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So... if I don't have lead core and plainer boards, probably should look at a different plan?

Hey guys, haven't been out on Lake Ontario in years. A buddy of mine was telling me that it has been great this year, so I figured we would give it a try. I think we're going to start out of Grimsby. Any helpful pointers would've greatly appreciated. Thanks, LTF

We stayed at the lodge. We were really lucky with our guide too! One of the younger guides didn't show up, so we got the semi retired guide who had been fishing there for almost 40 years. I am also proud to say that I was still able to teach him a few things too. We were having trouble finding fish at the beginning because the season was so far behind. I told him to find us shallower bays that get the morning sun, wasn't long before he had us on fish. The other thing was just having a buck tail and a minnow rigged for following pike and wearing polarized glasses. This Lake is a true walleye factory! One afternoon in full sunshine, we caught one after another for 4.5 hours straight. If my lure made it back to the boat without a fish, I was surprised. We had trouble catching our one walleye under 19". They were all 21-24"

As if I didn't want to go hit Simcoe for some jombos bad enough already, now I really want to go

My Step Father decided to spoil me and take me on a fishing trip of a life time and it didn't disappoint at all (except that we had to leave). We we to Sandy Beach Lodge near Red Lake Ontario. We flew from Toronto to Thunder Bay, from there to Red Lake and then float plane to Trout Lake Sandy Beach lodge. The trip got delayed two weeks because the ice still hadn't melted yet. After a short delay in the morning because of fog, we were on our way Once we got there and our guide figured out the season was way behind, we caught walleye after walleye Our guide was fantastic and made us a shore lunch everyday! And where there is walleye, there is pike... 44" pike And with a little advise from our guide, we went out for some evening Lakers... 26.04 pound Laker! This was truly a trip of a lifetime and I really hope one day I can take my son on a trip like this!

These were from a year ago on Simcoe

You have definitely got me thinking about doing some trolling in Lake Ontario! I have also watched the video of Fishmaster on Fishful Thinking and have also been thinking about that... what can you catch out of pier 4?

Is there perch there?

Some very nice fish you got there!

Hey guys, we just moved back to Hamilton and am looking for somewhere to do some early season boat fishing. I have a 14' with a 15 hp. Was thinking about trying Lake Erie for some perch... Port Rowan are or Dunnville isn't that far either. Any thoughts? Thanks, LTF

Thanks Sinker! I guess the time is near

Anyone know how the ice is doing at Virginia Beach? Ice out that is. Thanks, LTF

I mean electric Eel. LTF

There is some giant bowfin in there!

How's the ice holding up? Thinking about coming up in Saturday. LTF

Went out today drilled lots of holes, 5-6" of black ice in every hole will drilled. All around bike bird park. Couldn't believe how many people were there! The most I have ever seen, so much for quiet LTF

Anyone know how the ice is at Virginia Beach? Thanks, LTF

Thanks a lot Micheal! Glad everything worked out for your safety. We will be heading up on Sunday for the day. We will be in a big blue clam Bigfoot xl4000t. Anyone is more then welcome to stop by and say hi! LTF

Thanks so much for all your responses! Went out and bought the clam Bigfoot xl4000 t yesterday. Can't wait to test it out! LTF

If you could keep me posted on how much snow is on top of the ice, that would be great

Definelty not worth taking any risks! There is bound to be some other people out there this weekend. Thanks so much for your responses. Hoping to get out sunday

I used to launch at the trailer park and then beside the factory. Last time on went soft water there, we used the canoe

Any ideas if the lake stayed frozen over? Thinking about going Sunday. Bought the clam Bigfoot xl4000t, dying to use it

Thanks again guys for all your comments! Was checking out the drill adapters, will definitely be buying one of those when we make our purchase!