solopaddler

Emil you're on fire this winter.

You guys should check this out. I'm posting the link now only after my order was processed LOL! Amazing prices on a lot of different things but especially lures. Only problem they only ship to the U.S. I'm fortunate enough to have a buddy in Ohio who I shipped my order to. (As well as another stateside board member who kindly offered. Thanks buddy you know who you are. ) http://www.overstockbait.com/Default.asp

Wise choice. (Although Eddies cabins aren't the ritz either, the trophy pike fishing is pretty hard to beat)

Ported, non ported makes no difference to me. All my reels get dropped in the dirt and mud. Actually I've found the ported reels to be better if you're inclined to do that as I am. They flush out a lot easier if they get gummed up with grit.

I used to think that way. I recently started adding counterweight into the butts of my longer float rods when they're built. Makes an unbelievable difference imo. Lightest reel possible for me. I've never had an issue with dirt or grit and a ported backplate.

Cool. Now that's a company that listens to its customers.

Terry I wish you luck man. I've flown with Cochrane air a few times for short trips over the years. The walleye fishing has always been consistently good, the camps have been consistently sub standard.(Bring duct tape to plug holes and fix window screens, tons of mosquito coils and a couple cans of household bug spray). I always take claims of trophy fish like that with a grain of salt. Yeah Today was closed for a few years but it's still a shallow dishpan, there's no deep basins. For what it's worth I actually fluked off a huge 32" walleye when we were in Yesterday. Very, very, very rare for that region to say the least. Numbers were great as well. In any case if I was booking with those guys Today would be the one I'd choose as well. I'll be looking forward to hearing how you make out. Anyhow regarding water, I've never brought drinking water on a fly in trip ( Think about it man, that cuts into beer weight! ). Most of the time I just dip it from the middle of the lake. The water is very shallow and tannin stained in the cochrane region though. Up there we always filtered it with one of these: http://www.rei.com/product/695265 They weigh nothing and screw directly onto a standard Nalgene camping bottle. The filter actually clears the water right up as well as removing bacteria etc. Tastes exactly like bottled spring water. That's the way to go for sure. (douG's apparantly a big fan of these filters as well)

Fantastic Bill! And a great price as well. Would have been nice if they had put a nice flush dust cap instead of the screw on the front though. Question for you, why does Kingpin not port their backplates or at least offer it as an option? An already light reel would be even lighter (I like light ). Have to say I was glad to see they did away with the bold white script on the back plate. The newer more subtle look is much better imo. Anyhow at that price I might just have to grab one next summer. Cheers, Mike

Yeah I wasn't thinking carpentry at all when I mentioned Yellowknife. My buddy (Drifter-016 on the board) moved up there a few years ago and is doing very well. Wages and benefits are much higher up there than they are down south if you can find your niche.

I fished Yesterday with Cochrane Air, but not today. You'll do well with the walleyes no doubt about that.

If I was young, in your position and had the chance to do it all over again I'd move out west, or perhaps even Yellowknife. If the Soo is where you want to stay I'd push hard and try and get one of these jobs: http://www.ofm.gov.on.ca/english/Education...firefighter.asp http://www.firetraining.ca/ At least that's what I'd do if was 22 again, single and in your situation.

Between the 3 outfitters True North for sure and only because you can fish Kesagami via their Partridge lake camp. The fishery on Kesagami is good (not great) and 1. You will see other anglers and be competing for prime spots. and 2.The season is very much seasonal being only truly worthwhile spring to early summer. I would only consider June if I was fishing Kesagami. And I would only consider the Cochrane area and Kesagami in particular if my schedule was short. (It's an easy drive from southern ON). All of the other smaller outpost lakes in the Cochrane area are pretty much shallow featureless dishpans. Yes the walleye fishing can be fast and furious. Pike fishing is good in most of those smaller lakes for snakes into the high 30's range. You might get lucky and crack a couple of 40" plus pike but I wouldn't bank on it. The outpost camps themselves are also sub standard imo, old and tired. This is what you get in the James Bay lowlands of northeastern Ontario, very typical. If big pike is truly what you want you should consider other outfitters on larger more varied bodies of water in N/W Ontario, northern Quebec, Manitoba or Saskatchewan.

Now that's a great rod for the money. If I was in the market for one in that price range I'd be all over it.

Ummm..yeah. I think I'll pass on handing it to the Habs.

Yeah I still got it. (at that rate it'll take you 6 months to reach ketosis)

I guess it's the in thing these days. I'm not a fan of the zero foregrip split grip handles. Especially when they're made with foam and not cork. The XLT rods are more my style. Too bad their higher end rods arn't built the same way.

Nice try Atkins boy. Why don't you mind your own beeswax and go wolf down another "cajun" steak. Oh and by the by you should check out the other item I'm selling. Maybe you could row off the weight instead. http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-...QAdIdZ184890230

Yes buy mine, I'll give you a wicked deal. http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-t...QAdIdZ185318910 Or perhaps an even better machine for less than the cost of the parts you need .

I had 3 Compre rods break last year for no apparant reason.

Me too. Back in the day I couldn't see beyond the heavier weight and passed them up. I don't think there's been a spinning reel made before or since that's as well made. It's the quality of a rolex watch. Would love to find one myself. I've got an old Abu Cardinal C3 sitting here at home in pretty much mint shape. Hasn't been used in probably 18 years. Make me an offer and it's yours.

Marc it's time to come clean. I think these pfd's are just fine. I'm trying to quit smoking and am in an argumentative mood.

Interesting bunch of fish! Welcome to the board, hope to see more of you, Cheers

Maybe so. On the other hand if I happen to fall out of my canoe in a class 5 rapids, or dump it in the middle of an ice cold lake far from shore at least I don't have to worry about pulling a cord.

Nice fish dude.