Stern Rules Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Does anybody know if there are any areas around Brantford where you can pick fiddleheads within an hour radius? I don't mind going far to get them. Any info would be appreciated. Edited May 3, 2009 by Stern Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudd Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I always went to the Elora gorge park. Probably a bit more than 50kms but a load there. Go in the park... drive down to the bridge that crosses the river. Just as you head down the hill to the bridge on the left hand side there is a spring/creek set back in the bush... tonnes here and also some nice water crest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Fiddle heads and brook trout creeks go hand in hand. If you know anywhere local that has brookies, browns or rainbows take a walk and have a look. My spot is the credit river just north of Inglewood right through to the forks. Since they made it artificial only I don't get back up there too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Check along Whitemans Creek at the CA Property 2nd weekend in may special on my menu Fresh Brook trout and Fiddlehead Risotto Edited May 2, 2009 by Musky or Specks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 don't know your area but if you miss out this spring ( they don't last long) keep an eye out for the mature plants ( ostrich ferns) during the summer months and make a mental note.Wet boggy areas are the key good hunting Now if I could just find some morels TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hmmmm, risotto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Fiddle heads and brook trout creeks go hand in hand. Exactly what I was going to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubris21 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Remember to do your research and pick the oestreich ferns, not the Bracken ferns. Brackens contain some sort of toxin, that when eaten in large quantities can be harmful. I've never picked either myself, but having done some research I seem to remember that one of them grows in small clumps while the other is more spread out. Im sure there are experts around here on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Rules Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the info guys. They were few and far between but managed to find some. Stumbled on a patch on my way back and got 2 1/2 lbs. Not too shabby. Edited May 3, 2009 by Stern Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Twister Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Where those pic's from last year or recent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Remember to do your research and pick the oestreich ferns, not the Bracken ferns. Brackens contain some sort of toxin, that when eaten in large quantities can be harmful. I've never picked either myself, but having done some research I seem to remember that one of them grows in small clumps while the other is more spread out. Im sure there are experts around here on the subject. Definitely worth doing the research, apparantely it takes a while for the toxin to take effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Rules Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 This year's pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 What do you do with them after you pic em'..... besides eat them? I know an area that has possibly millions of these.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_finder Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Here's a little more info....... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddlehead_fern tasty little things they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 2nd weekend in may special on my menu; Fresh Brook trout and Fiddlehead Risotto Always added Black Morels to dishes prepared with those seasonal items. Haven't seen morels yet this year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 They are coming out slowly, another week or so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Bracken grow via 'runners' so the individual shoots are seperate .( Single) Fiddle heads ( Ostrich ferns) grow in clumps with several shoots together.Look for a little mound from the previous years gowth. Never tried morels , would they be in the same areas at fiddleheads? TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've found there's no hard and fast rule for morels, we find some in the hardwood stands,(maple) and have found some around pine forests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 im also in brantford and know of a few honey holes within city limits. but giving out their locations would be like telling the world about a secluded little trout lake...NO DICE! just get out and look for lower places that are usually more wet than other areas. close to swamps but not in them... good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelfuN Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 i was at duffins over the weekend and i saw an area FULL of them..it'll take you days to pick them all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 My backyard in London has dozens. We didn't plant them, a past owner must have. Never tried eating them though. Perhaps I should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Rules Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I wouldn't tell where honey holes were either. I guess I'll have to go out looking for more spots. Thanks for all the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelfuN Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Stern, PM me if you are willing to drive to Duffins creek for them...i'll let you know which part of the river i saw the ferns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_finder Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I wouldn't tell where honey holes were either. I guess I'll have to go out looking for more spots. Thanks for all the info guys. They're literally just about anywhere stern, when you find them though, be sure to harvest just a couple of heads off of each crown. If it looks like someone else beat ya to it, keep moving as you should be able to find an untouched patch nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I drove past a house tonight in guelph , the person had a sign in the front lawn fiddleheads for sale? i never ever heard of these before today. learn something new , cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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