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  Thread: 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Leaderboard
Post: RE: 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Leaderboard

Updated ... August 6th, 2018. 1) 31 - Fossil Fish 2) 21 - Nick P27 3) 19 - ZippyFX 4) 14 - Roxy 5) 5 - MuskieBait 5) 5 - cutuzov 7) ? - OldTimer 8) X - C'mon guys ... 9) X - see above 10) X - "" "" ...
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 3 2,224 08-06-2018, 08:01 PM
Smile Thread: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: RE: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Ent...

Hey Fossil Fish, I am fairly confident ... not without a doubt however... I was paying special attention to all the bullhead I caught that day as I had caught all three species in a single day two y...
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 6 2,938 08-06-2018, 07:52 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: RE: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Ent...

16) Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) - July 20, 2018 - Zone 16 (LIFER!) [attachment=1683] 17) Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) - July 20, 2018 - Zone 16 [attachment=1684] 18) Rock Bass (Ambloplit...
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 6 2,938 07-20-2018, 11:39 PM
  Thread: Hi!
Post: RE: Hi!

Nation River! Worms on bottom, Carolina Rig, forget about lures. I caught so many fish there (mostly HUGE drum, catfish and redhorse, the odd walleye) ... one of my favourite places to fish. I wish ...
NickP27 Welcome! 3 799 07-10-2018, 06:39 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: RE: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Ent...

11) Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) - June 10, 2018 - Zone 16 [attachment=1665] 12) Brown Bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) - June 10, 2018 - Zone 16 [attachment=1666] 13) Yellow Perch (Perca flavesce...
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 6 2,938 06-24-2018, 02:18 PM
  Thread: Fish ID help
Post: RE: Fish ID help

Roxy, I will let you know and do a write up if I can pull it off... Have been out twice already trying ... water too dirty to sight fish, but I did get other species ... always have a Plan B.
NickP27 General Discussion 14 3,760 05-16-2018, 06:05 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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6) Common Shiner (Luxilus cornutus) - May 14, 2018 - Zone 16 [attachment=1644] 7) Round Goby (Neogobius melanostomus) - May 14, 2018 - Zone 16 [attachment=1645] 8) River Chub (Nocomis micropogon...
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 6 2,938 05-14-2018, 10:42 PM
  Thread: Fish ID help
Post: RE: Fish ID help

(05-11-2018 07:51 PM)cutuzov Wrote:  I did some research and find out that this variety of shad feed only on plankton and decomposed plant matter. I doubt it can be targeted with line and a hook...
NickP27 General Discussion 14 3,760 05-12-2018, 09:49 AM
  Thread: Fish ID help
Post: RE: Fish ID help

It's a Gizzard Shad. They spawn in the shallows and river mouths in May/June -ish. They do get up to about two feet long, but they are herbivores and can live solely on plants ... so they rarely g...
NickP27 General Discussion 14 3,760 05-09-2018, 06:34 PM
  Thread: Shiner ID, 2018 version
Post: RE: Shiner ID, 2018 version

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 dark line as a anal ray? Looks to be separat...
NickP27 General Discussion 4 867 05-07-2018, 09:22 PM
  Thread: Shiner ID, 2018 version
Post: RE: Shiner ID, 2018 version

I also count 8 anal rays. I preliminarily agree with Mimic Shiner. Not enough rays for a Emerald Shiner. Wrong area for a Ghost Shiner. Only other possibility would be a Sand Shiner, but I do see s...
NickP27 General Discussion 4 867 05-07-2018, 05:58 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: NickP27's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries

Here we go ... again ... happily in Ontario this time around. Out of nothing more than my own curiosity, I scrolled through my lifelist and counted my lifetime species caught within Ontario borders ....
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 6 2,938 04-04-2018, 07:34 PM
  Thread: cutuzov's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: RE: cutuzov's 2018 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Ent...

Your catfish is a Hardhead Catfish (Ariopsis felis), one of the saltwater/brackish varieties. Nice fish! Make sure those sea catfish don't get you with their spines ... you'll want to chop off your ...
NickP27 2018 Multi-Species Challenge 17 3,830 03-18-2018, 03:08 PM
  Thread: What species can I target late winter/early spring
Post: RE: What species can I target late winter/early sp...

You are on the right track with creek mouths ... I would recommend throwing some silverware from the piers, doesn't have to be too deep, trial and error. My favourites are Little Cleos, Mepps Syclop...
NickP27 General Discussion 9 1,802 02-27-2018, 04:20 AM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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(11-14-2017 01:17 AM)zippyFX Wrote:  Man, you get around! Nice fish, love the drum, tench, and all the rest. I have been wanting to fish that spot in Laval for while but never seem to have the t...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 11-17-2017, 01:33 PM
  Thread: Salmon meet up
Post: RE: Salmon meet up

(11-09-2017 10:54 AM)rich_ace_G Wrote:   (11-08-2017 07:00 PM)NickP27 Wrote:   (11-08-2017 03:00 PM)rich_ace_G Wrote:   (08-07-2017 04:16 PM)ifish Wrote:  I will be heading out to...
NickP27 Meetups 7 3,165 11-09-2017, 10:59 AM
  Thread: Salmon meet up
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(11-08-2017 03:00 PM)rich_ace_G Wrote:   (08-07-2017 04:16 PM)ifish Wrote:  I will be heading out to the credit one day this week. Weekdays are much quieter on the shores. The Atlantics i...
NickP27 Meetups 7 3,165 11-08-2017, 07:00 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: RE: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Ent...

Looks like I lied ... another entry from Ontario! 22) Hornyhead Chub (Nocomis biguttatus) - October 28, 2017 - Zone 16 River, ON (LIFER!) [attachment=1585]
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 11-03-2017, 03:46 PM
  Thread: 2017 Identification Help Thread
Post: RE: 2017 Identification Help Thread

Unsure about this one ... not an expert on micros ... Hornyhead Chub? That is my best guess. Caught in a Northwestern Lake Ontario tributary. [attachment=1584]
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 2 1,696 11-02-2017, 09:41 AM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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I think my new Ontario entries are through for the year, anything could happen though, it's fishing. So this seems like a good time ... as promised, these are my DISQUALIFIED Quebec entries from the ...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 10-27-2017, 09:16 PM
  Thread: Salmon run is over now what
Post: RE: Salmon run is over now what

It's not over yet! I'm hoping to prove it this weekend ... Just need to try some new holes in the stretches of river still open ... I was getting Chinook in the river until November 15th last year.
NickP27 General Discussion 11 2,578 10-02-2017, 01:04 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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18) Rock Bass (Ambloplites rupestris) - July 16, 2017 - Zone 16 River, ON [attachment=1534] 19) Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) - July 16, 2017 - Zone 16 River, ON [attachment=1535] 20) Creek...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 09-18-2017, 10:22 AM
  Thread: Catching Whitefish in VERY deep water in the summer
Post: RE: Catching Whitefish in VERY deep water in the s...

120 feet of water ... How far off the bottom were they holding?
NickP27 General Discussion 10 5,767 06-29-2017, 04:02 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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15) Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) - June 10, 2017 - Zone 16 River, ON [attachment=1444] 16) Common Shiner (Luxilus cornutus) - June 10, 2017 - Zone 16 River, ON [attachment=1445] 17) River Chub (Nocomi...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 06-11-2017, 06:55 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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14) Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus) - June 3, 2017 - Zone 18 River, ON (LIFER!) [attachment=1437]
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 06-04-2017, 08:12 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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A quick trip back over the border yesterday ... great day of fishing, well worth the drive. Two Lifers! 9) Brown Bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) - April 29, 2017 - Zone 18 River, ON [attachment=1408] ...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 04-30-2017, 11:33 AM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
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(04-23-2017 09:09 AM)Fossil Fish Wrote:  Somebody had a successful opener. Nice fish and welcome to the forum Thank you Fossil Fish, opener was quite eventful. Was trying to get a decent fish ...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 04-24-2017, 09:56 PM
  Thread: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries
Post: NickP27's 2017 OSF Multi-Species Challenge Entries

Here we go ... see what I can do with my time in Ontario. Just for fun, I'll share my Quebec entries with you all at the end of the year. 1) Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - April 22, 2017 - O...
NickP27 2017 Multi-Species Challenge 11 5,336 04-22-2017, 09:22 PM
  Thread: First Post
Post: First Post

As I sit here on the floor of my new Montreal apartment with a nearly indescribable mess of fishing gear spread all around me, I figure that this would be as good a time as any to make my introductory...
NickP27 Welcome! 2 1,199 04-11-2017, 05:41 PM
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