snagmaster

Ive fished the lake...Bass and perch...no walleye. Very flat and featureless.Nothing really to target now.

Yeah exactly. Im dieing to get on the water tho. Guess the whities will be safe for another weekend...lol

Smart move....Sunday the wind is even worse

Wow....Nuts....Im always wearing a pdf for now on...You never know

Hi Guys,

Counting down the minutes of work on this gloomy friday while dreaming of being on my boat catching lunkers....lol.....Was planning to hit simcoe tomorrow for opener but checked the weather and see 25km/hr winds with 42km/hr gusts.....Brutal......Is anyone else braving the wind for an attempt atsimcoe deep water jigging?

I found the last two years for spring whities and lakers terribly slow compared to the usual. Has anyone else experienced the same? Im marking way less then last years and catching way less.....What the hell is happing to these fish? lol

Hi Guys,

I am planning to take my beautiful wife up to the cottage this weekend to do some ice out lkaer flat lining.

Does anyone know which Lakes are open water and with a public lauch that is accessable right now?

Also, this is my first time targeting lakers at this time of year. Any tips woulf be appreciated.

Thanks, and good luck on the water

Sounds awesome.....I know moore lake is open. Im planning on taking the boat up to do some flatlining for lakers in the minden area....Does anyone know which lakes (launches) are open......Also which laes are flooded or merked up.

Thanks.

I ended up buying the Rebel....I wasnt turned off from the viyl floor when I saw it....And think its a good idea for me do to how hard I like to fish. Am going to get a nice matt from lund for me and my trolling motor peddle to fit on. I get the boat next week thursday and am pumped. Ill be hitting lake O the next day...lol....Ill post a report for my first day on the water.

Thanks for all the input guys. All great points. I'm on the way to Trenton now to look at the boat. I think it will come down to if I can handle the look of it cause I'm use to carpet. But I am rough with my gear. I toe my. I fish 12 months a year on my boat so need durable. Just hope the vinyl doesn't cause me to slip and fall into the niagara in jan or anything. Lol. I'll post with pics if I grab it.

Anyone have An ipilot mink otta trolling motor. I'm use to cable driven steering cause it's great for controlling around docks structure. How is the ipilot for bass fishing? Love the anchor feature.

Hi Guys,

Been a while since Ive posted on here as I have been crazy busy working and traded my boat in for hardwood floors (thanks to my wonderful wife).

Im in the proccess of buying a 2013 lund Rebel 1650 sport with 90 4 stroke merc. Ive found exactly what I want at a dealer (avoiding a 2 month wait to get custom from lund) but have one concern. The boat Im looking at has vinyl floors thru out (lower level and front casting deck). Im use to a carpeted front casting deck so am very hesitant.

What do u guys think? Any pros and cons you gents can fill me in on. Its abviously great for cleaning but not sure about if its tear with hooks? or if it gets really hot to walk on bare foot in the summer?

Thanks for the feedback. Also any comments or tips about this model would be greatly appreciated.

You can expect many reports like the old days once I get this bad boy.

Stay safe on the water.

Snagmasteral

Thanks alot guys. I figured as much. Guess Ill try Rainbow roe on the lower niagara. Thanks for the kind words Cudz. I miss being one here, just so busy with work.

Merry Christmas to all

Hi all,

Been a while since Ive posted....Happy Holidays OFNers

Looking to find brown trout roe to fish the rivers. Does anyone know where I can find some to buy???

Also, do you guys think rainbow trout roe will do the trick as a substitute??

Snagmasteral

Pure, the guy thats bored at work....lol

Nice fish, sent you a PM

Hey Guys,

Have been fishing for lakers and whities through the Ice on Simcoe for about 7 years. Just recently got a calapsable ice Clam and a snowmobile to stay mobile ans warm. Was wondering other OFNers opinions on some things. I know everyone has there own way to do things and am very interested to see what others think.

1. Generally do active whities and lakers go further off points and shorelines later on in the ice season. Ive found that later in the season I have to venture further to the center of the lake (away from the main grouping of huts) to find active fish after the first two weeks in the seaon.

2. I stay about 40 min to an hour at each whole before moving if I have no bites. Is it better to stay and wait it out or leave for active fish sooner? Hard one to answer but what is YOUR opinion??

3. Do lures such as half half williams (flashy) work better on sunny days? Or does it not matter because of the low light levels down 100 feet?

4. I find I have much better luck between 11am to 3pm for whities and lakers through the ice. What are your peak hours of action?

and last but not least. Does anyone know how far out from ORO line 6 you can safely go out on a snowmobile? does the thickness of 8 to 11 inches stay consitant kms past the grouping into open water..

thanks alot guys. Love to hear what others think about this great winter sport. goodluck on the water

aI use atleast 50lb power pro(green) for flipping jigs...works great for me.

not sure where to launch but i would go fto buck forsure. flippin jigs and gamler shads in heavy cover do the trick

All the best with your operation man. We need more good people like you on the lake. You helped my bro last year when his Jeep almost went through the ice. All the best

awesome largies man. Sweet you caught them on all different baits.

just shot you a pm man. let me know

Nice fish man. Its been tough for me to this year. Think its the water temps. Have only had amazing days on gbay. Simoce has been horrible for me this year. gotta change it up i guess. Goodluck in your tournys

Nice fish man. Welcome to the board. Gotta love the anthem...Im the one with the walleye in it..ahaha

Nice work cuds. I fished simcoe a few times this year but cant catch the numbers or quality of fish that I caught last year. Not sure what they are doing this year. Way to get the newbie into a simcoe football!

thanks alot for the help guys. Im sending you a pm paulyboy

Hey guys. I have next week free and am planning to head up to Gowganda lake camp for 4 days with my bud. Anyone ever been? I was up there for 1 day two years back in june . Only fished for 2 hours and caught a couple bass, thats it. I hear the fishing is great tho. I dont like fishing live bait and was wondering if you can still get into good fishing using lures (crank baits and jigs)??? will be targeting smallies ( they are open all year long up there) walleye and pike. But mostly walleye. Is this a good place to go?

also how are the back lakes in the area? Any other suggestions on places to go withing 10 hours of toronto are appreciated. Thanks for the help guys. I need a good trip up north before I start working