AP Opener - Getting Ready?

[mirogak]

Think I am ready from an inventory perspective ... nightcrawlers are the only thing remaining which I will pick on the way up there....

 

Now, if I can only lay my hands on this elusive creature.

 

Any additional suggestions?

 

Miro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Christopheraaron]

Jigs always seem to produce there. Good luck!

[solopaddler]

Good selection! That btw isn't the cart from MEC that I was referring to.

 

This is the one: http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Paddling/CarRacksCarts/PRD~4015-488/wck-expedition-canoe-cart.jsp

 

 

If you're able to locate a couple of #2 copper E.G.B. spoons they work pretty good.

 

Some tiny diving shad raps in both perch and crawdad are also deadly at times.

 

Also something I always do is buy my worms beforehand, remove them from the dirt and pack them in worm bedding. Less messy, much lighter, and they stay livlier.

Edited April 24, 2012 by solopaddler

[mirogak]

Good selection! That btw isn't the cart from MEC that I was referring to.

 

This is the one: http://www.mec.ca/AS...-canoe-cart.jsp

 

 

 

You know Mike - I figured that out when you mentioned "Cadillac of carts" ... I went for the cheaper 100$ one ... I have been spending a bit too much. I'll see how this goes and need be I can always upgrade.

 

Thx for the worm suggestion.

 

PS: As you can see, I am slowly also getting ready for a backcounty trip by mid-summer - just gotta get some light camping gear.

 

Ciao,

Miro

[Christopheraaron]

And remember no live bait! Don't want to make the fishing too easy for you

[mirogak]

And remember no live bait! Don't want to make the fishing too easy for you

 

Yes of course - have too much respect for AP to do that.

[camillj]

I dont see any white (with red dot) mooselooks in there ....or Mickey Finns ... or Montreal Darks

[SirCranksalot]

If no live bait is allowed then worms aren't allowed.

Edited April 24, 2012 by Knuguy

[mirogak]

If no live bait is allowed then worms aren't allowed.

 

Hahahah love your signature ... that's what my dad tells me "you never around on summer weekends .. where the hell are you boy!"

[mirogak]

I dont see any white (with red dot) mooselooks in there ....or Mickey Finns ... or Montreal Darks

 

This what you mean

 

 

Ok - I'll keep it on my to-do list for next trip.

[BillM]

I love those zonkers, great for resident fish! you definitely want some perch coloured shad raps! killer for brookies.

[Paulus]

Also something I always do is buy my worms beforehand, remove them from the dirt and pack them in worm bedding. Less messy, much lighter, and they stay livelier.

 

I took this advice a long time ago & can tell you that it's worth listening to. Excellent point as usual, Mike!

 

p.-

[Ainsley]

Great looking conehead zuddlers, I've been meaning to try tying some up.

Those panther martin spinners should do well as well as the spoons. My fav spoons have been the Williams warblers and the EGB spoons.

Edited April 24, 2012 by Ainsley

[Realsteel19]

Those nymph and stone patterns are amazing. did you tie?

[solopaddler]

Hardware

 

 

 

Flies

 

 

 

 

[BillM]

Mike those big giant floating bugs in the last box will work well in August

[solopaddler]

Mike those big giant floating bugs in the last box will work well in August

 

 

 

 

BIG brookies like a big meal, these will work better.

 

 

 

 

 

[BillM]

I need to order some of those!

[mirogak]

Sorry Mike - that was too graphic for me ... please advise of x rating prior to posting

 

I am glad to see that what I am taking, you also have in your arsenal.

 

@real - no I did not tie those but I suspect that is going to become my next hobby. Just waiting to build my new shed.

[mirogak]

Hey Mike,

 

I noticed that you weren't packing any dry flies - do you think there won't be much action on the surface this time of the year?

[solopaddler]

Hey Mike,

 

I noticed that you weren't packing any dry flies - do you think there won't be much action on the surface this time of the year?

 

 

The last small box is all dries, just in case. And no I'm not really expecting much surface action with this cool weather.

 

If there is it'll be a small window in the evening most likely.

[Christopheraaron]

Hey Mike,

 

I noticed that you weren't packing any dry flies - do you think there won't be much action on the surface this time of the year?

 

You see that last box? Bring a selection but dries should work well for the next while.

[mirogak]

The last small box is all dries, just in case. And no I'm not really expecting much surface action with this cool weather.

 

If there is it'll be a small window in the evening most likely.

 

Not sure how I missed that ... thx.

[SirCranksalot]

It's good to know that I'm not alone in taking a 'kitchen sink" approach to taking lure etc on a fishing trip. But what I find is that I just use a handful of the 'tried and true' or 'lucky' ones even though I have a box full(or 2) to choose from. Anyone else do the same?

[solopaddler]

It's good to know that I'm not alone in taking a 'kitchen sink" approach to taking lure etc on a fishing trip. But what I find is that I just use a handful of the 'tried and true' or 'lucky' ones even though I have a box full(or 2) to choose from. Anyone else do the same?

 

 

No Harold, I use them all.