CrowMan

Thanks for the report, sounds like a great time. Can't say I've ever been disappointed in a fly-in. Although not everyone produced boat loads of fish, they've always been a memorable experience...even the ones where things went south a little (the exploding outhouse...lol), wouldn't take me much convincing to do it again..

What is the output of your charger in amps when you put it in Lithium mode ? Check the charging requirements of your battery vs your charger. Yours is a 24v 100 amp battery ? Can your charger operate at 24v ? Lithiums typically charge at a higher voltage to maximize battery life. You may need a dedicated charger.

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"Works" of art !

Yes, I do remember. We used to catch some monster Goldfish in that pond too. It seems it was a dumping ground for wayward pets ! My best friend, John MacKinnon, lived on Grenadier Heights. It looks like you're in the place that has the long driveway off Ellis. We lived further west on Durie, north of Morningside. Played hockey on the outdoor rink in Rennie Park. Such a great neighborhood to grow up in !

I also grew up in the High Park neighborhood fishing on Grenadier Pond. Also fished across the street in Catfish Pond, which was behind my school...Swansea Public. Lots of great memories. I won the annual High Park Kid's fishing tournament when I was 12 years old...the one and only fishing trophy (still have it somewhere) I have ever won. A one day derby, which I won with a 12" Bass and two Sunfish...lol Been a long time since I've fished there...good to see it's still producing.

It's south-east Oakville, home to the rich and famous...of which I'm neither.

At my place in the city, they've taken over from the Raccoons as the sanitation workers in the neighborhood. A pair pass by my house like clockwork every morning, making their rounds. A lot of little old ladies with toy dogs are freaked out, but my Pointer gives them one little growl and they go running off with their tail between their legs. My wife's not complaining either, there's a lot less Squirrels digging up her Tulip bulbs. It's my understanding that all Coyotes in southern Ontario are actually a Coywolf. After moving into the neighborhood last winter, the guy down the street quickly figured out you need to put your trash out in a can not a bag.

Doug, we've fished together...do I LOOK like I don't like food...lol

I'm impressed....who would've thought kimchee at a fishing lodge. ...and nasturtium petals on the pudding. You guys are looking for a Michelin star !

Contact Taro at Fish City Tours. He may be able to arrange something to fit your needs. https://www.fishcitytours.com/

Very nice fish ! A Chain Pickerel is one of my bucket list fish. Yeah, the Striper fishery is amazing out there. We did a summer road trip out to NB a few years back and fished for them in the ocean...they fight like super-size Largemouth...gill rattling head shakes on the surface ! It's a quicker drive than going to say Thunder Bay...but the food is so much better...Lobster, Oysters, Mussels, Clams.. I know the Smallmouth for the most part are considered an invasive species out there (competing with their precious Atlantic Salmon), so I assume there is no season and those were pre-spawn ?

Yeah, the Brits are an odd bunch when it comes to fishing. In "Match Fishing", which is kind of the equivalent of a Bass Tournament (except much smaller fish), they catch as many "minnows" as they can and whoever has the biggest total weight wins..The top "anglers" of these tiny fish are treated like celebrities. Not knocking the British (I was born there myself), but I guess you got to work with what you have..

Like I said, unless you counted the pores on the lower mandible, it's difficult to confirm one way or another. I'm certainly no expert in fish ID...however, two things have me thinking its a Pike, and not a cross. Google "juvenile Northern Pike images"...all kinds of examples with that exact colour pattern. I've caught many myself with that colouration in lakes that the nearest Musky was more than 200 km away. Second, I had a cottage on Wahsoune Island right in the middle of Massassauga PP for several years. Never saw a Tiger, never heard of one....but I did catch young Pike that looked exactly like that. I may be wrong, but for whatever reason Pike and Musky just don't seem to hybridize in Georgian Bay. Although not always the case, Tigers (and pure Muskies) typically have darker stripes on a lighter background. In the Kawarthas you will see olive coloured Tigers, but its a dark stripe on light. The photo is a typical mature Tiger (49") from NW Ontario's Eagle Lake this past September....big head, rounded fins...Tiger traits vs Musky. If you want confirmation, find Gord Pyzer on Facebook. Gord knows his toothy critters.

Looks like a Fallfish to me. They can get up to 12". When I was a kid, and learning to fly fish, I used to catch them in a local creek. They readily take dry flies and put up quite an acrobatic fight. Never tried eating one...but you'd need a bunch for a decent meal..

Food looks awesome ! What lodge is it ?

Looks like a juvenile Northern Pike to me. They often have that colour pattern when young. You can count the "pores" on the underside of the jaw to be sure. Does the water you're fishing have both species ?

"Battery Management System". It's an electronic system built in to the battery that monitors voltage, current, and temperature. It prevents overcharging or short circuits, etc. Keeps the battery from blowing up on you and ensures that you get the best longevity. ..makes it kind of "idiot proof". Even the most basic of lithiums should have it... Check the specs on your charger vs the charging requirements of your battery...you might be OK

Also, I find a Bluetooth monitor very useful. You can quickly check the status of your battery from your phone. Not sure if your battery has it built-in, but you can add it on for $30

Yes, dont trickle charge lithiums...the faster you charge them, the longer they last. If you don't have a lithium specific charger, the battery will only charge to 60% or so of capacity. Lithiums need a higher voltage to fully charge. Assuming your lithium has a BMS built-in...it should automatically monitor and prevent over-charging, over discharging, and charging at sub-zero temps.

Very cool ! Excuse the pun... It seems to me that folks love their minnows in NW Ontario. Last September we stayed for 10 days at Temple Bay on Eagle Lake. They include 2 dozen minnows per person per day with your accommodation. We definitely used them....if you wanted to, it was easy to bring a couple of dozen Walleye to the boat before lunch. Shore lunch was never a problem. Most of the time, however, we were more interested in chasing larger toothy critters. One morning, my buddy and I decided to conduct an experiment. He fished with a plain jighead and live minnow, I used the same jighead but with a 3.3" Keitech soft plastic swimbait. I matched him Walleye for Walleye, and in fact the plastic landed more fish. I think because the live minnows were easier for the fish to "steal" and strip off the hook...even though we were using the through the mouth/gill then through the tail method of hooking them on the jig. After a while, we switched it up...just to make sure it wasn't the "operator" that was making the difference...same results. After that we donated our daily allotment of bait to some fellas from Wisconsin, although in hindsight considering the price of Keitech's (and how easily they get chewed up) it may not have been the most economical move.. Now this was September, and the fish were very active...in colder water when they're more sluggish, I definitely agree that live bait can make a difference.

https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/overfishing-walleye-in-northern-ont-leads-to-5-5k-in-fines-1.6899422

I suspect the system is set up that way...just another way to dig into your wallet.

If you go to the website that is listed on the back of the Boater Card, it lists a link for lost or replacement cards that takes you here: https://ilostmycard.com/ Not sure if you tried that. In the last 20 years, I've been pulled over by the OPP on the water probably over a dozen times. Never once, did they ask me for any paperwork including the Boater Card. It's always been a "safety check"...enough life jackets on- board, working flashlight, sound-making device, etc..It's always in my wallet, but they never ask...which I find odd, because if you're pulled over on the road for whatever reason the first thing they ask for is license and registration. Perhaps, it has something to do with "probable cause"....they can only ask if they believe an offence has been committed. Just like at a RIDE spot-check, if they don't suspect you've been drinking, they just let you pass through with out asking for your license.