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  Thread: Shiner ID, 2018 version
Post: RE: Shiner ID, 2018 version

(05-07-2018 09:22 PM)NickP27 Wrote:  Still can't see it. Not calling you out MuskieBait. Trying to learn my micros for this year ... But, I still see 8 ... maybe. Do you count that little da...
MuskieBait General Discussion 4 866 05-08-2018, 11:34 PM
  Thread: 2018 Canary Islands
Post: 2018 Canary Islands

Being a teacher has its perks. Recently, we had a week of school holidays in March. I found some cheap flights to the Canary Islands and decided to spend 7 days there. We started with 4 days on Fuerte...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 1 2,028 03-30-2018, 11:20 PM
  Thread: MuskieBait's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: MuskieBait's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entr...

1) Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) - 20.5" - Lake Simcoe - Zone 16 - Jan 5, 2018 [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7QzNXPUpnQ/Wk__Y8JZVcI/AAAAAAAALf0/oqTOZ4f5RO0h81eZ3rKezXs_VkGjj_RJwCLcBGAs/s...
MuskieBait 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 0 910 02-24-2018, 08:34 PM
  Thread: 2018 MULTI SPECIES CHALLENGE
Post: RE: 2018 MULTI SPECIES CHALLENGE

Gonna put this here now until the directory is set up... 1) Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) - 20.5" - Lake Simcoe - Zone 16 - Jan 5, 2018 [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7QzNXPUpnQ/Wk__Y8JZ...
MuskieBait General Discussion 2 1,039 01-05-2018, 06:46 PM
  Thread: New to osf
Post: RE: New to osf

Never fished it. No idea.
MuskieBait General Discussion 2 849 12-30-2017, 03:15 PM
  Thread: 2017 a year of lifers for me
Post: RE: 2017 a year of lifers for me

Congrats on your lifers. Nice looking Bowfin! Hit me up if you are looking for any particular lifers.
MuskieBait General Discussion 4 1,539 12-29-2017, 09:42 PM
  Thread: Lake Niapenco/Binbrook crappie?
Post: RE: Lake Niapenco/Binbrook crappie?

There are both Black Crappie and White Crappie. A friend of mine used to catch White Crappie drifting over the weedbeds in his inflatable boat. Personally, I've only caught Black x White Crappie hybri...
MuskieBait General Discussion 1 1,358 12-29-2017, 09:39 PM
  Thread: How to Choose a Rod
Post: RE: How to Choose a Rod

A heavier rod is not only for casting. There is concerns regarding fighting a large fish on a light rod in a conservation sense. A rod that is too soft (eg. ML) cannot bring in a larger fish quick eno...
MuskieBait Gear and Tackle Reviews 26 8,003 11-22-2017, 09:18 PM
  Thread: How to Choose a Rod
Post: RE: How to Choose a Rod

(11-14-2017 03:23 PM)Fossil Fish Wrote:   (11-14-2017 08:42 AM)MuskieBait Wrote:  Trying to cast larger muskie lures on a moderate ML will also pose an issue. Trying to pull a medium car a...
MuskieBait Gear and Tackle Reviews 26 8,003 11-15-2017, 01:48 AM
  Thread: 2017 Mazatlan
Post: RE: 2017 Mazatlan

They are all trips of a lifetime. :)
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 5 2,635 11-14-2017, 08:43 AM
  Thread: How to Choose a Rod
Post: RE: How to Choose a Rod

Trying to cast larger muskie lures on a moderate ML will also pose an issue. Trying to pull a medium carp away from a log jam with a moderate ML will also pose an issue. One rod is often limiting. I...
MuskieBait Gear and Tackle Reviews 26 8,003 11-14-2017, 08:42 AM
  Thread: 2017 Identification Help Thread
Post: RE: 2017 Identification Help Thread

Yep. Not sure if that's a reflection behind the eye or if that was a faded orange spot. But the dark spot at the base of the tail indicate Hornyhead Chub. River Chub does not have this spot.
MuskieBait 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 2 1,696 11-02-2017, 10:24 AM
  Thread: Jewel Runaway Bay Jamaica 2017
Post: RE: Jewel Runaway Bay Jamaica 2017

(10-29-2017 06:28 PM)wknd outdoorsman Wrote:  As for the statement : People are often insistent on fishing lures in saltwater for predators. Yeah, that's fun...but people miss out so much action...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 6 2,054 10-30-2017, 01:07 AM
  Thread: Jewel Runaway Bay Jamaica 2017
Post: RE: Jewel Runaway Bay Jamaica 2017

First fish looks to be a Houndfish of the Tylosurus genus...although it's is impossible to tell if it was Tylosurus crocodilus (Houndfish) or Tylosurus acus acu (Agujon needlefish)...because the anal ...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 6 2,054 10-29-2017, 03:08 AM
  Thread: 2017 Mazatlan
Post: RE: 2017 Mazatlan

You know me and food :D. [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jptnQIANbFw/WfOWmMsWWOI/AAAAAAAAKzg/ciXI11XvWXwsNdO_nFDzccLyyzXrFSEpACLcBGAs/s640/fish_platter_post.jpg[/img] Top: Breaded Orangemouth Weakfi...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 5 2,635 10-27-2017, 04:47 PM
  Thread: 2017 Mazatlan
Post: 2017 Mazatlan

It has been an up and down year for me. Lots of happenings in my life...mostly good...but also some troubling times. I was still fishing and catching some new species, but I was quite nonchalant about...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 5 2,635 10-24-2017, 08:43 PM
  Thread: Wknd outdoorsman OSF 2017 multi species challenge entries
Post: RE: Wknd outdoorsman OSF 2017 multi species challe...

River Chub. Creek Chub has smaller scales and even larger mouth.
MuskieBait 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 6 2,465 09-15-2017, 10:15 PM
  Thread: All set up for May 24! But I could use some help
Post: RE: All set up for May 24! But I could use some he...

Not going to get ripped here. Incidental catches are sometimes inevitable. The differences is whether you spend the time to take trophy shots (and post them on the internet) vs. releasing the fish imm...
MuskieBait General Discussion 11 3,611 06-03-2017, 03:16 PM
  Thread: Algonquin
Post: RE: Algonquin

Nope. Never fished in that area. Mostly grew up camping on Pog Lake and limited fishing along Hwy 60.
MuskieBait General Discussion 5 3,299 04-27-2017, 05:27 PM
  Thread: Well Hello there
Post: RE: Well Hello there

Welcome garfisher. You're right at home if you love to target any and all species. Beautiful male Northern Sunfish you have there! I love those beautiful little guys.
MuskieBait Welcome! 3 786 04-21-2017, 09:52 AM
  Thread: Species roady info?
Post: RE: Species roady info?

I can't give you exact locations...but here are some general areas. Northern Sunfish - You are looking in the right area for them if you are around London, especially the Upper Thames. You can also f...
MuskieBait General Discussion 2 1,302 03-30-2017, 01:26 PM
  Thread: Fossil Fish"s fossil fish
Post: RE: Fossil Fish"s fossil fish

Very cool, FF! Text me when you are going fossil hunting. I'll try to come if I'm free. :) And we still need to find that Mudminnow when the weather warms up!
MuskieBait Off-Topic Discussion 10 3,896 03-26-2017, 10:10 AM
  Thread: new here
Post: RE: new here

(03-25-2017 06:48 AM)OldTimer Wrote:  Hey CanucksKin, Welcome to the OSF forum. Boats are great - had many along the way, and still do .......... prefer shore fishing. Cheers, OldTimer Agre...
MuskieBait Welcome! 5 945 03-25-2017, 08:53 AM
  Thread: 2017 Florida March Break
Post: RE: 2017 Florida March Break

Thanks guyss! (03-23-2017 08:28 PM)Fossil Fish Wrote:  Love me some sharks -especially the fossilized remains FF, that is a really cool display! Some nice megalodon teeth. Did you collect them...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 7 3,498 03-23-2017, 10:14 PM
  Thread: 2017 Florida March Break
Post: 2017 Florida March Break

I've been busy with tutoring and volunteer teaching since January. But thankfully, the hardwork paid off as I'll start a new full time teaching position next Monday. Life is still hectic so I'm not su...
MuskieBait Expedition Reports 7 3,498 03-22-2017, 01:35 PM
  Thread: Winter blues.
Post: RE: Winter blues.

Who has time for that? Too busy icefishing still...and then straight to Steelheading as soon as ice out...and then straight to Carp and Redhorse Suckers...and Bowfin...and Longnose Gar...and we're wel...
MuskieBait General Discussion 18 7,697 02-28-2017, 04:01 PM
  Thread: Life expectancy of life jackets?
Post: RE: Life expectancy of life jackets?

These are questions that are best to contact the manufacturer directly to find the answers. Many people (including myself) buys life jackets and they seem to use them for a long time, probably longer...
MuskieBait General Discussion 2 2,236 02-23-2017, 01:12 PM
  Thread: Spring Fishing and Boat Show
Post: RE: Spring Fishing and Boat Show

I hope for your sake they have fixed the problems. Some of the early batches were so poor that people stopped sending their rods back for replacements after repeated breakages. All this I read of bass...
MuskieBait General Discussion 6 2,723 02-21-2017, 12:29 PM
  Thread: Spring Fishing and Boat Show
Post: RE: Spring Fishing and Boat Show

(02-19-2017 02:00 PM)Fossil Fish Wrote:  I was there too yesterday. I left soon after Bob's seminar. I came home with a few new lures and if I didn't already have 6 rods, I likely would have got...
MuskieBait General Discussion 6 2,723 02-19-2017, 04:10 PM
  Thread: hi
Post: RE: hi

Come on now...what happened to being welcoming and increasing membership? Have we forgotten already? :P Word of advice, Andy, you get what you give.
MuskieBait Welcome! 2 961 02-17-2017, 10:44 PM
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