Shore fishing group?

[tallpaul]

Hey all -

So, is anyone fishing tomorrow (Wed) p.m. that might want some company?

Cheers,
tallpaul

[fish4ever]

Pikeman,

Most of the folks bring live baits , good success with the minnows.

However, I'm more into artificial baits. While I'm no veteran fisherman, here are the lures that worked for us this year, in no specific order:
1. Canadian wiggler ( good results, my buddy swears by it, I don't )
2. Wacky rigged senko ( My go-to lure in tough times )
3. Big O
4. Jointed Cottel corden crank
5. some other deep diving crank, can't remember

What never worked over there for us is:
1. Spinnerbait
2. wally diver crank
3. jigged tube
4. Spoons

We could have been doing some things wrong, this is not a definitive guide.

Today however, I'm planning to try something new for me (crawfish). The trick is really to try something other than what people normally use, this spot is over-fished and fish get to see all the lures and tricks all the time.

Good luck, hope we can run into you for a quick chat.

l8tr, F4E

[matcole]

i'm heading out with the kids tomorrow to do some shore fishing, anyone want to join us? Not sure yet where, any suggestions, probably after 5 pm sometime after we drop the wife off at work

[gerrymackenzie]

I start my 2 week vacation today exactly at 5 PM.
I'm available any time early morning through late evening for anyone who wants company or a netman.
Send me a PM and we can arrange something.

Gerry

[matcole]

heading out to manotick mill with the kids!

[tallpaul]

Anyone else have plans for the weekend? I can't make it tonight, but Sat, Sun, Mon are all possible. At a minimum, I'll be heading somewhere tomorrow morning.

Cheers,
tallpaul

[matcole]

Hey Guys, had a great time last night with the kids, weather was great!

[tallpaul]

I got out Saturday afternoon for a few hours and fished around Dows Lake. Came away with 2 fish, one in the 12-14" range and another that was definitely in my top 3 biggest LM's ever. Probably 22" range and 3+lbs. Bad timing though... caught it with my camera in its case, in a plastic bag, in my backpack... with no one around to help out.
Anyway, only 2 fish, but that one made it entirely worth it. And only one bad birdnest! Not too bad for a first outting!

My lure got a bit destroyed in the process though, so I'll be picking up another one of those fairly soon!

Cheers,
tallpaul

[tallpaul]

I'm about to head back to Dow's lake... I'm going to find that fish again and I'll have my camera ready!

Cheers.
tallpaul

Update - I caught one LMB, about 12" by the docks that are north/east of the pavilion. Slow afternoon, but better than not fishing at all. I had a few good blow-ups fishing some slop too, but no hook-ups.

[matcole]

gonna head out tonite for a shore fish with my 2 year old, anyone want to to join us? not sure where we are headed, sometime after supper

[Mr. T.]

gonna head out tonite for a shore fish with my 2 year old, anyone want to to join us? not sure where we are headed, sometime after supper

I might join you if the spot isn't too busy. I'll check back later....

[Sportspal]

Denis, how'd you guys do tonight?
Too bad you can't join us in the boat tomorrow.
Maybe next weekend, or an evening this coming week?

[matcole]

Never made it out!! My wife , in her infinite wisdom, suggested to go to walmart in front of my little guy, Fishing took a backseat to Wal-mart, must not be my kid. I'll let u know chris about this week as far as when cathy works. I need to catch some nice bass, sunfish on a scooby doo rod is fun, but it wears on ya! lol

[rodbreaker]

Anyone still doing the shore fish thing?Id like to get in on that one night with my little guy.Im on the west end of Ottawa.

[tallpaul]

Occasionally... I'm busy this week, but will try to make it out some evening next week.

I'd like to make it out to Morris Island, but the sun is setting earlier and I might not have enough time in the evening to make it there with enough time to fish.

Happy to get together though. Keep me posted.

Cheers,
tallpaul