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No to the Carrot Stix. Do some research on the history of that company and the quality of the products. As a bass fisherman, you'll benefit most from a casting set-up. Learn to use it. Downside, they cost more relative to spinning for an equivalent quality set-up. You can get a decent $50 spinning r...

Amazing fish! Nipigon never seems to disappoint.

I can't imagine being in a place like Lake Nipigon and being able to pay my respects to lost loved ones. That must be an incredible feeling.

Thanks for the report.

I am pretty sure those dough baits work mostly for stocked fish. Not sure if I would use that still fishing for Lake Trout though. However, Lakers will chase anything.

Pick any braid and use a long fluorocarbon leader. You can tie them together with a uni-uni knot, reverse Albright knot or using a small barrel swivel. The fluorocarbon designated as leader material is definitely better as a leader, but you can get away with the regular stuff but I'd go up a bit in ...

The big changes usually occur the last two weeks in April. The extended forecasts I looked at seem like things are on track - warmer weather + rain. That should kill ice fast. Assuming one can trust the forecast

If you want low visibility, just use a fluorocarbon leader. You generally have to anyway because braid frays at the cut point if you don't have really sharp cutting tools and isn't as easy to tie a good knot as it is for mono or flouro. Most brands of braid are very similar in makeup. However, one o...

I am partial to G Loomis and St. Croix. I always found the Shimano power ratings higher than stated, but my experience is limited to the sub $150 class rods.

iankrzyzanowski wrote:I want to start throwing some more swimbaits so I have been picking up some different brands here and there. Next stop is to Ed's to get some keitechs... Other than that Im going with what has worked for me in the past!

I've been wanting some Keitech swimbaits. Where is "Ed's" ??

I'd follow this salting method or this one . The Canning and Pickling salt used in the above recipeis common salt (Sodium Chloride) without the additives like anti-caking ingredients and iodine. I doubt it matters much what salt you use for curing minnows, but a finer grain is probably better. You c...

I've been to Lady Evelyn Lake two times. One week in late June/early July and one week in early August. I think it's reasonable to catch 10-15 Walleye a day, but there is definitely potential for a lot more; which is a lot more than I can say for all the inland lakes I've fished in Southern Ontario....

Looking forward to geabbing a Live Target sunfish as well but got these for Xmas and can't wait to try them! StankX BaitCo. They pour there own baits and then have the NXT LVL stuff that is custom painted! The scent is sick too! Very garlicky! The drop shot baits are called squirtz and the swimbait...

One suggestion is to look at private cottges for rent on the lake. They will often include what fish are in the lake. The one I found dor Lac a la Barbue states the lake is stocked with Brown and Rainbow trout.

I used http://www.VRBO.com and rented a nice cottage in the Minden, Ontario area last year. The nice thing about vacation rentals by owner is that their is no additional finders fee.

Those were some serious pigs! Looks like a great trip. One day.....