It was busier than I expected. I was hoping for a leisurely shopping experience since I got there at opening, but nope. Not sure what I was thinking!

All ya need is a spool of 8lb mono, a few hooks, a few sinkers and a willow gad. Honestly. That's all I use on Bernard, and I do well there. Better than a lot of others around me. Set one line within a foot of bottom, and set your second line down about 25ft.

 

Some guys make it way more complicated than it needs to be.

 

S.

Personally I like to jig and use a flasher. Set lines are somewhat boring for me. So, it's not really about being complicated, just a different method - which really isn't complicated at all.

However, your approach is definitely tried and true. I just assumed the OP wanted to jig. Of course, if Bernard allows two lines, he could have the best of both worlds.

This site has some good info:

http://www.fishingsimcoe.com/tackle-talk/lake-trout

http://www.fishingsimcoe.com/tackle-talk/artificial-baits

Any of the artificial baits mentioned in that other site should work fine.

If it were me, I'd take a Williams Whitefish spoon (silver or half and half - either ice jig or regular version), a 3"-4" white tube jig (poke the jig head hole through the centre of the tube, not the front like in bass fishing - use the thinner profile tubes, not those big thick ones used for flipping) and a Meegs/Badd Boyz/Blue Fox jig [not sure what you would call this group of jigs specifically] with a 1.5" white or chartreuse micro tube threaded onto the end.

Drop the jig to the bottom and just tick it off a few times, pause, repeat, raise it up a foot or so and repeat bottom ticking. Occasionally reel it up 10' and drop it down and repeat. If that doesn't work you could always raise it up 10' and perform the same actions. Can keep raising it up the entire water column.

The issue with trout is that they can be anywhere from below the ice to the very bottom. That's where a flasher comes in really handy.

This thread might also be useful to you: http://www.lakesimcoemessageboard.ca/forums/index.php?showtopic=445

Good luck!

I finally sat my parents down and hammered out a decision. My dad is not big on flying so we are going to look for a drive to American plan lodge. We are going to look at a trip of roughly two weeks, one week at the lodge and 2 or so days travel each way. I am in London so I think this can get me into some very good fishing in North Western Ontario. Do you have any recommendations for lodges that would fit the bill? I want to keep everyone interested with decent numbers and again the chance of large pike for my fathers personal best would be great.

Thanks again.

Mike

edit: missed that you would be willing to drive to NW Ontario - in that case there are probably a lot of places. Lac Seul, Minnitaki, Eagle Lake, Lac Des Mille and Lake of the Woods are very popular and I am pretty sure have a lot of drive to camps [most are large lakes].

It's probably in your best interest to try some of the US fishing forums since the majority of guests at these lodges are from the US.

Look in the fine print... it says, " Not valid when combined with any other offers."

Woops. Ya, that didn't click in when I read it. I didn't think about the $5 admission fee as an "offer", but you're right.

I have a few " $2.00 off adult admission " coupons that were in some newspaper ads and OOD magazine.

 

Anyone know if the $2.00 coupons are good after 5pm ???

The Le Baron coupon I have doesn't indicate any time restrictions for use.

Wow, that does seem like a lot. If you don't go for the seminars and other events you're definitely better off going after 5PM when it's $5. At that price, I really think they should include a bunch of free raffle tickets or something at least since not everyone goes to the events.

Nobody else noticed that Solo was there too (check at 6:12)? That guy has been everywhere!!

Good to know. They really needed to expand their plastics section [not to mention some other areas]. Especially at the Markham location. Hopefully they will get some of the grubs too.

Hello to all today! Anyway just got a call from a friend in Perry Sound today. He has invited me to join them ice fishing on lake Barnard.. I have never been there..I guess they have booked with an outfitter. First are there any locals that giv me ice conditions? I realy dont want to drive all that way to find out were out of luck. Secondly, what can I expect to catch and what gear do you all recomend I bring? I know so many questions but I honestly hoping to have one last kick at the cat before hard water goes away!!! Thanks in advance folks!!

I was thinking about heading up there myself toward the end of the month.

You could call one of the outfitters on the lake to get a price quote and some other information:

Lake Bernard Bait & Outfitters - 705-384-7948

Carter's Charters - 705-752-0758

All Seasons Fishing Guide - 705-386-7562

Hello I would like to start making some spinner baits and other simple tackle. through out the seasons I have been lucky to go fishing with several hosts.I would like to be able to give something back as a token of appreciation. So I thought this could be a simple way to do it. Wha are the sugestions on here for someone starting out. buy a kit or just supplies and go at it. I have never done any of this before but willing to try

I think that's a great idea! Purchasing a kit or the components separately both have their benefits. A kit obviously makes things easier and is a great way to learn what you need. Probably a good place to start if the price is right. Buying the supplies separate gives you more control over quality and selection of course, but can be more expensive [but not always]. The components also come in various stages of "completeness". For example, you can buy the spinner bait forms (the wire) and mold them yourself or buy them pre-made - both painted and unpainted. Same thing for the silicon skirts. You can buy them pre-tied or do it yourself. Too many options!

If you're handy with an air brush, you can open up a whole world of options by simply just custom painting blades and spoons.

Luremaking.com is a good place to start. They have some guides online and sell various components. The do sell a spinnerbait kit that makes three spinnerbaits for $7 to $10 depending on the size. I have not ordered from them myself but I am pretty sure others on OFC have.

Once you get into it it's a lot of fun.