Rod Caster

That's a helgramite. Some, but few bait shops carry them. I really like the first release shot...

I heard that OFC generate $1 per hit. When are we listing on the TSX? Congrats to the OFC team.

HE'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOAL

That would make for a good roadtrip with my gf next summer. I'll put this idea in my backpocket.

hahahaha. I'm laughing because I caught one walleye in 8 hours of fishing. YOU SUCK MIKE.

Great fish. It must have been nice weather to be fishing in a t-shirt! Good thing I didn't use my favorite Jimi Hendrix song as my screen name.

Hahaha. That certainly looks cold, Dave. I was chilly today it was only -10. I wish I had sasquatch genes.

I'll be tuned in. Good on the CBC to cover this. Crosby is obviously important to Canadians. This is also a good chance for Tavares to show his talents. That kid can play!!

Well, my float system didn't produce during the few hours I was out. There is a very strong current/back current and boulders 20 feet into the water from shore. With only a 6 foot rod, my 20lbs braid line was dragging the water surface and was pulled every which way by the current, so my presentation wasn't consistent or accurate. I'll have to look into buying a 10-12foot river rod for this kind of fishing (rainbows too). With a proper setup, I think the slip-float system would work well for walleye and whities. I managed one eater walleye on a jig. At least I broke the streak. Thanks for the tips, I'll be out there this weekend to try again for whitefish. Whitefish-school is still in session,.

Thanks guys, looks like we agree on float-drifting smaller baits. I've taken note of the other tips too I'll also pull out some of my smaller Roostertails. They cast far and drop quick.

What egg would I be imitating? Whitefish roe? There are not any trout/salmon in this river so what else would be spawning in the fall? I have trout hooks and slip bobbers, I suppose I could even try drifting 2" minnows or even small worms.

I was on a large/fast river today and I saw someone catch a 24" whitefish. We were both fishing for walleye and I was using 3" twister, 1/4oz jigs and he was using hook and minnow... lets just say that my lure stayed cleaner than his. I tried some mepps, small five-of-diamonds and several jig combinations but nothing took interest in my offerings. The water is clear, 7-12 feet deep and very rocky at the bottom.... what would you use to cast for them?? I've heard of people dip-netting whitefish in rivers but I do not have that option in this dam-adjacent river. Any experience with river fishign for fall whitefish? I also tried a slip-float system, which this morning I thought was genius because it reduced my snags to 0, unfortunately it wasn't the walleye-killer I thought it would be. Thanks in advance... this could be an good alternative to walleye fishing in the fall.

Considering my skunk today, a big fish would have broken my recent "curse" of bad luck.

Looked cold out there. Great hogs of gold man!

OCCUPY OFC!!!! If gas corps were fishermen, they'd be snaggers.

passed on to others. thanks.

Nice move! Congrats and I'm sure you'll enjoy the true north. The Bravos are very light and float like a boat... There is no comparison unless its a similar trapping sled. I like fast sleds, but I'd probably get a Bravo or similar if I was buying new. It'll be one of your favorite tools I'm sure.

X2 on the hot paws. Those things have saved my fingers a couple times. I like the piece of wood idea, I never would have thought of that.

Free beer??? I'm responsible for a few of those hits, no doubt.

A banner day Those are some amazing numbers!

Last year, my Gf and I did a bit of ice fishing together but she was often too cold to enjoy it and therefore she held a grudge against winter in general. I told her we'd outfit her with quality gear this year and today was a great start towards getting her into the sport. ASM in North Bay has these boots on sale for over 60 percent off at $69.99. I have a pair of Cabela's Saskatchewan Pac boots and in comparison, these ones are essentially weightless!!! Rated to -85, I'm hoping they'll keep her feet warm. http://www.allsnowmo...oduct_info.html She also picked up some nice snowpants for around $70 from these guys in North Bay. www.asmstores.com Next on the list: how to put a live minnow on a hook Anyone have good deals on winter gear to report?

don't they consider it a natural disaster after 20cms? We had a solid blast of snow near Marten River today. Its nice to witness the first blanket of snow in the region. Some of the highways were even shutdown near Wawa and north of Thessalon. Yikes.

A fall monster! Well done

Welcome again Vin. You sounds very positive. I'm looking forward to the ice fishing-funny contest as well

Nice one!