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With plans for a couple of GBAY trips all but wiped out for this week I was hoping someone could direct me to some Niagara River launches and possibly any tips ( PMs welcomed) Just looking for general area of the river where the odd Muskie 'might' be found. Hav enever fished the river before. Also if anyone is interested will be planning the trip for this thursday , leaving from Barrie around 6 am ( weather dependant!) and staying till around 4 pm TB

As far as wear on winter tires I suspect it depends on the vehicle , my 99 venture ( not exactly a Lexus ) has had Nordics on for about a year .Ran them all summer as well ( about 30,000 k) and still look new .Suspect the tires will outlast the vehicle The Odesyee has Michelins , bit pricey but without then the Honda doesn't like hills. TB

I 'll tell you as well Brian .....some of us still have our boats in the driveway Wayne - you wouldn't mind shoveling the Midland ramp for me would ya TB

Looking forward to it as usual Maureen. sent you a pm talk to you soon Dave

what a report some great looking fish. Just need one of those before the ice closes in ! TB

Thanks Maureen timmies ...ewwww ..rather drink Ottawa river water LOL Not sure of my plans yet ,depends on weather and if I can get my 'chores' done TB

still closed..... #%$#@^! Where is the penetang launch ? Planning on headin out tomorrow TB

Thanks for the info Wayne. I'll have closer look and maybe add some pics . TB

Plan to wayne next week. Just surprised of the 5 degree range , thought maybe only a degree or two TB

warmer in deeper water ? would not have thougt there would be such a difference in temperature . TB

looking for your thoughts,comments and suggestions. Moved about a year ago to a house with a double garage , two seperate doors. Thought it would be great to keep the boat in the garage especially in the fall and also a great spot to store it over the winter. Only problem the doors are about 5" too narrow. My Galvanized Easy loader trailer actually seems a bit over sized for my 1775 Lund Classic .the fenders have about 4" of clearance to the rail of the trailer and the outside face of the tires are easily 12" from the edge of the boat. I was thinking why not remove the axle assembly cut about a 6" section out of the centre of the axle , reinforce and weld and ,,presto a new slightly narrower trailer. Other than the welding part , should be able to handle the rest in the driveway. Now just gotta clean out the garage Appreciate your comments. TB

nice day for sure Wayne somethin tells me we won't be in tshirts for long! TB

Tom D I launched there Tues as well ( red Honda Odysee, Lund classic) keep an eye out as I plan to be out at least 3-4 more times TB

Tundra that view looks familiar TB

well I hope thier done by next Thurs as I plan on heading out again then . TB

I think it was the top one. Fish was probably 38" or so . Talk to you soon dad (TB)

wAYNE that spot was near a rock and some channel markers can't miss it LOL Actually not sure where I was just headed toward the BIG water then turned right. I'll have to check a map and let you know. Maybe will find my way there next week . Thanks for the tip Lew , if I can think straight next time I'll giv ethat reverse hookset a try. TB

din't let some little sign and some barricades stop me !!! Actually didn't notice either , but there was a barge loaded with fill across from the ramp. Does Marina there have a ramp ? TB

great report Brian I hunted with my dad for better part of 20 years at our camp ( those bush shots look just like our area) . Those are memories that can't be beat . Heading on this coming weekend to meet up with the boys for a couple of days. Looking forward to it is an understatement TB

with a day like that who could resist hitting the bay for some summer like conditions in November. Launched around 9 am and decided with such great conditions to do a bit of exploring , Travelled a few miles north and started trolling and stopping to cast any promising areas. Marking some bait fish here and there .Water temps avg 48.5 Several hours later happened upon a great looking spot .20 feet of water transitioning to 12 with weed. Second cast I raised a nice looking Muskie while fiqure eighting . He turned away but as I kept working the bait he reappeared and ...FISH ON. Unfortunatly he only had one hook of the last treble and he was off again just as fast . Caught on a red /black Maraboo in line spinner that Pikeie had made a few years back. Stayed in that area for another hour or so , but no luck. Ended the day around 4 as I had to be back home . Can' t wait for next week and another shot at these elusive fish TB

Terry ,for sure last sk--k cracked my trailer fender on the way to GBAY couple week back, come to think of it , no fish in the boat since. Coincidence ? TB

sounds like the weather a couple of weeks back , at least it wasn't raining ! TB

Full windshield and gloves what wimps LOL Actualy I had the mitts on today , sure was windy Boys. Sorry to hear you didn't have much action , still lots of time TB

AWESOME ! You guys did amazing with that wind out there today . we were in the north end of Simcoe and I wouldn't have dreamed of trying our open water smallie spots congrats TB

thats why I don't don't report much LOL! Have a wedding that weekend but sure you guys will have a blast. Pikeie is at school in the Soo right now , getting his fill of salmon TB