SmokestackLightnin

I fished Elbow Lake with Leuenbergers a long time ago, probably 30 years. It's a small lake so there were not problems finding fish, not big ones but lots under 4 pounds.

I took a Motorguide unit into Aikmans for repairs about 5 years ago and they were awesome. Unit is still working today.

I can't comment specifically on the Lowrance system. I installed the Garmin PanOptix LiveScope System in my boat earlier this season and all i can say is WOW. The detail is like nothing I have seen before. I don't know the differences between Humminbird vs Lowrance Vs Garmin but Garmin was recommended to me by industry people and its great. The Lowrance system looks great too.

There is a small, cottage based company that is close to my cottage in Port Loring. They have been making jackets for a long time. We own a number of them and they are fantastic, the company is called Northern Bug Wear. Here is a link to their site: https://www.northernbugwear.ca/

Sorry if this is a duplicate post. I looked and couldn't find anything on this. Ontario MNR&F are proposing rule changes in order to provide clarity on when we can photograph, measure and weigh fish before they are released. Even out of season fish. Here is a link to the article, there is a small survey as well: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-5045

Yes I remember the U of T Zoo Board, it was run by a guy named Andy.

Looks like changes are on the way for Zone 15 including bass opening a week earlier and a zone wide slot on harvestable walleye. Details are here: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-5715?fbclid=IwAR0dH3aV7NjH4CRjyOWEXBLsrCywWmRhCEPskt-lqKRJzdaA31XHkF4pTTA

There is some talent right there, nicely done.

https://www.whitebirchescamp.com/ Great spot, lots of nice sites although it is quite open.

Watching a bit of it on Bassmaster LIVE. He is one of the only anglers fishing vertically, looks like he's targetting smallies. https://www.bassmaster.com/video/bassmaster-live

http://www.tornadosresorts.com/

And of course note that the regular smallmouth season has been delayed until the first Saturday in July.

Anyone see the new regs. Zone 20 which is Lake Ontario for 2021 has an early catch and release bass season from Jan 1 to May 10: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-20

We flew, and as always, there is a funny story to tell. A number of years ago, 20 I believe, we flew from Pearson to Thunder Bay and then rented a van, grabbed supplies and drove to Nakina. There was 4 of us with my brother in law and his buddy as part of the group. Didn't realize they had not flown much but when we were going through security my BIL's carry on gets flagged and security opens it up and pulls out a hatchet. He thought it would be safer if it was in the carry-on. And then he had to walk back through the security area with the hatchet to have it put in the baggage compartment of the plane. Things you wouldn't see in an airport today.

Caught a lot of walleye trolling with a Mitchell 300

Might be because of the lake the boat is on.

Now that is good investigating.

Does that mean negatory to the injector flush?

You likely see stronger breeding classes in the years to come with minimal fishing pressure this spring. Think of the breeding walleye that put the feedbag on after the spawn, with little to no angling pressure right after the spawn it could mean that there will be more breeding fish in the years to come. I doubt that the fry from this year's spawn will be any different then normal but there will be more spawning fish from this around to spawn again.

The same day that Ornge airlifted a 37 year old man from Pembroke to Ottawa hospital, Ornge released this statement: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/air-ambulance-service-urges-ontarians-to-stay-home-as-it-transports-injured-in-atv-crashes/ Ornge, the province’s air ambulance service, is warning people to listen to public health officials and “stay home unless absolutely necessary” as it reports that crews across Ontario are beginning to transport patients injured in ATV crashes to hospital. There were 3 atvs at this scene. The one driver was taken by ambulance then flown to Ottawa. Second driver was charged with more than 80 mg per 100 ml of blood and the third driver registered a "warn" on the screen device. The point is not about drinking and riding, which is not right, the point is how many emergency people were involved with this one altercation. Every single medical officer of health, be it federal, provincial or municipal are asking people to stay home, isolate, and only go out if it is absolutely necessary.

It's not just about social distancing. The actions from the provincial government are being done for more than 1 reason in fighting the spread of Covid 19. From a social distancing perspective going fishing by yourself or with people in your home is not an issue. At a time when we need our emergency services to be focussed on a true threat, staying off the waterways gives them one less thing to respond to. Kind of falls in line with the restricted fire zone in Ontario.

Starting April 3 Ontario's entire legislated fire region will be designated a Restricted Fire Zone. One of the reasons is to ensure the province's emergency response systems stays strong. https://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2020/04/ontario-reducing-risk-of-fire-in-the-province.html?fbclid=IwAR2UtP3EiVmHN98DfmuztQyLpFu3jd7tjT2Fa1K0j79SEupPmnhz_1IlI7M

https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus A boat launch is an outdoor amenity in Ontario.

Not just public boat ramps in Ontario but all boat ramps, public or private are closed. It's a sacrifice we all have to make. And believe me, no one wants to get to the cottage more than I do right now. But my plan is to stay off the waterway so that first reponders don't have to perform a rescue or enforce social distancing guidelines. They have enough to deal with and I am thankful for their efforts. Along with anyone else whose is deemed essential. As for the Sea Tow poster, that is from the US where things are a bit different right now.