chumming legal in Ontario?

[SylvanOwner]

Just as the title suggests I'm trying to find out if chumming is legal in the Kawarthas in the non-ice season? The issue came up during conversation recently and I couldn't find anything in the regs. summary or by doing a search so would appreciate input from the community.

 

Thanks in advance for all your informed responses.

[Roy]

Unless you're fishing for a bottom feeder such as carp, cats or sturgeon, chumming isn't going to help a whole lot.

[spincast]

I'm not sure about the regs, but the two times I took OFC'ers out into Jordan Harbour in a 15K NW wind one of them ended up chummin.. not to mention any names... but you know who you are... It worked well one day. The next time the fish must have learned it wasnt so appetizing. I may have to start keeping records on what the chummer ate for supper the night before and see how big the fish are

[Bill Shearer]

Chumming,is not illegal, in the case of fishing.

Baiting, in the case of ducks or goose hunting is.

 

My experience in regards to chumming for salmonids, is that it isn't worth the effort. A well presented single egg or imitation, is just as good.

Others have different experiences,I'm sure.

[tb4me]

I'm not sure about the regs, but the two times I took OFC'ers out into Jordan Harbour in a 15K NW wind one of them ended up chummin.. not to mention any names... but you know who you are... It worked well one day. The next time the fish must have learned it wasnt so appetizing. I may have to start keeping records on what the chummer ate for supper the night before and see how big the fish are

That was a blueberry fritter and a large tea from timmies..That would be the chum you dont want to use...lol Funny one Rick..Had it commin eventually didnt I

[BillM]

A buddy of mine throws candy when it's called for and he does extremely well doing it. I don't even bother to compare numbers at the end of the day. Luckily for me he does it in my presence also so I get to benefit for it. It's a combination of things really, but if the conditions call for it, it works...

[spincast]

Yea - but at least you found a cure! I will have to bring along a fully charged mp3 player from now on just in case. The musical selection might be a little better

Edited September 14, 2010 by spincast