steelie hunter

A chunk of cheese. It wont break down and water log like bread and dog food.

I was on scugog tuesday aft/night for a few hours. Was out half a km or so in 9 feet of water and had a solid 12 inches of clear ice underneath me. Things must have changed quickly. Was a nice night to be out.

I dont know if they will warranty laying the reel in muck to take pictures, but hey, it doesnt hurt to try.

Caught several gobies in minnow traps during the spring and summer, in Rice Lake. They are in thick there.

Paul Castellano. Cast Adventures. Give him a ring. Had a great time last spring with him, lakers, steelies and browns!

Hello all, looking to purchase a good hiking boot, mid cut, just seeing if anyone has any suggestions. Preferably waterproof as well. Something to wear outdoors fishing and hiking/canoe trips upnorth etc. Looking around, dont see much on sale, and I have a couple months to sit on it, but figured some on here might have some good leads for me. Thanks.

Other than the fishing, I have no complaints whatsoever. And of course, no one can guarantee days full of fish.

Did for a few years, a few years back. The cottages are excellent, warm, big kitchens, tv, dvd player, great after a day in the hut. The huts were of good size too, with a nice propane stove, could wear t-shirts inside, even on the coldest of days. The fishing was hit or miss. One year about 5 years ago, couldnt keep the eyes off the hook, a few whities, lots of perch. Then the next couple years it was just whities and perch, and a couple eyes, the odd pike. Due to school I havent been in a couple years, as well as the fishery being in rough shape, but it sounds like it is starting to make a recovery at least.

If you dont like, dont buy it and dont fish there. Plain and simple. We already have the cheapest licences in the world. You pay $20 for a conservation licence and the possibilty to fish 365 days a year. That must equal out to a nickel a day? lol

It is illegal. I have seen a few people questioned by CO's while perch fishing on Lake Erie. Not sure if it could be because it contaminates the water even more, being a drinking source and all, but a lot of people do it.

Why eat them when you can release them? They are a great fighting sport fish!!

Agreed, a glove is a must for me. Can tail them with ease, pop the hook and off it goes.

No offense, but youre probably better to take your daughter to a trout pond maybe, if youre unfamiliar with trout fishing. Your daughter will have a better chance at catching a fish. Them stream steelhead are a fish like no other....hard to catch. Best bet is maybe head to the local tackle shop and they can get you set up with supplies. As for where, any river or creek that goes into a great lake is likely to have trout in it. Just stay out of the sanctuaries and be sure to the know the regs.

I agree, very fishy. Something is up here, mods need to explain themselves.

I dont think banning roe is the answer. I for one, use roe all the time, but either chinny roe, or hatchery rainbow roe. Roe can be used without having to kill a rainbow.... The OFAH did the same thing a few years ago, and then a few years ago, with a similar trout proposition. The MNR wanted a sanctuary to protect spawning trout on an unnamed creek, about 3/4km long. The fact the MNR was proposing this, you would think they would know best. As a lot of "sucker" fisherman would be in there targeting trout. The OFAH was dead against this for 2 reasons a) They didnt see the need for a sanctuary??? and it takes away a fishing opportunity and spot for people (only open season was suckers...) even though the proposed sanctuary was only 3/4km long, and the rest of the river (a good 40+ km's was still open for sucker fishing)... what stupid reasons... and this happened twice... I for one dont support the OFAH anymore. I sent my email in, hopefully the lake limit will get reduced.

I have heard rice works better than salt for preserving minnows. I have yet to try it myself though

Quite the catch, gotta love the trout trifecta (browns/lakers/bows). Does that first one have a clipped dorsal fin? Stray NY fish?

I know eh.. I was at the Ganny last fall, just for one day, and if the fish was smaller then 7 lbs, it went back, 7-15 lbs and it stayed on the bank. I guess bigger tastes better down that way lol. Was a slaughter show.

Lake O tribs are just like any other trib you have fished before. Just add an extra 19 cars to the parking lot, and add another 42 fisherman on the bank. I think that sums it up well lol

The Columbia American Angler coat and pants seem really nice. The one I am kinda leaning towards right now. Wetskins dont seem to be too bad either. The one I have now is Wetskins, and it was $50 for the pants and coat, and it did the job, but I did find any length of walking or movement, you would sweat pretty bad.. Gore tex is out of my price range, I'm sure they are really nice, but I wont be wearing a rain suit all that often.. I have looked into the Shimano Rainsuits at CT, but I was told that they leak through the "Shimano" letters on the back of the suit? You havent had any issues with this bubbles? Was considering just ordering online, but it probably is a good idea to try it on first, considering the money spent. Good idea.

Thanks, will check these out. Just used Bass Pro as a reference, and price as well too. Open to all options

Looking to buy a new rainsuit, any recommendations any of you guys or girls have? Breathable would be the best bet I would think, looking to spend in the $100-$150 range, but not sure where would be the best place to buy one? Bass Pro? I'm sure many of you have good or bad experiences with certain types or brands of rain suits. Thanks

spectacular colours!!! Thanks for the neat picture!

I enjoy reading your threads, as I love steelheading myself, and glad you're also releasing your fish, something that is too rare these days, but perhaps try holding the fish better? Holding them like that, as well as laying them on the bank out of the water does a lot of harm to their slime coating, as well as just being out of the water longer. Just a thought, not trying to engage in anything. Keep the reports coming though buddy.

This. I have the same camera, for $159, on sale, it does everything I ask of it.