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Much as I love hockey, this is almost as good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im with you bro!!! Someone had to say it.. lol.. i was figuring one of the mods would ban me.. LOL...

LOL...by the way, if we win tonight...we play Russia tomorrow, not Thursday!

"But...we are gonna kick your ass!"....sorry TJ, I couldn't resist

Tonight's game will show what the team is made of...GO CANADA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just did my re-cert last Tuesday as well...it is a job requirement for me, but, a good thing to know for anyone.

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THAT is beautiful...and you guys are really contributing to my "wanna catch a musky fever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I almost feel sorry for Brodeur, the guy has stood on his head for so many years, to hear some of the comments being made, sad. Personally, I would have had Luongo in for the game against the US...still don't know why Pronger is in the line-up, thought he sucked 4 years ago...a younger defenceman with wheels (take your pick) would have been a wiser choice.

Thanks guys , quinte is the monster eye capital in my books !

It sure is...can't wait to go back!! Agreed on the hard to hook as well...went 2 for 4 and had four minnows ripped off during a stronger current period. Anybody that hasn't been, that wants to have a shot at large...make that LARGE walleyes...Quinte is the place to go!!

Anybody else wondering why Luongo isn't in net, and what the heck is Pronger doing out there...looks about as good as he did four years ago. Other than that the boys are working hard, Miller is doing what he does best. Frustrating to watch.

Beauty catch, Steve! See you on March 6th...hopefully get into some of those lakers or whities!!

Nice laker Bill, sounds like a great battle! The event sounds like a great cause, have to shoot for next year.

Nice going, guys! Some nice whities, giving me a craving for smoked fish, lol!

I received the Berkley scale as a Christmas gift, about 12 years ago...did a test at work recently using our certified scale, the Berkley is still within an ounce or two on five different weights I measured. Accurate enough for me!

My last few fishing/tackle posts have had over 150 hits each, but no reply's

Perhaps instead of a fishing reports or product reviews I should have asked a question...

Something mundane, like "What's the best line"... or ..."What's length rod should I use?"

Maybe a wild opinion like "I think my CTC rods are just as good as G.Loomis anyday!!!" would have stimulated the masses.

Garry, it is what it is...not worth taking personally...the last actual fishing report I put on here had zero replies as well, oh, well. You must realise that there are alot of younger guys on these forums, or people that are new to a form of fishing that ask some of those questions legitimately. I know when I asked about musky rods, I got alot of responses, including many offers for used rods...one of which I purchased, another that I still might.

Granted there are many topics that just make me shake my head...ignore them and move on.

Great info on the reels.

Good luck and good fishing!!

Now THAT's an olympic sport!!!!!

Last week, our group did well with Northland Macho Minnows and Buckshot spoons, chartreuse and perch. Not sure how busy Stoty is this week, but, maybe he can chime in on this one.

Twice last fall I hooked fish directly behind guys who waded out in front of me. Just because I could.

That's a common theme on some of the rivers I fish. It's "usually" flyfishermen high stick nymphing with indicators who feel the need to stand right on top of the fish.

Nice...done that a couple of times myself...great look on their face when a steelhead jumps behind them.

Something just came to mind.

As mentioned I'll never enter someone's space and encroach on them. Never.

 

But...if I'm working a spot with my centrepin and am on fish, and someone steps in below me that's different.

Sometimes (not all the time) I'll stand my ground and fish around them.

 

The problem (mostly with novices or fly fishermen) they don't get the fact that centrepinners will generally cast cross stream and drift down to the fish. That while we may be standing upstream of you we're actually targetting the water that's right in front of and just downstream of you.

 

People that don't understand this concept and walk in below a pinner will tend to get visibly upset when in fact it's them that walked into your space and are intruding on you.

 

That's lowholing in a nutshell.

Yup, and, not just pinning...same goes for bottom bouncing on quicker water...you cast upstream and drift down. While on the subject another mistake alot of "newbies" will make is walking right out on top of the fish...don't know if it is a "wow I just got my first pair of chest waders, see how far out I can go" type thing or what, but, if everyone else is fishing on or near the banks there is a reason for it.

Personally it would not be my first choice for muskie looks more like a bass reel to me. Anyhow, people catch muskie on their walleye gear all the time. Here are the specs:link to reel

That's what I figured, thanks for the answer

Would it have enough guts to handle musky fishing?

Respect an Angler's Space

This is probably the most violated rule on the river. Many popular sections of a river can be very crowded during the spawning run. Crowding another angler is inconsiderate. If you approach him or her, make sure to ask before moving into the area. Give the angler enough space so the two of you can fish without interference.

 

Don't Walk into a Run

Nothing aggrevates a veteran steelheader more than another angler walking into a run of fish. Most of the time it's because the person is not familiar with the stream. Most new steelheader's are not yet accustomed to reading water. A common rule I use is "don't go past your knees". Once again, watch where people are fishing. If you're not sure, ask.

 

Don't Jump into Another Person's Spot

When an angler is fighting a fish, more than often they may have to move from their spot to land the fish. This doesn't mean the space is available, because more than likely the person is coming back.

 

Don't Play a Foul Hooked Fish

If you foul hook (accidentally snag) a steelhead, snap the line. Tackle is cheap. Most foul hooked steelhead are very difficult to control, resulting in injury or unnecessary stress to the fish. Once foul hooked, they will leap from the water and thrash about, spooking the other fish. If you repeatedly fight foul hooked fish in a crowded section, you'll become very unpopular. Also, you will find most game wardens look at this practice unfavorably.

 

Tolerate Other Forms of Fishing

This is a never ending debate on the local rivers: fly fishermen Vs bait fishermen. To some anglers, fly fishing is the only way to catch steelhead, because they are a trout. I use both fly and spinning gear. One day, I may use minnows - another day I'll drift nymphs. Nothing gets my blood boiling faster than a loudmouth elitist. There is no better or worse style of fishing for steelhead.

 

Respect People's Property

This has become a major problem on Lake Erie's tributaries. Every year more and more landowners have posted "No Trespassing" signs on their property because they're fed up with garbage left behind and a general lack of respect. If you come upon a posted property don't trespass. If you want to fish there, ask the landowner. If they say "no" respect their wishes. If they allow you, do something nice in return such as cleaning up garbage along the shore.

 

Don't Litter

Often when I'm fishing I see garbage everywhere. First of all it's pollutes the environment and it's an eyesore. Some sections of streams have been closed to fishing because landowners were fed up with garbage along their property. Make it a habit to pick up discarded monofilament, cans and other trash, and dispose of them properly.

 

Questioning Anglers that Keep or Release Fish

There is nothing wrong with keeping a fish. Likewise, there is nothing wrong with releasing your catch. If you see an angler release a nice size fish, it is considered rude to say "Aren't you going to keep that?" or "You should keep that one!".

 

Give Others Space When Fighting A Fish

Give other anglers enough room to land their catch. If it's necessary, take your line out of the water to give them some space. This may happen when you're fishing down river and another angler has to move down river to land a fish.

 

Walk Quietly Around Others

Be courteous to those already on the streams. Walk behind other anglers and out of the water if possible. If you must stay in the water, walk with minimum surface disturbance.

 

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Ahh, the 10 COMMANDMENTS of river fishing...seen it before, and, pretty much sums it up...good points on the "elitists" and keeping of fish...if you enjoy a meal and are fishing on a healthy system by all means keep a fish or two.

Bottom line it boilds down to common courtesy and common sense.

SoloP hit the nail on the head...don't do anything you wouldn't want done to you...watch techniques, if you come upon a stretch of water where everyone is using floats, don't squeeze in and start tossing a spinner...and vice versa, if using a float where other guys are using a different technique, don't let it drift half way down the river.

I try to stay away from the crowds I used to fish, getting old I guess, also doesn't hurt to introduce yourself and ask if the guy/gal minds if you fish near them...most times us "river rats" will be polite in return. Good luck out there, nothing like a bow hitting your offering and launching itself into a cartwheel!!!!

That is pretty amazing, hope I can still fish with my old man at 90...heck hope I am fishing at 90!!!!! Lets hope you guys are still doing it at 100!!!!

The better half and I were out with Stoty of G2 on Valentine's day, awesome experience on the Bay of Quinte. The fishing and company were excellent...many big fish landed including my PB walleye after about 45 minutes of fishing, 10 lbs, 29"....

It took until almost the end of the day, while all the rest of us were hooking, catching, and losing (man I lost a pig!!!!!!!!) Juli, had lost one and missed a few, but nothing out of the hole...until Jamie stepped in and does what a guide does best...coached Juli into catching her PB walleye, 7 1/2 lbs...

What an awesome end to the day...great fishing, awesome company...all the fish landed by us were released...lost a nice eater at the hole, that would have come home with us!! Big thanks to Jamie and the rest of the G2 crew...a class act all the way. Wish I was out there again today

unless the US is now a canadian province, you win nothing.

LMAO!!!! Come on guys, read the post properly