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nice fist catch, they get a lot bigger, that's a baby compared to brutts you will catch in the future

don't forget its a different ring and different rules from pride and ufc, that transition can take some time which might explain some of the struggles the pride guys have had.

oh well, at least they are coming in, thanks for sharing, pretty soon...pretty soon.

They are right, there WILL BE HUGE crowds this weekend the way this summer weather is. I was there just yesterday, and think it still early. jig and float is the way to go!!!!

we ALL need help.... by the way I dream of musky

Nice going and great pics, you showed us whose the carp master. The bigguns should be coming soon and the action picking up. Wait for that water to heat up a bit more.

I have fished right on top of the dam and had a CO check my license, not once did he tell ANYONE they could fish righ infront of the dam, even the owner of the tackle shop does it. I believe you are right about the opener on the May long weekend, that is what I remember last year.

The Raptos can beat the Nets, but the Nets can beat the Raptors as well, this is not going to be cake walk, VC is going to be pumped for this and so will the whole team. If we lose it will be very disappointing , if they lose you will see that team being rebuilt I think. This is a BIG and exciting series to watch for those additional reasons.

I don't start until May and even then it is very challenging to hook into multiples. Lots of big fish but we need a nice warm spell for probably 2 weeks to get them going. This April has been tough for sure as far as cold weather. Give it till May if this warm spell stays with us.

The spot just north of there was closed down for the same reason. If you just walk around, you see line, plastics etc.. thrown around and no one seems to take their garbage since so many don't care unfortunately.

I would say this is the false spawn, but the dam cold weather is creating havoc. Lots of fish in transition which is why I think the size has been less than spectacular.

They are constant roamers so timing is every thing. Supposedly when ice moves out, the crappies move in for the false spawn for about 1 week. They leave until the water temps get up for spawning. Cold fronts push them back out into deeper water. They can be tight schoolers and you have to be patient with them. Frozen fire said the right set up, he's caught some nice slabs last year in the spring. Out of doors as a magazine out with a good article on catching spring crappies (as well as others) you should read it. Smallest lightest jigs are key for the tubes.

I have 2 EB but find that they are not that durable. But for the money what do u expect (I got them for 50$ on sale). Not sure about the baitcaster, but they are real lookers that's for sure.

Aparently that area will be closed in 2009, too much garbage left behind by anglers, another area ruined by bad apples. And no I did not keep all of them just 3 of them and 1 perch.

small fish are great for soup . Obvious the larger ones for filletting.

Great place to fins lures you can't get here normally for all sorts of different species. Have not had a problem so far (knock on wood). Just ask questions and do research on the seller first.

Thanks for the report. I was there on Friday and managed half a dozen crappie, but all were 5 inchers, 100 perch and 3 sunfish. Better than nothihng, still have some time to wait for them to come in I think.

Well after working almost everyday the past 3 weeks except for 1 day, and seeing the monster pike some OFNers have caught just before the season closes, I was determined to get into some spring pike season this year. Off to the islands and started at Hanlans. LOTS of ice left still. Nothing, no follows just snagged some branches. Went to centre island and casted there mainly and managed to get one to my surprise and then another follow later, but I think it was the first fish only because it had a bad white gash on the back that looked familiar. Also it was weird because the fish took off one way, i went the other way down 40 feet and managed a follow from wha tI believe to be the same fish (must be hungry). Felt great to get my first spring pike on the largest husky jerk I had. Did manage to throw spinners, spoons, crank baits, but it was the husky jerks that worked the best today. Tried Wards and nothing. Still lots of ice in the channels so with the season closing soon, I look foward to when it opens up again. Lots of walking and casting, very tired now, but it was worth it. And yeah the water is freezing cold, the pike almost got away unhooked and I grabbed it by the tail before it had a chance, need to snap a quick pic for proof.... and here she is:

don't agree with some of them, here's why

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I like both a lot, but find for casting i prefer LC and for trolling Raps in general. Despite the higher cost (some on sale at BPS right now) they are built much better, nicer finishes, hooks, breater attention to detail, but both definitely catch fish. Any thoughts?

At least you landed one this time. I was sleeping half the time we went LOL, not used to it. At least I know my survival suit works. Nice going on the whitie, at least you did not hook yourself this time

Bought a 2 piece med hvy 7 ft st croix musky rod and a glow in the dark thunderstick. One thing I dlearned is that once company's actions is not the same as another. This rod was stiffer and rated for heavier line and weight than a heavy action shimano rod of similar specs, very intersting. They felt very different also, the st croix was much nicer. Got 2 free hats and a key chain also

Hey DSN, don't back out on me for Friday, it's on!!! I'm going Thursday after work, think I'll be disappointed like last year, not what it used to be compared to 5 years or so ago.

Is Gagnon's going to be there?

Side arm for sure. You need to keep your rod tip down and slack out otherwise the fish may throw your bait. If you set the hookup, you need to bring your rod tip down anyway, setting sideways skips that step. If the fish misses, the bait may still be at the same level in the water coloumn, seting the hook up may pull the bait out of the water. My 2 cents