fishdawg Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 I cant be the only one who's pumped for the upcoming Lake O trolling season. Hopefully my boat will be set to go in a week or two. It sure will be interesting to see what potential positive effects will come from the mild fall & winter we've had. Convetional thinking would be that baitfish population should be good as well the predetors would have had more time to bulk up on them? As well we should see what impact will be of the many pen stocking/imprinting projects that many local clubs have taken on across the lake the last few seasons. For the competitive angler, there seems to be many various tournaments & derbies scheduled to run from mid April to Sept in different locations and with different entry fee levels & formats. who else cant wait for screaming reels and big chromers ?!
Fang Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Been standing in the driveway looking at my boat and thinking what day to start getting it ready,. Dropped an HB 1197 on it last fall and never got the chance to get it wet. Also looking at replacing my tired old Abu 7000's with something new and shiny Hopefully this warm weather has kept the feedback on trout and salmon and we'll continue to see the quality sized fish come the end of summer FWIW, was fishing last weekend and it sure looked like the odd alewife was in close on the breakwalls
John Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 I cant be the only one who's pumped for the upcoming Lake O trolling season. Hopefully my boat will be set to go in a week or two. It sure will be interesting to see what potential positive effects will come from the mild fall & winter we've had. Convetional thinking would be that baitfish population should be good as well the predetors would have had more time to bulk up on them? As well we should see what impact will be of the many pen stocking/imprinting projects that many local clubs have taken on across the lake the last few seasons. For the competitive angler, there seems to be many various tournaments & derbies scheduled to run from mid April to Sept in different locations and with different entry fee levels & formats. who else cant wait for screaming reels and big chromers ?! Hope that we can get out together sometime this year.......my travel schedule has eased up a little.
fishdawg Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 Hope that we can get out together sometime this year.......my travel schedule has eased up a little. sure hope so we're long overdue John
Homer Is King Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 I was thinking the same thing! This will be my first season and I'm excited to give it a try!!
Spiel Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 sure hope so we're long overdue John I'd be up for sharing a boat with the two of you, definitely long over due!
Harrison Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 My brother was out recently and commented on how much bait there was in shallow on the north shore. Would be nice to see a spring trolling season like we used to have 15-20 years ago on the north shore. Excited to flatline and get the boards out this spring!
BillM Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Got a few goodies on the Lund preparing for some trolling action out on Lake O! Super excited!
John Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 I'd be up for sharing a boat with the two of you, definitely long over due! It's a date my friend will be in touch...
Spiel Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 It's a date my friend will be in touch... I'm in.
Grimace Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 I am really stoked up about this year. The boat is coming out of storage next week.
Lunkerhunter Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 im pumped to say the least. get my new boat early april and plan on chasing some monsters in lake o as soon as i can. would be awesome to flatline and get a monster smack and hear the drag scream. i dont think i have ever been so excited to see the ice leave the lakes. normally im all about staying on the ice as long as i can.
captpierre Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Should be some more Kings off Toronto this June with an early spring. Hopefully most of them won't head south end of August like in the past.
RSF Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Won't be fishing LO this year but have fished it many times in past. Best catch was 27lb Salmon. Iv'e twice came across that deep depression off shore near Port Credit so it does exist. Water depth jumped from 45' to 180' poof!--just like that and my fish finder screen immediately picked up activity at about the 110' mark. Seems as quick as you hit the depression, it's gone. One true marker I noticed before hitting it was a severe dirt/debris line on the top water. It's not the usual mile or more off-shore, it's maybe 1/4 mile, I'm sure it's some type of unusual hole or depression?
spincast Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 seriously pumped for hitting the lake soon. 1 more trip overseas for March break (work ) - and then its trolling time.
LeXXington Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 Hope the winds keep down this year. If the bait fish had a good year Huron may make another strong come back
Gregoire Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 If the bait are stacked in shore I might be tempted to chuck a spoon this weekend. I'm also going to be spending part of the summer on the big lake. Last year we did alright, this year we are hoping to break the 30lb barrier and maybe make it on the board one week.
tonyb Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 Interesting topic fishdawg! I have been thinking about this recently as well. Last year we saw many 'above-average' sized Alewife in our spring nets. As a result, the Salmon also seemed to be larger as well. My thinking is that with last years fat baitfish, and this lack of winter/mild winter it is having less of a detrimental impact on the fish in the lake. An easier winter on them, should theoretically mean better numbers and size as fish survive well over winter. When's your first Brown trip? should be right around the corner now... I'm looking forward to trying my luck in the derby again this year!
Pikeslayer Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Just thought I'd post a little tease; <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/irG9u6FxuuQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Edited February 29, 2012 by pikeslayer
Sinker Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 I'm actually looking forward to trolling inland trout this year. I plan on spending more time on the smaller lakes for a change. Of course, I will have my derby ticket, and get out on the big lake as often as I can, but most trips will be after work in the evenings. I think its going to be a great season on the big water. Big fish, and lots of them. Lets hope mother nature lets us play out there as much as we'd all like to!! S.
Pikeslayer Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Just thought I'd post a little tease; <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/irG9u6FxuuQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> On board with Dan Bouck and his partner Matt. Edited February 29, 2012 by pikeslayer
asdve23rveavwa Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 seriously pumped for hitting the lake soon. 1 more trip overseas for March break (work ) - and then its trolling time. Looking forward to sharing the boat with you "Captain Morgan"! With G-man, Juli, yourself and myself all on different tourney teams, should make for alot of fun, and, good natured teasing.
fishdawg Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Posted February 29, 2012 Interesting topic fishdawg! I have been thinking about this recently as well. Last year we saw many 'above-average' sized Alewife in our spring nets. As a result, the Salmon also seemed to be larger as well. My thinking is that with last years fat baitfish, and this lack of winter/mild winter it is having less of a detrimental impact on the fish in the lake. An easier winter on them, should theoretically mean better numbers and size as fish survive well over winter. When's your first Brown trip? should be right around the corner now... I'm looking forward to trying my luck in the derby again this year! my exact thoughts too Tony, got the pen imprinting to factor in too! i may be out next weekend.... I would have been out all winter, if it werent for my boat project & renos
Grimace Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 And just for the record my prediction is - Me - 43 pounds - Week 3. Just to put it out there. :-).
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