Old Man

That bares an uncanny resemblance to one on my favorite spots on a little Lake Trout lake near me. Nice painting.

I guess the OP's question is, how is it handled when a status and non status person are fishing together in the same boat? How does the CO handle the situation if there's over a non status limit in the boat, or slot size, number rods etc? I've never been checked while fishing with status friends, but then again, they've always followed the same rules I do when fishing with me so it's never mattered.

There is 11 different treaties that were signed from 1871 to 1921 in different areas covering different bands and also numerous bands in some areas of Canada that are non treaty, and although I'm not sure, I would guess that there maybe some variation in the rules. It would be interesting know more.

Well I'm amazed that you know who I fish with. I live 1 km away from a reserve and spend quite a bit of time with friends from the reserve. All I said in my 1st post is to repeat what I've been told by them. My neighbor 2 doors over is also status and we ice fish ever year together. So I guess all my 1st nation friends are lying to me

As to the OP. I do fish from time to time with friends that are covered under Treaty 3 and they each have explained to me that when they fish with a non treaty person (such as myself), they are obligated to follow the rules regulations that a non treaty person has to follow, with the exception that they are not required to hold a license. As far as the comment of "I would guess that he would have to live on a reservation to qualify." has no bearing on being status. A great proportion of status 1st nations people live off reserve. The reserve nearest me has over 3000 band members but only about 10% of the members live on the reserve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b8W1tFFs3M

Yeah, I had kind of figured out where you were when I watch the video. Action at our end has been hot & cold. Had some excellent days and some real poor ones this year, nothing in between it seems. I'm going to try a few lakes with in the next few weeks for a change. Was thinking of heading to the one east and to the north of our place, but having watched your video, I might have to head west instead. Watching your buddy with the fly rod made me go dig mine out. I may have to spend a bit of time practicing, it's been a long time. I'm pretty low on flies, so it looks like I'll have to spend a bit of time at the vise as well.

Here's Ontario's Health view on the subject. Mosquitos

Chinese Fried Fish with Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 6. 2 ½ lbs nother pike or substiture fillets (I used walleye) Marinade: 1/4 cup white wine 2 green onions, thinly slice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 4 slices peeled fresh gingerroot ********************************* 1/4 cup snipped dried black or shiitake mushrooms (I used plain white mushrooms, they work just as well) ½ cup hot water ******************************** Sauce: ½ cup cold water1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons catsup 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt. *********************************** 1 cup cornstarch Vegetable oil *********************************** 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup sliced green onions (cut into 1 ½ “ lengths) 1/3 cup grated fresh gingerroot. 2 - 3 hot chili peppers, seeded and chopped. ( I used 1 tbsp chili flakes) Arrange fillet in single layer in 13x9 inch baking dish. In 1 cup measure, combine marinade ingredients. Pour over fillets, turning fillets to coat, cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes, turning fillets over once or twice. Place mushrooms in small bowl (if using dried) pour hot water over and let soak 30 minutes. Drain and discard liquid, set mushrooms aside. Combine Sauce ingredients in 2 cup measure and set aside. Place 1 cup cornstarch in shallow dish, dredge fillets in cornstarch to coat. Heat ½ inch vegetable oil in 12" skillet over medium heat. Add fillets. Fry 6-8 minutes or until golden brown turning over once. Remove fillets from skillet place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm. Set aside. Drain and discard oil from skillet. Wipe skillet with paper towels. In same skillet heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, gingerroot and peppers(or pepper flakes if using) Cook for 1 minute. Stir in sauce mixture. Cook over medium heat for 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes or until misture is thickened and translucent, stirring frequently. Spoon over fish.

Fritos Fillets Serves 6. 2 1/4 lbs any freshwater fish fillets, skin removed cut in half crosswise. 3 cups beer, divided 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice vegetable oil 2 eggs beaten 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups finely crushed Fritos corn chips 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon cayene. Arrange fillet, slightley overlapping in a 13x9 “ baking dish. Pour 2 1/4 cups beer and the juice over fillets. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 1 hour. In deep-fat fryer or deep skillet heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 375. Drain and discard beer mixture from fish. Pat fillets dry with paper towel. In medium mixing bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup beer, the eggs and olive oil. In shallow dish, combine remaining ingredients. Dip fish first in beer mixture, then dredge in Fritos mixture to coat. In hot oil fry fish a few pieces at a time for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown turning over once. Drain on paper towel lined plate.

Honey Fried Walleye Fillets Serves 4. 1 egg beaten 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup coarsely crushed soda crakers 1/3 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper 1 ½ lbs. Walleye or substitute fillets (skin removed) In a small mixing bowl, combine egg and honey. In shallow dish, combine crackers, flour, salt and pepper. Dip fillets first in egg mixture and then dredge in cracker mixture to coat. In a 12" skillet, heat 1/8 inch oil over medium heat. Add fillets. Fry for 4 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown, turning over once. Drain on paper towel lined plate. Serve with lemon wedges and additional honey for drizzling.

Great report Simon. The weather certainly has been a challenge lately. Haven't had the boat out for a couple days myself, but last night the walleye were hitting like crazy off the end of my dock.

Just proves, everyone hates their landlord.

You're obviously fishing in the the wrong spot. Muskies are no problem out here.

Great job. A lot of brave men from a generation took their 1st flights in a Tiger Moth. My hats off to all of them.

The best thing for Dandelions, if you can afford the price. Lontrel

Are you sure the tank vent isn't plugged up?

You got to just love those days when everything works. Great report and nice to see you back.

I'm one of those many guys. Usually out in the boat 2 to 3 times a week and rarely take a picture.

Great to see someone had a good opening day Simon. I wish mine went as well as yours' . All I managed was a couple of northern's, a walleye and a big rock for the bottom end. Looks like I should have stuck to shore like you. A person likes to think they know all the hazards on their lakes, but there always seem to be one more to discover.

Environment Canada just ended the "Watch" for Dryden. It's still in effect for Ignace.

Me too. We are a lttle drier then normal, but not a tinderbox yet. Hoping for a good steady shower for the garden's sake. Environment Canada had forecast 25mm by now, my guage is only showing 3mm. Hope more is on the way.

From the radar and satellite . It look's like Ignace may catch the northern edge of it, while Atikokan may get most of the severe weather.

It's just a "watch", not a "warning" ,at present. Trust me, I've seen much more threatening skies then what I'm looking at right now.

Taking a few precautions isn't a bad idea, but I've spent a large part of my life on a farm in western Canada and have had to deal with my fair share on mice, rats and other rodents and haven't ever gotten sick from it. We had a family of mice move in and nest in the cab filter compartment of our combine one winter and by the time we discovered it late that summer when servicing it for harvest, it was a stinking mess. The chewed up a $100 cab filter an pissed and crapped every where. We cleaned it up the best we could and replaced the filter, but that cab stunk of mouse piss until the day we traded it off. I got stuck running that combine all harvest and hence developed a real hatred for all types of rodents. I say. kill em all.