Rich

Deadbait can be left directly on bottom for pike. its actually the easiest way to get a trophy this time of year.

I see no evidence of snagging here. Just a big fish. Congrats to that dude. I think i'd jump in face first for it too. And flossing a brown with a fly rod would be more challenging than just getting them to eat it. They're agressive as hell.

They can't chill though, armchair experts must argue, every time fishing information is posted. This makes them feel better about being poor, weekend anglers.

Indeed Roy, same to you sir! And you summed it all up pretty good there. If dude with the money cant enjoy fishing without expensive equipment and the validation of catching more fish than his buddies, i guess we know who truly appreciates the sport.

I never said or implied that the basics work better in any way. Re-read. No wait, dont. Go use your billion dollar crankbaits, that'll teach me to help new anglers.

My bad. Your ridiculous overreaction and hate on rich is hilarious.

I'll stay out this time i promise. Lol

I have a little too much fun doing that! Lmao

There's hundreds, if not thousands of different BASS clubs and chapters throughout Ontario

Ps you said you illegally enforce the law with intimidation, then said everyone ELSE acts like a CO. At least they do it online, not in real life with bully tactics.

And this time of year its best to bite the bullet and use minnows below a float or on a dropshot rig

There is a strong possibility to get into a pike down there. Also some big perch, no good for eating obviously but big and steady action.

Ooh you're scary boogie boogie. Let it out man, like i care, they wont be back next year just like your crappies and walleye in dorchester.

Not sure what's funny about the post? I'd love to know though..

Many would disagree its no fun by yourself..

True dat! Whether the experience is 30 years of walking banks or 30 years of bass boats, both know the behaviour of the same fish, the exact same!

I've definitely heard more cougar reports than sasquatch in my lifetime. 'Specially downtown at the 'Boo.

Getting back to basics saved my day of steelheading yesterday. It brought this up. My 3 boats together value into $10,000 range. I rent a 3 bedroom apartment.. 2 bedrooms are "fishing rooms" . Lol rods, gear everywhere. More of a weakness than a necessity. I cant go through a fishing aisle without dropping two hundred bucks. Lol much of it is unopened and will likely be donated to future fishathons.

Sometimes it's good to go back to basics is all i intended with the post. The only person I could see being offended by this is a self admitted armchair expert. We all start somewhere.

First off, i have tens of thousands invested into gear for all species. But. When a first time ice fisherman is told his first trip, without a vex and a clam hut, he wont catch a dang thing.. he might not ever have a first trip. Food for thought today. Ps i catch as many trophy bass in a season from my inflatable as my dad or grandfather ever did in their $65000 bass boats, and many more species they never mastered. What did they teach me to get me where I am? The basics.

Looks like an x rap without fur.

What you're TOLD by an army of armchair experts vs what you need: Steelhead Told: you need, 2 different noodle rods, the higher priced the better. 2lb flouro line. A billion tiny split shots. A billion tiny hooks. 9 dollar floats. A $300+ centerpin with an average 5 year learning curve. A purse full of fresh eggs, which have to be taken and frozen very specifically or they are garbage. What you actually need: a fishing rod, hooks, sinkers, roe or live worms for bait. Bass Told: $30,000 + bass boat. Truck to match. Minimum 5 rods, more expensive the better. Thousands of dollars in lures. Livewell, net, push pole, power pole, electric motor. 80lb braided line. Need: fishing rod, hooks, sinkers, bobbers, minnows or worms - or plastic variations. Ice fishing Told: clam flipover hut, sled or quad, truck to get it there. An insane variation of colored jigheads and spoons. Live minnows, waxies, maggots and mousies. A power auger. Deadbait, tip ups, flasher, lcd and underwater camera. Need: spool of line, hook, bait, auger or spud. Its all your preference how you do it. Thats the fun of fishing.

Dorchester mill pond just lost all its fish populations thanks to that post. Ps i took my inflatable there for 4 hours and got 2 of the "secret species".. Its really no secret and im sure one of the hoards of people going there this winter will get one and post it for ya this winter.

Not LITERALLY 400lbs, obviously. Still heavy as damn and no better than my popup. I really dont care anymore. If this first time ice fisherman wastes his money/energy on a clam now, and hates it, i'll help him thank ofc.

I watched the dude cook a pound of bacon and throw it in the woods. Sassy's favourite food... ?! Lol lol lol that show is jokes