Thought I'd say hello.

[BillM]

Hey guys, what a great forum this is! I just thought I'd introduce myself and say hi. Originally from St.Catharines, moved up to Barrie about 4 years ago. Avid fisherman since I was old enough for mom to let me out in the boat with the oldman Oldman and I recently went up to the French Thanksgiving weekend. I had made a few purchases for the trip and was eager to try them out (Shimano Citica 100DSV baitcaster along with a MH 7" Shimano Clarus 1 piece). Made the 20km jaunt from Dry Pine Bay to the main channel pretty much everyday. Weather was about 18 degree's with the water temp at about 68. Stuck with top water lures the entire weekend for pike/bass. Dad would sink a few minnows trying to entice the ever illusive pickerel. Ended up with one nice pickerel (about 6lbs) endless bass and small pike (30+ fish a day) along with 2 nice pike, one tipped the scales at about 13lbs, the other was 25lb. Both took Zara Spook Jr's (small topwater bassbaits, lol). Boated 10+ smallmouth over 5lb's that weekend. I think the best part though was spending time with the oldman. Dad and myself, like the old days when he used to pull me out of grade school for the St.Catharines Salmon derby (He actually placed 1st in the Lake Trout division one year).

 

Here are some pics of the big pike I tied into. (ignore the stupid look on my face)

 

 

Again, great forum, lots of info looking forward to picking up a few hints and tips from you guys!!!

 

-Bill

Edited November 2, 2007 by BillM

[ccmtcanada]

Great intro and first report Bill! Sokay about the stupid look....I've seen worse on here....LOL.

 

Looking forward to reading about more of your adventures on the water!

 

Cliff

[lew]

Anybody that still uses the term "pickeral" .....and there's only a few of us left......has to be a good guy

 

Welcome to the board Bill, your gonna fit right in

[irishfield]

I second what Lew said..bout the pickerAl !

 

Welcome aboard!

[fatherof3]

welcome and great first report with pics

[mattyk]

welcome to the board, looking forward to hearing your reports.

[keram]

Who the hel$ is picker AL ?????

Welcome

[Rich Clemens]

Ahhhhhh ... Another French River fisherman. Welcome aboard.

[Sandbag]

Welcome BillM

 

Pretty new here myself, but a very helpful group.

 

Love the pictures....keep em coming

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[Clampet]

Welcome aboard young'un!

Take yer shoes an stay awhile.

Come back now, ya hear!

 

[Dave Frasso]

Nice looking fish for sure, don't put your gear away yet... there is still lots

of time left for fishing.

 

Keep you hooks sharp..

 

 

 

Dave