KawarthaAngler

If your auger isn't at least as tall as you ... then you aren't a true ice angler!

Just a FYI. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/driver-charged-with-mans-death-in-crash-through-lake-ice/ar-BBUDHvk?li=AAggXBV

I was just in Holguin. There was a dude fishing from the beach (on the outer edge ... not near swimmers) at least 2 times I saw. Checking local laws is smart no matter where we go. I don't know the laws down there but have seen YouTube vids of people fishing from shore while in Cuba. I can see them making it illegal in order to promote the government controlled tourist industry and fishing charters. But there are lots of open and private shorelines and from what we saw at our resort in Holguin, and the military (2 young guys) coming through once a day and doing a quick check.

https://www.ofah.org/familyfishing/

For me, as a kid I had one spinning reel and it was a left retrieve (like I believe most were). So I learned to hold the rod with my right hand and retrieve with my left. In my adult years when I purchased more spinning reels they were the same. When I purchased my first baitcaster I did the same, left hand retrieve since that is what I was use to and it made sense. Then I started watching televised tournaments and saw guys that were right handed like me, cast their baitcaster with their right hand (like I do), then switch hands to also retrieve with their right. That's when I scratched my head and said 'what are these loonies doing?' LOL

Every persons 'normal' is in their own head and unique to every person. Thus there truly is no normal.

Thanks for adding the info. But for those not overly familiar with the Trent Severn and particularly the OP's question, there ain't no Pike in Stoney/Clear. At least not that I've ever heard of ......

I have not been to either but since they are Kawartha lakes ... it can be assumed they are the same as others I've been to. Ice is quite thick now. Probably close to the thickest it will be in the winter. Many Kawartha lakes that are quiet, no current areas are over 12 inches ice. Just like any Kawartha lake, you need to find public access spots and with navionics equipment see where to go that has the structure you are wanting. But be sure that you know the water system or learn about it to ensure that location is a non-current area to have thick ice. As mentioned above, in this Zone, only pan fish are in season.

I wonder if the changes on steel import/export and tariffs with the USA has caused that?

Hope the presentations go well. Thank you for coming to Peterborough for the Ice Clinic. Even though attendance wasn't what it should have been, Wil, Jim and you did a great job of sharing techniques and best practices. Much appreciated.

I completely agree. Laws exist to give direction and morals to those that lack them.

Well then ... it's pretty priceless then. :)

For $25 ... keep your expectations low.

Cool. Thanks!

Is that the Milwaukee M18 or M28 hammer drill? I think the M18 is most popular but the M28 is only a little bit more $. I'm looking into that for next winter. My gas auger is quite heavy

Coming to Peterborough!? That's great. I'll be sure to pass this along.

Some of the Kawarthas are OK. Just the dead end bays where there is no current. Huts out on Chemong at Rotary Park today. I was out on a different east Kawartha lake yesterday. 6 inches there.

Impressive stuff. I'd like to get all that broken wood afterwards as kindling for my fireplace!

I enjoyed my visit to the show. Hopefully as the years pass it will grow. It would be nice if there were more vendors there. Maybe a combined show of ice fishing and winter hunting? That may result in more diversity and a greater attendance. Just a thought. I posted several pics on my Instagram account. ->

Wow. Impressive. I want to try some late fall and early spring stream fishing. Got the rod ... just need to get the bib + boots and some proper tackle. Hope to give it a try in a few months!

Yup. A friend and I should be for a couple hours after lunch on Sat. Looking forward to the outing.

Nice!

A true Angler goes to any show they can ;) Looking forward to checking it out. Not much else happening on December weekends anyways.

Thanks for the feedback. I have been to Sail in the past and found their float suit inventory to be poor.

I don't live in the Toronto area but will be there 2nd week of Nov to fly in and out of Person Airport. After my return flight to Person I want to stop in at Bass Pro and pickup my first hard water float suit. I really like the Striker suits with Clam being my 2nd choice. Has anyone on the forum visiting the T.O. Bass Pro recently and reviewed the Striker/Clam float suits they may have in inventory? Thanks!