pmaloney

My boat is a 14.5 foot open bow with a 50 hp motor. I want to launch into HH but I'm nervous about it. I plan to try this on a nice calm day, but are there any procedural differences for the Harbour than for other small lakes? I noticed the Hamilton Harbour Boat Launch sign says speed limit of 20 kph on the harbour. Is this correct? Also, I'm curious about going under the lift bridge into Lake Ontario. Can anyone just go ahead and do that? Sorry...I'm a total newbie. Please point me to a faq or other resource if I've missed it, or just let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

Hi Folks, First post. I've been lurking for a couple days checking things out and this forum seems pretty good. I'm new to fishing. I fished when I was a kid up at a rental cottage my family used to get for a couple weeks in August every year, but this was just worm on a hook hope to catch that small mouth kind of fishing. I've got a boat now and two boys...9 and 4...and I'd like to start fishing with them. I'll be fishing mostly in the Grand River between Caledonia and Brantford, Grand River in Dunnville to Lake Erie, Hamilton Harbour, and some smaller Norther lakes. What should I get to put in my new tackle box? Limited budget, just looking to start a good tackle box the right way. Any help appreciated. Cheers, Pat