CrowMan

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I Do you have a sub 500fps air rifle or one of the high powered ones ?

Assuming you didn't need a permit to buy that gun, so it shoots at under 500fps. With low velocities, you probably want to get the heaviest pellet possible. I believe you can get .177's over 8g. At that velocity, a pointed or hollow point pellet really isn't going to make a difference, a domed pellet will probably actually have more knock down power. Even then I'm not sure how lethal a .177 at sub 500fps will be on larger blacks or greys...it will definitely have to be a head shot. As a kid, I once shot a rabbit with a .177 Crosman air rifle..didn't kill it but it was stunned enough where I could walk up to it. Fired another pellet between the eyes at point blank range, and it didn't even penetrate the skull. Ended up having to "manually" put it out of its misery. Not sure if you're in the city, but if not, I personally find a good ol' 22LR with 38g hollow points the most effective way of dispatching pests, without getting the neighbours excited...reliably deadly and reasonably quiet.

Beautiful photos. Wow ! That's a huge Bull Trout. I guess your record will always stand as I understand there is now a zero retention limit for that species in Alberta. I've caught them in BC, along with Dolly Varden Trout that look similar. As you know, they're both actually Char...very pretty fish. If you can find a photo of it, please share.

I saw this, and couldn't resist adding it to the thread...

Originally Chrysler, but then in the 90's they became a stripped down Mercury, usually sold with "value priced" boat packages like Bayliners. Common quote that you hear..."may the Force be with you, but not behind you".. I believe that Evinrude "Tracker" in the photos is the same...a value version made for Bass Pro Shops. IMO the brand's not as important as if it's been well maintained and parts are readily available. At the price point you're looking at, I don't think you're going to find Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki. If you're reasonably mechanically capable yourself or have a relationship with a trustworthy mechanic, then go for it. If not, you may want to save up and "cry once"..

Yeah, I've heard a liitle about this on the news...sounds like a pot that's ready to boil over. I guess when there's that much money involved it turns up the temperature. Doesn't sound like there are any easy answers. Who knew that baby Eels were fetching $5000 a kg ! Here's a quote that speaks to the situation: "It is the most wicked fisheries problem I have ever witnessed in my life, because literally you can go and buy a dollar store net and you can make thousands of dollars," Fuller said.

From your description, it seems you were up the Lower Moon River heading to Moon Falls. Yes, there can be a substantial current in that stretch, especially in spring. And yes, Walleye do come in there...that's why it's a sanctuary. There are more subtle currents throughout the archipelago, in neck down areas and channels between the islands. G Bay experiences a phenomena called a "seiche"...it's like a freshwater tide caused by the wind. A prolonged west blow can temporarily raise the water level by over a foot, a prolonged east blow can drop the level the same amount. All this water rushes in and out of the myriad of channels creating current areas...these spots attract predators feeding on the baitfish (in turn attracted by zooplankton) being swept by. If I can give you two pieces of advice....First, journey out and away from the Lower Moon and Woods Bay...it gets pounded. The further you get from the marinas and launches, the better the fishing. Those reefs out by the outer band of islands always have consistently good fishing..On a calm day, go out even further to those offshore reefs...few complaints about slow fishing out there.. Second, a lot of the reefs/structure is smooth featureless worn rock...ignore those. Look for structure that has broken rock, preferably boulders of between softball to basketball size...if there's cabbage weed nearby, even better... Enjoy....there's enough fishing and places to explore in that area to fill several lifetimes.

Barry, I think you need to get out fishing. It sounds like it's been a long winter in Alberta.

Lots of Cisco in G Bay...usually mark them right around the thermocline. How do you think the Muskies get that big in the Bay ? LOL

Definitely the high lip of a large crater. If it was a "landing craft", it would be much larger that any structure created on Earth. Considering the moon has a diameter of 3500km, by my estimation it would be at least 50km across. Timely, as I've recently been watching the new Netflix series "3 Body Problem"....maybe it's the alien invasion...

More often than not, it's the transducer cable (that runs along the shaft of the TM) that got pinched or damaged. Been there, done that. Easy fix.

Navionics certainly works. App on your phone. Newboro Lake is part of the Rideau system so the main navigation channel is well marked with buoys. There are 3 other lakes to the south that you can boat to from Newboro without passing through locks....all with good fishing.

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I had an island cottage just off the north channel of the Moon for a number of years. The Bass and Pike fishing is as good as, if not better, than anywhere else in Southern Ontario. I had some submerged rockpiles waypointed out along the outer islands where I could catch 10 Smallies on 10 casts. In the early season, the entire archipelago is over-run with Pike...many of a good size. Musky took a lot of time and effort...but the record Ken O'Brien fish came from right there. Some say the next world record is swimming around those islands right now. Walleye were harder to come by...but they usually were big. Bowfin and Gar also kept me entertained. I would even down-rig for Chinooks in the deep trench off 12 Mile Bay. Yes sir...rocks are everywhere. The charts don't even show 1/4 of them. Woods Bay isn't too bad, but Iron City Bay can be a nightmare for the unexperienced. You don't want to stray off the marked navigation routes without being hyper vigilant. On the plus side, the water is very clear..so with one eye on the GPS and one eye on the water...I was down to maybe one new prop a year...LOL

Yep. That's too funny. The slip with the boat that has the red canvas top was where I kept my boat. Brian Beaumler...when he was building a G Bay cottage for his TV show...used to keep his boat right behind mine. Sarah Richardson had her place just up the bay from my cottage. On some days it seemed like all the HGTV personalities were hanging out there..lol. And even Chris, who owns the marina, had a career in film and TV production, before he switched gears and came back to settle down in his hometown. The place was like friggin' Hollywood North...hehe

Actually MinnKota is still mfg'd in Minnesota

Pete's Place will give you easier access to G Bay...Woods Bay, mouth of the Moon River...where there's better fishing. I believe Three Legged is an interior lake. You can also launch and park at Moon River Marina...directly on Woods Bay. I used to keep my boat there when I had a cottage on Wahsoune Island. Chris and his family are great folks. Good local info, a small store (including LCBO) and very secure parking. Not sure what the fees are these days.

Product in Brazil Origin...Mainland China 602 is an Arizona area code They accept Bitcoin for payment. But hey, that Shimano Stella spinning reel (retail $800) listed just underneath...for only $24 looks like one helluva deal ! What's the saying...if it's too good to be true...

Curious...in your photo what is the piece of 2x4 under the bottom of your console ? Also, what's in the in-floor compartment in the bow ? Is there a spot in the boat for two 12v batteries ?

Are you primarily a Largemouth guy ? Following the shore line and pitching to cover ? Or you're more Smallmouth, Walleye, Musky, Lake Trout...structure and off shore fishing ? If it's all about Largies...then yes, Fortrex is fine. However, if you're into multi-species (in my opinion) I wouldn't forgo Spot Lock....it's a legitimate game changer and will most definitely put more fish in the net.

Not sure how you fish, but I wouldn't get a Fortrex simply because it doesn't have Spot Lock. I don't know how I could fish without it ..lol. I had a PowerDrive several years ago, the pedal was so unreliable that I ended up taking a spare with me on an extended trip up north. Good riddance.

Some great fly fishing sequences, and beautiful scenery in Montana. Not many flicks about fishing that you can watch with your wife or gf, and she'll like it too...even if she doesn't fish. In fact, she may get a deeper understanding of why we do what we do.. 👍👍

Chillin' on one of the few snowy nights this winter...a snifter of XO, bowl of black, and SRV doin' Jimi..

Not sure what your budget is...but Cabela's has the Terrova 80 on sale for $1999....that's almost $700 off the regular price. Plus compared to used, you get a warranty. However, I believe it comes with the mini-remote (no LCD screen)..if you don't like it, you can always upgrade later. You don't see many used Terrova 80's on the market...and if you do they command a premium price. Mine's been bulletproof, except for a seal incident from my grandkids fishing line...