Rustic-Fisher

We’ve had a ton of them out here (Northumberland) pulled two off my body last week checking deer stands and blinds Tick tools are worth their weight in gold . Antibiotics right away , no messing around with Lyme disease. Last year though .... I was unfortunate enough to get one right on my ............ Yup , picture the “stand by me “ movie scene but switch the leech to a tick . Not good lol, the jokes were priceless though . Would not wish that on my worst enemy ! Check yourselfs fellas !

Tell me you smoked that fish using the SS whisker lol!!!

I have a few reels i won't part with ... My Stradics , my 9 year old pounds them and the keep going !(10 years now) and my favourite is my good ole Diawa whisker lol, may be a nostalgia thing though lol. I also own pflueger presidents , decent reel and when i worked at BPS back in the day we sold a TON!

Awesome stuff Brian !!!

Thanks guys , Garage kept , and for now just washed with a mild marine soap, purchased at the local marina. cheers , Ry

Hey guys , I picked up a 2017 1650 Lund Rebel this week , boat is like new and id like to keep it like that . Any recomendations on products for hull care and the vinyl protection . Thanks for any feedback , R

Im 5 min North of Cobourg, I can spare some . cheers Ryan

yup , forgot about premium fuel and also agree they are gas pigs!

Ive had a bunch of 4x4s and AWD vechicles over the years Jeep Rubicons ,Xterra, ,RAMS , and Subarus. Like Sinker i Currently own a 2017 RAM tweaked out for all my offload lake adventures , Lift ,skid plates , wheels ..the list goes on . BUT i gotta say I have taken the Subaru Outback 3.6 L through some sketchy stuff . I was amazed at how well it did with only the AWD. We'll always have a Subaru parked in the driveway (on our 3rd) but for working and towing its the RAM hands down . Now the jeep Rubicon was a different creature all together lol .

Nice , just sold ours to make room for kids toys and sports equipment lol. i do however Have a Billiards type light that hung over the table . Three lamps . yours for free if you want it ?

Great Topic!! When my son was 4 , we fished a well known community hole on the Notty , I drifted with my centre pin , and the boy was set up with a dead sticked 7 ' light rod for those scrappy 1-2 lb fall rainbows . Simple split shot and roe bag and forked stick stuck in the sand , his eyes were absolutely glued to the rod tip for any twitch or bounce. A couple bounces and a few twitches later ... the kid had tied into what i believed to be a Salmon . I wrapped my arms around him and helped him with the rod and the reeling process , as many fathers have done with their kids . I'll never forget the sound of that Stradic screaming and the the glimmer of the giant rainbow as it broke the water . We landed that giant bow together , he still talks about it to this day ! I've yet to tell him that was the biggest Bow I'd ever been part of catching on that river , he'd chirp the crap outta me lol. Definitely an unexpected catch !!!!

All good points , I will say one positive thing , I am noticing far less trash in Port Hope , could be the town is all over it as there are a few movies being filmed in town, so that a plus for everyone .

Not sure where it took a turn , just asking if other experinced anglers feel the same. So far its pretty civil . Agree?

Little rant .... Im not a huge Facebook user but have “liked” and followed some fishing groups . Ive fished our rivers for over 25yrs , and have never seen so many hero Pics with fish that were caught (flossed) in 20” of water, I am actually leaning toward a full fall closure of these tribs . Am I just getting old and crusty LOL , or are you guys noticing the same ? .

Amazing fish! grew up fly fishing those rivers Alberta/BC .. man I miss those days !!!

Hey guys , Gonna be that guy LoL ...looking for some info on Eels Lake in Bancroft , heading up there in a few weeks . Thanks Ry

Thanks Guys, 9.9 it is , agree the hand held spotlight is the way to sneak in . Boat has a dedicated area for the leds so I'm gonna slap em in . More for evening/night time fishes. Now just gotta find a s pot for riggers (for those flat days on the big lake) Appreciate the feedback

We’re gonna keep the rig I had listed , she’s a beast and replacement is insane with the new tariffs ( was looking at fish and skis , new) any one looking to buy , do it now with the current inventory. Heres what I’d like to do , boat was rated for a 150hp , one reason I went with the 115 merc CT was that I was hoping to add a small kicker . The boat is 20’ 7” and a modified V , I’m thinking a 9.9 hp ? Also , I’m planning on adding a few light bars on the bow to make those early morning duck blind trips manageable. Is there a way I could add these and just use the existing 24v trolling motor outlet ? Save me a ton of wiring . Boat runs off a 3 bank charging sys , I should be ok . Appriciate any feed back ! Thanks Ryan

I was in the same situation, just different boats . Went with the 115CT , the rig flys with it . At over 20’ it’s rated for a 150, but given the light weight of the boat 115 was plenty , even the dealer advised against the 150 on modified V Jon boat. Any other rig , i would of maxed out the Motor also . Only 8 hrs on the motor but man is it quiet and sips fuel.

Nice fish Brian !!! Love the toon .

Thanks for the great info guys. Appreciate the leads !!

Hey guys , bought a new rig last fall and finally getting ready for the upcomming season, just wondering if theres any evening Bass tourneys on Rice that anyone attends? Any info would be great , totally green when it comes to the tournament/club stuff. Thanks, Ryan

We could make a game outta this , sent Brian a pic of the same van parked in the no parking area at the Ganny this weekend LOL! Whats wrong with people lol

Took the kids yesterday , (8,4yrs) they loved all the activities , including rocking the trout pond lol. Some decent no Tax deals , but nothing insane . Free parking is a bonus! for the day its100$ for me and the kids, including pay to play activities. Shows about the kids for me now . We did hit SAIL on the way home , some great deals in the store .

Thanks, That is awsome intel !!! great pics! R