Joeytier

Angling skill is right near the bottom of things I look for in most fishing/outdoors media. Some of the most enjoyable outdoors content online are from people that are new to the sport and/or trying new things. I have no doubt that Italo and Bob are excellent anglers, but their shows are incredibly dull and inundanted with advertisements to the point that they are no longer enjoyable to most people. Not to mention, if you don't think there's world class anglers on YouTube, you're clueless.

I didnt mean for eating, but yes that too lol! Straight to the smoker with those big fatties

Thanks Jeremy, hope all's with you man. That is for shore. It was part lake selection, part timing, part luck lol There's not much out there in fresh water that pulls harder than a large brookie pound-for-pound. With light line and small baits/hooks, you really can't horse them in either. These were all landed on 4 lb test.

Always a relief to make it through a trip like that without any major equipment malfunctions eh? Lol Looks like an amazing adventure, one you won't forget for a long time.

Does this fisheye lens make my arse look big?? ?

All ya need is one when they're big like that.

One of the more memorable mornings of fishing I've ever had. Enforced my love for these fish, and the places they live. I was out the door before 4:00 to get back to these fish early, everything caught before 7:30. As soon as I felt the warmth of the sun on my back, things had shut down. This was my last trip pre-heatwave. The lakes will be too warm to safely catch these fish without killing every single one. Praying for cool and rain.

Beat the heat and the crowds, perfect.

Nice report, Mike. What's the biggest laker you've bagged out of there? I'll bet there's fish over 10-12 in there based on the looks of those.

Too hot, too busy. I'll gladly wait for the tourists to go home and the mercury to drop.

Awesome rig. I've looked into them, and they should blow away your old one offroad, and should get better mileage pulling the boat too. I don't like the tiny beds on the small trucks, but that is a real cool rig.

I'd deem that a successful trip...amazing average for sure. That big eye looks like she still hasnt bulked up from the spawn.

Incredible season for you again. Can't be too many guys down there that have big pike dialed like you.

That was a great read. Very unique adventure, would love to experience the inconnu.

That area will be wide open by the weekend, mostly open now. North of 17, there will be remnants of ice on many lakes on the long weekend, but most should be navigable. Small lakes should be mostly open by the end of this weekend. Big lakes like Temagami and Kipawa are still pretty tight, Nipissing should be wide open in 4-5 days.

I went snowmobiling and ice fishing yesterday, and we got about 5 inches of snow today. I am beyond ready to be sitting in a boat....

Snowmobile trails are still awesome and lakes haven't lost an inch of ice yet, with 20 to 30 cm of fresh white stuff expected over the weekend. I won't complain about an extended spring ice fishing season. At this rate, I may be able to walk on water in the month of May.

I think you should spend a night pouring over maps of some of the quieter areas of Northeastern Ontario, tons of great spots within 6-8 hours of you that will provide nice camping and tons of walleye. From Matheson, to Shining Tree, to Foleyet and everywhere in between there are a million good spots to set up for a week with the family and hammer fish. I can point you in the direction of a couple specific spots if you are interested.

Well the trails are still great north of 17 if you're still interested lol...another 3-4 weeks of sledding and hardwater here.

Holy smokes! Amazing walleye. You've never iced a trout before???

Mono is fine, don't overthink it. The longest ice rod you have is probably the best for maintaining a loaded rod during big headshakes (anything 30+ inches is fine), medium action at least, MH is ideal. Most muskokas lake have a fairly small average size of trout in them so if you want to maximize numbers of fish caught then stick to 3-4" white tubes or white grubs. Lipless cranks are also very popular. There's a million other things that work well but I think if you stick with those and run and gun with electronics you'll get bit.

My thoughts pertaining to the original issue at hand: As far as I can see it, the race has already been lost when it comes to sustaining a genetically pure strain of Eastern Wolf in Ontario. Most in the know seem to agree that hybridization has already been widespread for many generations, and since it is impossible to distinguish between the two based on appearance alone, it is a difficult thing to quantify. Regardless of whether or not humans harvest any of these dogs, the eastern coyote will continue to thrive in these areas and interbreed with the eastern wolf, so how long will it take until there are no true eastern wolves left? And if there is still a strong population of apex predator dogs in its place, will the ecosystem as a whole suffer at all? My guess is no.

And what demographic of people do you think contribute most to Ducks Unlimited? I would bet that hunters are at the top of the list. "The whole argument that "wolf populations are doing great" is pretty Bull because when was the last time you saw a wolf in the GTA? " Not sure what evidence you're willing to put forward on that, but the Grey Wolf and Eastern Coyote, and any genetic hybrid thereof, are both officially listed as 'Not at Risk' in both Ontario and in Canada. 66% of Ontario is forested land, not sure why the GTA is even being brought up, since it contains approximately zero suitable habitat for wolves. Don't like trapping and hunting wolves? Then don't trap or hunt wolves. I don't participate in either myself (not particularly interested), but do you not see the hypocrisy as a sportsman to insult those that do?

Trails aren't shutting down any time soon north of 17. Very nice sled, I have really been eyeing down basically the same sled as yours, really fallen in love with the 900 ACE after seeing a few in action. I am interested in the sport version with the 16" wide track, yours is the 20" model?

Hyatt is apparently done at the end of this month, and the new owner will be taking it over for the start of next season. I wouldn't except any change in the quality of the operation.