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Try Fishing World in Hamilton. They had the big OWNER jig heads available. They'd be able to order some for you if they're out of stock. OWNER's website 1 oz. jig = 5/0 hook and 1 1/2 oz. jig = 7/0 hook. Ain't cheap at $13 for 3 jigs.

"Why would you think you've got any idea what the OFAH/OOD position is on this" BillM From the OFAH's official website: At all levels of government, the OFAH is recognized as a highly professional and "devastatingly effective" advocate for Ontario's natural resources and the rights and traditions of anglers and hunters. OFAH leadership on issues such as invasive species, anti poaching, fisheries restoration, firearms issues and hunter education, are admired and often sought-after internationally by other organizations. "if you think he was out there 'poaching' on purpose, you've obviously never caught anything to get excited about ..." Your views on intentional and unintentional poaching make no sense. Did he intend or expect to catch a world record laketrout? No. Was he justified in breaking the law? No. He rationalized it was OK and figured he wouldn't get caught. Defending your friend is admirable. Excusing or justifying poaching is not.

"I'd cut the old guy some slack. I would hope the MNR would have better things to do." Mike Borger Somehow I don't believe the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters / Ontario Out of Doors share this view. As a contributor to OOD magazine, I expect better from you. Why bother having MNR regulations if they're going to be ignored?

If anyone is interested, these rods are also available at Bass Pro Shops in Vaughn. The rod looks great but it felt a bit tip heavy; you may feel differently. Solo is right about the price of the guides; a Fuji Titanium #30 stripper guide is approximately $30. If you were to buy a set of six guides and tip top, you'd be close to a $100.

GULP denitely works up north. Given what they've said, however, I'd bring along a flat of worms just to be on the safe side.

Very nice bass! I'm guessing 5 lbs. I think your measurements might be a bit off.

Smoked trout/char is my favourite. Takes a lot of work but it's worth it. Easiest way to cook would be to cut into steaks and grill in the oven (400 degrees for 10 minutes) with a little lemon, salt and pepper. Make sure you remove the belly fat.

Fish can swim up 16 Mile Creek all the way up to Kelso Conservation Area (Hwy. 401). The Creek runs through Glenn Abbey Golf Course. Spring = steelhead, summer = bass, fall = salmon. There's access at Trafalgar and Dundas, if you want to walk the creek.

Go with the Daiwa Whisker SS 700. They are under $100. Bullet proof.

I have the same Minnkota. I would take it to Rocky in Orillia. Highly recommended.

THE spots in the GTA used to be the Lakeview and Hearn Generating Stations. Unfortunately, they're both out of commission. Spinners, worms, and white jigs (esp. white Beetle spins) used to work really well. It's not the GTA but I the Niagara River gets a huge run. Don't know much about the Niagara run but I'd guess late May early June.

What's your experience with Live Target lures? Some of the finishes look great. I noticed that Dave Mercer was throwing a Live Target frog on his show. I'm hoping he didn't leave Rapala. Just last year they came up with a Dave Mercer sexy-shad colour.

"... but I'd give it 14 or 15lbs." You're delusional! There's no way it's even 10.

Take a look at the number of fishing shows based in Southern Ontario: 1. Real Fishing w Bob Izumi 2. Canadian Sportfishing w Italo Labignan 3. Fishing Canada w Viola, Miller and Bowman 4. Fishful Thinking w Charlie Wray 5. Going Fishing w Darryl Choronzey 6. Fish TV w Leo Stakos and Ron James 7. Urban Fisherman w Shaun Ricard 8. Getting Hooked w Aaron Shirley and Barry Pringle 9. Mariko Izumi 10. Extreme Angler w Karl Kalonka 11. Getting School'd w JP DeRose 12. Fly Max 13. The New Flyfisher 14. Facts of Fishing w Dave Mercer Wow!