vinnimon

As one has mentioned the lower esp, is a complex waterway to navigate and fish.At this time of year right up to early spring you will be dealing with ice flows(not my cup of tea). I have fished from shore for many years, but this year ive experienced it many of times by boat(first year rookie). The devils hole i will never hit with my boat, only with a reputable guide. The ramp area, there are big eddies in there so beware with a small or shallow hull boat(it can be scary, I know), the back current will drag you right into them. 1/3 way down with strong winds can create a shift in current with white caps that develop. The mouth, o boy, thats a mixed bag for sure, esp if your in the niagara bar . If trolling do your home work. Esp in tempermant weather.The niagara bar topo map is available on line for free. So all in all, make sure everything is 100%in the boat, and have a radio handy. Ive personally had one mishap in a friends boat this year on the lower.Thank god I packed my radio and extra rope . I hope this helps in some manner.

Last time I was back in italy(22 yrs ago). I choked on what they(we) paid for gas. 1250lire or so per liter. That basically equals what we pay now, 20 some odd years later.

Im just curious as to who is going. Im sure I will recognize quit a few ofners from the pics over the year.Many ive met already and fished with as well. As a few of you know, I am taking over loonietoons position this year, with my two little darling assistants, thats if I can get them to get up early in the am. They are sooooooo excited to participate in the event, that they cant wait till this saturday We will be doing a little perch fishing close to shore in between things. See ya there, and good luck to all Cheers Vince

Glad to hear everything worked out for you Mike

ditto that

Leaving the hammer at 430 or 5 am. pm me by 11pm if interested. Hitting IPB for whities and lakers,my first time out there this year.

My korkers boots with interchangeable bottoms have been good to me over the years.

hwy 2 is lakeshore ave.

I couldnt go fishing or to the show today so I went off to princess auto. I noticed this combo for 55$, and figured I would check the net first. Just in case it was a really crappy combo. Cant find anything at all, oh well. I did walk out with 2 Storm giant thunderstick lures for 8$ a peice. (only one left on the rack btw). Anyhoo, if anyone knows about this combo, some info would be apreciated. Im thinking its a special one time cheapo combo that some store couldnt sell. It would be great for the kids if the quality is good. Thanks in advance

Up way too early, cant go fishing nor hit the show So at 5am needing something to do , I started stripping the old 5.5 johnson seahorse down. Now Im off to get parts soon, so I can fire it up later today.

Work wise, it was very eventfull as usuall I could be specific as to the details, but im sure the mods will be As of right now, chatting and checking the threads and my emails.

Exactly my thoughts, and a cheap security camera and a vcr wouldnt hurt either. I spent 75$ on the camera and it saved me 500$ in parking violations.A neighbour really hated us, being a home renter at the time in the area. FYI, not to bump the thread in any means, A little birdy told me that a ticket left on your vehicle, with hand written #s and letters at the top of it, Is a called in violation,by whom ever.And double check that the ticket is fully filled out.If not they cant process it legally.

Yup old news. Not really realizing it, and really liking the options at the time. I purchased a pair of Korkers wading boots with interchangeable soles. Had them for ten yrs or so, still In awesome shape. So if the regs leeds towards banning felt bottom wading boots(soles). Im good to go

Thanks roy

Im sure they will Maybe a team 4 winning fish, perhaps Thanks Jacques

Better off at little lake, and no fees Not really worth the drive either. Heck of a shorter walk.

I need puter lessons

and leechmans creation at work

Well folks, I was at it again Same place for the same species and everything happened the same way,once again. I can get the lakers, browns and bows to come by and sniff/bump my lure as usuall.To get them to bite, well not today. In lew of how the day went, I did manage to be entertained by a new fishy pet for an hr or so.lol Anywhoo, I packed to hit another hole in the area, noticed that perch were lurking, so I set up fo them. At this point I really didnt care if I caught a fish. So I set up a nice tip up that Leechman kindly sent to me last week. A little expermenting with the wind/ lure, I had it down packed with Leechmans creation The twin stayed home Jacques those are really nice tip up rods One day, they will catch me a fish, for sure. And Thanks a ton Jacques On to the pics

Dan, do they charge to walk in there? And is the gate open? Rich , my one time experience there with doubt, actually turned out very well for me. Caught a decent size pike while untangling my lines. The only fish that was caught that day and never went back since.

WOW, BRRRRR, you guys are troopers! Nice fishies guys.

Congrats Wayne and enjoy Hopefully next year I may do it again to help with the winter blues. With more prizes A special thanks to Bigugly(Bruce) and Rob D for the salsa The touque and lure from our local Snap On guy,Paul Townsend(guelph area) The harness', I made with girls help Till next year Thanks for participating Vince, Samantha and Emily

Stick with it Paul, the first 2 weeks are the worst.The next 2 weeks are living hell.

If it has a plastic handle on it, watch out only 40$ to replace it, just saying.

Great report and pics MJ