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Thanks for all the info. I will pick up some braided line, maybe one of each type and see how I like them. I am going to be moving about 2 minutes walking distance from cooks bay in a month, so hopefully there is some good fishing there. Thanks again for the help guys.

DOn't really want to hijack the thread, but I have been looking at a few waterfront or near waterfront homes on Cooks Bay. I was wondering is the fishing good there?

Alright sounds good. For my reel it says under "line rating" 4-12lb. I figured that meant the maximum and minimum line I could use with it. Didn't know I could use 20lb.

Alright here is what I am going to pick up so far. -The 6'6 medium Action rod/reel combo from Basspro. - A Rapala X-Rap Shad - Rapala X rap - Bass Pro crankbait kit - 2 packs of Senko's 5 inch - 2 packs of Mustad Big Mouth 4/0 hooks - 17 piece Spinnerbait kit by Strike King - 10-12 pound mono line (not sure what brand as of yet). - Tacklebox (I have knives, pliers, net etc..) Eventually I will pick up a fair amount of other stuff, but I think that should get me started for now. Does anyone have any type of knots they recommend. I have been practicing the grinner knot.

Thanks for the tips guys. I think I will go for the 6'6 rod instead of 7. Though I might catch some pike, I will mainly be going after Bass. However I am sure a Pike will grab what I through out there eventually and want to have something that could get the job done if that happens. Also, I am not just going to go for Hardbaits. I heard Senko's are very good if you texas rig them. So I think I might pick up a couple 10 packs of those. Also what type of line do you suggest? I am thinking 12lb test, but I am not sure what brands have less memory then others.

Thanks for the links and information everyone. I am planning a move up to the south end of simcoe in the near future, and i will probably be able to put a good 20k in the bank from it, so I will probably have a boat for next summer/fall. I am going to go pick up some gear and attempt to get my outdoor license within the next few days. Then maybe go out and try some fishing in a couple weeks. From everything i have been reading people seem to use the rapala x-rap for both bass and pike to great success. so among other tackle, I will get a couple of those to learn how to fish hardbait. I was thinking of getting this combo of rod/reel in medium action 7 foot. Is this a good choice? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...t=SearchResults

What size rod would you suggest.

I live in Toronto and here is what I pay for Internet/TV. Rogers charges me $120 for a basic digital TV package. I don't have the HD package, and I don't have the sports package. in fact they just took off some channels last months, yet I pay the exact same rate. Rogers also charges me $100 for Internet service. I have a very old home (built in the 50's), and need two computers, one in the basement, one on the top floor to have Internet access. Wireless routers don't work in this house (neither do cell phones for some reason). Also, since it's an old home, and the way it's designed, drilling into the floor isn't an option. I use my computer as a living so it's essential I have fast Internet. I called up Rogers and explained my situation. I said I could be using a router, but with the way my home is built it's next to impossible unless I wire Ethernet into the entire home which means ripping down sections of the walls. I said why not just charge me for a single connection. They refused and even threatened to raise my price to $200. Needless to say I dropped the Digital TV, and I am planning on dropping their internet as well. You guys should also read what they are doing with the Iphone. They are ripping off everyone in Canada, to the point where their is a huge news story about it and Apple is threatening to cut rogers off.

Hey. Well, I am a semi new angler as the title reads. I used to fish with my grandad all the time as a kid. We mainly fished Ontario Lake, Simcoe, and smaller rivers. Since I lived in Toronto, I would fish Humber River by myself when I was bored. They were my best memories as a kid, but much of the actual technique and knowledge was lost on me, because I was just happy fishing with him. When I was 11 years old he passed away, and thats around the point I stopped fishing. I know the basics of fishing, but much of the advance knowledge, like finding the fish, using specific lures ( I always used Live baits when I was younger), how to use a baitcaster etc.. I need to learn. Also, since I don't live by many lakes (outside of Lake Ontario) I don't know good spots to shore fish or good spots to find fish. So basically I just need some help getting started again. I have a few questions for you guys, and if you can help me out that would be great. If not, sorry for wasting your time. 1. What gear am I going to need. I mainly want to go after Bass and Pike to start with. if you guys can name some specific reels and rods I could check out that would be good. Also what type of line? 2. What hardbaits do you guys prefer? Any specific ones? I have mainly been looking at Rapala and Hammerhead Lures, but not really sure which ones to pick up. 3. Do you have any suggestions on small, not over fished lakes around Toronto(willing to drive 1-2 hours) I could start with, before hitting places like Simcoe? Especially ones with good shore fishing, as I don't have a boat or know how to operate one lol. I plan on picking up a boat eventually, but want to fish a bit first. I also want to figure out how to get a boating license and want to read up on all of the rules and regulations first. I also think I am going to need an outdoor card/fishing license if I am correct. The last thing I want to do is be one of these jerks who fish for certain species that are out of season, and cause accidents in the water by not using my boat properly. Thanks for any help.

FTA goes down, but not as much now as it was five months ago. Many groups are close to creating a full emulation, which means your TV will be up longer then ever. I use a Sonicview, which has one of the top support teams, and it was up for damn near 3 months until a few days ago. Also, if any of you are paying for your firmware, just go to FTAtalk. They have it immediately and it's all free. Don't get suckered into paying for firmware, it's not faster then free sites like FTA talk, and it's all the exact same firmware from the same support groups. Just make sure to get a top brand of FTA reciver with a good support group. So when it does go down, your new firmware is up for download within a few hours, instead of a few days. lol, who knew my first post was not going to be about fishing :\