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Thread: Fishing Licensing Exams?
Post: RE: Fishing Licensing Exams?
| Several issues come to mind.
Cultural differences are a factor. I'll be enjoying my day fishing when a beat up old van pulls up and several loud people jump out asking if the fish are biting. They fan... |
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General Discussion |
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10-24-2012, 08:51 PM |
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Thread: Taking it up a notch
Post: RE: Taking it up a notch
| The mention of a surf rod brings back memories. I remember surf fishing by Mexico Beach on the south coast of Fla when I was in grade 6. In those days (1957) you could catch fish all day long. My dad ... |
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General Discussion |
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10-10-2012, 11:30 AM |
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Thread: Cheap float rods from the UK
Post: RE: Cheap float rods from the UK
| I was surprised that two stores in Barrie had some float rods. I had trouble finding a lower priced float rod in the 12-13 ft range and I did try Tromblay's in Orillia, Epps, Sail, Lebaron and BassPro... |
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General Discussion |
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10-10-2012, 02:52 AM |
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Thread: Water temp still a bit too cold
Post: RE: Water temp still a bit too cold
| The meter is 1"x4"x8" and the probes are type k thermocouple wire. The leads are very light (like 20lb mono) and I can make them any length I want. I was a refrigeration field engineer (troubleshooter... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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10-09-2012, 04:10 AM |
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Thread: Cheap float rods from the UK
Post: RE: Cheap float rods from the UK
| The Shimano Clarus rod is 13 ft and breaks down to 4 sections and it's got a bit of backbone with a fairly fast tip. I found one at the Crappy Tire in Barrie and got it on a price match. Some CTC sto... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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10-09-2012, 03:56 AM |
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Thread: Taking it up a notch
Post: RE: Taking it up a notch
| I've repeatedly watched that video for the past week and I can cast on grass. It is very much like tia chi as DJ says, I keep my pull and guide action parallel to the ground. The wife thinks I'm nutz... |
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General Discussion |
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10-09-2012, 03:31 AM |
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Thread: Water temp still a bit too cold
Post: RE: Water temp still a bit too cold
| Finally, a use for my digital recording thermometer. I have some15 ft probes and the lag time is only a few seconds. |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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10-08-2012, 11:56 AM |
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Thread: Best low-visibility floats for gin-clear water?
Post: RE: Best low-visibility floats for gin-clear water...
| What is this propensity towards gin that anglers and aircraft modelers have? "Gin clear water" and "it has the glide angle of an empty gin bottle" are two phrases that come to mind. I prefer scotch :) |
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General Discussion |
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10-08-2012, 11:52 AM |
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Thread: Taking it up a notch
Post: Taking it up a notch
| I've been watching a few float fishermen and I'm totally intrigued by the dicipline. I couldn't get my float rig far enough out with my 8.5 ft rod. I went out andf bought a 13 ft rod hoping to be able... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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10-07-2012, 08:12 PM |
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Thread: Worst luck ever
Post: RE: Worst luck ever
| I drove by Kempenfelt Bay this afternoon and marvelled at the many fishermen stationed near the outlet of the sewage plant.
I didn't try kempenfelt bay, instead spending my time on the river. |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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10-01-2012, 01:46 AM |
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Thread: Fishing Multi-tool or Pocket Knife
Post: RE: Fishing Multi-tool or Pocket Knife
| I've had my leatherman "wave" for about 10 years now. I've used it to do emergency repairs on big refrigeration systems (control), work around the house, outside in the garden and now for my go to too... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-19-2012, 01:15 PM |
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Thread: Avoiding bad Salmon river fishing practices
Post: RE: Avoiding bad Salmon river fishing practices
| Excellent thread gentlemen. The NY regs make alot of sense. |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-08-2012, 09:59 PM |
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Thread: Getting around physical limitations
Post: RE: Getting around physical limitations
| I put the crankbait on the leader with the slip float and let the lure float downstream. I then retrieved it. As I said often casting is painful and this is a way around it.
I had thought of lrtting ... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-08-2012, 02:49 PM |
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Thread: Getting around physical limitations
Post: Getting around physical limitations
| I'm trying to get some fishing in and having a heck of a time getting it done without too much discomfort. I have a problem (so far) in a lot of repetative casting. (torn up shoulder and arm) I am wor... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-08-2012, 01:11 AM |
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Thread: Avoiding bad Salmon river fishing practices
Post: RE: Avoiding bad Salmon river fishing practices
| All due respect but the jerks and scofflaws of the world don't care what they do and who or what they hurt. You can obsess all you want but they will still litter, cut you off, steal, cheat, not pay ... |
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General Discussion |
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09-08-2012, 12:45 AM |
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Thread: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
Post: RE: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
| I'm assuming that the fishing at the mouth of the waterway is not affected by situations down stream. I do have cleos, cyclops, canadian wigglers and a few flatfish that might fit the bill. i did get ... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-07-2012, 03:30 PM |
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Thread: Is there any room for treble hooks in bait fishing
Post: RE: Is there any room for treble hooks in bait fis...
| I guess I'll rely on the patented beaser evaluation system, "if it doesn't feel right then it probably isn't."
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Just to keep things straight, treble hooks bother me in fact anything that does nee... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-07-2012, 01:37 AM |
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Thread: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
Post: RE: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
| I have been trying legitimately and I haven't caught anything. Like I said I'm getting into fishing after 40 years and I never fished for salmon. I also never had the standard of gear that i have now ... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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09-07-2012, 12:10 AM |
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Thread: Fishers in Bowmanville making a manual fish ladder for Salmon
Post: RE: Fishers in Bowmanville making a manual fish la...
| Re fishers! It's fishermen, don't let the PC weenies at the CBC change the english language so easily.
I think it's great that these concerned folks are giving nature a leg up. |
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General Discussion |
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09-01-2012, 05:59 AM |
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Thread: Is there any room for treble hooks in bait fishing
Post: Is there any room for treble hooks in bait fishing
| I started a bit of discussion when I inquired about a suspect practice of salmon fishing.
It has been sugested that I use treble hooks for bait fishing. My personal feeling are that treble hooks are... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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08-31-2012, 11:03 PM |
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Thread: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
Post: RE: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
| I suspected as much. That's why I posted the question. I had always thought that on a drop shot rig a hook should be attached to a triple swivel with a length of leader. What the person had described... |
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08-31-2012, 10:49 PM |
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Thread: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
Post: Opinions on a drop shot rig for salmon
| I had someone tell me of a variation of a drop shot rig using a treble hook tied to the leader about 12" above the weight with a palomar knot so that the hook sits at 90 degrees to the line.
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General Discussion |
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08-31-2012, 04:10 PM |
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Thread: Hooks the right hook for the job
Post: RE: Hooks the right hook for the job
| Just what the doctor ordered. This site has some amazing tutorials and some very helpful members.
Now I have to work on co-ordination. Did I mention that I have 3 tears to my right rotator and a to... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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08-31-2012, 12:52 AM |
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Thread: Circle Hook vs J Hook
Post: RE: Circle Hook vs J Hook
| Thank you gentlemen (MichaelAngelo, Mike, Old Timer and Smallmouth) This is what I had in mind when i posted my hook question. I need a few of the basics as well so I'll let that post stand.
I did s... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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08-28-2012, 02:36 PM |
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Thread: Hooks the right hook for the job
Post: Hooks the right hook for the job
| It is abundantly clear that there is some real crap out there. The original packs of hook that I bought were better than the Wally world specials but still don't look to be the best for the job.
I bo... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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08-28-2012, 04:01 AM |
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Thread: Single Hooks
Post: RE: Single Hooks
| Regardless of the fact that fish are cold blooded it goes against my grain to unnecessarily rip any beings face apart. There is also the issue of snagging that you bring up as well.
I've been buy the... |
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beaser |
General Discussion |
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08-28-2012, 03:45 AM |
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Thread: Bryan from Barrie looks to share knowledge and gnu friends
Post: RE: Bryan from Barrie looks to share knowledge and...
| A follow up on my escapades with the grand buddy
I have had my share of health problems and many took their toll on my mobility. I have made more gains going out with an 11 year old than I could hav... |
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08-28-2012, 03:30 AM |
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Thread: Kept Fish - Handling and Storage
Post: RE: Kept Fish - Handling and Storage
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Articles and Resources |
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08-27-2012, 08:24 PM |
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Thread: Kept Fish - Handling and Storage
Post: RE: Kept Fish - Handling and Storage
| (04-01-2012 03:42 PM)OldTimer Wrote: - Use a stringer, live well, or fish basket to keep the fish alive until cleaned, or killed/iced.
- Or kill the fish quickly by spiking it, cutting its gil... |
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Articles and Resources |
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08-26-2012, 12:04 AM |
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Thread: Salmon Fever
Post: RE: Salmon Fever
| The fish doesn't give you any attitude now the 11 year old boy, that's another story. |
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Off-Topic Discussion |
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08-25-2012, 03:15 AM |
