Mike the Pike

Any girl who out fishes Jacques is very welcome.Perhaps the fishing reports will show much bigger fish WELCOME

Well I say yes get a kicker as others have said its a back up.Imagine being stranded and the wind kicks up and it begins to get nasty out there at least you can point the boat in the right direction.Yes a VHF radio is another must and yes you can call for help.Being out on the water is not HWY 401 where there is an abundance of tow truck drivers competing for your business. As for a trolling plate NEVER AGAIN. The happy troller model broke a piece of the fin when I had it mounted on a previous motor of mine 50hp Honda that lesson cost me $300. Another point why put hundreds of hours on the main motor when you can use a kicker and consume less fuel.If your main motor is a 2 stroke so trolling with that.NOT

Good to hear you chose a nice boat Mike I think the 75hp will help you more when bringing alot of gear into the cottage.I must admit when my boat is full of stuff and loaded the 60hp is borderline.So did you get rid of the Old SSV?I must have missed the pix.Enjoy Mike

Sometimes I get the urge as my boat is stored in a heated Garage. I don't own a 4 wheel drive so thats another no no in winter. Here is one everyone should be checking your insurance coverage. My boat is covered from April to the end of November so guess I will just read the diehard reports.

I tried my Minnkota 46lbs of thrust its the old model with a much larger heavier shaft It is just as power as a friends 55 . I found it overkill for my 16 foot canoe.Its kind of heavy and awkward as mine is mounted on a side bracket. Honestly a smaller thrust would be fine.

And I thought you were making your own Rod Holders lol

Thanks for sharing

What a cash grab.We get a 48 hour warning here in Quebec. Yes time to fight back.

Priceless. Common spring.

Excellent report.Love the ling shots. That pink sunrise shot is a beauty!!!!!! MTP

11.5lbs http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd232/mikethepike1965/IMG_1564_1.jpg Heafty seagul

I agree perhaps that is the problem Drinking and driving. Don't have a problem.Once in a while I enjoy a couple of beer while ice fishing in the Province of Quebec where it is legal to do so. Nothing wrong with a couple of moderate drinks.

Unfortunately over the years the laws are strict due to too many incidents. I rarely bring beer with me in the boat.When I go way up North in Quebec where it is permitted I do enjoy 1 or 2 beer while out in the boat. What I can't understand in Ontario is why is there zero tolerance for booze and Ice fishing.There is no way you can fall through the hole unless you were renting a simcoe hut. Ontario is a bit too harsh at times. c'est la vie MTP

I have 2 of them love them when you have a whack of Perch to clean.

Just beautiful.Thanks fall fishing at its best.

worst 4 days for me in Quinte this year.Of course I have never seen so many shad in picton Harbour in the six yrs I have been fishing in BOQ in November. Hope to see ya out there again Dave,

OMG its going to be a tough one my friend. Was one of my worst trips in the 6 years going to BOQ in November. Mostly high winds since last Thursday.The Shad are more than abundant. I know how to catch walleye in November but this year was the toughest.NO takers for 3 days of fishing. Did not take the boat out this morning as there were 6 foot plus waves in Adolphus Reach. I could could see hundreds of thousands of tiny shad in Picton Harbour for the entire time we were there. Right now they are well fed.Now we know of one OFNer whou caught a nice double digit but we will let him post it. Someone with above average computer skills Until next year.Skunk is all I have to say. MTP

Cook all depends on the boat you have 30k winds are windy but you could still get out there.From the cement plant in to Picton Harbour it tends to be less choppy on those rough days. If you get into Hay Bay the wind tends to be a little less agressive there too. If you are staying over night then fish picton harbour at night. The Adolphus Reach and Long Reach are the areas where high winds make it nasty. Good luck I would say go for it!!!!!!!!!!!

Picton harbor Inn and I just happened to book it in August too Will be with GlennK,Memart and Slowpoke. Looking forward to seeing some good folks once again.

Thanks for the report Dave.Good know your kicker got you back safely

I will be there on the 17th through 20th.what kind of boat will you be in out there?

Picton Harbour Inn

Do you want to go back to the Texas Grill Joey?

I have decided to go one week later later Roy as the fishing has slowed over the last few yrs around the 11th and 12th.There seems to be more success towards the end of November. Last year when we went around November 12th is was so warm we had to peel off the survival suits. I will be there Nov 17.18.19 and 20th. Hope to see y'a there Papa Smurf.

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