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A pair of 22" walleyes from tonight
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Sockington posted:Beautiful Walleyes I am so loving jealous of you. No fishing this weekend, but I talked trout with my dad and he suggested that I try a fly with a casting bubble on my ultralight spinning gear. I guess I need some flies.
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Dec 4, 2017 23:07
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:I am so loving jealous of you. I need to get away from being stuck fishing one type of fish though. Some trout or salmon would make for some fun. I had an old guy harass me at the docks yesterday morning for dumping my cleaned fish into the river flow. Said he's seen me do it a bunch, and I'm lucky a Conservation Officer hasn't seen me. Called the Ministry of Natural Resources a bit later in the day and got their answer on it. It's written you're allowed to clean fish on a boat and dump the remains into the water, so the same is allowed from shore. Went to the dock this morning and the same old guy was there. Told him the proper info so he can stop spreading lies. 
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Dec 5, 2017 14:23
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Sockington posted:I need to get away from being stuck fishing one type of fish though. Some trout or salmon would make for some fun. There’s always going to be “that guy” when you’re out. They disapprove of what you’re doing, or how you’re fishing, and they try to bully you into doing it “their way.”
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Dec 5, 2017 15:01
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gamera009 posted:There’s always going to be “that guy” when you’re out. They disapprove of what you’re doing, or how you’re fishing, and they try to bully you into doing it “their way.” gently caress, no kidding. I hope that he quits bothering you, and at least you can tell him to gently caress off and take it up with the authorities. Sockington posted:I need to get away from being stuck fishing one type of fish though. Some trout or salmon would make for some fun. I feel that, but if they're in season and they're biting it doesn't hurt to fill the freezer. Trout aren't cooperating much right now (for me). What are your trout and salmon opportunities like up there? Any opportunity to fish for pike or muskie?
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Dec 5, 2017 18:18
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:gently caress, no kidding. I hope that he quits bothering you, and at least you can tell him to gently caress off and take it up with the authorities. I live next to the St. Clair River as it leaves Lake Huron. There's a trout and salmon hatchery right there as well as some of the only spawning grounds for Lake Sturgeon in Ontario. I never liked fishing growing up, but it turns out I live next to a fishing paradise.
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Dec 5, 2017 18:23
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drat dude, you need to round up your friend with the boat and get to trolling immediately! So that's Atlantic Salmon, I'm guessing?
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Dec 5, 2017 18:41
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Some pics from the local river from FishBrain   
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Dec 5, 2017 18:58
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gamera009 posted:There’s always going to be “that guy” when you’re out. They disapprove of what you’re doing, or how you’re fishing, and they try to bully you into doing it “their way.” Or they're pissed off that you're catching fish and they aren't
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Dec 5, 2017 19:48
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  Dude you have to catch some crazy dinosaur fish after you troll your trout limit. That's really cool. If you don't have a smoker already it is definitely time to invest.
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Dec 5, 2017 20:08
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:
Most places in Ontario, there is no season for Sturgeon. They're caught some times in the Lower Niagara River, but you're not supposed to target them. gently caress, I'm going to be in Niagara this weekend, I need to get out to the river and do some bottom bouncing. NOT for Sturgeon.
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Dec 6, 2017 12:28
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wesleywillis posted:Most places in Ontario, there is no season for Sturgeon. Exactly this. We bottom bounce with worms for walleye and that can be the right combo for one. I've never caught one, but they are definitely out there. I've also heard some Burbot/lingcod can be caught in my area. Makes me sort of excited for winter ice fishing to see if I can pull any from our huge shallow bay.
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Dec 6, 2017 14:38
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Sockington posted:Exactly this. We bottom bounce with worms for walleye and that can be the right combo for one. I've never caught one, but they are definitely out there. Burbot. Ling is an east coast-euro Atlantic fish. Lingcod is a pacific monster.
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Dec 6, 2017 17:37
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LingcodKilla posted:Burbot. Ling is an east coast-euro Atlantic fish. Lingcod is a pacific monster.  Will you please tell us about catching lingcod? Lingcod is on my 2018 bucket list and is another reason why I love the Pacific Northwest. There is a season for White Sturgeon in Washington, but you're not supposed to target Green Sturgeon. Sockington posted:Exactly this. We bottom bounce with worms for walleye and that can be the right combo for one. I've never caught one, but they are definitely out there. Formally requesting ice fishing pics and stories when you go.
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Dec 6, 2017 17:58
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Not much to it. Find a pile of rocks on the west coast. Send anything down that vaguely looks like it could fit in their mouth and if they are hungry (they are always hungry) they will smash it. They also are known for attacking anything already hooked and struggling so often we call them Hitchhikers. Gotta be handy with a net because too much light or breaking the surface and they let go. Personally I prefer a 10oz chrome bar on 30lb+ braid with a bronze treble hook cut down to two. You yo-yo it off the structure making sure it clinks and clanks. The bronze hooks are strong enough to hold in them but weak enough to straighten out if you snag a rock. Occasionally a halibut will ruin your day by snagging your gear and getting hung up in structure really bad. I've managed to get a few by letting the line slack for a few seconds tricking them into coming out of the structure. To help with this I put a teaser hook with a grub about 12 inches up the leader. They are so dumb if they will hit the grub even with the bar hanging off their lip. Fantastic eating fish, lots of fun to catch on light gear when hooked but kinda of boring when a "hitchhiker". They don't even know something's wrong and sometimes just float up instead of struggling. If I'm in town this summer I'll be going out of West Port to fish for them.
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Dec 6, 2017 19:00
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That lake from the video I linked up there is stocking the day before my birthday, guess I know where I'm going! Hopefully on a Thursday morning it won't be crowded. The other trout lake I want to hit up stocked this week too, I might head out there this weekend. Possible trouts to post soon! I've been dying to get my new ultra light out and see how it does.
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Dec 6, 2017 19:38
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LingcodKilla posted:Not much to it. Find a pile of rocks on the west coast. Send anything down that vaguely looks like it could fit in their mouth and if they are hungry (they are always hungry) they will smash it. Thank you for this. I'd love to catch some, but would prefer not to pay for a charter boat. I've been spending most of time time on the coast around Ocean City, but I've been meaning to get back to Westport to throw a crab pot off the pier while I fish. Let me know if you ever want to meet up out there.
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Dec 6, 2017 20:07
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joem83 posted:That lake from the video I linked up there is stocking the day before my birthday, guess I know where I'm going! Hopefully on a Thursday morning it won't be crowded. The other trout lake I want to hit up stocked this week too, I might head out there this weekend. Possible trouts to post soon! I've been dying to get my new ultra light out and see how it does. Plan to go as early as you can, and go a bit earlier than that. I know it's warmer there than it is here, but it seems like the morning bite ends by 7:30-8:00am around here. I'm probably not the best trout authority to listen to lately, but all of the local reports I've been reading say that the action trails off drastically after that. Happy birthday, and I hope that your new gear serves you well!
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Dec 6, 2017 20:12
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Charters can be pretty cost efficient with a limit of lingcod and rockfish. Gonna chase lingcod in the sound this summer but the season is super short.
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Dec 6, 2017 20:13
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I enjoy that there are separate lingcod seasons for hook & line and spearfishing in the Sound.
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Dec 6, 2017 20:38
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Possibly. In CA skin diving is the same as fishing from shore. Lingcod can be taken from shore year round. It's hella dangerous though. Some guy got smashed by a great white very recently.
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Dec 6, 2017 20:57
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Sockington posted:Exactly this. We bottom bounce with worms for walleye and that can be the right combo for one. I've never caught one, but they are definitely out there. I'm talking for Rainbows and Browns actually, but gently caress yeah none the less. poo poo I should probably check the regs. Season might be done for them.
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Dec 6, 2017 21:05
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:Plan to go as early as you can, and go a bit earlier than that. I know it's warmer there than it is here, but it seems like the morning bite ends by 7:30-8:00am around here. I'm probably not the best trout authority to listen to lately, but all of the local reports I've been reading say that the action trails off drastically after that. Happy birthday, and I hope that your new gear serves you well! Shouldn't be a problem as I'm usually at the lake by 6 when I go fishing. I get so excited before bed that I can't sleep, lol. Up at 5, throw my gear in the car along with the ice chest, hit McDonalds for a McMuffin and coffee and then I get on my way.
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Dec 6, 2017 21:21
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joem83 posted:Shouldn't be a problem as I'm usually at the lake by 6 when I go fishing. I get so excited before bed that I can't sleep, lol. Up at 5, throw my gear in the car along with the ice chest, hit McDonalds for a McMuffin and coffee and then I get on my way. I used to insist on getting gas station coffee before fishing, but I've gotten into the habit of bringing a thermos with me now. I hate running out of coffee when I still want more. I hope you find time to get out this weekend! I want to see some drat trout, even if they aren't mine.
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Dec 7, 2017 00:24
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:I used to insist on getting gas station coffee before fishing, but I've gotten into the habit of bringing a thermos with me now. I hate running out of coffee when I still want more. I also love gas station coffee, but if I don't force myself to eat something in the morning I regret it heavily come 10 AM when I start to get all dramatically hungry. I'mma do my best to catch a trout, just for you PoK!
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Dec 7, 2017 05:13
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Went down for an after work fish, hoping to get a few squid. Something smashed a metal slug my friend was spinning with and next minute it was on for young and old with salmon smashing lures on the surface and jumping everywhere. Probably one of the best land based sessions I've had.
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Dec 7, 2017 13:01
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joem83 posted:I also love gas station coffee, but if I don't force myself to eat something in the morning I regret it heavily come 10 AM when I start to get all dramatically hungry. I'mma do my best to catch a trout, just for you PoK! Drink entirely too much gas station coffee it's one of the best parts of fishing. Except when I forget I'm going to really popular suburban park in winter where there is no real tree cover to relieve myself.
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Dec 7, 2017 14:12
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bongwizzard posted:Drink entirely too much gas station coffee it's one of the best parts of fishing. Except when I forget I'm going to really popular suburban park in winter where there is no real tree cover to relieve myself. Winter sucks for that with cold hands too. I'm a big fan of "kneeling on the back of the bass boat and holding on to the motor" during summer days.
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Dec 7, 2017 14:43
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Sockington posted:Winter sucks for that with cold hands too. I'm a big fan of "kneeling on the back of the bass boat and holding on to the motor" during summer days. Yesterday I almost pissed my pants. I wore some dum undies w/o a fly, then a baselayer, then pants. I forgot the no fly thing and spent a few increasingly frantic seconds looking for it before I remembered. In other news,  I took a chance and bought an MB Hyuga 72H. It's rated from 3/4-4oz, but seems like it tops out around 3oz, but will load and cast a 1/2 frog. I now have casting combos that will throw from 1/16oz up to 3oz, which I think covers any reasonable bass fishing scenario. I kinda know how Alexander felt now  I am heading out in a bit to head to my current "usual" pond. There were a couple of bruisers stacked up right on the bank yesterday but they were not at all into the big baits I had with me. I am going back with some jigs and senkos, it;s going to be slow as hell, but I am determined to catch one.
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Dec 7, 2017 15:07
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  This is incredible. Fishing in Australia looks fantastic, and you are very good at pulling them in. Are these an Australian type of salmon? Is there a limit? I want to fillet and smoke all of these.joem83 posted:I also love gas station coffee, but if I don't force myself to eat something in the morning I regret it heavily come 10 AM when I start to get all dramatically hungry. I'mma do my best to catch a trout, just for you PoK!  bongwizzard posted:I now have casting combos that will throw from 1/16oz up to 3oz, which I think covers any reasonable bass fishing scenario. I kinda know how Alexander felt now You now have the best tools, now go get the bass. Or add a target quarry? Maybe get weird with it? When my buddy and I were trolling for trout in a canoe a couple of weeks ago, we decided that it was one of the situations in life when a piss jug is not only acceptable, but necessary and welcomed. Also, since it's winter for most of us in the thread and cold hands were mentioned, I wanted to mention these gloves:  They work well and I keep an extra pair for people I take fishing. These gloves are definitely a gem, but as with all things imported from China, ignore the sizing labels (XL, XXL, etc) and order based on the sizing chart that they have in the item description. gently caress, I should really get around to making my AliExpress/eBay imports effortpost.
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Dec 7, 2017 18:08
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this need to be a smiley
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Dec 7, 2017 19:30
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bongwizzard posted:I am heading out in a bit to head to my current "usual" pond. There were a couple of bruisers stacked up right on the bank yesterday but they were not at all into the big baits I had with me. I am going back with some jigs and senkos, it;s going to be slow as hell, but I am determined to catch one. It was beyond slow. I didn't even see a bass all day. I did one lap with a jig, one with a kut-tail, and then busted out the Ned. This was all that happened;  Urge to liveline that trout was almost overpowering.
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Dec 7, 2017 21:52
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I know that you subscribe to a pretty strict catch and release philosophy, but even so you should have eaten that trout out of spite.
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Dec 8, 2017 01:04
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I just want to vent that I haven't caught anything in a cool god drat minute. I walk down to the lake a few times a week after work for an hour before sunset and I'm just getting skunked. I've seen a few people catch bass on crankbaits but I'm not a big fan of how treble hooks just tear a fish to pieces, especially when there's two or three of the on a lure. I'm going to keep at it with my dropshot worms and texas rigs.
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Dec 8, 2017 17:33
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ROFLburger posted:I just want to vent that I haven't caught anything in a cool god drat minute. Dude, vent away and  . Being skunked loving sucks and we have all been there. Winter fishing is hard-going, and that seems to be especially true for bass. In late September I had a bass on with every cast at my local lake, and now bass won't hit for love or money. Are there any local places to catch fish that are more active in winter? Switching up your quarry might help break your skunk.Also, you can usually remove the treble hook from the split ring that connects it to the lure and replace it with the hook of your choice. People do it all the time for salmon here. If you have some snips you could cut off the other two hooks on a treble, too.
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Dec 8, 2017 18:00
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Any idea what the bass are eating in your lake right now? The reports I've been reading on my local fishing forum usually talk about how the bass are keyed in on specific bait and if you're not matching the hatch so to speak, no dice. It's been all jerkbaits and flukes at my local lake because they're munching on baitfish.
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Dec 8, 2017 20:00
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joem83 posted:Any idea what the bass are eating in your lake right now? The reports I've been reading on my local fishing forum usually talk about how the bass are keyed in on specific bait and if you're not matching the hatch so to speak, no dice. It's been all jerkbaits and flukes at my local lake because they're munching on baitfish. Couldn't say what they're biting on in my lake, other than definitely not Ned rigs. So next weekend my buddy and I are trying to take the canoe trolling again. He got an electric trolling motor to put on the back of the canoe so we can fish longer without getting tired. We just checked boat registration laws, and any vessel under 16' with a motor under 10hp is exempt from registration. The canoe is 17'. 
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Dec 8, 2017 22:44
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:
They aren't actually salmon, the colonists had a habit of naming completely unrelated species after the familiar European species they vaguely resembled. They are pretty good smoked, you need to bleed them and cut out any red meat though or they taste like they've been left in the sun on a hot day
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Dec 9, 2017 00:02
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One of my fav parts of going on a fishing day, is the night before when I sort through all my stuff and decide what to bring.
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Dec 9, 2017 02:20
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joem83 posted:One of my fav parts of going on a fishing day, is the night before when I sort through all my stuff and decide what to bring.  Yea. It's the "clean it all up after" part that I struggle with.
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