craigdritchie Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Thant's inteesting cause I've read otherwise... contaminent levels have dropped overall since the 70's You're right Swordfish, and overall, that's true. Levels of some types of contaminants in Lake Ontario have dropped significantly since the 70s. Phosphorous would be a great example. But unfortunately, levels of many other types of chemicals have not declined one bit. And the simple fact is, brand-new chemical contaminants show up all the time. Beyond that, our testing capabilities have become more sophisticated. We are now able to test for things we couldn't test for before. Some chemicals have always been there, we just couldn't measure them until now. None of this makes me want to think about slicing that guy's big laker into fillets and grabbing a box of Fish Crisp.
Mike Pike Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 A great fish! Wish I had caught it!!! Congratz to the fella who caught it and thanks for posting it for all of us to see, MSP.
CLofchik Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Jeebus, if people freak out over one trophy laker taken for a derby I'd hate to see them by the fish mulcher at Port Credit during the Salmon Hunt There's a 99% chance that laker was stocked. There are piles of greasers in Lake O, Ontario stocks more lakers than rainbows. There have been half a dozen confirmed 30's around the lake this year. Unclench everybody, jeez.
big guy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 They should change the name of this site to the Opinions Fishing Network, they wouldn't even have to change the logo.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Opinions are like bungholes. Everybody's got one, and yours stinks! Edited June 3, 2009 by Dr. Salvelinus
Roy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 They should change the name of this site to the Opinions Fishing Network, they wouldn't even have to change the logo. What's wrong with having an opinion, guy? Remember, all through life, some opinions will differ from yours.
big guy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Opinions are like bungholes. Everybody's got one, and yours stinks! How would you know, unless....
Whitespinnerbait Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 The outrage has simply to do with Jealousy....Plain and Simple,,,
Roy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 The outrage has simply to do with Jealousy....Plain and Simple,,, You got that one right for sure.
big guy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 What's wrong with having an opinion, guy? Remember, all through life, some opinions will differ from yours. I have those people shot
Roy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 I have those people shot That's an interesting sentence. Have you had your lunch yet?
ehg Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 That is a huge Lake Ontario laker, Congrats to that angler. Derby winner I believe, rules. The above quote explains the rest.
big guy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 That's an interesting sentence. Have you had your lunch yet? Ya, why? Is it going to be my last meal?
anders Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Wow....i cant believe how this one turned out........or maybe i can........ I Love this place!!!!!!!
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 The outrage has simply to do with Jealousy....Plain and Simple,,, gimme a break.
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 OK, so here's my opinion for what it's worth. If that fish had come from any other lake than Huron, Michigan or Ontario I would have wanted it to go back in the lake. I used to fish lakers in Lake O a lot and over the years have caught plenty in the 25-35 pound range. They grow very quickly down there when compared to Northern fish. They also don't live anywhere near as long. That same size fish up here would be about 60 years old, while I bet that fish is less than ten years old and near the end of it's life. That fish does seem to be a genetic anomaly though as it is quite short. Maybe it is a triploid, any one know if they are planting triploid fish in Ontario? In BC they are stocking a lot of diploid and triploid rainbows in the lakes there.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Its a put and take fishery with salmon and lakers and has been for two generations now. Until we find a way to repair the damage done to spawning areas it won't change. funny because the mnr refers to it as a rehabilitation project. that's leaps and bounds different than a put and take. just because it has yet to be successful doesn't mean it's designation has changed. if you can find published information to the contrary, i'm all eyes.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 all this aside, it was none of my business to care about him keeping it.
cram Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Is that fish even capable of spawning? If not, who cares? And even if so, who cares?
Headhunter Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 It may be capable of spawning, but given it's obvious weight issues, I would bet it has a hard time attracting a mate! HH
highdrifter Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Too bad is wasn't a musky... Pandemonium!! HD
Spiel Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 It may be capable of spawning, but given it's obvious weight issues, I would bet it has a hard time attracting a mate!HH HaHaHaHaHaHaHa, and there you have it, the fat laker has sung.
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