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  Thread: The 2015 Ontario Fishing Regulations have been released by the MNR
Post: The 2015 Ontario Fishing Regulations have been rel...

Here: A few changes......... https://www.ontario.ca/travel-and-recrea...ns-summary Cheers, OldTimer
OldTimer General Discussion 13 7,052 01-02-2015, 01:58 PM
  Thread: Any suggestion for fishing Caledon
Post: RE: Any suggestion for fishing Caledon

Does this help? http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/wp-content/...de-Map.pdf (Downloaded from the fishing page on the Credit Valley Conservation Authority website, http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/enjoy-the-o.....
tweedwolfscream General Discussion 4 7,494 09-17-2014, 10:02 PM
  Thread: Salmon Fishing anyone?
Post: RE: Salmon Fishing anyone?

(08-28-2014 03:41 PM)CanadaBacon Wrote:  20-30 FOW (depth) is not that far from shore... I can cast way out and should be at least 20-25 feet deep!!! :) Opinions might vary: http://webapp.navi...
OldTimer General Discussion 16 7,205 09-17-2014, 10:00 PM
  Thread: Haynes Lake Oak Ridges
Post: RE: Haynes Lake Oak Ridges

I called the Town of Richmond Hill yesterday and I was told that I Can fish that lake, and that it is in fact public :) So if some little old lady told me to leave I would kindly tell her no way :)
kalebspaa General Discussion 10 15,625 06-20-2013, 03:05 PM
  Thread: Bullhead rig: Dropshot vs slip sinker
Post: RE: Bullhead rig: Dropshot vs slip sinker

Question: If the dropshot rig works better, why insist on using the slip sinker rig? (Trying to get you to think) Isn't the most effective way to catch them is already the answer? In response to you...
MuskieBait General Discussion 11 6,914 06-20-2013, 02:25 PM
  Thread: The current always carries my sinker away
Post: RE: The current always carries my sinker away

42.861053,-79.574122 OT
OldTimer General Discussion 18 5,861 06-14-2013, 01:55 PM
  Thread: The current always carries my sinker away
Post: RE: The current always carries my sinker away

If the water is really deep your sinker might take a little bit extra line past the cast out to sink to the bottom of were you want to be. Sometimes the current does require more weight to sink. If...
mrclownprince General Discussion 18 5,861 06-12-2013, 08:52 AM
  Thread: The current always carries my sinker away
Post: RE: The current always carries my sinker away

A few things to try... 1) Try using a thinner diameter line. The thicker the line, the more drag you will have in the water, thus, there is more force exerted on your entire rig to move it in the cur...
MuskieBait General Discussion 18 5,861 06-12-2013, 08:52 AM
  Thread: The current always carries my sinker away
Post: RE: The current always carries my sinker away

There are various "gripper" style sinkers available. Basically, they are either completely flat or have all kinds of protuberances designed to hold bottom. There are also pyramid sinkers which hold ve...
Eli General Discussion 18 5,861 06-12-2013, 08:52 AM
  Thread: $30 Mitchell Avocet II Silver Spinning Combo Review
Post: RE: $30 Mitchell Avocet II Silver Spinning Combo R...

Should very easily handle fish under 5 pounds. Should handle fish under 10 pounds with a bit of room to fight. and really really........... if you have lots of room to play the fish in.......... and t...
OldTimer Gear and Tackle Reviews 19 19,900 05-02-2013, 03:26 PM
  Thread: Frenchmans Bay, Sunday January 6th
Post: RE: Frenchmans Bay, Sunday January 6th

so if you goto google map frenchmans bay pickering ont. http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=safari...=0CJgBELYD You'll see bruce hanscombe park, I normally walk in from there, or ill walk in f...
Jeremy Ray Green Meetups 17 8,093 01-05-2013, 12:03 AM
  Thread: Frenchmans Bay, Sunday January 6th
Post: RE: Frenchmans Bay, Sunday January 6th

(01-04-2013 10:21 PM)onwind Wrote:  where do you buy minnow? "Minnows can be bought at "TIGHTLINE FISHERMAN'S WAREHOUSE" http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=safari...IABEPwSMAM John and his Sta...
Giuga10 Meetups 17 8,093 01-04-2013, 10:47 PM
  Thread: Frenchmans Bay, Sunday January 6th
Post: RE: Frenchmans Bay, Sunday January 6th

Live Bait, and the only reason i suggest you do not use the line that some with the cobo is because it may have been sitting on the reel for a long period of time and is old an rotten or holds ...
Jeremy Ray Green Meetups 17 8,093 01-04-2013, 09:44 PM
  Thread: A question about silent night
Post: RE: A question about silent night

Abel, Just a suggestion, Im not sure its the decorations of the church that will give you a great experience but more the friendy atmosphere within the church community. The Unionville allianc...
Jeremy Ray Green Off-Topic Discussion 6 2,586 12-23-2012, 07:19 PM
  Thread: A question about silent night
Post: RE: A question about silent night

Silent Night is a song...I think you are referring to Christmas Eve and the Christmas Vigil. ;) It's not really a Canadian tradition per se...not all Canadians are Christians. I'm Chinese and also a ...
MuskieBait Off-Topic Discussion 6 2,586 12-23-2012, 06:47 PM
  Thread: A question about silent night
Post: RE: A question about silent night

St. Patrick's Parish is located in Markham. Here is a link to the website: http://stpatrick.on.ca/sp/ This is the church me and my family attend. Giuga10
Giuga10 Off-Topic Discussion 6 2,586 12-23-2012, 12:34 PM
  Thread: How to learn fly fishing?
Post: RE: How to learn fly fishing?

Check these videos out...so many helpful ones...and I'm watching these after fly fishing for 10 years...still picking up tips and hints to improve my casting techniques. :D [video=youtube]http://www....
MuskieBait General Discussion 15 8,334 12-15-2012, 09:56 PM
  Thread: How to learn fly fishing?
Post: RE: How to learn fly fishing?

(12-12-2012 07:09 PM)onwind Wrote:  Giuga, thank you for your reply, but what i am asking is to ask Oldtimer what's the yarn he used to practice casting in his post. Im guessing just about ...
Jeremy Ray Green General Discussion 15 8,334 12-12-2012, 09:03 PM
  Thread: How to learn fly fishing?
Post: RE: How to learn fly fishing?

I learned to fly fish on my own. 1) Read everything you can on the internet. Especially read everything you can about fly casting and presentation. If you can't get you fly to the fish with the right...
MuskieBait General Discussion 15 8,334 12-12-2012, 09:28 AM
  Thread: Highlights of NEW Ontario Fishing Reg Changes for 2013
Post: Highlights of NEW Ontario Fishing Reg Changes for ...

Just the changes: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/...101636.pdf OT
OldTimer General Discussion 3 1,398 12-11-2012, 05:43 PM
  Thread: Is this a good deal
Post: RE: Is this a good deal

It's an OK deal if this is your first time icefishing and you just want to see what it is like. You have to watch out for the fine print...or what wasn't stated in the fine print (which is even more w...
MuskieBait General Discussion 11 4,951 12-02-2012, 11:31 PM
  Thread: Brown trout in the tribs.
Post: RE: Brown trout in the tribs.

you can park road side at steeles and 9th just at the bridge, You can walk north on the river from there just past the train bridge there is a really nice hole below a dam... I am friends...
Jeremy Ray Green General Discussion 13 6,966 10-21-2012, 10:14 PM
  Thread: This Wed Oct 17 - Markham carping
Post: RE: This Wed Oct 17 - Markham carping

(10-15-2012 03:33 PM)onwind Wrote:  Where can I park my car there? Here is a map of the parking lot: http://goo.gl/maps/M4FFB
MichaelAngelo Meetups 28 7,597 10-15-2012, 03:56 PM
  Thread: Milne Dam Markham this week
Post: RE: Milne Dam Markham this week

[/quote] Walleye? BRB lemme grab my white bucket [/quote] you Will most likely not find walleye/pickerel in these waters... ~Jeremy. @onwind, there are different areas to park to g...
Jeremy Ray Green Meetups 18 11,547 10-10-2012, 11:42 AM
  Thread: Which lure will you use when you go to a new spot
Post: RE: Which lure will you use when you go to a new s...

Going back to your original question: I'd also vote worms as the best start........... if using bait. For lures - I'd try simple small Mr. Twister style plastics on a lead head jig............. chea...
OldTimer General Discussion 8 2,803 09-27-2012, 10:06 PM
  Thread: Hello from Thornhill
Post: RE: Hello from Thornhill

Welcome Abel! I have never fished Thornhill so I'm not sure about spots there but I'm sure another user can help you out and provide some tips. Also for beginner tips do lots of research online, figur...
Giuga10 Welcome! 4 1,412 09-27-2012, 09:14 PM
  Thread: Hello from Thornhill
Post: RE: Hello from Thornhill

Hey Abel, Welcome to OSF. I'm sure you'll find information of value here. Cheers, OldTimer
OldTimer Welcome! 4 1,412 09-27-2012, 09:14 PM
  Thread: Hello from Thornhill
Post: RE: Hello from Thornhill

Hello Abel, welcome to the forum!
MichaelAngelo Welcome! 4 1,412 09-27-2012, 09:14 PM
  Thread: Which lure will you use when you go to a new spot
Post: RE: Which lure will you use when you go to a new s...

(09-27-2012 04:51 PM)onwind Wrote:  I has thought float is a very slow method, perhaps I am wrong. I lived in Condo, so it's not easy for me to get earth worm in the yard. and every time I don't...
MuskieBait General Discussion 8 2,803 09-27-2012, 05:17 PM
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