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by jsdx
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: opeongo algonquin labour day
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: opeongo algonquin labour day

We canoe fish. We used snap weights, 2-3 oz, toss back 50 ft, clip on weight, let out 50-80 ft with a little cleo. Start paddling and tada. We were just trolling to the destination so not targeting specific locations. I suspect its because we cover water travelling from place to place. I assume we'r...
by jsdx
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Fishing the rideau river
Replies: 1
Views: 1438

Re: Fishing the rideau river

I have fished the Rideau from the Hogsback falls all the way downtown for years. Whacky senkos are pretty good in some spots, tight weed edges where the current is slow and in backwaters,and patience to wait until they sink. In faster current, not good as they just don't sink down. For faster curren...
by jsdx
Wed Feb 15, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Petrie Island Sunday
Replies: 4
Views: 935

Re: Petrie Island Sunday

Thanks for the advice, will give it a go... Funny, I did have a rap on for a bit, but those lures swim in circles around the camera wire so kind of annoying... Same for over eager minnows which get their revenge by tangling your rig I have fished till dark a few times, and I have seen some nice fish...
by jsdx
Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Petrie Island Sunday
Replies: 4
Views: 935

Re: Petrie Island Sunday

I've considered getting a camera myself, but I've come to the conclusion that it's just going to make me even more frustrated than ever. 100% correct First thing you notice is how many fish ignore you. Drives you crazy. Second thing you notice is how often you futz with the camera to position it an...
by jsdx
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Petrie Island Sunday
Replies: 4
Views: 935

Petrie Island Sunday

Well, I've spent some time on the ice and its been pretty slow. The main entertainment has been the cheap underwater camera I have. Was able to watch walleye and perch all day eyeing my bait, and a couple of soft nibbles but they refused to bite. I had two real takes, where I watched the fish half e...
by jsdx
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Great bass evening
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Great bass evening

The other night on the harvest moon, I went out with the electric and silently toured my bay. A great way to unwind, so quiet. It started slow, but then found a spot where the topwater bite was insane, almost every cast, you'd get a blow up or a hook-up, it was wild. Got five, lost many more as they...
by jsdx
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Attention pontoon boat fisher people
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Re: Attention pontoon boat fisher people

I have a traditional deep-v fishing boat but my pal has a big pontoon. It is a lot of fun to fish out of, especially lake trout trolling as you basically drive around (trolling) in a living room size space, while waiting for a bite. Very comfortable and social, you can fit more people and chit chat,...
by jsdx
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Easton's Creek
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

Re: Easton's Creek

Its definitely worth the trip, the bushwhacking is a bit wet but it will be an adventure. Not sure I worried too much about crown land vs private the time I went I gor a few very small brookies so I declared success. Was 5 years ago, was soaked and sore when I got out but had a great time searching ...
by jsdx
Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Loading Sled DIY
Replies: 3
Views: 921

Re: Loading Sled DIY

That looks pretty sweet. My sled is pretty light but even so I found myself in hernia territory a few times this year so my solution is to take the stuff out of my sled, lift sled into the truck, and put the stuff back one at a time. Works for me but I know eventually I'll leave something behind and...
by jsdx
Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Perch in the Sun
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Perch in the Sun

Was out yesterday.. cold but sunny and finally could drive the sxs out, slush was ok... Fancy new hut my fellow fishermen had. Didn't use my normal 3 person frabil, this one hold 6 people so super comfy. https://images2.imgbox.com/c0/3c/de1FWt1g_o.jpg Transport onto 20+ inches and minimal slush issu...
by jsdx
Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Taiga Dog Adventures
Replies: 2
Views: 4254

Re: Taiga Dog Adventures

Nice looking machine. How does it do in slush ? Our SxS were defeated after the big snow and unable to go on the ice, got stuck hard so we slogged it old-school. Hope to get out to see when you have it at Shirleys, bet there will be lots of interest (don't think you'll get much fishing in, giving de...
by jsdx
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:44 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: speckled ideas
Replies: 12
Views: 2530

Re: speckled ideas

I recall driving in from the 511 side a few years back and it was not too bad (in my 4x4 SUV). Seems like we could have walked it to the 511 access. 500 m or so to the middle of the lake but the swamp section where it touches the power lines is another few hundred m. If going back, I'd to that side....
by jsdx
Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ice fishing testing
Replies: 5
Views: 854

Re: Ice fishing testing

The tripod is a great idea. I found when I was rotating the camera via the very thin cable, it tended to rotate back. Having something to hold it in place to allow fine tuning would help. I was considering a telescopic rod for shallow water that would allow easy positioning from fixed mount. For now...
by jsdx
Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ice fishing testing
Replies: 5
Views: 854

Re: Ice fishing testing

What Dewalt drill are use using? I'm using the 20V MAX XR Li-Ion Brushless drill mainly because thats what I had.This is the 2 speed, not the 3 speed hammer drill. Super nice to drill with. Took literally 10 seconds per hole. I imagine when the ice gets thicker it will have to work a bit harder. I ...
by jsdx
Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ice fishing testing
Replies: 5
Views: 854

Ice fishing testing

Well, had to post this even though no fish up top. Went out to test my new camera and clam electric drill/auger and maybe pick up some fish. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Found 6 inches of ice, clear - electric drill handled that in seconds. Using a dewalt 20v + clam attachment. Too cold an...