Joeytier

The North Channel is already stuffed with stockers, so I don't see this being an issue. Can't wait to get back there now

I have this LP, absolutely incredible. Steve Howe is an absolute god. Can't stop listening to Corb Lund. Can't wait to hear the new record. <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdq2NrnGg0?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdq2NrnGg0?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdq2NrnGg0?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>

Gorgeous fish, and on a twitchbait to boot!

Fantastic fish. These are naturals?

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100% agree!

I agree, BUT many inexperienced anglers would have [and have] treated a 40" er in a similar fashion as that 56", hence the importance of education, and I really don't understand why most are reluctant to agree to that. This applies across the board to most any other species of fish. But let's disregard all empirical evidence in the name of a meal, or even putting a trophy on your wall that will disintegrate within a decade. [ps. I eat as much, if not more fish than most people on this board]

Gramps! that's it.

I am not being arrogant. I was lucky enough to be raised with not only fishing, but catch and release since I was very young, and since I feel it a vital part of securing the future of fisheries that I plan to fish for years to come. I consider it a responsibility to let people know how I feel about the issue. No harassment or vigilance from me, but feel free to report me.

So provincial/national law takes precedent over everything? I disagree strongly, and believe I have every right to be critical of someone who is my eyes is harming fisheries unnecessarily. And yes, I understand the very act of fishing is essentially doing no good to our natural ecosystems, but unnecessarily killing trophy fish for meat, is in most cases a simple case of ignorance, so why not attempt to educate them?

Not sure how far north you're going, but there is a great bait and tackle shop that's just a hop skip and a jump south of Wilson Lake Road on the east side of hwy 11 that has leeches, worms, and minnows. [about 30 km north of Marten River]

Cool. I never go long without spinnin' some Earle <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Qe5wo_x4E?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Qe5wo_x4E?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Qe5wo_x4E?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>

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It's ridiculous how well white spinnerbaits work on those big largies.

Yep! Make sure to forget the electronics at home.

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Yep, sounds like a day for draggin' a leech and layin' back I'd hate to try and endure thru a day like that.

Hey their you meant spelling?

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You will love your new Yammy! Ridiculously good on gas, they are

Awesome! I have always heard that in many lakes the bigger lake trout will consistently be in shallower water than the smaller fish.

You certainly have the bug, and I can tell you'll start picking things up faster than most. Balsam is a great lake, but just about everywhere in S Ontario will tough during a mid-summer hot spell on the busiest long weekend of the year. Now time to look into trolling motors and GPS'.

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Great fish! helluva pond you got there.

The OP was inquiring to anyone else who had made it out Monday as to how they did during the 'cold front' conditions. You should've read the post before making such an asinine comment.