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by Joey Rat
Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Won the "Reel In The Big Ones with Bob Izumi" cont
Replies: 6
Views: 1289

Bark Lake

We fished Bark Lake one weekend last fall and pretty much all I have to show for it is a new skeg and prop. Actually to be fair that happened at the top of the lake in the Madawaska River but we did not catch a lot of fish. Bark Lake also came up in a conversation with one of the guys in my bass clu...
by Joey Rat
Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:34 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Want to buy a Kayak ....transport and wintering questions
Replies: 15
Views: 1816

Kayak transport and storage

Auto racks is always a good choice, you'll get the setup that fits your vehicle. I've always been a canoe guy but securing the ends is more about wobble than it is actually securing the boat. With the straps that Trailhead or any other kayak retailer sell, there is always somewhere to secure the hoo...
by Joey Rat
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Whats Wrong with this picture?
Replies: 28
Views: 3256

What's wrong with this picture.

Ha! you are taking the picture and not holding the fish. Otherwise we'd be looking at 5's not 4's.
by Joey Rat
Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Upper Rideau water levels
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

Upper Rideau

I fish mostly Big and Lower Rideau but I have also fished Newboro which is part of the Rideau system. Water levels have been low but only an issue because that combined with a very warm summer and high water temps, fish are harder to find. Hopefully by September the waters will cool and fish will re...
by Joey Rat
Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: boat dock
Replies: 10
Views: 1428

Launches

I don't know the launch Almontefisher mentioned but pay the $7 at the town launch, it's worth the peace of mind to know no one is messing with your ride. I have no problem paying a few bucks for a well maintained and safe launch but I get PO'd when I'm getting gouged. Fished the Miss yesterday, boat...
by Joey Rat
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:16 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: I love fishing!
Replies: 20
Views: 2585

Why I love fishing

For the opportunity to match wits with a creature with a teeny tiny little brain and still come away smiling when I lose. Maybe not quite as much as when I win but still smillin'. :) :) :)

I don't know if my blood pressure really drops when I fish but it sure feels like it does.
by Joey Rat
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:24 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Madawaska River
Replies: 15
Views: 2307

Madawaska river

The upper Madawaska is on the edge of Algonquin Park and there are several outfitters on Hwy 60. Have a look at Shall Lake, entry point #17 I think, near the village of Madawaska. There are lots of options for a 2 or 3 day paddle in that area and decent fishing as well. The Mad was incredibly low in...
by Joey Rat
Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: American eels in the Ottawa river
Replies: 27
Views: 5175

American Eels

I saw a guy catch one, about the size in the picture, on the Ottawa near the hydro wires in Cumberland last year.

And yes, they are a protected spieces.
by Joey Rat
Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Newbie from Newport looking for News on Newboro
Replies: 3
Views: 582

Newboro

I was on Newboro yesterday and it was an exercise in why it's called fishing and not catching. There are some big fish being caught but the fish are off their normal patterns due to the high water temps. I can only imagine what advice Dropshot'r might have given you but the name is your first clue. ...
by Joey Rat
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ontario Map Project - Charleston Lake
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Charleston

Thanks Jim, that will be a big help. A buddy of mine gave me a bunch of maps and Charleston was supposed to be one of them but it's missing. I'll have to have him fedex it up from Kingston. We fished Charleston on Monday but it was more about areas not to bother with than it was hotspots but we did ...
by Joey Rat
Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ontario Map Project - Charleston Lake
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Ontario Map Project - Charleston Lake

The map of Charleston would appear to have no indication of where the fish can be found. Basically it is a low definition overview of the lake. Was there never any fishing detail for this lake or is it somehow missing in action? There definately are fish there, I've caught some of them but I'm greed...
by Joey Rat
Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Custom Rod Builders
Replies: 8
Views: 687

Custom Rod Builder

Send a PM to "Mikemicropterus" he did a rod building talk at one of our bass club meetings.

I don't have one of his rods (I have 9 right now) but he looks to be using quality components and sounds like he knows his stuff.
by Joey Rat
Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:09 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Algonquin Virgin
Replies: 21
Views: 5624

Algonquin Virgin

It's already been said but don't underestimate Opeongo if the wind starts to come up. As much as possible stick to the shore lines, you don't want to get caught in the middle of the lake if it starts to blow. If you are planning to procede into the park from Opeongo you might want to consider the wa...
by Joey Rat
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: bobber on extreme angler
Replies: 2
Views: 475

Our own extreme angler

I just caught the last few minutes and saw Bobber catch that 1.5lber with 5 lbs of salad.

Looked like Karl was catching the big fish but nonetheless it must have been a great day on the water.
by Joey Rat
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Clearer line = more fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 1706

Clearer line = more fish?

I think in a perfect world it probably does but there are lots of variables. I was rigging my gear for bass season and used an article from Bass Master magazine as my guide. I didn't do it so much based on the visibility factor as I did on how the various lures and baits reacted on the different typ...