SirCranksalot

It seems to me that if a boat has no lights then it is automatically at fault. The second, smaller, boat could also be at fault, of course, if it was going too fast. As CB says, it sounds unlikely thatb a boat going 17 km/hr could have resulted in 2 deaths.

No kidding?? Wacky or Texas/ I normally use quite a big hook in a Senko when going for bass but quite a small hook---like everyone else seems to do----when going for bows.

I guess the computer knew you were an Italian Canadian, eh? Re crankbaits----I have hit a couple of bows in the river on a Big O but they spat the hook. Never heard of using soft plastics such as swimbaits. Would they work in rivers, I wonder?? Maybe a Senko worm??????????

Give her a fair trial and then hang her!!?

I guess it depends on the lake---we caught some quite shallow in a small lake last Thur.

Obviously there are pluses and minuses everwhere, but we love it here in Wasaga. Best of both worlds, IMO. We moved here upon retirement. I can get to Muskoka to fish as a day trip summer and winter. We can get on the 400 quite easily well above most of the traffic. River fishing spring and fall, down rigging in summer if you are into that. The whole area from Midland to C'wood offers similar advantages.

My white and my crayfish pattern Big "O"s are my faves at any time of year. A wacky worm near weeds or timber works quite well esp on sunny days, My bud used to swear by watermelon but have used diff colors---pink, etc. The advantage of pink is that you can see your bait better and watch it being gulped on occasion.

You seem to do pretty good year round, what with all those 'catch and cook' fish!!?

Apart from guns and spray(which can 'backfire' and spray you) there are also bangers sold in outdoor stores. That's what I carry on our canoe trips. I had spray but replaced it with bangers when it expired---too concerned about improper use(heard too many stories of mishaps). Any bears we have seen have been quite shy. An aggressive male that attacks humans is quite a rarity. Nothing short of a gun would prob deter it.

No O'leary fan here either but let's not hang him w/o a fair trial.

Got skunked??

Maybe they should have painted the car to look like a lion???

Misleading thread title of the month!!

Nice fish indeed. I liked your crack of dawn shots at the beginning!!!

Harry was finally a groom and was very excited about his upcoming marriage. He was on his way out of the office when his boss came over to him with an outstretched hand, "Congratulations Harry! I just wanted to tell you I've been married for twenty two years, and I am sure that you will always remember this day with the fondest of memories, as the happiest day of your life. "But sir", said Harry, a little bit confused, "I'm not getting married until tomorrow!" "Yeah, I know," said his boss.

You'd be pushing your luck,IMO, even with a transom mount. A canoe can turn and flip very quickly when going against current. My suggestion---learn to pole like the natives showed the voyageurs. Quite commonly practiced in Maine these days. A great skill for a wilderness guide to have. You will impress your clients!!

I ordered a chicken and an egg on Amazon. I’ll let you know.

They seem tohide in the shade of the pads when the sun is out and the water temp is warm. Cools off mid Sept, IMO

know that lake---the one with all the trees along the shore?

The China bowl is calling you!!! Haven't seen Hippie Bob yet though!! (in joke, folks)

I think we need to help newbies with tips/techniques etc but not location. Locations are best left to PMs once some familiarity and creds are established

So did you get any tips from that son of yours???

The flies are no good up your sleeve---you gotta tie them on the end of your line!!