solopaddler

Sweet ride Doug!

Unless I sold it to you, you're on your own.

When I lived in Grimsby I bought my worms in bulk from Grimsby Tackle, no problem. If Grimsby can't help you Bill's Bait and Tackle on Upper James in Hamilton sells worms in bulk too. His prices may actually be better as well. And you're right to bring them, believe me. I've done (I think) 33 fly ins over the years as well as countless weeks paddling and fishing northwestern Ontario. Yes, there's many instances where bait is redundant. Then again there's been plenty of times where they'll double your catch. No need to take a chance on that for the sake of 30 bucks worth of worms.

It's going to be a fun trip for sure. Aba as you're well aware is a walleye factory. First trip to a truly outstanding destination for my two little ones. Can't wait to get them onto a pile of fish. Should be an interesting adventure too. We've booked one of the camps but instead of flying in a local Ojibway is going to take us down the river by boat into the lake.

Well I'm not going argue the live bait point anymore. Each to their own. Funny you mention Abamassagi though. Ironically enough I'm bringing my wife and two young kids there for a week in July. I will be bringing worms. We'll double your count easy.

Depends on the lake really. 90% of the time it's jigs tipped with a piece of worm or crankbaits.

Hey I didn't say you wouldn't catch lots of fish on a fly in without bait, just that you'll catch even more. What can I say I'm greedy. I'll guarantee you the walleye fishing out of Folyet doesn't hold a candle to what you'll find north of Nakina. Anyhow Rob, we can test this out scientific-like next September. Gulp VS Live Worms Get ready to ruuumble!

Dontcha watch the Cronz? You need a little piece of northern sirloin on that jig son!

Well that was slightly embarrassing. Like I said I felt kinda responsible when that reel I talked you into buying turned out to be rough. No big deal, all that stuff was free. The grubs are for...nevermind. You should know what a grub is for!

Glenn you have me green with envy. Welcome to the board.

Well I'll assume we'll be fishing together Rob since the other guys are bringing their sons. There will be worms in my boat. Even on the most virgin of waters tipping your jig with half a worm will result in waaaay more walleye.

Most places will sell a flat of 500, sometimes half a flat. When I fly in for a week I always bring a flat..

I say this in the most facetious way possible. First,buy the worms, then buy some bedding. Then pack the worms in the bedding and place them in a suitable container.

Dude you are so wrong it's laughable.

No reason at all. Just seems surprising that a 4 gram float could be thrown further with a baitcaster thats all.

One of the all time best search baits imo. Sometimes they don't want a super loud rattle though. Many of these baits are made with a much more subtle rattle, sometimes that's the key.

A 4 gram float?

That's what it's all about right there.

The best steelhead fishing is over by the opener anyhow. Opener is for resident fish.

That's easy Marvin, your basement.

I did, they didn't have any big ones.

Awesome Dave! We'll make good use of that camera in May. On a side note I went to a couple places locally looking for an oversized action packer to ship your motor. No luck so far.

Nice to have you here Sean, some great looking fish you have there!

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A buddy is selling a custom 14' Raven IM8 built to the nines. I originally built it for myself at a cost of $600. It could probably be had for $300.