kennyman

Nice first boat !!! I still have a 14ft tinny with an 8hp yammy.

Congrats on your PB brown. I've always wanted to catch a decent brown. Every year I tell myself I'm going to go and try to catch one and every year I don't. I'm not sure why I procrastinate, but I simply don't have the time to figure out where to go etc. and it's so easy when I get a chance to just slide down to my end of the Grand (Brantford area) and catch a few bass. The browns certainly are gorgeous when coloured up. Maybe this is my year LOL.

Had one grab my Chug Bug (topwater) when we were camping at Rideau Provincial Park a couple weeks ago.. He saw it when I popped it, he turned, swooped down and grabbed it. He tried to fly away twice but barely got off the water only to splash down again. He sat there confused for a few seconds and tried again. The third time was a charm. I'm glad I didn't try to reel in because I would have only set the hook. I admit I was dreading the thought of reeling him in and trying to get the trebles unhooked while getting pecked to death. LOL. That morning all I caught from the dock was a small pike and the gull. Does the bird count ??

OMG !!!!! THOSE ARE BEAUTIFUL !!! I've yet to catch my first brookie. Thanks for the inspiration.

Glad to hear it. Most cops are good guys. I'm glad this one stepped up and nailed that piece of crap. I wish it would happen more often.

How can you not like Ray Bourque or Cam Neely for that matter ? That said, I want the cup on the right side of that border. For that to happen it'll take the Sedins to step up (where have they been?) and Luongo to stand on his head. Here's hoping. Go Canucks!! P.S. I'm a Leafs fan and I want the cup in Canada any way possible.

WOW !! Beauty fish. It must be cool working with and fishing with Dave and Spicoli. Hope you get your "Facts of Fishing" and your "Next Bite" is as good as that one. Congrats!

That certainly is a nice fish, Nice job. Thanks for sharing. What did you catch it on ?

Great looking fish. Hoping to get my first brown this year too.

Beautiful fish. Congrats. Who cares what the exact weight is? I'll take that anyday. What a beauty.

That was one of the most incredible videos I've ever seen !! WOW !!!!

Happy New Year everyone. May the next year always be better than the previous one. May there be many fish in your future. Take care everyone. Cheers.

That is a gorgeous fish........... and on the first cast. Looks like you had a ball.Nice going. Nice looking area too.

That's a "nasty" looking beast. Everything looks better in black, NICE !!!

That certainly is a gorgeous fish.I'm still looking for my first. I told myself I was going to catch a brown this year and haven't even put myself in a position to do so. I guess the year is still young LOL. Great fish !! 45 minutes eh ??? Boy do I feel like an idiot.

Hey Cliff and Bly. Those are really nice and clean looking fish. There's something about the colours of those fish when they're young that is really, well, ............ striking really. Thanks as always for including us in your "adventures". Maybe you get your "monster" next time.

That fish was GIGANDOUS !!!!! And you got it on topwater to boot. That would be awesome. It's going to be a tough fish to beat. I think you'll have to head to Okeechobee to top that one. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds like a dream week to me. Nice fish.

Good call Fang. Love Johnny Oduya. That would be a great pickup. He's going to be a really good player a couple years down the road. Perfect timing. Chelios on the other hand, don't think so. Yikes. He's old enough to be most of their fathers. Liked him best as a hawk. Hall of famer, but he'l be out to pasture before the Leafs will need him.

Storm chug bug. Try it. You'll like it. Why ? Because fish eat it up. They go nuts for the gurgle/pop/rattle it makes when you put slack in your line and give it a quick jerk , give it a second or two and pop it again. A quick note .......... when you first cast it, let it sit there for at least five seconds,longer is better, after that a sharp tug, glurp ... and let it sit again. I get most of my hits within the first few pops. Another thing, this is the hardest part, wait a second after the fish hits to set the hook. I've missed a few by instantly reacting. It's hard not to, but you'll hook more fish if yo can just hang on that extra little bit. Heres a pic. Looks like a frog I guess. Works on bass,pike ............ heck I've even caught walleye on it. The hooks they come with are thin and sharp so keep'em that way and watch out when your unhooking them or you'll be on the end of the lure too (been there,done that, got the t-shirt). Lastly have fun, there's nothing better than perfectly calm water just about sunset, everything is silent except the glurp of the topwater, and then BANG, hang on !!!

Great job guys. Any new "Action Angling" videos on the way ?

Congratulations. Nice! Six fish on your first attempt!! My first day fly fishing (last year) I caught one creek chub LOL, and I was happy. If I had caught six trout I'd have been in heaven. Nice going!

Man, do I envy you. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L fish. My goal for this year is to catch a brown. I could sure use your expertise. Feel free to pm me with any helpful tips. Thanks for posting ................. gives me hope LOL.

I'd go with corn. I use a special large scented type called Mintzilla. Seems to work well and really stays on the hook. Just canned sweet corn will work too. Be sure to throw a bunch in an area and then get your bait in the same spot. You should get one for sure.

I'm just going to echo the thoughts here. I use 20lb Seagar real leader material. Seems to hold up pretty good around here. Now, after you catch one. check it for any abrasions. If you feel any knicks, either cut back to that point or replace it altogether. Last time I caught a couple pike I didn't re-tie and threw my chug bug a ways with no line following. I got it back with a buzz bait (got lucky-first cast). If it hadn't been a floating lure I would have donated another one.