First time on Big lake O

[12footspringbok]

Well after a few years of crappy fishing on georgian bay, and a couple of years of talking about trying lake ontario my dad and i finally tried her out. They were calling for pretty crappy weather for us but i think we got extremely lucky. We stayed at my uncles place in scarborough, and fished july 1st in the evening and july 2nd in the morning. We managed to get three rainbows and one salmon at the 15lb mark. It was a good go and we hope to get down once more hopefully in august. Heres a few pics from the action.

[Fisherman]

And if anyones just a wonderin what the heck that last picture is, that little rainbow was just a bit camera shy and decided on an early release back to the depths...

[tambo]

mamma mia you've got some marbles going out on the big lake in a small vessel. i get sick on 20 foot boats with a little chop Good job on the fish

tambo

[Fisherman]

mamma mia you've got some marbles going out on the big lake in a small vessel. i get sick on 20 foot boats with a little chop Good job on the fish

tambo

Brass monkeys..nope, healthy respect for the water, 16 foot Princecraft Starfish, if there's the slightest hint of bad weather/water, I'll spend time elsewhere. Last year on Georgian Bay, weather looked good, water rather calm, I paid attention to the marine radio and AM radio, little bit of cracklin, about 10 guys went out, I didn't, 10 sorry dude's that admitted I was was the wise one after that ordeal. Anyway, had a great time.

[CLofchik]

Noice shooting, and good on ya for having respect for the lake. Heh your VHF aerial looks as long as your boat

It's a shame what's happening on G'Bay, I can remember what an insane fishery that used to be.

 

Depth, lures any fleas?

[tambo]

I'm just playing, I'm sure you were playing it safe

 

I've heard of a lot of guys giving up on gb and huron. Owen sound harbour is a ghost town. My dad and i have fished the notty religiously for decades, and even tqhe bow run is getting later and later. I didn't even bother fishing last year........spend time hunting partridge instead. From what i've hear, the demise is baitfish related........alewifes disappeard.

tambo

[12footspringbok]

Depth, lures any fleas?

 

Few fleas not many all fish came 20-60ft down over 130-150.

[archie_james_c]

Shoot me some pics of the boat and downrigger setup!!! I just bought a 16" Princecraft Holiday and I'm mounting the same Scotty Electrics in mine. I'd like to see your modifications/accessories...if you dont mind good sir .

[Fisherman]

Shoot me some pics of the boat and downrigger setup!!! I just bought a 16" Princecraft Holiday and I'm mounting the same Scotty Electrics in mine. I'd like to see your modifications/accessories...if you dont mind good sir .

No problem, I can do that, give me a day or two and I'll grab some pictures for you.

[misfish]

Use to fish out from the four sisters in a 12ft,er with a 6hp, Always watched the weather.Had some great calm days out there and some great fishing days.

 

Yes it can turn like a snarly ol dog.Got to have yer wits about ya.

 

 

 

Great report.

[archie_james_c]

No problem, I can do that, give me a day or two and I'll grab some pictures for you.

 

 

Thank you very much. Nice fish as well.

[Bly]

Looks like you did alright to me! Love that last picture, at first I thought it might be the wishful thinking pose hehe

[Leecher]

Great report and pics 12footspringbok

It's always fun when you get out on a new lake with your dad and get into some beauty fish

Doesn't get any better than that!!!

Thanks for sharing

Leechman