dave524

This should answer your question http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=36378

I think Killex and Roundup are on the prohibited weapons list in Ontario

Thanks for the heads up on that, I've been aware of its reputation for a long time. Living by the Niagara Escarpment here in Grimsby we have two other invasives that are making life difficult for our native wildflowers. They have been occurring with increasing frequency the last few years and I would urge anyone who has them on their property to eradicate them. Japanese Knotweed http://ontariowildflowers.com/mondaygarden...icle.php?id=110 Garlic Mustard http://ontariowildflowers.com/mondaygarden/article.php?id=54 On a upbeat note, Purple Loosestrife, while still present, I don't see the massive fields of purple that were common a decade ago. I believe they imported a weevil from Europe that feeds on it, seems to be keeping it in check.

A rod holder and going downwind if possible makes life easier, downwind is almost necessary when alone and setting riggers or planer boards.

I strip a loose fish into a nylon stocking, actually pull the nylon up over the vent and milk the fish. This works well, no eggs are lost and you can knot it and water harden them in the stream and drain them all in the stocking. At home I will mix up a solution of boracic acid powder and water. Boracic acid can be found at the drug store, it is commonly used as a eye wash. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat yeast and fungal infection, so your eggs are free of anything nasty that might grow and ruin them. Run the eggs in the boracic powder solution for a few minutes and drain them in a collander till they are dry. Next I put them into quart sealers , the kind with the snap lid, guess you could swish some of the solution around in them too to kill any nasties. Fill the jars to about an inch of the top, then lay a piece of aluminum foil over the eggs, take a small piece of paper and light it , drop it on top of the foil and quickly put the lid on and ring. If done correctly the flame will burn off the air generate some heat and when it cools the lid will snap, sealing it. That's it, use your eggs and do the lit paper and snap lid thing every time you use some. I found that they will stay good in just the fridge this way all winter and till the end of spring fishing. We got one of those expensive vacuum bag sealers lately, the ones with the real heavyweight bags. It has too levels of suction. One flattens a beer can so that it resembles a road kill, the other is for softer foods . Going to try it for a few bags this year and see how it does on the lesser setting. EDIT: I would still do the boracic wash to sterilize them and only refrigerate the bags. Nothing will grow on them if there is nothing to grow. Don't ask about the nylons in the back of my vest

I started in the early 80's with a Grice and Young, it was a lightweight but serviceable bearing reel. They went out of business but I see that a company called " Eagle " has bought the tooling and is building several models again. Centerpin Angling has them for $99 new if you want to go that way.

Historically, were any of the Brook Trout strains in Lake Ontario and its tribs anadromous ? I wonder too if he actually went to the lake, it has been my experience with southern Ontario brookies that the larger fish will migrate somewhat, hitting smaller triblets or nursery type water to spawn but often spending the rest of the year in water that would perhaps be considered marginal for the species further downstream.

You really want a challenge at Long Point, try hunting the Waterfowl Management Unit, imagine trying to find your camoflaged duck blind in the middle of a marsh in the predaylight hours. I haven't hunting there since the age of GPS, but I would hope that someone had the brilliant idea to provide coordinates for all the blinds now.

Nice fishes, you could send a bit of that rain up here, 21 days without here in Niagara and the steelhead are waiting for that first cool rain, expect a big initial run when it happens. As for the sonar question, I couldn't find what I wanted online but I think the output signal (what the fish hear)on most sonars is constant, the sensitivity adjustment is precisely that, you are adjusting the sensitivity of the unit to the received signal/echo . Hope you understand what I mean, turning down the sensitivity in that case would have no effect on spooking the fish. Maybe there is a sonar guru with tech knowledge could clarify if this is the case?

I always understood that if you put water in a well it just seeps away if the water table is low, go with a cistern for a backup.

If it had rained any significant amount this week I would have said steelhead, I'd say you better go bass fishing.

Maybe try a different issuer for your licence, you might find one that knows what to do. I would suspect you would get temp piece of paper and the real card would be mailed.

While I've never had the opportunity to sample them or if they really exist, I really liked the names and labels, using the " Steelhead Pale Ale " as an avatar and this one was given serious consideration. Would love to see friend's reactions if you opened a case of these after a day on the river.

I find I have to fight the reflex of setting the hook at the sound of the strike in the dark when using surface lures, pulling it out of their open yap or away from them B4 they actually have it, could this be a possibility?

"Carling Ice" for over ten years now, prefer it to a lot of the premiums and the price is better. Still over priced but better.

Great pictures, gourgeous fish

Anyone want to bet that if Iggy loses the election again and is replaced as leader of the Liberal Partyas a result, he is not a resident of Canada in 3 years??

I know there is absolutely no intent to break the law on your part and chances of the geese finding that bait in the wooded area are remote but you might want to consider the distance from your bait station to your goose setup. Technically if a C.O. or RCMP officer wanted to push it you could be found in violation of the Migratory Game Bird Act. Quote BAIT RESTRICTIONS 14. (1) Subject to section 23.3, no person shall hunt for migratory game birds within 400 m of any place where bait has been deposited unless the place has been free of bait for at least seven days. Just a thought for you to consider

WTG, very nice silver fish, caught darker fish offshore. Bet they are good safe eaters too.

New 2008 Mako Center Consoles for sale @ clearout prices! -171CC $23,261 w/ Evinrude 90hp Etec -184CC $27,841 w/ Evinrude 115hp Etec -204CC $40,249 w/ Evinrude 175hp Etec & T-top. Sea-trials available upon request. Please contact Jeff or Brian at Don Hyde Marine for full details and pictures. (905)-768-3267 this text from another ad, seems to indicate the motor is included, I thought it a lot of boat for the money for a Great Lakes angler

For that kinda money I'd rather have something like this, and have $20G left to blow on electronic and other goodies. http://www.donhydemarine.com/searchengine/...rtDir=DESC& BTW that includes a T top with rocket launchers . yes please

A lot of trailers have those white spoked rims, maybe a couple of feet of hardened chain through the spokes and around the frame of the trailer with good keyed alike locks wouldn't be very expensive but somewhat effective.

Thanks for the tip Terry

Sorry if it's been posted before, believe it was 2007 North Bay. Just thought it was a similar situation but this time involving Ontario's finest and our tax dollars. <BTW> what am I doing wrong , expected a pic to appear, not a link?

We can beat that http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/dltc...pg?t=1250386529