Mike Pike

That's a terrific release shot, Bojangles. Could you please tell me exactly where you're fishing?

lol

So let me get this straight....

 

You guys get up in the middle of the night, crawl out of bed leaving behind a nice warm wife to go set your donkey down in a cardboard box on a frozen lake?

Yup!.. Everything except for the cardboard box!

Oh, and the nice warm wife...

Good luck, FinS. I hope you guys get yourselves a season out there.

I used to ice-fish with my Uncle on St. Clair years ago( Stoney Point? )so I have a soft spot for the lake. Most of my ice-fishing now is done on Lake Simcoe( Cooks Bay )which usually freezes nice and early, except for this year, of course.

Thanks Maureen, I caught the show. Really enjoyed it too! It inspired me to organize my ice fishing gear and get it by the door this morning! Gonna be gettin' out real soon.

Guessing you don't lip them.

Ok, I'll go and vote for him.. but ONLY because it's a fishing thing.

Geez, there must be a 'man rule' against this kinda thing...

Too bad but these shows haven't really adjusted to the changing times.

I think years ago, these kinds of shows were all we had to gain product information( as well as entertainment ). But let's face it, you can go to a fishing show anytime you want.. just go to BassPro!

And, as for gaining product information, we now can research products on our computers!

Shows that increase their admission and parking charges, sell booth space to vendors that have nothing to do with the theme of the show, etc., are really missing the boat. Excuse the pun...

I'm kinda in the same boat as you, Cast-Away. I work in Waterloo but when the weather gets rough, I can work from my 'home office' in Hamilton. I still went to work this morning, though, cuz I didn't think it was too bad out there. I did see a few accidents though.

And Lew, that's just plain mean.

I was gonna fish there but I won't now.

Hmmmm... doesn't seem to work for me either. Audio is good but the video is way off. Wonder if they're doing it on purpose so as not to give away any of their programming free but just let people kinda see what they're about.

Jeez, you'd think it was January or somthin'.

lol

Hey Lew, I know you were stressing about not being able to go out ice fishing this year, so you must be gettin' all your gear ready by the door, eh?

Wow, that just might be the sweetest thing I've ever seen!!!!

Ya, I know, I don't get out much.

Thanks for posting that MTP!

Give it a bit of time, ATF. You're a fisherman. Be patient.

Anyhoo, my understanding is that Steelhead that enter the streams in the fall and reside there over winter are fish who are reacting to spring-like conditions.. ie high water levels and cool temperatures. It's like a big false run, I guess.

What a terrific read, Wolfville. Very well penned and the photos were excellent.

Makes me sorry for not getting in much carping this past season myself. Oh well, there's always next year..

Cheers!

Man, the steaming sucks! It just stops for minutes at a time. How am I expected to watch the game while I'm supposed to be working!!!!

I find I don't nead it.

Is niiiiiice.

Hey CH312, does your suit have washing instructions printed somewhere inside, say around the neck area? Sometimes cleaning instructions are right on it.

I do not 'support' local tackle shops. Rather, I give my bussiness to local tackle shops IF they've earned it.

The "little guy" who puts up a sign, stacks a few shelves with the same tackle I can get at a chain store for a lower price hasn't earned my business. Sorry. I feel no more duty to 'support' them than they would to support me if I needed it.

Now, give me an enhanced shopping experience with things like; a deep product selection, specialty items I can't find at most other places, open early weekend mornings with live bait, a good staff with lots of local knowledge, etc., and I'm there!

Notice I never even mentioned prices! Too many times, small retailers think this is the ONLY reason people shop at one place over another.

DustinK, that is a great advertisement for 'Catch and Eat!' Mmmmmmmmmmmm...

Unless it's warranty work( which it won't be with a vehicle the age of yours ), NEVER get it seviced at the dealership! Local garages will always be waaaaaaaaay cheaper. Heck, even the GM Service Advisor told ya to go to a garage!

Goodluck with it and may you need no more repairs for a long time!

That's funny that you mentioned your sighting Magum because the last coyote I saw was last year in the area you mentioned. It was at the top Mt. Albion Road in the Redhill Creek area. Thought it was pretty cool to see. With all the construction though, I'll bet they'll be pushed out of the Redhill Creek area before long.

...that deal to bring Pass Pro Shop to the Buffalo waterfront as part of huge multi-million dollar re-development project is off.

I guess the waterfront re-delelopment will go ahead, just not with Bass Pro. It still could be a negotiating tool being used by Bass Pro, so I guess we'll have to wait and see.

I could see a lot of their customers coming from the Hamilton and Niagara area.

Good report Kenny. Better luck your next time out. At least you had one on and got a good'un to follow.

Nice looking fish, Urban, and congratulations. Looks like the perfect size for the table. Glad your Mom got to enjoy 'er too!

Cheers!