Ron

Now that we have Year round fishing in zone 17, I can't think of a better place to live.... in Ontario....

The following quote is from the Northumberland Today: Seeing as how you replied to my other posts Jodi, perhaps you can answer a few questions for me in regards to this article. What is the limit for panfish in the rest of Ontario? What is the difference between a Bluegill, Pumkinseed and a Sunfish? Why are people throwing the Sunfish back, are they too small? When the RLTA voluntarily staked out the spawning areas, did anyone fish these spawning areas? Has poaching only been a problem since the new fishing regulatoins? If Bluegill are "stabilized" in Rice Lake, how is the size base holding? If it has increased in size, by how much? If it has decreased in size, by how much? Let's take this over a 5 year term. Is it only pickerel (walleye) that are subject to undue stress and are likely to die? Would this happen to Bluegill, Perch, Muskie as well? Would this be applicable all year round or only during the winter months? Why is Icefishing pointless for Bluegill? Why is Rice Lake not as safe as other lakes? Does the Trent Severn Waterway only travel through Rice Lake, bypassing all the other lakes between Lake Simcoe and Lake Ontario? Is Rice Lake the only lake that is shallow on the TSW? Could you point out where all these springs are? I look forward to your answers. Regards, Ron Reyns

WE might be going up for the day on Saturday. We don't go to Orillia though. Just too many boats for my liking. Thora Island area is where we fish. Have fun up there, as if it needs to be said. Cheers, Ron...

So what your saying Jodi, all of Rice Lake Tourist Ass. don't know the difference between a Bluegill and Pumpkinseed either. Either that or they just don't have a trophy for the biggest Bluegill... Official entry form for Rice Lake Tourist Ass.

Perhaps you should do your home work as you will find Bluegill is a Sunfish, We don't have Redear Sunfish on Rice Lake. We only have Bluegill and Pumkinseed. And here I thought you were the all knowing Resort owner.... Cheers, Ron...

To get under Fishin nanna's, Mayor of Rice Lake's, Islander's and Ricelaker's skin.

PM Pigeontroller as well, he might be able to help you out. Cheers, Ron...

This thread is starting to go SOUTH, please keep it on track or the only thing we will be able to do is simply VIEW it. I would only hope the President of the RTLA would respond to get the facts straightened out on this thread. Cheers, Ron...

Actually it takes several people to apply for a tag in pool one, sometimes as many as 12 people to guarantee a tag. Majority of the time an individual, though you can apply, will not receive a tag. Your turn. Still, I don't understand what this has to do with the Panfish limits...... Cheers, Ron...

Hey you gotta start somewhere. I used these for the first 4 yrs of Muskie fishing. They were better than nothing. Took some effort but once you start using the larger/stronger hooks, they can be very difficult to cut the thick shank hooks. I guess what I'm saying is: Whatever your budget can afford. Either way you look at it, it's still better thank trying to tear the hooks outa the mouth. Another option is to go barbless, then you won't need to worry about cutting the hooks - most of the time.

Dollars to doughnuts says your IP address would take me right to Alpine Resort... Good luck with your endeavors, Ice fishing is here to stay, so are the limits of 300 Bluegill and Pumpkinseed. You did know that Bluegill and Sunfish are one in the same don't you? By the way you have articles written up in the News Paper, you mention that your clients throw back all the Sunfish and only keep Bluegill smaller than the size of your hand. Good thing all your clients have BIG HANDS! Geesh, we finally get 1 person who thinks too much to stop and now we get the next one.... Sincerly, Ron Reyns (Ron Reyns Maintenance) 905 372-0512

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Hey, I got all excited thinking today was Saturday... til my wife spoiled it for me. Dang, another day at work...... Maybe, just maybe if it warms up this afternoon, I'll talk to the boss and see if I can't sneak off early..... Cheers, Ron...

Congratulations Fred! That is a lot of years for community involvement.

For those of you who can not read the link... County opposes Rice Lake fishing designation Peterborough County won't ask the Ministry of Natural Resources to create a special designation with specific regulations for Rice Lake, county council decided on Wednesday. The county has heard from the Rice Lake Tourist Association about the new fishing regulations that the province implemented earlier this year. The resort operators association argued for higher limits on the number of panfish that can be caught. Council decided against supporting a Northumberland County council resolution to ask the Ministry of Natural Resources to create a special designation for Rice Lake. Local businesses that depend on recreational fishing are fully supportive of the new regulations, such as the daily limit of 300 sunfish of which 30 can be seven inches or longer for anglers with a sport fishing licence, said Terry Quinney, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters fish and wildlife services manager. "We're fully supportive of these conservation regulations," he told council. "If they're managed wisely, we can enjoy the benefits in perpetuity." Douro-Dummer Deputy Reeve Karl Moher asked Quinney if there should have been more education or consultation with local associations about safety issues with the introduction of ice fishing for the Kawartha Lakes. "That's a concern to our EMS people and our fire department that have to rescue these people when they get into trouble," he said. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would be the first to want to participate in any educational campaign with the county or the Ministry of Natural Resources, Quinney said. "Safety on the water is paramount," he said. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters doesn't support the idea to create a special designation for Rice Lake, Quinney said. "The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters agrees that Rice Lake is special.... The socioeconomic value of Rice Lake speaks for itself.... But we also want to promote every other lake in the Kawarthas," he said.

Where did you find them through the ice this winter Diggyj? I don't recall seeing a report on them from you. Cheers, Ron...

County opposes Rice Lake fishing designation Good to see the OFAH voicing their opinion and see that some townships and Peterborough County agree to the many hours of discussion done by the FMZ 17 Advisory Council. The Peterborough Examiner

Good read Darren! Thanks for your input. Cheers, Ron...

Geesh, I never realized how SHORT Dave Mercer is!

i like it!

Could you so kindly NOT send me an email! ha ha ha Just razzing bud.... Cheers, Ron...

Gills and Pumkinseeds are awesome! Too bad some tourists operators think Canadians consider them to be garbage fish. They could use the extra business if they promoted it wisely. We have been getting some decent gills in the shallows right now. Don't bother downsizing your baits either, the small guys can't seem to get the hooks in their mouths. Also remember, if you are fishing the Kawarthas, the new regs show you can only keep a limit of 30 Crappie, 50 Perch and an astounding amount of Sunfish. 300 Sunfish, with only 30 of them over 7.1 inches.

Joey, could you please email me? Seems as though the PM thing ain't working right now and I need to get ahold of you. Thanks, Ron... [email protected]

Hope you caught many fish for your birthday Carole! Cheers, Ron...

Looks awesome as usual TJ. I recall watching your video of this last year of the year before. You should post that again. It had great detail on how you did it. Cheers, Ron...