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This is a topic that has caught my interest even though I have never been been up there. I have a couple of questions. 1) What time of year do you guys think is the best time to go ? Spring , Summer, Fall ? 2) Do you think that with Eddie being booked solid and with all the interest, increased exposure and added fishing pressure there is a chance that the fishing could decline ?

Nice fish. Helsinki Shad ! I knew it would be a killer pike colour.

Great thread Walleye Wanderer, Your killing me ! You guys a very fortunate to have the oportunity to travel to such world class fisheries. Its great to hear the lures and techniques that put fish in the boat for everyone. It seems that the Johnson Silver Minnow takes the cake. Does anybody use the standard jerk bait up there. By far my favorite bait for pike down here. Solo- you can purchase those nice jaw spreaders at bps

I just use regular plano tackle trays. I use a sharp sturdy knife to cut small notches in the upright plastic on a couple of compartments and lay the spinnerbaits in with the blades in one compartment and the skirt and hook in the other. The wire sits nice in the notch.

I use the minn kota power drive 70# thrust. I have owned the motor for 4 years and have replaced the pedal 2 x. Going on 3. Very frustrating and very expensive.( $135 ) The advantages to this type of pedal is the long cord and a low profile. Disadvantages are replacing the pedals every other year, slower response in turning direction and difficult stow and deploy. It also uses battery power to turn the motor. My father has a Minn Kota maxxum 80# thrust. In my opinion this is a far superior motor. Advantages to using the Maxxum are.... very reponsive turning ( almost too responsive ),It does not use battery power to turn the motor, easy stow and deploy Disadvantages to the maxxum are... the pedal sits very high and balancing can be difficult unless its recessed in the deck.I think it only comes in 24 volt so 2 batteries are required. Because its a cable the pedal sits very far back on the deck of the boat. I use my trolling motor more than my main motor. Always get the most # thrust that you can afford for your boat. Being underpowered can be very frustrating when on the water. Good luck with your search.

Thats a great set up. can you show a close up of the rack where the rods sit in. Is that foam ? I might have to steal your design.

Looks like you got into some good ones this year, well done. I have to get me some of those Erie smallies some day !

your living in paradise. nice fish and pics

Good luck and stay positive. As long as you are all better for the softwater season next year. Get better and then get some rest. You have a pretty strong community behind you here

Not really ! Especially when the water reaches your thermometer. Nice fish guys, looks as if the steelheaders had a great fall

Keep going Jen !

As usual, a wicked season. Ya gotta throw up at least one largie picture. Thanks for taking the time to share you pictures.

I just watched "Bass up in 2011 " and laughed my ass off. Minn Chota, They are on the 6 inch not the 12 ! Thats classic stuff, very funny guys. An amazing season for you guys !

Very cool report ! A great story in a great location.

Best report of the year ! Excelent re-cap of your trip and great eye with the camera. Congrats to your girlfriend on that DONKEY bass.

XL, very warm

Hey Oakvillebassguy, First off, I think you should change your name to Oakvilletroutguy. My buddy has a brand new pair of 5mm Springbrook neo-prene waders for sale. Very warm waders that will last a lifetime if taken care of. Send me a p.m. if interested. Good luck with the temp fix.

A great collection of fish. Looks like a season you wont soon forget. But wait ..... where are the steelhead ?

Great looking fall ! That hen is a real fat one, very chesty.

Nice collection of walleye there. I figured that a report was to come with this great weather.

Looks like a decent season to me. Its hard to look at all your summer pics at this time of year. only 6 months till bass opener !

C'mon Ron, stop tellin lies again. Its actually me in both pictures.

I had no idea you what you were going through. Good luck and stay positive. You have a lot of people and prayers behind you. happy holidays to you and yours. I want to see more bass reports from you for many years to come !

As usual, great story and amazing pictures !

Looks cold up there. A great fall / early winter for you so far. Good luck out on the ice this year !