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| 175.1 | Where ya goin? | TRCOA::KUNAUS | | Wed May 13 1992 17:02 | 11 |
| Tim:
Where are you going in CANADA? Ontario? Quebec? ... ect... its a BIG
country. Its like saying I'm going to the United States.
I got some tips for some of the better areas in Ontario and Quebec and
even a fishin Video or two.
A frustrated Canadian Dying for access to U.S. bait an tackle
oufitters.
Martin
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| 175.2 | | COMET::FAAST | | Wed May 13 1992 19:22 | 6 |
| Martin,
We are going to Eagle Lake, Ontario. I forget the name of the lodge,
but it is costing us $280 for boat, and lodging. The name of the town
is Vermilion Bay.
-Tim-
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| 175.3 | Trivial advice 8*) | KAOFS::B_SOLARI | | Fri May 15 1992 09:47 | 21 |
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Tim,
Take off eh! sorry, just had to get that out of my system. I
have never been to Eagle Lake (truth be told never heard of it either)
but I can vouch for Canadian fishing! I have a cottage in Quebec,
so my fishing is primarily done there. I live in Ottawa, so I am
on the Ottawa River...good muskie fishing there. I imagine the
same rules and baits apply for fishing Muskie and Northerns.
I primarily use big Rapala's or 1oz Red Devil spoons, for catching
the big ones. I like to trol to get those fish, unless I find a nice
weed bed. I will on occasion, when the fishing is slow use a really
big shinner. For alot of action I will use a Blue Fox Vibrax, that
lure is amazing for catching small pike (2 lbs and under). You may
get the occasional big one on that lure, but the chances of landing him
are slim (hooks are small). None the less, using the Vibrax is loads
of fun....but remember to let the small ones go.
Good Luck, let us know how you do.
Bruno.
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| 175.4 | That fish looks like Moe! | XLIB::ALLINSON | The Guide | Fri May 15 1992 12:44 | 14 |
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I'll give ewe a hint.......
Don't use white spinnerbaits for Pike you'll catch too
many and reeling alot of them in is too much like work
and will ruin a quiet relaxing vacation.If ewe do use
them bring several cause ewe will be losing them to the
big boys.
The Keg
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| 175.5 | ???? | COMET::FAAST | | Fri May 15 1992 21:56 | 10 |
| Keg,
What kind of white spinnerbaits, and what size? Are roostertails
good or no. I have quite a large assortment of spinnerbaits, but could
always use more, you know how that goes!!!! As for spoons, what color
and what size would be most apporiate for northern's and muskie. Also
what pound test would be recommended. I currently have Silver Thread,
17#, on an 8'6" Eagle Claw "Salmon" rod and E.C. reel.
-Tim-
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| 175.6 | | SOLVIT::JAFFE | | Wed May 20 1992 13:56 | 9 |
| I just got back from my Canada trip, the 12th season for me in the
Deseronto area. I recommend as did -.2 the Vibrax 3 4 or 5 silver or
gold, and the spinnierbaits all colors. They will when hungry hit
almost anything so keep your toes out of the water. For walleye
(pickerel in Canada AA) use a heavy spinner like an Erie Derie or a
Lusox with a nice juicy nightcrawler trailer. Not only are they great
eatin but they fight like the dickins.
Have fun
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| 175.7 | 8 lb line = flexibility | KAOFS::B_SOLARI | | Fri May 22 1992 16:27 | 15 |
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TIM,
Regarding the line size. I like to play fair so I use 8lb clear
monofilament line. Using 8lb lines gives you the ability to use light
tackle and easily bring in the under 5lb northern. However because of
the nature of those fish often times you cannot horse a northern in
on the 8lb line. I find that size of lines gives flexibility in
fishing. You can use light tackle or easily switch to heavy tackle.
But, when using live bait I have 1 reel set up with 16lb test,
just incase I hook that lunker I have been dreaming about.
Good Luck
Bruno.
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| 175.8 | Northern eat anything | MAIL::HOUSER | | Tue May 26 1992 11:02 | 25 |
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Tim,
Just got back from two weeks in the BWCA. On the one clear radio
station we receive, we hear alot of reports for Lake Vermillion, es-
pecially about walleye. We fish on the U.S. side and had pretty good
luck despite the weather.
Some of the lures we used were as follows...
1/4 oz. lead head jigs with yellow bodies.
white, yellow/white spinnerbaits (had best luck with willow leaf
blades)
#9, 11, or 13 floating Raps (blue backs)
Spoons (red/white, yellow/red)
And a meadowmouse
I used 12 lb. Trimax photochromic and caught everything from Crappie
to a 18 lb.-42" northern.
Good luck!!!
Bear
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| 175.9 | You can't go wrong in Canada! | CHTP00::CHTP03::PAULSON | Old Fisherman Never Die, They Just Smell That Way! | Fri Jun 12 1992 15:50 | 40 |
| Tim,
Is this your first time. Do you normally fish for Walleye and Northern?
I am going to Canada myself and will be there the same time you are
as well. I have been going to Lake of the Woods for the past 7 years and
I LOVE IT! I would agree with using the lures already suggested. You may
also consider using some Uncle Josh pork rinds on some of your baits, like
on a Johnson Silver Minnow spoon, a Daredevle or a big rubber-skirted
bass jig. I caught my biggest Northern to date using the bass jig
technique, although it was only twelve pounds, but I was quite consistent
in getting action with Northerns in general. However, I must say that my
favorite lures to use have always been Mepps spinners.
I would suggest you bring a variety of the types of lures suggested and
then some. The patterns we have seen changes each year that I have gone
and the lures that worked in a previous year may not be used much. We
also find that in many cases when activity casting becomes slow that
we may immediately catch some nice Walleye and/or Northern by trolling.
Have you ever tried surface lures? That is really a gas when you get a
bass or Northen to hit on one of those. Many times later in the day it
is very calm and it is ideal to troll and/or cast a surface bait.
I would also suggest you bring a few different types of weedless lures.
Weeds can get very heavy by this time of year. Remember to bring some
good insect repellent. The bugs are tough also. I assume you know this,
but I will remind you to bring some steel leaders to use since the
Northern and Musky are tough on fishing line without them.
Generally, when fishing in an area like Lake of the Woods, there is a
nice variety of conditions and structure: weeds, rocks, shallow water,
deep water, drop-offs and so on. It is good to have lures for each of
these conditions and ideally lures that can be used in multiple techniques
like casting and/or trolling. I do not know if the area you are going is
like this, but for me anywhere in Canada is much better than what I have
around home in Illinois.
Have a Great Time & Good Luck,
Dave
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