Best winter fishing GTA

[Steve]

i'm not familiar with your handicap/current challenge, however, I have a "little bit" larger 17' tiller that I can access that location during the winter.

 

i'd love to have you join me.

[Cookslav]

I always looked forward to these reports of yours.

The Brownies were always a favorite...

That and The idea of a 12' Tinner in Lake O. in the dead of winter....that takes stones my friend

[ehg]

A trip down memory lane Erik... great for us all from time to time!! THANKS!

 

You are right Wayne. i am using forearm crutches.

Seeing the "Karma Three Way street" thread of your daughters tribulations has made me think that getting out fishing there might be possible if i muster up her strength and will.

 

 

Awesome EHG. Can't say enough about that place. I did basically the exact same thing as you (tinny, down the bank, watching the weather, etc. - actually, even focused on the jointed shads as well!).

 

I often found myself questioning my sanity out there - but then I'd hook into something huge and it all made sense.

 

Here are a few pics. I'm leaving out my infamous "Atlantic" salmon from a few years back to ensure that debate does not rear its head again - HA!

 

Thanks for sharing memories from a great fishing hole in the GTA.

 

Cheers,

 

MoB

 

Good stuff MoB! Nice to see others being rewarded for the efforts involved with getting out there.

Because of disability went from beach to Frenchman's eventually. Now even that isn't possible but...

 

I especially loved the pics of the browns. I remember seeing them not too long ago

Thanks Jacques, last time out there was March of 2010.

 

i'm not familiar with your handicap/current challenge, however, I have a "little bit" larger 17' tiller that I can access that location during the winter.

 

i'd love to have you join me.

 

Thanks Steve, I have multiple sclerosis complicated by a disk herniation.

The pics were i am wearing black hoodie i had just MS then. The back thing really screwed up ability to get out in 12 ft. tinny.

Getting out in 17 ft boat might be able to be done. I could show you the ropes there. Will PM you soon.

 

I always looked forward to these reports of yours.

The Brownies were always a favorite...

That and The idea of a 12' Tinner in Lake O. in the dead of winter....that takes stones my friend

Thanks fellow chef. Was confident i would be alright but found out this summer i can't move legs to swim.

Falling out of tinny would be real bad news.

 

Again, thanks for replies!

Still love fishing.

[Steve]

ok, let me know. offer's open any time.

 

if it "can" be done, I'll do my best to help it get done.

[ehg]

ok, let me know. offer's open any time.

 

if it "can" be done, I'll do my best to help it get done.

 

Again thanks Steve. Did spend time at Algonquin Park this summer fishing.

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64097

 

 

Should be able to get out with you in your boat.

[MJL]

Awesome Erik...Really nice browns

 

It's been many years since I caught a white bass. I remember having tons of fun fishing for them with my dad as a kid.

 

Thanks for the report

[ehg]

Received some PM's about this post and location.

 

Thought i would bump this for fish eye candy from this time of year.

 

Wives with time off to take care of kids at Christmas break and March break made it easier to get out there then. LOL

[Toad Hunter]

posting a pic of OOS Bass ?? Brave man, must have powerful friends on here to do that with out worry...I've seen mobs rip guys new ones on here for less really nice pics. though--fish porn always helps me get through the hard water season (haven't ice fished in years). My lil one is due in 4 days, I'm hoping that gives the mrs. a few months to "get over it" and let me go fishing ?? :whistling:jk. But man I hope I can get out more this year than last years sad excuse for attempts

[johnnyb]

Simply a fantastic post.....gotta hand it to you, that is impressive

[ehg]

Keep seeing this video/commercial which reminds me that it is that time of year again

Main difference being around Toronto was pure industrial setting and no shore fishing allowed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imDmzevcTIs

 

Should have been a meteorologist as studying weather maps and watching future wind direction was done in winter for decades.

Did have a couple PM's asking about this recently. If you read this thread info is all there.

 

Sometime used a few dozen emerald shiners off slip floats, that worked well too.

Have to be there at sunrise or sunset for the non stop catching.

Sunlight sends the fish to the expansive depths of big lake.

 

Hard to believe was half hour from downtown T.O. Good for hardcore anglers who like catching.

Always thought a Canadian record white bass or walleye was possibility.

[Afraz]

This is by-far the most useful post for myself personally on this forum.

 

Thank You EHG SO MUCH for posting this

In all the years of boat ownership, i never even bothered to get out here until later this October, and it is one of GTA's hidden Gems.

 

Any other boat anglers wanting to take a whack at this spot anytime of the year (except winter) are more than welcome to P.M me, and set up a trip.

 

Thanks Again EHG

[ehg]

This is by-far the most useful post for myself personally on this forum.

 

Thank You EHG SO MUCH for posting this

 

In all the years of boat ownership, i never even bothered to get out here until later this October, and it is one of GTA's hidden Gems.

 

Any other boat anglers wanting to take a whack at this spot anytime of the year (except winter) are more than welcome to P.M me, and set up a trip.

 

Thanks Again EHG

 

Answered a few PM's about this.

This morning is a perfect example of right conditions to try fishing this spot. Light northerly winds staying offshore all day.

 

Tinnys off lake shore Frencmans Bay beach. Large boats have to launch from Bluffers Park and do short run.

 

Key thing is to arrive at sunrise or sunset for non stop doubleheaders of mixed species for few hours before you freeze or fish scatter.