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Had Clarus and Convergence over the years at different times, only handled the Volteus. Go Clarus.

Tough numbers but some great size to a few of 'em. Been a difficult autumn for the eyes, hopefully guys pound them through the ice. Thanks for the report. Can't see the pics at work so will be back.

Sick! Never tried jiggin' there, except through the ice. Remember one year seeing TonyB and AaronS pound numbers of fish jiggin' but there weren't many with size. Looks like you guys plucked a few decent trophies out of the resident eaters. Serious fun, and good for you all to make a tough weekend for many, look easy!

What Bill said. Good to see you live for both seasons Dave. As I understand it, many in Yellowknife just buckle down to work hard through the long winters so to enjoy the short summers. My buddy Dan up there working with First Air tells me he doesn't get out much for the ice fishing. Probably having a Frabill like yours would make it easier. This gets me hungry for a little ice time soon. Pulled much of the gear out this afternoon actually.

This post kinda ended up all over the place eh Mike? Lantic shmantics! I kinda like that reel you got there. You prefer the fatter spools on that type of reel for tribbin' or, everything fishing, Mike?

What Urban Fisherman said and, I'd be over the MOON if that was my first muskie. Used to think the first big walleye I caught was about 8lbs. Called it that a good long while ti'll learning better. It was about a 5. lol.

There's just no way a person can go wrong with Bear, Slave or Athabasca. I can't compare them personally, both Slave and Athabasca are future trips for sure. A fella I message with online who has been to Bear once, Slave several times at different lodges, and all three of the Athabasca lodges you mentioned,(as well as Selwyn, Nueltin, Gods, Kasba and La Martre) well... he loves them all. For different reasons, he thinks they're all great. He feels Bear is your best shot at fish to 40 to 60 and the next world record, Slave 30 to 40 and Athabasca 20-30's. Bear being the only one that's never had much if any of a commercial fishery and little to no shoreline development.... BUT Slave, Atha and Bear all hold world record potential and all have big catches annually. Athabasca he told me with Lakers Unltd was SICK with the numbers of catches of 20-30lb lakers, even more than Bear. For cost too, you could probably pull off 2 weeks on Athabasca for about a week on Bear... and with better pike fishing on Athabasca. My trips to Bear can't really be considered as the best potential there for lakers, as I haven't ever gone at the most prime time for lakers, arctic char were the reason. Writer/traveler/pike guru Jack Penny put Lakers Unlimited/Athabasca pike fishing at second best on his list for top North American pike fisheries. You're going to have a blast. Take FULL advantage and 7 days. You travel all that way, you fish what will likely become your next heaven on earth, and then sell yourself short... Don't. You'll regret losing those two days.

I waved at Ron once. He never waved back. He's still A-OK in my books though, and I'd wave again.

A champion for other anglers. Good stuff Ron.

Congrats on the PB L2F!!! Muskies are gems.

Appreciate the reviews doods. Thanks. Dunno how many more trips to the Bay are left but a few buddies are hoping to get a crack at 'em. Sled, did ya get that walleye this weekend?

Got no secret holes Jon. Fished the Pacific there before out of Tamarindo and Brasilto. Your going north of Liberia will give you better odds of catching more billfish as they'll be migrating through the area, but still more north. Nicaragua could possibly offer wicked jungle river tarpon. Roosters would be wild to catch. I will say this, Costa Rica is FULL of natural beauty and fun ways of seeing the land. The River Terrorio for some white water rafting would be great the time of year you're going. Travel by moped just for something to do is safe. The people/merchants there aren't overly pushy... and, as far as bad water, haven't had any problems in past trips. If you can though, sure wouldn't hurt to pop a Ciprofloxacin once a day to help prevent travelers diarrhea. Have a nice trip.

Holy BUCK. That is one mutha Buckah of a buck Buck! Congrats man. Fine trophy!

Goop or Goo with little rubber patch. The Red Green that sucka down with some duct tape just for coolness effect. Any guy wearing duct tapes on his boots ain't no ice fishing poser. That's fo' shnizzle!

Holy Crow MercMan!!! Outta the gate this year and just flying. You certainly have found fishing again, and the fish. Lots of greats packed into that season, including the new boat. Congrats. It's gonna keep getting better for ya I know it!

No superstitions really. Just a bunch of things I probably do that would make me seem like I have O.C.D. But, it gets results most times. lol

Ha! Nice way to earn $210. Just cleaning a couple drawers. At least tuck half of it away again Lew and forget about it. That way down the road you'll have another pleasant surprise.

Alls I will say about that pic Dave is, it's awesome. The dog is a real nice touch man!

Cool little fly tying spot for the lad. It's something he'll be glad he learned young and took with him through a lifetime of more steelhead and fishing.

Was wondering when I'd see the man in the red hat again. You guys are so lucky to have those fisheries and one another to share them with.

Over 30K gusts I don't bother. 16 foot boat. Direction of the wind really plays a role in that too. But if you aren't able to really pick your days you gotta go when you gotta go. Eastly weather this season has really slowed things down twice for me this season. Try and pick calm... during a season that is tough enough for numbers, being able to have perfect boat/board/lure control certainly will help.

That is rough WD. Sorry to hear you didn't fare better for your week. The fish there this year have been pretty finicky. Dunno why? It is a late fall this year though, so maybe things will pick-up.

I was sold on the little skeleton design. All the other specs mean nothing if the rod looks cool. lol. I'm sure you'll enjoy it Doc. It's always a treat catching fish on your own creations.

Congrats on the successful hunt FF. Pepperettes be sounding mighty good!

You are hammerring them Mike. And I bet whichever store owners whom carry that spoon, are greatly appreciating the business. Fine steelheading. You try the P-Line snap/swivels? They've served me well for strength in smaller size.