Constance Lake - A fun outing with the fam

Post by **digitalchef** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:40 pm

Took the family out to Constance Lake in Kanata today.
Rented a small boat and 4hp for $35 for 2 hrs.
We went all the way to the far side of the lake and started casting mini green spinners.
The kids came up with 3 small pike each, I got 2 and lost the big one of the day.
Had a great time cought fish IN SEASON.

Bring a credit card or $100 cash for the deposit for the boat.
There is small restraunt to grab a bite too.

Post by **joco** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:44 am

I do like that little lake.

no monster but some fair size pike.

saw some nice bass to in there.

cool place to go for fun.

thnaks for sharing..and nice that you had fun wit the familly.

joco

Post by **Fishing 24/7** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:44 am

great read!! 2 bad you lost the bigger one tho!

Post by **Jasonb** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:54 am

do u need a boaters card for a 4hp motor? too bad about loosing the biggun'... leaves you wanting more next time you get the chance to get out there... good luck and hopefully u'll land her next time...

JaY

Post by **digitalchef** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:33 pm

there was no need for a boaters card.

Post by **joco** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:58 pm

if its a 12 footer you do need your card.

Post by JC » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:56 am

I as well was on that lake on Sunday with a buddy of mine and we were trolling down the middle at quicker pace then I thought needed(6km) and we were banging pike all over the place, about a dozen each our biggest was 4.5lbs, but thats not even the best part.....

I caught a small less then a pound pike with a ripplen red fin and when it was about half way in the boat a 4lber attacked the "bait" fish and would not let go (if someone could explain that?? primal instinct?) We actually missed the first time with the net, kinda side swiped him and still he would not let go of the smaller one.

We took a cell camera photo that did not turn out that well but it was very neat to see, I have only seen that on the WFN.
Another story to add to my list of crazy events on the water.

CHeeRS
J.
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Post by **Braeside** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:58 pm

30 years ago it was just as fun on Constance.. the fish were a bit bigger, we had basic equipment, and sometimes a little less. In the fall we used to be able to hunt ducks.....

Those days are all over...

Post by **Pints** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:50 am

Jasonb, currently you do not need a card to rent a boat, however, some operators are asking that you have one. Here is the answer to a FAQ on the boaters exam web-site http://www.boaterexam.com/canada/faq_rules-en.aspx
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Q. What if I rent a powerboat or PWC?
A. Currently, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card is not required in order to operate a rented watercraft. Instead, it is sufficient for a renter to complete a rental safety checklist. Take note however that some companies have made it their corporate policy to require renters to have their Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Below is a sample copy of a rental safety checklist.

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If you go to the link above, you can access the rental safety checklist.