walleye wanderer

Hey Dan, glad the map helped. That map was started off by Mike (Solopaddler) and has been added to by my group with input from several other folks so it is a real collaborative effort. I fear someday it will be pointless to look at though because I think the lake is littered with fish and marking them will obliterate the map. What week did you snag for next year? And you are absolutely correct Dan….the place is addictive!

Nice report Dan and congrat's on a couple of beauty Walleyes!

The Canon T3i looks good but I personally am leaning towards a Nikon D5100 which they claim is as good as its big brother the D7000 which is considerably more $$. Already said somewhere in here and repeated to me by a friend thats in the know, the Canon 5D Mark 2 is reputed to be a very good value at the moment and a fine camera. Just stop dropping 'em in the drink Mike

WOW! Great report and even more awesome pictures Thank You

Great report Mike, looks like a good time was had by all and weather, bugs and fish were co-operating. Looks like a Doctor spoon there, just curious, did the Hairy Killer produce anything? No worries Highdrifter, your floro leaders stood up to many a toothy Pike at Eddie's again this year and never let me down! Rob

Just spent a week up north and demo'ed Sea Suckers rod holders, a nifty lightweight suction type rod holder that is great for fly-in trips. Stuck it onto a aluminum boat the first day and no problems for the next six days, stayed tight and held up through some rough water. I give this product a thumbs up for non-permenent rod holder and I bet they would work even better on a fiberglass boat as it has a smoother surface than the pop can boat. Used the Saltys for years and they are great as well! SeaSucker site

Just back from Eddie North Beteau Lake, June 2-9th and the water is up 5-6'. The weather was beautiful, warm days & cool nights and the fishing started off slow but turned on throughout the week and was great! Several Pike over 40" and several Walleye in the high twenty's with the biggest at 31". More to come and pic's too… Cheers WW

Hey I just saw a huge Musky surface!

Unfortunately the one made in Taiwan is not worth very much and the French 300 although sexy was still mass produced and widely collected. As Tom states it is still worth a few bucks and if you search eBay you'll get a good sense of it's value. Tom is also correct on the bulletproof Cardinals (3 & 4's) which are my current object of desire…

Cuzza, you are absolutely correct in that "breaking the bank" is different for everyone. As I am just getting going with this type of fishing and take good care of my equipment, I thinking a budget in the neighbourhood of $250-350. In a brief look on the net I see a lot of rods (Sage, etc.) that are considerably more that…300-900 range. To all, thanks for the info so far. I am learning a lot and can't imagine going out to a store without first asking here! Cheers

I was giving a vise some consideration and found this site in my travels…pretty good read I think. http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Review%201/Fly_Tying_Vise_Shoot-Out.htm

Forgot, here is a link to practically everything about Mitchell http://www.mitchellreels.net/

Made in France is the preferred models, do you have a pic? I give you $20 for both…kidding!

I am finally considering taking up a different kind of fishing and need a little help. I am considering a fly rod & reel mostly for Pike fishing and don't want to break the bank, any suggestions for a decent entry level rod, reel and line? Thanks WW

I trust the entire OFC community is focused on this thread and observing this Eddie North guy is his natural state….not so nice BTW Spam comes in a can… and I am booked on the Westjet to arrive in TB on May 25th, expecting a big black Limo from your Nakina - Thunder Bay limo service.

Hey Darren, I would love to grab one or two of those, I have an older 5500 and in my quest to find some info on it I stumbled onto a great tutorial for the 6600 mag, hope it helps. 6600 C5 tutorial

Spam, I'll hit you over the head with Spam in June buddy.

HEY!!! Wait a minute here, Eddie did you forget that I fish with 5 kids? I look forward to the Limo at Thunder Bay International on June 1st…I'll let the kids know

Hmmm, anyone who said Eddie doesn't pay attention was wrong….LOL, nice jester Spuds!

Dan, Given your brothers health I think flying is the best option. As for getting from TB to Nakina, Nakina Air can take care of that but it is quite pricey. Option two is a rental that will sit at the float plane base for a week. I am looking into another option which will involve a shuttle from Nakina, I hope to have some more info in the next 2 weeks and I'll be sure to let you know whatever I find out. Remember positive thinking can make powerful things happen. I am sure all of the members of OFC are hoping positive good things happen for your brother and maybe combined with the magic of the Attawapiskat things will turn around.

Hey Josh, I was looking at the Mojo Bass but one piece only. Is it working really good for the swim baits?

Hmmm, common theme seems to be a 7' rod and I must admit I am surprised by the number of 2 piece rods you guys are using. As for the reel, Curado is leading as a favourite so far. I have a Revo SX i purchased last year and an old Abu 5500C currently in use but I am considering a new Baitcaster to be matched to the 7' St Croix (probably go with MH) that I will be picking up. I am also thinking it is time for a new spinning reel for my 7" MH Shimano Compre. I have put the new Stradic up against the Abu Revo Premier and gotta say the Abu comes out on top so far with many mechanical advantages. Well months to go so no need to rush this thing but it sure helps pass the time to the lake opens up.

Sweet! Never fished Shawanaga but I snowmobiled the hell out of it. I have fished Lorimer Lake for many years and the fishing is still very good there and very restricted as there is a Tim Hortons camp on it. Many years ago we did stop in MNR office in Parry Sound and reviewed the local marine biologists reports on Lorimer, I am sure they would have similar info for Shawanaga and I'd say it is worth the stop. Regardless, this is a beautiful place with lots of peace & quiet and not loaded with houseboats and jet skis, you will enjoy! ps. nice lakers in Lormier in the winter

I was out the other day drooling over a few new Pike rods and of course one thing leads to another…buy a new rod, then it is just natural to put a new reel on it right? I am considering a St Croix Premier PS70HF2 - 7' heavy and wondered what the readers of OFC are using for Pike rods and reels? Any info is appreciated and pic's too! Cheers