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by Fester
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Walley opening weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 1215

Re: Walley opening weekend

I lived just down the road from Mowat's Landing, which is where you off load your boat. From there you head west for a very short 2 min ride and and then head up to the Dam. At the Dam you call for a pick up. The owner comes down and trailers you and the boat up over the Dam in the Lady. It was $20 ...
by Fester
Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Boat Carpet Installation
Replies: 3
Views: 1667

Re: Boat Carpet Installation

Can't give you a name of one that I have used in your area, however I can tell you in my area that all the marina's installed carpet and vinyl and carpet stores as well. The problem I had was not with finding someone to do it rather finding someone who could supply 8' wide vinyl for my pontoon boat....
by Fester
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Marten river ice lakers
Replies: 2
Views: 1276

Re: Marten river ice lakers

I lived just north of there for a few years and fished through the area. It see a lot of fishing pressure in summer but not that much in winter. Most people that head up are snowmobiling. If you can find the walleye you usually stay on them, but finding them is the trick. Marion Lake is also not bad...
by Fester
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Big Rideau ice report... beveridges locks
Replies: 4
Views: 1972

Re: Big Rideau ice report... beveridges locks

This is just the type of report I have been waiting for, I live on the Upper and just having moved here I am looking for info about these lakes. See you soon

Fester
by Fester
Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Wolfe Lake, Westport
Replies: 3
Views: 1693

Re: Wolfe Lake, Westport

Hi Doug, I have been into Norris but only to purchase some bait. I was planning to stop in tomorrow, Friday, to get some live bait and ask a few questions. I am not looking for secrets but starting points would be nice this time of year. I live about 4 minutes away from them so they are very handy. ...
by Fester
Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Hard-Water warriors!
Replies: 1
Views: 1021

Re: Hard-Water warriors!

Yes it seems we always over think the items we pack, unless we need them.
by Fester
Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Wolfe Lake, Westport
Replies: 3
Views: 1693

Wolfe Lake, Westport

This will be my first year ice fishing around here as I just moved to Westport area. I bought a place on he Upper Rideau and have fished it a little but now that hard water is here I am looking to head out ice fishing. I have noticed Wolfe Lake and would like to give a go but I don't know where to s...
by Fester
Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: A NUNAVUT NOMAD FOR ARCTIC CHAR. Report & More.
Replies: 18
Views: 6538

Re: A NUNAVUT NOMAD FOR ARCTIC CHAR. Report & More.

I was working for the Government of Nunavut for the Department of Education. Looking for some more small contracts for up there still. I just gave away a set of wolf paws, claws and all. I can still get just about anything I want, I just need to place an order, and then send off for tanning along wi...
by Fester
Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: A NUNAVUT NOMAD FOR ARCTIC CHAR. Report & More.
Replies: 18
Views: 6538

Re: A NUNAVUT NOMAD FOR ARCTIC CHAR. Report & More.

I lived in Nunavut for 8 years, working from Arviat to Repulse Bay and parts between. Loved the hunting and fishing. I have a number of stories myself. I used to teach a Trapping, Skinning, and Tanning course up there. I have a number of Arctic Fox pelts and an Arctic Wolf pelt being tanned as we sp...
by Fester
Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Upper Rideau
Replies: 3
Views: 1671

Upper Rideau

Hello all, Can anyone speak to the fishing on the Upper Rideau. I just bought a nice property a short distance outside of Westport, ON. I have been out fishing a few times and have smashed the Small mouth and perch each time. Being new to the lake I am having a hard time locating any Pik's, if they ...
by Fester
Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Navionics Hot Maps
Replies: 8
Views: 1454

Hot Maps

I have just purchased a Lowrance H2Oc c/w eastern great lakes chip and so far I love it. There seems to be so much to learn how to use it porperly. If anyone wants to run a course on who to use it to it's fullist - count me in.