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I lost my card last year. I have searched EVERYWHERE for it. I took the test through ASM or something like that. I spoke to the guys at the Fishing Show and they gave me a number to call. Apparently out of the 350 companies that originally started in the testing there are only about 40 or 50 left. Turns out that FNCC or BoaterExam.com bought them out and a whole bunch of different companies. I called them and I was on record from about 5 years ago. $22 to replace, took 5 days to receive the new card. I know I will find my old card now.

I think I am going to volunteer with the Musky netting program. Just net and toss in a Lure Film it and Compete with Musky Hunter.

Fantastic Read. A lot of interesting points. Thanks for sharing Ron. I wish I made a lot more money, I would donate to this year after year. Hmmm, maybe I should talk to the owner of my company, I wonder if he would donate....

Welcome Mustfish. Try Spinner Baits and Buzz Baits, they do wonders for pike up there. But in remote waters it seems anything works.

Mike, I drive one of two vehicles a white F150 with an OFC sticker, NL sticker and Apple Stocker in the back window... or a black honda with a apple sticker in the rear window... I am usually on the Hwy around 6:30ish am

 

I work in Vaughan (the Jane St exit) where abouts are you?

 

G

I get off at the 403 split and head to Dundas from there. I am in Mississauga. I used #5 the whole until the 407 on the way home. The $150 a month is bad enough for 1 way a month. I will keep an eye out for ya for sure. I need to get me a OFC Sticker for the Truck and Boat.

I am not usually on the 407 till about 7 or 7:30 though. Yeah I am lazy but I play hockey in Oakville 2 nights a week so usually 4 out of 5 days i am not home until about 10 or 11.

The only other distinguishing mark on my truck is the Passenger side has Vent Visors and the Drivers Side doesnt. I had to rip them off haha.

I'll keep an eye out for the stickers.

G, you probably pass me or I pass you every day. Look for a Gold/Goldish ahah Silverado with a broken Prop Hitch Cover. Honk as you are passin' haha

I do about 124 Kms a day. But I bit the Bullet and take the 407 on the way in so that cuts the drive down in half. Just like Cliff said, do it a few times and you wont even notice the drive anymore

Hey Terry, sent an email to about 60 people today trying to cover as much area as possible for you. Went from Timmins to Ottawa, Niagara to Sarnia. Tried to cover as much of the Province as I could. Dont know anyone in Quebec right now so I cant help you there. I will forward to my guys in the states as well.

I also use 80# and 100# Power Pro for casting. I havnt had a breakoff yet with it.

I feel for ya Terry. I am with G I will keep my eyes peeled in the Creek area. I will send out an email at work tomorrow, I have a lot of guys who live in the boons around the GTA to keep their eyes open as well.

thats your opinion. my opinion is there are regs put in place (along with exceptions for different water bodies) and as long as people follow those regs then there shouldnt be a problem. but yet people still feel the need to insult those who choose to keep a legal fish. the way that come people cry about someone killing a musky makes it seem like they think a fish is human or something. get a grip people...

 

some people just dont get it

ch312, you are carrying on far to much about the "insults and bashing". No one has been replying with anything along those lines, only for the SAFE RELEASE all Musky.

I am washing my hands of this topic as there is no point in continuing it. As you can see, this community for the most part supports the healthy release of Large fish and the future development of the species, minus the odd few that enjoy getting a rise from the rest of us.

MY OPINION is that you should stop replying before people start complaining to the Mods to have your posts removed. Thats just my opinion. Sorry, seems like opinions are flying all over this topic. haha

Have a great season guys, best of luck to everyone and if you do hook a Musky, think about the Future of Musky fishing, not your stomach. There is an abundance of fish that are decent for eating, thats why the REGS let you keep MULTIPLE fish of these species and NOT ONLY 1.

Great day.

Here ya go 2Tone

http://www.beckmannet.com/

Check out JB's or Pro Tackle in Corbyville. Talk to Stacy there, he is great.

If not, have a look at the Frabills, they only thing I wish I would have got was smaller mesh size. just easier to work with. My hooks NEVER get caught in the big hoops, just my preference.

Good luck and let me know what ya get.

so for that reason it is acceptable to bash someone? no, it isnt. bashing someone who is breaking the law is cool and id be right there beside you. but targeting people who decide to eat a musky is sad. promoting conservation is one thing, but forcing your believes and practices on others isnt my cup of tea.

 

but i guess its comparable to the crap we here from elite steel headers, carp fanatics, P3TA, etc

Nothing was said about being okay to bash someone. Taking heat and bashing is completely different. I dont condone bashing. Just like I said, if its legal, its legal, respect it.

Who would want to eat a 25 year old fish anyways though. Not this guy.

haha 2Tone, just go spend the $$$ on a Frabill or Beckman. They are worth every penny. I have a Frabill big game but wishing I bought a Beckman.

im aware of this, but the problem is some of them become a little too obsessed with musky and bash others who are 100% legal with their belittling comments.

 

if i were to start a thread with pics of me filleting a musky it would likely get locked as a result of all the musky worshipers who would complain to admins. it just strikes a nerve when people complain about others who are following the regs...

Following the regs is fine, so is "becoming a little too obsessed". To each his own. If its legal its legal. You are right though. If you posted I would be very unhappy as would a lot. Become a Musky guy and you will see why. Everyone fishes hard for that fish of a lifetime, and thats what EVERY Musky's guys goal is. In order to achieve that, catch and release is a great practice and should be practiced.

Bottom line is, if its legal then its fair. But keeping or killing a Musky in that manner, its going to bring some heat. There are far far far more catch and release guys then there are keepers.

Just my thoughts.

Was going by the fact your location says Ottawa/Ontario

No no, Joco is from Quebec.

Hes on the "Other" board and is very good. Very informative and seems like a knowledgeable guy from the posts I have read of his.

Expensive Mountain errrrrrr Gander Mountain is VERY pricey here in Tonawanda, NY. Dick's Sporting Goods has less and less fishing/hunting stuff every year. It's more of a clothing store than anything.

 

I don't know for sure if Rainbow Sports is still open in North Tonawanda, NY (not far from the Rainbow Bridge) but if that local owned sporting goods store is still open you guys would be like kids in a candy store. From the front it looks small and not worth going in, however the store just goes back and back and back for ever. Let me see if they are listed in our yellow pages.

 

FOUND IT.

Rainbow Sports, 267 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-692-7510

 

GUYS try this place, its got a LOT of stuff and a LOT of old stuff you can no longer get. Plus lure making supplies etc.........

 

Bob

Great Bob. Thanks for this.

I will definitely check it out when I am down there in a few weeks.

Then this cant be right....

This video make me sick. I can not stand it. I hope it was legal where ever this was. If not ....

You're right Kyle.. but we've gotta watch how far we cross our own line that we're not appeasing the PATA people (spelled wrong purposely). The muskie vid is Wisconsin and some native americans to boot. I guess when it comes right down to it.. if you're out for food and not catch and release how you get your limit doesn't really matter IF THE RESOURCE can sustain it and the law is written to allow it. (which it is in both video cases)

Oops should have read this first. haha

Like I though, as long as its legal.

I like these if they are used properly, for musky and pike tho, they should only be used to help guide the fish and not to hoist it.

PROPER LIFT and RELEASE.

Please if you do get one and are planning on using it for Musky, learn how to use it properly. DO NOT WEIGH the fish with it.

hahah I kiss my musky sometimes.... and thank them for costing me $900 a pieces hahah

To my knowledge, you can write the test from home. The Supervisor must be a "Professional" though (doctor, engineer etc...) and you can do whatever it takes to pass it.

Have not heard different and the guys from Boatexam.com said the same.....odd, I wonder now

I took it in a group of about 20 friends in my buddies backyard. it was a breeze. I did the same for my FAC.

What about writing online then?

I agree with the testing to a certain degree.

When I was 14 I was swimming about 50' from shore. I was standing on a shoal in about 5 1/2' of water, my head and the tops of my shoulders were out of the water. A boat came around and circled in front of the provincial park where I was swimming. I noticed his course and started to move in towards shore. Well low and behold he turned and headed right for me. He was watching the beach behind him and wasnt looking forward at all. It was a 16' fibreglass trihaul with a 60 johnson on the back. I didnt have time to get out of his path as where he turned was very close to where i was. When he was on top of me I pushed off as hard as i could basically just smacking the underside of the bow. My upper body pushed off to the side and my legs kicked up. His skag took a chunk of my shin (just the skin) and nicked my shin bone. I had a hole in my leg about 3 inches long by 1 inch wide. my bone was completely exposed. I had to swim back to shore and walk to a campsite with blood pouring from my leg. I am ever greatful to the couple that helped me, kept me calm and called for help. Supposedly I was in shock but I can recall the whole event from start to leaving Parry Sound hospital that night.

Point of my story is, it was a 13 year old with a 12 year old in the boat and they LEFT. They didnt stop to see if I was alright, even though my sister was screaming and people at the beach saw it happen. They left cus they were scared.

I am so lucky I did not loose my leg and no major damage was done. Just a lot of stitches and a lot of pain. It was really scary.

I hope that ALL young kids/teenagers do learn something from this course. Not as much for adults even though there are a lot of irresponsible ones out there, I hope something like my situation that has happened doesnt have to happen to anyone else. It was such a scary day.

Sorry this is so long, but its hard to explain without all the details.

I find it funny how its at 8PM on a Saturday night. Why not on a weekday at 2PM or something. Oh thats right, no corporation will loose money on a Saturday night........

The article i read was it was only for sea bass. Didnt mention if this could be used with all species. Imagine that, instead of fishing, you go and call the fish. Whats next.....