Your'e Classic Drifter--Thanks for your post here--haven't laughed this much since March 1st

 Take Care Dude

"Take a Dog Fishing'

Paul

Raycaster

lot of good questions--am sure some will chime in here with 10 feet of on-the-water experience

Stay the cource bud

Cheers

Paul.

That says it all gd28

Sweet shot

Have a good summer All

Paul

Done!

Cheers 

ID1

1 hour ago, aplumma said:

Pickerel vs Walleye: Setting the Record Straight

by Elle Andra-Warner

So, what’s all this about the “Canadian pickerel” really being a “walleye?” Are we talking about the same fish having two names? For generations, when Americans have said “It is a walleye,” we Canadians have—sometimes defiantly—responded, “We call it pickerel in Canada; Americans call it walleye.” Have we been wrong all these years? Well, the answer is yes.

A few years ago after I wrote about pickerel fishing on Lake Winnipeg with commercial fishermen, a retired fish biologist contacted me to say that I had actually been fishing for walleye not pickerel. He said that the walleye and pickerel are two unrelated fish, do not even look similar and belong to two different fish families. “But don’t take my word for it” he said, “Check it out yourself.” I did. He was right. Who knew that all these years, we Canadians have been erroneously calling a walleye by the wrong name of pickerel

A walleye (Sander vitreus) is the largest member of the perch family; can weigh over 20 pounds; varies in colour; tastes delicious, and is found in most of Canada and northern U.S. The pickerel is a member of the pike family (Esocidae); found only in eastern North America and is the common name for three closely-related freshwater fish: chain pickerel (Esox niger) which looks like a northern pike with a long snout; and the smaller redfin pickerel and grass pickerel (both Esox americanus).

To many of us Canadians, the walleye is still our pickerel. Restaurants still list pickerel dinners on their menus and most stores (including the famous Fish House) still sell pickerel (not walleye) fillets and the delicious delicacy of pickerel cheeks.

Two states and two provinces have adopted the walleye as their official fish: Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (though both provinces admit most residents still call it “pickerel”) and American states of Minnesota and South Dakota.

 

So can we file this under Tiller Vs Console debates. lol

Art

Looks like it Art--happy to learn this special place on the net--doesn't change much

FISH ON

Paul

On 10/15/2018 at 7:54 AM, dave524 said:

You sure of the location ? looks like Okanagan Lake to me,

Me as well-sure looks like Lake Okanogan-will we ever know?-jk

Paul

On 5/12/2018 at 10:48 PM, DRIFTER_016 said:

Cisco Spoon was a friend of mine!!!!  

Funny Stuff--good to learn you haven't lost your edge

Tight Lines Man

Paul

Alternative facts

Pretty Much CP-trust in journalism--pick a media you like-- is at an all time low--lots of spin--short on facts is the new norm

Our neighbourhood is notorious for dogs running around off leash. Their owners are putting their pets in a dangerous situation. More than a few times I heard the squeal of tires and then the yelp. Those dog owners should be made to run across he 400 highway. One of those dogs ran up on my 82 year old Mom when she was here and knocked her to the ground. I read the guy the riot act. Who do I see the next day with the 2 dogs off leash? Same idiot. Another neighbours dog snuck up on me a few winters ago, I turn around and trip over the dog and I tore my knee up, again. Who do I see run the dog everyday here off leash? You guessed it, my idiot neighbour who I think trolls this site. It' not the poor dogs fault I keep reminding myself. Dogs are dogs, they do what dogs do. Train them to stop on command, they will do that if trained well. Our next door neighbours pure white Husky will walk to the property line and sit and watch, he only comes over if I tell him to.h-They have a mind of there own

Dogs are huge part of my life as they are yours or you probably wouldn't be reading this thread

Stop on Command for sure-Start There--a life saving message

Thanks for initiating this thread Erich-you're an excellent dude

Not everyone is built to live in harmony with a dog(s)-or has the time and commitment

Dog Parks-Off Leash-am all for socializing your pooch--any Lugan--thank you for the correct spelling BB- can adopt/buy a canine these days--It is a big responsibility to teach your pooch

Invest in a leash--no need for a dog to be killed by a car

Peace

Nail Polish works on a small scale. It's good to change or add a certain color but goes on too thick and you will never get the detail you want. Powder paints are no good for bodybaits either. Best by far is an airbrush and thin out acrylic paint or buy createx airbrush paint. Trouble is that it gets very expensive if you're only planning on doing a couple lures. A cheap airbrush and compressor will run you 120$ and around 6 bucks per color of paint you want. You will also need a good epoxy clearcoat and need to put them on a turner for best clearcoat results! So if your only looking to rent do afew lures it will cost 200 or more to get everything to do the job right! I started into the bodybaits myself last year but I already have all the equipment. I'm sure I can give you a hand if you need any help.

we paint every day. theres different apps for different baits. plastic, metal or wood..just make sure when your painting the paints will play well. lacquer base paints will ruin enamels.

Fascinating thread-not my wheelhouse but -one of the reasons i love this place--learn lots

Am so very sorry to learn of your loss here Paul.

Admired Joey's photography and told her as much.

When i met her at a Fishing for Tyler event-Joey caught the winning fish that year as i recall- could see she was a very special lady

My deepest condolences to your family's and friends

Paul

One thing to remember when looking at tracks is a cougar's tracks aren't actually that big for that size of cat. Wolves and even a lynx would have bigger tracks.

Thanks for posting--did not know that--topic is always -well--- a hot topic

WOW-Worlds of Wonder--Stellar performance you two==glad to learn Steve you did not fall on your ass--investigating that Fresh Water Cod

Your bud Seabass-Smells like an a aquarium--LMAO--Mr Fish Monger Zehrs--Can i clean that scale for yah--Class Act

Enjoy a record -breaking success you two

Paul

www.perchinforms.com

An update if anyone's interested. The biologist has all the pictures of the prints that I have. He said he wanted the scat but I haven't heard back from him and I'm not going to bug him. It's been about a week since I emailed the pics. I know the MNR is understaffed and busy. I'm not holding my breath though.

 

The guy that said claws in the pic- pretty sure that's just hair imprinted in the snow when it moved forward.

 

Like Singing Dog, I'm skeptical too, but I've seen big feline prints a few times over the years. It's the first time I have some scat.

Hey Chris-- a whole week--just kidding -Scat is DNA--am with Shag here i think

My best guess as a layman--There are cougars in Ontario--in addition to the Barfly variety-:-)

Paul

i bet you're right OI

Paul

www.perchinforms.com

South Shore Ice Condos

www.nipissingicefishing.com/

 

This will be my 16th year, you wont be disappointed

Yes-- definitely Bubbles-- 10 stars-- exceptional customer care and local waters knowledge---trust that young Hungarian Vizsla dog-was a gift from a customer i believe--- they had bouncing around a few years back became a ' ice dog' and fit into their family well

Have a terrific hardwater season

Paul

 

 

The Russians are trying to hack Arts computer so he wont be able to lock the thread at least until we here from Big Cliff

Now that's Clever Stuff LR--Yes--did visit this sacred place a while back and got the distinct impression NO political fighting among members-Thanks for the Laugh Dude--Well done-If you ever get bored with Fishing--Maybe Stand Up Comedy is in your future

Paul

www.perchin4ms.com

I would really appreciate it if you share your thoughts and experience when you return. I stayed with Anglers Haven years ago and they treated us well but I can only afford one trip a year like this so I would like it to be a good one (mind you any time spent with my son is good time lol)

For sure-son tymes are special--Hear wonderful things about Rob Hyatt---booking a trip in that area mid Feb-let you know where we stayed and how me made out-we require a-- well-trained dog friendly-- environment never been an issue

It's an Adventure for sure--have FUN Cliff and All--report back please

Paul

Dang Cagey 'Crossing Guards'--

A lot of factors involved--not gunnin for honest fisherfolks with a healthy sense of humour from Ontario-To be Sure MIchael-lol

Paul

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Gordie was well known as a TV personality in the hamilton area, also did some commercials.

Then he was a regular guest on the TV show HEE HAW. He was 94.

Thanks for the memories Gordie.

 

SAAAALLLOOOOOOOOT!!!

 

Npt1--Thoughtful of you to remember this man-musician -entertainer--before my time but i know who he was--Dec 7th--Another musician more of my generation perhaps-R.I.P> Greg Lake-Dec 7th/2016 Emerson Lake and Palmer and IMHO The Best King Crimson vocalist ever-Peace

Nice job man-trippy looking handle bud--forget the riff raff here-they're just jealous dark rum dark room-funny sheet BB

Happy New Year

All

I've celebrated a couple of Italian Christmases up in the Soo. On the Eve there is no meat. Lots of Bacala, shrimp and lobster tails and a hearty serving of Polenta, washed down with copious amounts of wine. A Christmas day feast of a roast pig and side dishes beyond counting. I think it took us 2 hours to get through the dinner. To help with the digestion we would go for a caminata with a couple of bottles of wine. Then we would settle down to the desserts

and --you dessert it Bruce--Peace-like many here perhaps-- have enjoyed your reports over these short years-sharing trials and tribulations and Carp Advise -we've met== Fishing for Tyler and........in a world of negativity you always manage to play a positive spin--Take the High Road--All the Best --Stay the Course and SMILE--hey to LIL Ugly

Paul

220,000 walleye in the Drag River ????

Does that feed into many lakes ??

Wonder what the survival rate is ?

All good questions JD-haven't a clue--will check with some Top Shelf- dudes and dudettes in the New Year and share it with you

Good Fishing to you Always

ID1

Good Stuff--thanks Chuck and All

Paul