manitoubass2

I totally agree Sinclair

and I've never even heard of anyone spearing walleye???? I'm not even sure how I feel about that? One thing I know MM, is that first nations do have laws to follow as well, but in some areas are different then others, so it's tough to comment on without knowing for sure. But, I think MNR is hesitant in dealing with First Nations when it comes to hunting and fishing, because it's a slippery slope. Also, it might not even be that, it might be that even the CO's are unsure of what the actual laws are in these regards (sounds silly I know, but Native laws can be incredibly confusing).

I've had this debate with many people over the years. First off, let me say, all my children and my girlfriend are first nations. It is lawfully their right to harvest fish in a reasonable manner when they chose. But, My kids still fish within the seasons just like me. I just feel better about doing it that way, and letting the fish spawn when it's their time to spawn, I enjoy my fishery very much, and look forward to doing so for the rest of my days, as well as theirs. I fish with many other natives, and they also follow the regulations. I very seldom see anyone in my local abusing the resource. Two times per year, I see one net get set for two days. It gets pulled out ever few hours, and the fish are filleted. The reserve hold a fish fry for the youth and the elders of the reservation. I'm totally fine with that, because IMO it's within reason, and not done in a spawning time. In fact, I've even participated as a volunteer to cook for the youth/elders. As far as the rights that are "handed" to first nations, I don't necessarily agree with it, but I don't agree with how many of the Natives have been treated either. But, if it's the law, I respect that. And there are certain things I myself will take advantage of, like free dental and free schooling for my children. All in all, I'd like to see things equal for all CANADIANS. But it is a complex situation... MM, it is my understanding that the right to harvest is within the reservation boundries that are local to that reserve/band. That was how it was explained to me by a CO. So one band member cannot harvest above normal limits while in another reserve boundry, or totally outside of a treaty area.

Many thanks! I love your handle, thats my boys nickname He hada great b-day, he was very, very happy! All the new soccer/baseball gear helped abit as well

Yeah, I'm pretty bummed the season is closed. But we did have a great start to the year, thats for sure! The early ice out started things off with a bang. Last year was the first year I never landed a 10+lb walleye, this year I've already got 5, with the biggest girl being a 31" beast full of eggs Never weighed her, but I bet she was close to 12lbs. I'll be targeting pike for a few weeks now. There done spawning here and hungry! Yesterday my son landed a nice 40" pike near the shore that hit like a bat outta hell. Just a quick release though as it was on light tackle, so we never got a pic. I still gotta get out for lakers man, my oldest boy has 6 already I think? I've never caught one at all, lol. There are some good lakers up Cedar Narrows though, so I'll be trying at some point this year. I was gonna go search for crappie today, but I'm just too tired from all the weekend festivities, lol. Grandpa's coming up for supper as well, so were just gonna play some baseball out in the yard, watch some hockey and chill.

Def. sounds like a plan!!!! I don't mind you posting that here at all man!!! The more the merrier. Thats a nice walleye, nice and clean looking!!! Yesterday, the kids caught on that shakeyhead, and a few on jigs with 5" minnows as well. They sure are hungry right now

Congrats!!!!! That is really cool, you must be super happy!

No problem, my pleasure! We had an awesome day, but then again, we do this all the time, lol. For sure we'll come up your way sometime this year, my kids would love to hang with Jack as well! They have some nephews and nieces, as well as a 1.5 year old sister, so they know the ropes. My daughter Alexis is really good with kids, a big bonus. Let me know when, and we'll drive up for the day, even if it's just to let the kids play and share a meal and tubing would be a great treat! It's been a few years for me. I love tubing, skiing and whatever else I can get hurt doing!

Limey is really lucky! He has to walk for a minute, I have to walk for 3 minutes. 1 minute to the bass spot, 10 minutes to the pike spot... It's hard to be us, lol

Yep, we are blessed! And thank you for the wishes. Here is how we spent the rest of our night... Fish is cooking, burgers are on the BBQ, pan fries on as well Burgers are ready, the kids are waiting on the rest of the food Daddy and his boy! Daddy, Mommy and baby Lily After supper, the kids worked off some calories on the trampoline Cake time!!!! Mon this cake was delicious, turtle oreo ice cream cake from DQ Tasty Baby even gets a treat! All in all, it was an amazing day!!!!!! The kids had a blast, and so did I. This was a great day...

lol, thats priceless! Man are we lucky to live where we live! I'll be fishing from your yard sometime this year, thats a promise. Did Jack wet a line?

haha, thats awesome! We kept 3 for the dinner plate (the smaller ones). I don't keep alot of fish, only a few feeds a year. I'd much rather see those big girls go spawn!!!!! and many thanks, glad you guys enjoy the report! Supper is on, cake is ready, I got a beer and the hockey game is on, perfect evening!!!!!

I am very proud! And yep, thats exactly it, they'll be teaching me stuff all the time I bet. And I'll be the old man saying "when I was younger......."

After dealing with funerals all week, we decided to celebrate my sons birthday a few days late. I asked him what he wanted to do today, and he said fishing!!! Atta boy, lol. I was supposed to fish a derby today, and the conditions were perfect, but I said heckwithit, lets go fishing from the shore guys. So I rigged up there rods and we headed down. It was windy and overcast, but pretty mild. Nice looking walleye weather. So my oldest boy takes his first cast, and he gets bit on the shakeyhead right away!!! Not a big fish, but a nice chunky lil female, and his first of the year! He casted around for a few more minutes, then set the hook on a really nice bite! He looked like a pro . This time it's a good fish, and his new personal best!!!! A few more casts, same thing. A nice keeper for the plate tonight. So, now it's my other Jiggers turn (my sons nickname, lol) He got bit after a few casts, and its another one for the table!! NExt up is my youngest boy, and within a few casts, he sets the hook!!! It looks like a good one, but it's always tough to tell with kids. "Dad, it's pulling really hard"!!!! I laughed abit as I got the net ready (I was purely a spectator today) and I seen the fish jump near shore!!! "Whoa dude, you got a really nice one"!!!!! Into the net she goes, and its my sons new personal best!!!! All around, what an awesome closer!! The best I can remember. I'm so proud, and what an awesome way to spend a few hours on my sons b-day. It's gonna be scary to see how good of anglers they'll be in a few more years....

You know how that works, right? There will be 6ft waves all day, and you'll forget that bottle of ibuprofen... Best of luck to you, lol

I'm fishing Rainy River tomorrow for walleye, same ol same ol. Then I'm thinking about hittin a crappie spot, maybe Big Sawbill or NW Bay of Rainy Lake. Next weekend is gonna be fun though. Hittin 5-6 lakes up cedar narrows looking for some big pike!!!!

Many thanks PS8! We truly, truly appreciate it. My kids say thumbs up at Mother Natures dinner table!!!

Here is a pic for Limeyangler, it's your bud, ol' Harvard from Thursday

I'm trying to get back into the tourny, lol. Maybe send in a REQUEST???

sooooo boring! It really sucked being woken up every 3 minutes by another hyyyyugge walleye. can't even get a quality rest down there anymore

Man would I love to catch one of them toothy critters

No problem! If you have any other questions that are important, just give them a call to clarify. They are very nice and very helpful. Nothing wrong with asking questions on here either, but when it comes to the law, call your local office and ask to speak with a CO. That way there is no misinterpretation.

Dave, I just got off the phone with a CO with a question I had about season closing, so I thought I'd ask your question as well. Just so everyone knows(in case you've wondered yourself, if the season closes April 14th, you can still fish that day until 11:59pm, according to the MNR. I had always believed you couldn't do that??? Anyhow, where I live, alot of sanctuaries are located in unmarked boundaries on a body of water. So I ask your question and he said sure you can walk through the sanctuary, as long as the destination is a valid place to fish. It's no different then crossing a santuary in your boat, to access another part of that lake, or another body of water

Thanks alot guys, glad you enjoyed the report/pictures! Yesterday was just one of them days. Everything was saying it shouldn't be that good of a day. Water temps dropped back down to 40 degrees, water levels dropped a good 14", water clarity was insanely clear for a large river, it was perfectly sunny and the was no wind???? But I'll take it, hahaha. I got two more kicks at the can, shore fishing this evening and out in the boat tomorrow with my old man. Hopefully the next report will be half as good

Thank you! And all the other spots out on the water are secret, lol. Go ahead, barge my shore spot, just don't f**k with my honey holes, lol