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As fishmaster stated in his report ice was safe and a bit soft on top in areas.Mid morning it was melting then froze up again before noon hour.As for the fish report.3 good hits and nothing at the other end.These fish were hesitant by all means.We saw a few smelt on the view for their 5scnds of fame and thats it.The fish were marked higher than last weekend and following the baitfish from above.Only 2 fish focussed on my jig(viewing it from a humingbird)and didnt take it.A gent next to us using a vex fl20 had the same thing going on.I did though get a compliment on my run,slide and grab the line technique.As he said, the best slowmotion tipup hook set.My tipup went off,I ran(no spikes)slid 2 feet forward and on my butt sliding.While sliding I grabbed the flag shaft and held on.When I stopped it was 6ft from the hole and nothing on the other end.I inspected the minnow and little bite marks were present.Smelts nibbling like last week.ILL BE BACK

you probably know this already but, read up on the web about how to do it yourself. you could save lots of cash that way and retain some valuable knowledge incase you have problems out on the lake. i learned most of my stuff from just takin things apart, and puttin em' back together the right way. and not to mention the old man taught me alot. i thought i'd give you a little push to D.I.Y. , got no other suggestions, i live too far away lol.

Call grimsby bait and tackle for a repair guy in beamsville.Its well worth the buck.His labour rate I beleive is about 30 anhour maybe 25.Its money well spent.The guys name is HANS.I beleive I mentioned this once before.And youll probably save money too after forking out for gas.My kicker is kicking well and purchased it at a reasonable price for a four stroke 7.5 honda.

Bruce national park is nice.I caught my biggest pickerel there for the peninsula area.From shore and lots of bass also.

We got to ibp and lucked for parking.One nice whitey between the three of us.Marked a few chasing baitfish and the odd laker was marked as well.I personally missed a good hit,twice actually!But nothing showed up on the aqua view.Oh well maybe next time.

Tried it out today at 90 fow.The clearity was pretty good,about 6 feet give or take a foot.

Check out http://www.flyanglers.org/features/doc/46-...73-kitchen.html for tips and laughs. The economics of the kitchen pass.

I once had a dream to buy a fishing boat, it was going to be a lund with a full windshield and all the gadgets. The girlfriend had a different dream and turned out she won, so now she has the engagement ring she wanted and Iam stuck fishing from shore! But she doesn't give me any trouble when I want to go fishing so I guess it's a win win.

Not "exactly" what you're asking for but this popped to mind.

 

I remember back when I was 16 about 2 weeks after I got my drivers license.

Around 8am on a perfect March morning my mother asked if I'd shoot over to the corner store for some milk.

She was throwing me a bone, allowing me to drive the car and get some practice.

Great no problem I said.

I had already stashed my fishing gear in the trunk hoping I'd be able to make a getaway somehow.

I hopped in the car and drove to Port Hope for some steelhead fishing. (About a 21/2 hour drive away).

I fished for about 5 hours and absolutely hammered them. Back then I was still in the "keep everything" phase so I had 5 large rainbows in the cooler on the ride home.

Arrived home around 6:30-7pm with both of my parents waiting for me when I pulled in the driveway.

I knew I was gonna catch hell, but figured no matter what it was worth it.

My mother laid into me with a full frontal verbal assault.

While this was happening I popped the trunk and said "Dad, check this out!"

All traces of anger left his face when he saw the fish.

"Where'd you catch 'em?" he panted. "What'd you get 'em on?"

He hauled the cooler out of the trunk and spilled the fish out on the grass.

"Wow" he breathed. "We really have to talk".

My mother rolled her eyes and gave up the ghost.

My dad and I walked in the house chattering away about my day and my mom hopped in the car to shoot down the road and finally get her milk.

About 15 mins later there's a phone call from my mom. She'd run out of gas halfway to town (about a 2km drive). Had to walk to a friends house to call and wasn't too thrilled LOL!

I'd driven out to Port Hope without a dime in my pocket. Fortunately for me there was an almost full tank of gas, although the warning light was on for the last 45 mins of my drive.

 

Ahh..memories.

just your most memorable/funniest moments to head out regardless,thats all.Kids waiting up all night and crashing at the door,whatever,doesnt matter I have plenty.And yes my kids slept at the door way togo fishing too.And using my tackle box as a pillow also.

Thank you kemper,thats what I wanted to here.Im laughing now.Been there,done it.Lets hear others?

Mine is when I packed everthing into the car at 4am,I went to the basement to double check on gear and such.when I got back up I found all my gear on the floor and all three of them sitting in the starewell.Giving me an I dont think so mister.All three of them, wife and kids.Darn,Thank god I hid a rod and some tackle in the car.I took them to st jacobs for shopping.On our way up,I made a pit stop,HEHE,the kids were happy and the wife was fuming.We did go shopping after all.She was still fuming all the way back.

A cheapo kids tent and some matting, that shouldnt create a problem at all.Buy two.I did when I wanted shelter.Then no issues and you both have a back up.Just in case.FYI Those tents will fly across the lake like a parachute.So will the clam but not as bad.HEHE

A backing stove,a pot and some soup and 2 bowls.That cured it last weekend.I have the same a never treated it.When the sun is high it will warm the fabric and you up.As for the wind to go threw the fabric,I prefer it.Esp when I get the stove going.

Whatever you decide on, dont split on a hut/boat etc.Ive been there and seen many others in the same situation.It will go down hill for sure.You may loose a good friend and fishing buddy over a measly 2 bits worth.Its not worth it at all!I lost a good long time friend over something in the same manner.If you cant afford a hut then buy 2 cheap pop up tents, then go from there.No quarrels and you are both sheltered.AND STILL BUDS.just my 2 cnts worth.

I've found with ours that it depends on the light getting through the snow cover....I've seen fish at 80 FOW with ours,and the lake is getting clearer now that we got Zebra mussels....HTH....TC and tight lines....Chuck......

Sure,get me going!Im sure its the 100ftr for sure,it looks like for sure.Ahwwww.I dont need another prep job tonight.

Dang ding nabbit roy,now I have to measure it.I know I bought the one with the longer 100ft cable.I know I did.Took long enough to coil it up.Darn ,another prep job for the AM.

Im headin out for some deep water and packing a fish finder and an aquaview.The deepest I used the view was at 25 fow.At 80ft or so in clear water will it be the same on screen?clearity and viewing distance?I know to spin the camera around is going to be some work to stay focussed on my bait.Any comments would be great.thanks in advance.V

I had my clam for 5 seasons or so.No issues so far.Seams are holding fine even the windows havent cracked yet.

Hey Roy, could you manipulate our skyway bridge signs in the hammer to say. BRIDGE UNDER WATER .Just a thought

Thanks guys

Any recommendations as what to use there would be great.Im pretty well covered spoons,jigs etc, I recently picked up some lindy darters and buck shots.Thanks again

I beleive its 2 lake trout and 12 whitties if im correct.I need to get the regs but just checking to see if anyone knows for sure.Zone 16 right?Or is simcoe a seperate zone.Oh and how far of a walk to 1oo fow at innisfil.Planning to go there saturday and never fished there.Thanks in advance.

There are pike in there, some big ones too.Lost a monster last year.They also sell minnows in the park at the parking lot,give them a call or google it.