JFish

I used to have the baitmaker but when u think about it I don't see how any of these machines could make you any faster. My way is similar to the way MJL talked about in his post minus the piece of wood. I lay some paper towel down (in case you break any of the eggs). Lay 10,20,30 etc.. cut squares of netting down. Place the appropriate amount of eggs in the middle of each piece and then hand wrap each sac with spiderthread (10-12 times) and cut the excess netting. I found this way to be way faster then using the baitmaker.

I would also love any info regarding these smaller tourneys. My friend and I just have a small 14ft aluminum. Until I get my new boat we can't compete in the various bass series within Ontario. Thanks for any info.

Well now that plans have changed and i'll end up having to drive out there by myself I think i'm gonna stay a bit closer. I appreciate the replies though guys.

Sorry guys. Not a report. Posted this on another site and just looking for some info. A buddy of mine wants to try the Maitland River tomorrow but with the rain that's forcasted (10-15mm) I'm wondering if it's going to get blown out? Just looking for someone who may have experience fishing the Maitland and would know if the Maitland gets blown out easily or if it's worth a shot. I have some other options and Goderich is about a 2+ hour drive for me but I would really like to fish it. Any info is much appreciated J

Hey everyone. I have an older 16 ft. bowrider style boat which had to front end converted into just a flat casting deck by the previous owner. Boat is probably 20 years and the motor (60hp Merc.) is a 94 I beleve. The floor on the casting deck and middle to back end has started to get really soft and I'm not sure if I want to try and get it fixed or just sell the thing. The hull seems to have no issues right now and the motor is also fine. I have no experience with fixing something like this nor do I have any idea what the cost would be to fix it or have it fixed. Just wondering if there is anybody on the board that would recommend something or if there is anybody that would be interested in a bit of a fixer upper. From what I can tell it's just the floor that needs to be redone. I have had the boat out every year since I bought it and it runs fine in the water. I'm just afraid my foot is going to break through the wood on the casting deck one of these days. If it makes any difference I'm in Hamilton. Also, thought of just taking it to the cottage out towards Kingston area and putting it up for sale there so it doesn't take up driveway space. Thanks, JFish

Didn't mean to stir anything up here. Just looking for info. on where to get a lic. and a possible parking spot. Well, I havne't decided now if I'm even going to fish the Rez. Might just get a state lic. and take our chances upstream. I have gotten mixed feelings from people about fishing the Rez. vs. upstream. Zoar valley area does look like a great place to be fishing even if your not catching much, though I would like to catch . Most responses that I have got are PM's which would keep any info off the public board. I haven't got any secret spots nor do I expect any. Yes, I have 4x4. JFish

Hi Solo. Thanks for the info. I'm not looking for any fishing spots just access points for parking close to the river where I won't get ticketed. I tried to find parking on google maps but it didn't help much. I have never been there before. JFish

Just wondering if anybody who fishs the Catt. could help me find a place to get a Seneca Reserve fishing Lic. Also, I'm trying to find some access points to the river but I need the lic. first. *Originally planning on fishing the Gowanda area however, a friend was thinking of fishing the reserve. Any recommendations as to where to fish? Gowanda or Reserve?? Any help would be great guys and gals. JFish

There is not other way to look at it. You break the law you may get fined/charged. You follow the rules and you will have no problems. JFish

I know Center Pins range from $150 to over $600. My Question. As there is not a whole lot to them, what is the main difference between them all. Is it just weight and the different type of metals used?? I have a Sheffield and find it very smooth. I can't see how other reels could get a lot smoother. JFish

No real numbers of salmon in the grand from my experience. I have only seen 2 caught and I got one of them. Took me forever to get in on light line. Everytime I thought I was going to get it out of the run it just took off right back in. I'm glad that there weren't many people fishing at that time because the fish was outta control. JFish

Hey Tony, no that wasn't me. I didn't get there until probably 8:30 or so and there were already a couple people there who left after about 5-10 mins. JFish

Out again last night. Nothing much going on. I myself have still not had the chance of hearing or seeing one jump yet. Clearly not time yet when you only have 4-5 people total on both piers. JFish

I have been there twice now and too tell you the truth..I haven't heard a fish jump and I haven't seen a fish caught yet. I think it's still really early this year for some reason. JFish

I've been told to use a shorter rod, escpecially if your using baits where you walk the dog. It will allow you to get better action on the bait by lowering the tip down more. The advice was for someone who would be standing in a boat not sitting in a canoe. Really anything would do though if you can't purchase a rod for each specific technique. JFish

I have fished Manitouwabing a number of times, usually just for the small tourney they have in the fall. Decent sized lake and I'm still trying to figure it out. I wanted to explore new water there a couple times and couldn't catch anything. I really couldn't believe the areas I was fishing didn't produce any fish. I find it to be a tough place to fish if you don't know the area too well. I know some guys do well there. If anybody has any tips for fishing I'm sure it would help us out. JFish

As of the 10th the whole lake looked covered but like others said, looks like lots of snow on top. http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/modis/mod...on.143.250m.jpg

I needed a new net as my old one got taken to the dump by accident. I wasn't too impressed to say the least. Anyway, I checked a few places and the nets were in and around $60 - $80. I thought that was a little expensive. I went over to wal-mart and checked out their nets. They had exactly what I was looking for. Perfect size for salmon and the handle is probably long enough however I may add another couple feet onto it. Best thing was it only cost about $38 and is the same quality as the $60-$80 nets. JFish

I have been to the mouth of Bronte about 8-10 times so far and have only had 2 on. One morning I saw 4 caught. I haven't seen many landed since then, maybe 2 or 3. They are jumping at the mouth like crazy but nobody is hooking up with them it seems. JFish

I'm also doing the same thing. I just have to make sure there are no clearence issues. The boat I have is a little heavy for my liking. I have had 2 tires go on me so far and I have only had the boat for 2 years. It could be that I have just run over something but I still think that the bigger tires will be better for the weight of the boat. JFish

I was out at Bronte last year with a nice 7 ft pole. One problem. I was using my normal spinning reel that I use when I'm up north and in Kingston. I had 7 hook ups that night, 3 of them were right after another. I went 0 for 7 that night. Reason being that I didn't have enough line on my reel. Make sure that you use a large enough reel that can hold a good amount of line. That night I was spooled 3 times. When I tightened up my drag I broke the line three times and the last one spit the hook. After that I always used a 9.5 foot pole and a larger reel and haven't lost one yet. I wouln't recommend keeping any salmon you catch off the pier. It's up to you though. They die after they move up the river and spawn and they are already starting to turn dark once they hit the mouth. Largest fish I got there last year was 28lbs. A real nice dark boot, lol. JFish

I'll be heading up there on Sunday also. I'm hoping for some safe ice on the East side of Couch but if not maybe st. john. I was hoping for at least one report on the ice up there but I guess it might not happen, lol. It's very hard to get reports of ice on couch I have found. Not sure if it's just that not many people live around it or if they just don't want to post. JFish

I was heading up there to tomorrow. Great news! Thanks JFish

Hey guys and gals. I'm looking for an ice report on either of these two lakes. I have heard that some people are getting out on st. john but I don't want to head out on 2" of ice. As for Couch it probably isn't safe but you never know. If anybody has any info on these lakes that would be great. Post of PM, whichever you like JFish

As this is my second year out ice fishing I wasn't sure if anybody here has experienced first ice this late in the year. Anyways, larger perch will start to move deeper during first ice for a couple reasons. Obviously some will stay in shallow but finding the schools of larger fish is what I would assume most people are looking for. By the sounds of it most people just go out and hope to make a hole over a school of fish or wait until they come in. I'm just trying to figure out a bit of a pattern with them so I'm doing less hoping and more cathin', that's all. Thanks for the replys, JFish