farsider

Thanks for posting Dave!

Some real beauties.  Pics are really stunning!

It is football season after all! Yowza

Cheers

Thanks for posting.

Stunning!

Headhunters thread here

https://ontariofishingcommunity.com/topic/88940-sail-filing-for-chapter-11-restructuring/

Do you work for Fish ' n Canada in any capacity?

Seems like all your posts are promoting them or trying to drive views their way.

Or maybe you have already disclosed your affiliation with that company and I haven't seen it yet.

Thanks

Yes.  

It is a cheap way for Fish n' Canada to buy web page view(s).

Meth wreaking havoc for sure.

I am sure you have seen the change in Parry Sound too.  Discarded needle, etc.

And North Bay going through hell.  Their own encampments/tent cities, discarded needles, crime, etc.

Going north (even farther north) not necessarily an escape from these issues anymore.  Not just a big city problem.  

Sad but, true.

There definitely will be offsets for each option.  Costs for both too.

You seem to be going at it in a level-headed way.

Best of luck,

Mark

Or Crossline

I would guess European Skipper.

Great shots as always!

Thanks for posting.

Mark

Sweet lookin' Brookie!

Nicely done

Came across this one for $2 off admission.

Promo code - CSFL

https://www.springfishingandboatshow.com/

Don't know how long it will be valid.

Post other ones you come across.

Cheers,

Mark

Nice job Brian.

Very cool on your own fly!

Mark

The cynical among us (eg. me) , would say this is just another ploy by GM to shakedown the Federal and provincial gov'ts for more "investments".

An election year for the federals.  

Sad to toy with workers lives this way, plus all those tied to GM jobs.

Got out last weekend for a day of Musky fishing with a buddy.

On the Pickerel river east of 69.   No Musky seen or caught.  The water was as high as we have ever seen it.  Stark contrast to only a few months ago when it was the lowest we have ever seen it.  A little bit of snow and a lot of wind off and on all day.

Buddy caught a total surprise of a male Salmon on his larger Jake/Grandma style bait while trolling.  About a 6-8lber.  No gut to speak of.   Probably been in the river, not eating and  moving up for a month.  Not a full boot yet but, definitely getting there.  More shoe than boot.  Seemed late for him too.

First one for us in that area.

New technique for river males?   They are always nipping and pushing and jockeying with other males/fish for position.  Size up to the 10" baits.

Cheers,

Mark

TackleShare program with OFAH?

Nicely done sir!

She's a beaut!

Cheers,

Mark

Cool spot.

Nice SW!

Came across this.

https://www.newsweek.com/mouth-injuries-hooks-make-hard-eat-1163203

Cormorants factor into Baitfish numbers at all?

Falling and hitting your head on the way out is but one example.

What if a "personal watercraft", out of control boat or some drunk, inattentive cruiser hits you.

Can happen in an instance,  like being rapidly swamped (like the shared story), with little time to find, let alone put on a PFD.

Always wear one.

So sad.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/09/11/body-found-in-pickering-believed-to-be-that-of-missing-toronto-boater-kevin-wong.html

Condolences to all who cared for him

I believe the Mepps Lusox are still made and commonly available from UK/Europe.

Nice to see the original ones still in package.

Cheers,

Mark

Birds have been found dead or dying at Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park.  (Home to North Americas largest breeding colony with around 14,500 breeding pairs and between 60,000-70,000 individuals).

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/cormorants-toronto-disease-1.4795873

I guess you could wait for Trombley's next sale and see if they are included.

Have seen a few go on the 2nd market for $60.  Even one in the states at Goodwill for $29usd.

Apparently there are differences in quality too.  Earlier versions having metal hook holders (newer ones are plastic?)

And Rapala now has 6 foot versions.

Did find this from Amazon.  Also, they have Rivers Edge lures for around $60 but, out of stock.

https://www.amazon.ca/Rapala-Original-Floater-Giant-Tiger/dp/B001NXC7VS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533766450&sr=8-1&keywords=giant+lure

Cheers,

Mark

I have used it.  

Just a quick pass until the leaves have briefly withered is all it takes.  They will completely shrivel away within days.

It does nothing for the seeds still remaining in the gravel so, you will still have to do it over again throughout the season.

Good thing you know a fireman, as it can be dicey during current drought-like conditions or on windy days (especially if there is leaked oil,etc.).  I have done it right after it has rained.

Have you salted your driveway?  That should help make it less hospitable for growth.

All the best,

Mark