BillM

See that's the thing, I thought they were open on the lake we were fishing, Mike told me they were still closed. So I dunno.... regardless they all went back in the drink.

I think there is one pic! I better burn it before the MNR comes knocking on my door It's sad to think that's the only bass I tangled with this year.

I honestly don't think I've caught a bass this year. With an insane work schedule in the summer, one fly in trip, another trip up to Nipigon, then steelhead season there hasn't been much time for bass. :EDIT: I caught some big ones while up at the camp with Mike, but those were OOS so they don't count.

Anytime I tie bags, my cats go crazy... They love 'em!!!

If you can see them, they can see you. I've never had any luck plucking fish out of gin clear water that were easily visible... Might wanna chum them up a bit, then throw singles at them.

You could soften them up with a soak in luke warm water...

8' isn't bad for smaller creeks/rivers... I wouldn't worry about landing any fish, if you hook into a few then you know you are doing something right! Stick to it man, it's a lot of fun once you start to figure things out.. Also, if you want a float setup, buy used.. If you hate it, you won't lose much money at all by reselling it.

Do you have little Toronto Maple Leaf voodoo dools also? Relax man, no need to get your panties in a big twist. You realize this is a rebuilding stage right? I don't think anyone is expecting them to come out and win the Stanley Cup.. A good game was them coming back from a 2 goal deficit to tie it and go into OT.. What do you call that? crap hockey? Perhaps you don't have any hockey sense at all, but it's pretty easy for me to realize what is and what isn't good hockey.

There is a older gentlemen that fishes the 'Geen with a big rod and a full sized Abu Garcia.. He cleans up all the time

Have you watched the last two games they've played? Down by 2 against Montreal only to come back and tie it with like 2 mins left? Similar to what they did against the Sabres? I forgot you can't play a great game and still only come away with 1 point..

Gotta start out with the right equipment if you want to be successful. I'm not talking about a $1000 float reel and a $1000 custom float rod, but you are really handicapping yourself running the gear you are. Why not go pick up a cheap Shimano Convergence 10'6 spinning rod? They are like $80.. This will help greatly with keeping your line off the water when you are trying to make a drift... Also pick up a few balsa floats (2g, 4g, 8g, 11g) some shot, and a few small hooks (8,10's).. Read up on shot patterns. http://www.fishonlineca.com/Float-Fishing/...g-Patterns.html Get some roe, some bags, maybe some 3" Gulp pink steelhead worms, a few small jigs etc etc... Biggest thing I'm still learning is reading the water.. It's great to have someone with you to point out what you should be fishing and what you shouldn't be wasting your time on...

Big livewell

If you are hitting the tribs, your best bet will be to run your bait under a float... You don't have to use roe, but a lot of people do with good success. You can run worms (real or plastic) little white crappie grubs/tube jigs, steelhead jigs, etc etc.. Basically throw whatever you want. When they aren't smacking bags chucking hardware is a great idea. Cleo's, spinners, etc etc.. I don't think I'd be chucking a J13 while up river, but at the mouth I'm sure it would work fine.. Also, leave the trebles on it... Your hook up percentage will be alot better then switching to siwash hooks.

Yup, playoffs are a wet dream I'm sure. If things keep going the way they are, the next couple of years will be extremely interesting.

BB, did you watch the game? Miller stood on his head, the rest of the Sabres didn't help him much... He also needs to thank the iron behind him. I think the Leafs hit 3-4 posts lastnight? Sometimes the bounces just don't go your way, lol. And we still don't want the Bills!

I haven't been lucky enough to find a dead fish full of eggs yet, but I would have done the same thing!

Wayne, the kicker is louder then the Verado That motor hummed... To bad you didn't goose it when we were out!

Blaque, you should be thanking the posts for those 2 points!!!! Miller was insane tonight.

Red squirrels are the best.. There are a couple around my parents place that have been there for a while. No fear at all.. When my dad refills the bird feeders, they get about 2-3ft away from him and squak up a storm!

Nice buck!

Is it June yet?

Yeah, no.

Paul, I want that chestpack!!!!! hahahha! Awesome pic of the kid!

Chris, I'm glad that your sarcasm meter isn't broken. To all the other guys that went on paragraph long rants, thanks for the laughs!!!!! To the OP: If you haven't figured it out yet, I was joking.. I wasn't joking however on complimenting you on that awesome buck, that is a great fish!!!