BillM

Yeah, browns aren't really jumpers.. Total bulldogs.. Awesome fish!

Then you get to walk out of the bush in the dark, lol. That's always fun!

Ariens, no doubt.

I get my flyrod fix by tossing big streamers for resident browns and brookies on dries. I don't think I'll be fishing for steelies with anything other then a pin for a while, doesn't appeal to me very much to be honest.

Great way to stop the local cats from crapping in your gardens :) Built in home security!

Brown or Atlantic, it's a great fish!

Time to trade in the centerpin for a 8wt, indicators and sucker spawn, lol!!!

Sell little dog, buy wolf! Problem solved :) Congrats on the new place, I love visiting my parents place north of Barrie. Always something interesting in the back yard!

Give me muddy waters on the drop anyday!

Brian, I wasn't too upset about getting skunked today. Great way to spend a few hours, weather was awesome! Although we need some rain for another push of fish!

Dude, I've got nothing against anybody, I'm just saying comparing a fish that doesn't even have a open season (Atlantics in the Credit) to taking a pic of a 0 possession limit fish (UC brownie) is a bit of a stretch. Hell, if I caught an Atlantic you bet your ass I'd take picture of it :) MNR come get me! lol

I was assuming you were fishing the slower sections of the river near the beach. I always use shot, but if I'm fishing slower water my last shot will be just above my leader, I won't have any shot on the leader itself. If I am fishing faster water that requires my rig to get down quickly, I'll A) run a bigger float with more shot to get things down quick and Usually run a few dust shot maybe 18-20inches up from my hook. I was also out today and had one blow up and that's it.. So sometimes the fish just aren't there

If he's not on your property, I don't think there is anything you can do. And to be honest, you moved to the country, what did you expect? Don't leave the dog out unattended or it will be dinner.

I knew I should have gone on this trip. Awesome fish Mike!

That's a brown, I don't think anyone other then the guy who caught it thinks it's an Atlantic.

If Dave was fishing after Sept 31st, you might have a point. But I'm fairly certain he doesn't

For that Bluejay shot I'd shoot it as wide open as possible (lowest f stop your lens will do).. You should get a super sharp, crisp image.. You could also try shutter priority mode on your camera (Tv) and see what it turns out like. You'll wanna run around 1/320 or more to eliminate blur.

I dunno, they aren't called mutant stockers for nothing See it everywhere on the southern shore Lake E tribs.. PA, OH, you name it..

I was referring to the overall length from float to hook. If you run a leader of say 24-36inches, there is no need to put any shot on your leader at all. You aren't fishing super fast water down there, it's mostly frogwater. Lengthen your lead until you are touching bottom consistently, shorten it up a few inches and you should definitely be in the zone.

I agree with ya. I was up on another GBay trib a few weeks ago and saw lots and lots of fish strung up. The best thing that ever happened to the Notty was the no kill zone being created.

Not in this river. Lots and lots of fish..

You are most likely running too short. You should be ticking bottom fairly consistently with your rig. No need to buy a centerpin, your spinning setup + float will work fine. Also pay attention to what the other guys are doing.. You also need to get up early I found the other day the action was fast and furious first thing in the morning then slowed down considerably into the afternoon.

Why not? We store all ours in a closet in the basement, never an issue.

Dan, those are great pics man!!! A couple my oldman and I met up with this year said deer in TBay are worse then raccoons, lol!

I heard about that accident this morning on the radio.