CrowMan

Looks like the owner is selling...

From my experience the best Walleye fishing (other than the Great Lakes...Erie, Quinte, G Bay) for quality fish is west of Thunder Bay. Lake of the Woods, Lac Seul, Eagle Lake, Wabigoon, the English River system are all Walleye factories that kick out quantity and size. All these lakes have the bonus of shots at a big Musky, which you won't find east of Thunder Bay in northern Ontario. Reach out to "limeyangler" on this site...he's right in the thick of it. Ottawa to Dryden...leave at 6am, drive shifts, you'll be there at midnight same day. Sometimes it's worth the drive..

Wow...bringing the bling ! Does Drake fish, might be perfect for him..

If you want to shorten the learning curve spend a day with a guide or charter. Pay attention and ask lots of questions. It will be money well invested. If you want as you say to "catch big fish, not small ones", book a guide/ charter on Lake St.Clair...it's not far from London. Probably one of the best Musky lakes around for numbers. In the spring and fall, if you want to fish rivers, there are a number of guides that do float trips for Steelhead on the Lake Huron rivers...again not far.

Take a look at Lac Seul in NW Ontario. Might be the best Walleye lake on the planet, certainly in the top 10. Quantity and quality. Lots of fish over 25", with legitimate 30's. Easy to bring 50 fish a day to the boat. It's a massive lake, and although there are some drive in camps, there are also remote fly-in camps in the far reaches of the system. We stayed at Lac Seul Outposts (highly recommend them)...it's a 45km boat ride from the nearest road, so it certainly feels very remote. You can fish all day and not see another boat. Nice thing about LSO is you can bring your own boat, so you can have all your gear and electronics. And you don't have to worry about weight restrictions...bring all the suds and steaks you want. Great Pike fishing too, and also some big bonus Smallmouth. It's also home to big big Musky...in fact, that's what most guys in camp were chasing...the next world record.

BTW, as of last week the premium gas on the Tyendiega reserve now has 10% ethanol. I would imagine the gas at the other First Nation reserves (including Curve Lake) is the same...they all get it from the same refinery.

It actually has more to do with the Agricultural Political Lobby Group than anything else. Farmers are paid top dollar for corn that otherwise there wouldn't be a market for...we can only eat so many Corn Flakes. Don't expect the other party to do anything differently...they all want the rural votes. In fact, in the US the Republicans are the biggest supporters of ethanol production...it's the "red states" like Iowa and Nebraska (corn country) that are the grass roots of the party. The "better for the environment" is just political spin. The process of turning corn into ethanol actually produces more carbon and greenhouse gasses than it saves. Farmers spend millions of $$$ supporting candidates that mandate the minimum ethanol levels. It's all about Old MacDonald had a ....

Also...I know there's differing opinions on whether to drain your tank for winter storage or not....but again, my mechanic buddy recommended to leave it almost completely full with an additive. I basically follow this process: https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/winterizing-your-boats-fuel-tank

Years ago, the best mechanic I know recommended StarTron to me...used it ever since. It's $20 for 16oz...but that will treat over 80 gallons of fuel...for my use just in small engines and winter storage it's a good investment.

Myself, for all my bigger motors (boats, SeaDoos, ATVs) that have fuel injection, I don't bother putting in an additive with every fill up...only if they're going to be unused or stored for awhile. Also when stored, I always leave them with full tanks...to prevent condensation. With engines that are carbeurated (in my case, mostly smaller motors like lawnmowers, chainsaws and weedwackers), I do use StarTron regularly (1oz in a 5 gallon jerry can...double that for the first tank of the season).

Just so you know his name: https://www.iheartradio.ca/100-3-the-bear/ottawa-man-fined-10k-for-northern-ont-fishing-violations-1.19685586

Just Google images of "carburetors damaged by ethanol"....jeez just nasty

I have a Traeger...a Christmas gift from my kids that lets me sleep. I can do an 18 hour smoke without having to get up in the middle of the night...better yet it has wifi, so I can be out on the lake, and know exactly when to come in to do the wrap... Though I do sometimes miss nursing a big brisket at 3am with a bevvie as company..

The two closest drive-to campgrounds to the mouth of the Moon R. are Horseshoe Lake (privately owned) and Oastler Lake (Provincial Park). Moon River Marina on Woods Bay should be able to rent you a boat. Keep in mind, once out of Woods Bay, this part of G Bay is infested with prop eating shoals...so a lot of marinas have got out of the rental business. Gordon Bay Marine on Lake Joseph also rents boats...if you want to cruise past the shacks of the rich and famous...

I like either StarTron or SeaFoam.

I ended up buying the AOLithium 12v 100a. It's mainly for a MK 55lb Endura transom mount on a small jon boat. Got it for $589 cdn delivered. There are obviously less expensive, and more expensive options out there. For me, this choice seemed to be the best value proposition...8 year warranty, Bluetooth monitoring built-in, BMS with overcharging and cold weather protection, reputable company, and lots of solid reviews. Really haven't used it much as of yet. Ran it for about an hour and it was barely depleted according to the Bluetooth app. I will say the light weight is incredible compared to my old lead-acid and AGM's...for my main purpose of packing it into back lakes, my shoulder and back are already thanking me. On top of that, considering I was lucky to get 4 to 5 years out of a LA or AGM, I think it was money well spent. Probably will replace with the same for the Terranova on my Lund when the time comes. Speaking of which...spot lock on my TerraNova kept us on top of some fish this morning. Got a few slot size fish (FMZ18) for a fish fry tonight, and released a few bigger ones..

Looks like a "triploid" fish...in other words its neither male or female. Its sterile and can't reproduce, and therefore doesn't waste any energy in making eggs or milt, or engaging in spawning behavior...it just packs on the pounds. Just don't put the image on a can of Bud Light or Kid Rock will shoot it up....LOL

From the horse's mouth: Enquiry: Ethanol content in V-Power gasoline Response: Good morning, Starting in 2022, all gasoline grades sold in Canada will be blended with ethanol, including premium gasoline (V-Power 91 and 93) according to proposed regulations (10% ethanol Federal Clean Fuel Regulation for 2022, Low Carbon Fuel Requirements and need to reduce the carbon intensity of fossil fuels, which ethanol is one mechanism to reduce carbon intensity). All the provinces are switching slowly, and If you see the label at the pump, “Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol” is already happening. Regards, Sylvie Martin Shell Canada, Technical Support Email: [email protected]

The premium at the Tyendinaga First Nation's stations is ethanol free. At least that was stated on the sign at the pump 2 days ago. Not sure about other FN locations around the Province, but I believe they all get it from the same refinery.

You don't even have to leave TO...inside of the Leslie St spit has plenty of Pike with a shot at a 40 Other than that...within an hour of downtown ? A lot of the Conservation Areas have lakes with decent populations of hammer-handles.

Try soaking the liver and heart in milk (even better buttermilk) for at least an hour or so before cooking. Then rinse and pat dry before seasoning and cooking. This will draw out the excess blood (which can cause the spattering) and also remove the bitter taste you can get from organ meats. Personally, although not everyone's cup of tea, I love organ meats. One my favourite things to do with turkey livers is to make a mousse. Served as an app with toasted slices of garlic rubbed baguette ...guaranteed to dissappear in minutes... https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/turkey-liver-mousse-toasts-pickled-shallots

When my son was attending U of G, I would often stop in to chat with Ray and pick up a thing or two.. Seems to be a trend...either less people fishing, or more folks shopping on-line, or a combination of both.. https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/guelph-angling-shop-closing-as-owner-ofishally-retires-6974462

Reminds me of a little Sea Flea with a 20hp that we had at the cottage...sure was a blast !

There's definitely Crappie in the French River Delta on Georgian Bay...that's probably the closest place to Sudbury that I know about. I'm guessing they're in Lake Nipissing too...not sure if in fishable numbers. I've personally never caught one there, but I've heard reports of their existence.

I wonder if it's some kind of pre-spawn mating ritual....they all get together in one spot to mix it up and keep the genetics strong by selecting the best partners. Just like a high school dance...all the boys on one side of the room, the girls on the other...figuring out who's gonna hook up with who...quarterbacks and cheerleaders get first pick. ..or I guess these days it might be the equivalent of swipe right, swipe left...lol