GeorgeJ

Yeah good episode, my Grandfather use to catch gar with a huge square net at the end of a big long tree branch pivoting on another branch with a Y at the end of it to allow the pivoting action. I'm pretty sure he ate them, he wasn't into catch and release type fishing, more into putting food on the table kind of guy.

I'm looking to buy a couple of pedestal style seats for my boat. These are pretty reasonably priced at Pro Bass, they are http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...5008000_225-8-1 Action Outdoor Copolymer Padded Boat Seats, has anyone got these and if so how are they for comfort, durability? Anybody suggest any others?

I have made a wish list of goodies to set up my new little fishing boat that adds up to the original cost of my new little fishing boat. I know I don't need it all right now even though that be my preference, I will try and be strong not to over strain my plastic to make it happen. I made the list up on the Pro Bass web site and my first thought was to pick away at it using them as my main supplier. However I was wondering who some of you guys use to equip your fishin rigs? How worth while is it to try and make fishing and boat shows to buy seats, trolling motors, fish finders, etc?

You are right there is a good amount of information on Baptiste here, I know there is only so much you can learn reading but it lays a great foundation to get started, believe me when I say I'm an apprentice fisherman. As far as Baptiste being my main fishing whole is because I bought 3.5 acres on the south Baptiste lake road just about across from the little public boat ramp where the cosway starts. I plan on retiring up there in the next few years and building a little place. I fell in love with Bancroft a few years ago while up on an ATV trip. Anyone here in the neighborhood?

Hi All been working for Crysler Research and Development for 27 years as a Technician. Starting to set up for retirement and man am I looking forward to it!!!

Well to be perfectly honest I will be happy to catch any fish of a decent size.But if I could be a bit choosie I know I like eating perch, its been a while since I had bass but remember it to be good too. I don't think I have ever had pike to eat but have read that it is quite good. Whatever the first legal fish I catch out of Baptiste will be a thrill to cook up and eat, I can hardly wait.

Just wanted to say hi and relate how glad I am to have found a very active Ontario fishing forum. I've always loved the feel of a fish at the end of a fishing rod but haven't had much time for it. I'm going to start making more time for it, I will be focusing on Baptiste Lake primarily, I did a forum search on Baptiste and have already come up with some suggested " honey holes" but I'm all ears! Hopefully some more tips will come in.