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  Thread: Rod Lure weight
Post: RE: Rod Lure weight

You can cast weights outside of the rating, but you must adapt you cast. If you are casting too much out of the rating and loads up the rod too much, it can snap. At the point of release, it is also p...
MuskieBait General Discussion 5 2,436 09-03-2016, 07:36 AM
  Thread: Rod Lure weight
Post: RE: Rod Lure weight

(08-31-2016 10:12 PM)ray6591 Wrote:  Can you please sort an argument about Rod lure weight rating? Some one thinks I should be able to use 1oz sinker on a rod that is rated for 3/16-1/2oz. My ...
OldTimer General Discussion 5 2,436 09-03-2016, 07:36 AM
  Thread: Rod Lure weight
Post: RE: Rod Lure weight

I agree with OT. Just remember though that the way the load loads the weight (takes on the energy of the cast before it discharges it) is very important. A stiff, solid rod may be more tolerant of lar...
zippyFX General Discussion 5 2,436 09-03-2016, 07:36 AM
  Thread: Finaly the Ontonabee
Post: RE: Finaly the Ontonabee

Sorry forgot that part hahaha. Bass LM but mainly SM they started hitting around 10:30 am fished the wacky real slow let it drop when I saw the line take off it was fish on. they seemed to like slow ...
BassA General Discussion 4 1,366 08-15-2016, 04:48 PM
  Thread: Fishing Map - Oxtongue Lake
Post: RE: Fishing Map - Oxtongue Lake

Here’s a more up to date fact sheet from the MNR published in 2010: [attachment=761] Cheers, OldTimer
OldTimer Fishing Maps 10 22,528 08-03-2016, 07:48 AM
  Thread: Newfoundland June 2016
Post: Newfoundland June 2016

It certainly was a last-minute trip... booked on the relative whim of cheap plane tickets. But it was one of my favorite trips thus far! My blog post about this trip is very long... but I wanted to ...
MichaelAngelo Expedition Reports 3 2,291 06-26-2016, 05:29 PM
  Thread: Wet Wading
Post: Wet Wading

Here’s a fun tip I would like to pass along for shore anglers: learn when and how to “wet wade”. Not great for use in most of Lake Ontario – but possibly rewarding in other inland lakes, rivers, pond...
OldTimer Articles and Resources 14 11,567 06-25-2016, 08:58 PM
  Thread: Late Spring 2016 Sheepshead primer
Post: Late Spring 2016 Sheepshead primer

The Sheepshead – aka Freshwater Drum [attachment=1157] Over time I’ve caught many of these – usually when targeting something else. They are strong and can pull amazingly well. In fact I’d say they...
OldTimer Articles and Resources 18 9,902 06-15-2016, 07:57 AM
  Thread: Big Otter Creek: Catfish 101, and other species?
Post: RE: Big Otter Creek: Catfish 101, and other specie...

(06-07-2016 08:25 AM)tweedwolfscream Wrote:  So my friend acquired a trailer in a campground on Big Otter Creek between Port Burwell and Vienna. He's not really an angler but has a license and w...
OldTimer General Discussion 14 9,556 06-14-2016, 04:48 AM
  Thread: Fishing Claireville Reservoir Dam ???
Post: RE: Fishing Claireville Reservoir Dam ???

I fished Clairville regularly for a decade but haven't been there in almost 7 years. Those who didn't want to pay parked on the side of the southbound off ramp and walked across the field to the spi...
Deadfisher General Discussion 6 7,069 06-14-2016, 04:43 AM
  Thread: What exact knot does thrill bobbers use?
Post: RE: What exact knot does thrill bobbers use?

(06-13-2016 12:16 PM)Aquaneko Wrote:  Speaking of beads, any homemade ideas for bead alternatives? Cheap costume jewelry from a dollar store or value village.
OldTimer General Discussion 11 3,362 06-14-2016, 04:34 AM
  Thread: Hamilton Bay Leviathan ?
Post: Hamilton Bay Leviathan ?

Makes you wonder........ 43.29584,-79.801217 Paste ordinates into google maps in satellite mode and zoom in.
OldTimer Off-Topic Discussion 8 3,491 07-22-2013, 05:52 AM
  Thread: Challenges as a shore fisherman
Post: RE: Challenges as a shore fisherman

Never tried the dollarama tackle but we move around alot never really stay in the same spot unless we find a school of fish.We have a nice long park along the river front here and we fish at night for...
walleyepro1 General Discussion 33 25,867 07-22-2013, 05:46 AM
  Thread: Challenges as a shore fisherman
Post: Challenges as a shore fisherman

Some things come to mind. -Shore fisherman can't cover as much water as a boat To get around this go shore fishing with a friend and use the "leapfrog" approach down the shore -More snags Use cheape...
MichaelAngelo General Discussion 33 25,867 07-22-2013, 05:42 AM
  Thread: Growing Ontario Shore Fishing
Post: RE: Growing Ontario Shore Fishing

Is there a secret handshake too?............. smile I sorta, kinda, hope that this forum's goal is to help & educate others, while sincerely promoting the sport, and preserving our freedoms. No?...
OldTimer Suggestions 26 14,845 05-27-2013, 10:01 PM
  Thread: Hope to learn this exciting hobby
Post: RE: Hope to learn this exciting hobby

Welcome Ray & Zareena. You'll find a wealth of knowledge for fishing on this forum. We have many very knowledgeable fisherman and many who are just starting out. We've got very friendly member t...
Giuga10 Welcome! 4 1,494 10-13-2012, 11:48 AM
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