BillM Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I second what Lew said..bout the pickerAl ! Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 welcome and great first report with pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 welcome to the board, looking forward to hearing your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keram Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Who the hel$ is picker AL ????? Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Ahhhhhh ... Another French River fisherman. Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Welcome BillM Pretty new here myself, but a very helpful group. Love the pictures....keep em coming Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Welcome aboard young'un! Take yer shoes an stay awhile. Come back now, ya hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Frasso Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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