BillM

Al, you got me hooked!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice fish Vick!!!! The hot temps on Sunday made for tough fishing (Atleast on the trib I was on) Also, do you mind telling us what you used to catch it? (roe, jig, etc?)

Whoops, I forgot to pay my $40 on the weekend when down at the Notty. I was looking for a Kiosk in the bush, but no luck

It's going to be a while yet.

Jose, you better watch out. He'll be outfishing his oldman in no time

Thanks man I was out Sunday as well, walked a good 4km's up the river and not even a hit.. I dunno what happened to the fish but they were either tight lipped or disappeared completely. I would guess it was due to the warm weather.. I hope the colder stuff gets here soon!! If you ever need a partner to walk the river with, drop me a PM, I'm always ready to go.

If you are only going to use it for a year or so with a relatively short commute, have you ever thought of a MKII VW Golf/Jetta? The 8V 4cyl engines are bullet proof and are extremely reliable... You shouldn't have any issue finding an older milled out Toyota or Honda, or VW for that matter. Good luck!

I don't see why you can't use a helicoil.

Fished the Notty again today, should have brought a towel and shorts instead of my rod and waders Bring on the crappy weather!!!

You are missing out Early in the morning and evening topwater gets the blood pumping!!! Nice fish!

Cliff, you are turning into a musky hunter!!! That fish is beautiful, extremely clean!!! Good job on the bows, I don't mind catching those 6-8inchers all day either

All I can say is bad timing!!! Looks like we just hit turnover... Didn't see a smallmouth bass, caught 1 pickerel maybe 1/4lb, and 2 pike. One pike went about 4, then other 6 or so.. I did get bit off by something big when casting a 1oz Daredevil. Felt a lot of weight and then nothing ... The scenery was absolutely beautiful though... Can't beat the fall colours up there. First day was really windy, a good 15km/h with gusts atleast up to 30. I've never seen a river with 2ft waves before, I guess there is a first for everything. This picture does the water no justice at all... The next morning it was nice and calm, fog rolling off the river, just doesn't get any better (Ok, well if the fish were biting that would have been great!) Found a little creek emptying into the Ottawa, was hoping the warmer water would attract the bait, which inturn would attract the fish Personally, I think the French River put a curse on us for not making our annual fall trip up there! We'll be back to the Ottawa in the spring, hopefully it turns out a bit better. Atleast we weren't the only ones catching nothing, everyone at camp was in the same boat. Today, longing for some trout fishing I decided to take a trip to the Notty. Making sure that I read the regs and bows were actually open, I grabbed my gear and headed on down. I wasn't expecting to catch much to tell you the truth as the rumour is the steelies haven't made there way up the river yet. When I got there, another guy had landed a nice fish. He asked to borrow my pliers which I gratefully offered him. He asked me if he could keep the fish, I replied with "Didn't you see the big sign when walking down to the river?" This area is 100% Catch and Release, all year. He thanked me for the pliers and his fish was on her way. I asked him and his buddy if they were making their way up river, as I didn't want to walk infront of them and ruin the pools... they were there first. They told me they were both headed home and to enjoy myself. The sun was bright and the fish were in hiding. Deep deep pools and the shade is where they were. I was surprised at how many casts I made to the same pool without getting a fish. However, I tried my luck with a number 0 Mepps Algia and man did it pay off! My first river steelhead!!! This thing went absolutely ape *$*#!! I was running a UL setup with 4lb test, this fish made the reel scream like I have never heard before. The hit was so hard and powerful, I realize now why people love catching these fish. Nice male fish, maybe 4-5lbs.... On most of my spinners I run a Siwash hook along with the barb pinched down. The hook just popped out extremely easy, no blood, the fish was definitely no worse for wear when he was put back into the river. I lost a smaller fish at the next pool, maybe 2-3lbs, this thing hit like crazy and just took off up river, tail dancing the whole way! I wasn't to upset.. I as just shaking my head and laughing... These fish have spunk!! Walked up a few more pools and found a big curve in the river with a really nice pool. I thought for sure this pool would pay off if I put my time in, luckily I was right with this nice hen. This fight didn't last as long, maybe 5 mins, but she made the reel scream just as loudly as the first fish I lost my Mepps and tried a few more spinners, finally figuring out that silver was the colour of the day. Tied on this #1 Bluefox blue body with silver blade. I tell ya, was a great way to spend 4hrs this afternoon I hope you guys had similar weekends!!! Oldman and I are going to hit GBay tomorrow for some fall smallmouth action!

After my trip to the Ottawa river this weekend, it's noodle rod time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure I'll be bugging a few of you seasoned vets for tips! Nice fish.

Just a sec, you are comparing a cougar, to a rotti or a pitbull? I think it would have been a bit different if this cat wasn't a WILD ANIMAL, but unfortunately it was. I am sure the police tried other avenues before eventually shooting it. If you think they can just pull up and shoot without the proper authority, well..... they can't. I'd like to see how you could easily trap a 200lb+ ticked off cat. Good luck.

If it was your MC, you'd have problems with both the fronts and the back What usually happens is the seals inside the MC fail, which results in a soft pedal and the ability to push the pedal to the floor with constant pressure. After thinking about it, Bernie is exactly right. If the fluid line did have a crack there would be brake fluid all over the place and you'd lose all your brakes entirely in just a few short stops Any chance you can put some weight in the bed (couple hundred pounds) and see if the problem persists?

Terry, looks like there have been quite a few recalls on the truck. One specific to the problem you are having. I'd take it to the dealer and make sure all the recalls have been done... http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2000/dodge...ta/recalls.html

Terry, what kind of car/truck are we talking about?

Shimano Compre 8ft. Well below $200 and has held up fine for me.. I think lew is a big fan of these rods also.

Wayne, who was flying when you were taking pics? :D The scenery is awesome, I can't imagine what it's like to "Pick a lake and fish" Nice report bud!

Make sure the bird is completely defrosted before it goes into the deep fryer, or you'll have a big, dangerous mess on your hands. We cook our turkey at 3mins per pound, with the oil at 375 degree's. I picked up one of the cheap BPS 30litre setups last year and our ThanksGiving turkey turned out great. From what I've read and heard, do not inject the bird or use any pre basted bird (Like a Butterball)..

Just a sec, which side of the bridge were you fishing on? The east side is just a giant bay full of weeds To the west, as long as you follow the buoys, you'd be ok. I definitely wouldn't be going out there without a good hydro map or a GPS unit. We picked up our GPS unit + a Navionics Gold chip for about $500 all together. If you are fishing out there a bit, that would be a good investment.

You should be anywhere in the 3-4mph range(Especially when the fish are on the feedbag) I've read a few books where some guys troll as fast as 7mph, lol

I hope we catch more then crappie during the 3 days next week we'll be on the Upper Ottawa

Poor fish is going to starve to death.

Let the chaos ensue!!!!! I am a fan of Shimano reels, I've owned a Citica 100DSV, which was absolutely flawless.... never had a problem always could count on it. I recently upgraded to a Calais 200, completely difference beast, this thing is at the top of it's class.. I've never used a Curado, but have heard nothing but good things about them. The Abu Revo's also have a very good reputation, I don't think you could go wrong with either the Abu or the Shimano.