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by johnjyb
Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing Tips
Topic: Backreeling
Replies: 16
Views: 13072

I also have been a backreeler for close to 30 years,probably from going through a bunch of Mitchell 301 reels. This has saved me quite a few fish which I might have lost to a tight drag from a hit in close to shore/boat,including a 30lb musky on 10lb mono.Alot of times I will cast with the reverse o...
by johnjyb
Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:52 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Loughborough Lakers
Replies: 5
Views: 820

Hi Folks Thanks for the welcome, I've been watching this board for over a year now and everyone seems to be down to earth and quite friendly. I will try to do more posts when I can,hopefully successful ones. As for the Depots Orrsey,I haven't fished them in at least 5 years(that was ice fishing),my ...
by johnjyb
Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:53 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: maps
Replies: 2
Views: 457

I too have looked for back lake maps,and have found many good ones for fishing purposes that show shoals,depths etc. However,I was told that you will not get navigation maps for a body of water unless it is actually a navigable route such as the Rideau or Trent system, as well as the Great Lakes.Not...
by johnjyb
Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Loughborough Lakers
Replies: 5
Views: 820

Loughborough Lakers

Hi Folks,longtime lurker,first time poster. Just thought I would post our fish report for this morning. We made it to the west end launch at dawn,and were only the second boat to put in. We ended up being the 4th to go out on the water from this launch though,due to the fact my partner had forgot to...