BillM

Sweet! Hopefully going to get out this weekend for a few if I can sneak away from work.

Creek chub.

Scam. Anytime the buyer doesn't specifically mention the item you have for sale, ignore them.

I know it might be a surprise to you, but a lot of us 'bait' anglers take stocked fish from other systems in order to tie up our death bags. Does that make you feel better? Keep those assumptions coming :rofl2:

I don't think so, I think the hatchery needs fresh from the fish loose roe in order to make little fish babies with, lol Scrape is immature.

Well slap me in the ass and call me Sally, lol.

I wouldn't really call that great spawning water, more like shallow spots in between pools, lol! I would guess 99% of the fish in that river spawn in the Boyne, Pine and the upper river in Hockley (or further) They should also make the Pine south of the base No Kill as well. The slaughter that goes on there in the fall before the close is horrible.

Ah so now the Notty is nothing more then a river fill of stocked wanderers? lol! Of course the no kill zone has an impact, that's exactly my point. That a long with stream rehab has done wonders for that river. But according to you, that's impossible.. Habitat couldn't possibly play such an important role for the wild population of steelhead in that river. At least your replies are good for a laugh, and for that I thank you!

Anyone mention Scotty yet? http://www.scotty.com

I only use the battery/trolling motor when fishing back lake for specs, or if there are long stretches of unproductive water on any of the rivers I float. No issues with weight distribution either, pontoon holds 450lbs, never been close to the weight limit, lol! Mine's in the rear, you can see the motor mount in the pic.

No motor mount for that bad boy? I've got one on my pontoon.. Strap a 30lb Endura to the back, strap a battery on it and I'm in business!

Those are my REGISTRATION numbers... It's not a license.

Explain to us why the Notty's steelhead run has been getting stronger and stronger over the past few years. No stocking, 100% wild self sustaining population of fish, no roe ban, no bait bans, no gear restrictions.. The only thing that has been done is HABITAT IMPROVEMENT and a No kill zone from Nicholston to Angus (This isn't spawning water either) I'm eagerly awaiting your response.

Spiel, Rick, Ernie.... Lots of guys out there that will be able to help you out

Brian the river has been garbage all week man, I drive over it everyday. You didn't miss out on anything, trust me.

Boats aren't 'licensed' only trailers are.. Just get it registered in your name and be done with it..

Time to stop using that 'I've fished for 30 years' excuse because it's obvious you haven't stepped foot on the river bank (Especially the Saugeen) in quite some time. If you like mutant stockers so much, move to the southern shore of Lake Erie and have your fill.

I think we should start a collection for a fancy cane Happy B-Day Wayne!

Practice, practice, practice..

I can't imagine those are much fun to fillet!

Like Sinker said it really depends on what you're fishing for.. Fish that like cold water (lake trout for example) will be cruising the shallows chasing food until the water warms up then back down to the deep they go... Most fish will be shallow in the spring because that's where the bait is.. Now lake Simcoe perch on the other hand, who knows! I still need to get out this year for those little buggers.

One of the most important factors if you ask me. Temperature usually dictates where the fish will be...

4th Sat Dave, lol!! I definitely won't be fishing 'steelhead' on opener.. All residents for me (brookies, browns, rainbows, etc)

Steelhead live in the lake, spawn in the rivers.. Rainbows live in the rivers, spawn in the rivers. At least that's my view on things.. Rainbows = resident fish, steelhead = lake run fish.