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| 35.1 | | SPMFG1::CUZZONES | | Thu Nov 21 1985 13:01 | 16 |
| Welcome to the Fishingfile, Sue. I've read a lot of good stories about
Canadian fishing. My favorites are the ones about the virgin lakes way up
north where the fish have never before seen (fisher)man (or woman). They say
the fish will hit any lure at all. That's a refreshing change from the fish
down here that sometimes seem to have seen and tasted everything on the market.
I have heard that bass fishing is excellent just over the border. Fish in the
4 and 5 pound range aren't shabby by our Massachusetts standards. Sorry to hear
equipment is so outrageously priced in Canada. Next time you're down this way,
have somebody direct you to Spags. You'll faint from the bargains.
A closing question. When does the regular season end and ice fishing begin
around Kanata? This file seems to heading in that direction for the winter.
Maybe you can give us a preview of the ice-fishing season.
Steve
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| 35.2 | | BRADOR::CONNOLLY | | Thu Nov 21 1985 13:43 | 39 |
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Hi Steve,
Wow got an answer already - feel like I'm finally HOME !!
Before I answer your questions on ice fishing and seasons I will check
with the Fishing Guides put out by Ontario & Quebec Fishing Ministry
so I dont lead you down the wrong path. Ice fishing is open for bass (?)
(never heard of anyonw specifically fishing for them in winter here but...)
and pike until spring. Lake Trout does not open until early spring and
I know many people who have in the past taken "lunkers" through the ice
and ran to shore with them down the legs of snowmobile suits - we are
discouraging it with a lot of advertising plus very stiff fines (dont
know the U.S. rules but here you lose all your equipment which can include
your boat, motor, trailer and vehicle plus heavy fines.
So let me check tonite in the Fishing Regulations and will get back with
definite dates.
Our lake, Blue Sea, in Quebec is well-fished and is now very hard to fish,
it took most of the summer (Im talking 8 hr days in the boat) to chart
the lake with the Humminbird - much talk at the lodge where we blew a
few theories all to H...!) we can find them, lots of them, but are
having trouble catching consistently. We can travel to many many lakes
within a 10 mile drive and find the fishing much much better - seems to
be the lakes where motor sizes are restricted and windsurfing prevails.
All told it was a terrible year for fishing, not just by our standards but
the lodges did no better - and the results of the Tournament (these were
pro's !!!) show the same. We had a very cool summer with wierd weather.
We froze till the end of June which is supposed to be the best time to
fish here. We did hire a guide and go to Laverendye Park which is well
known for "virgin" fishing. We caught enough pickeral for our lunch before
a storm blew in, but it was the first time our guide "was skunked" for
the limits you are allowed.
Let me get back to you with the correct dates - also know most of the
bait shop owners here if you need advice!
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| 35.3 | | KATADN::BLUM | | Wed Nov 27 1985 11:53 | 6 |
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Sue, good to have you with us, do any flyfishing????
When are you inviting us all up for a good fish???
Ed
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| 35.4 | | MTBLUE::ROBBINS_GARY | | Fri Feb 07 1986 11:51 | 4 |
| I CAN'T RISIST ASKING ABOUT YOUR NODE; BRADOR. DOES IT STAND FOR "BRADOR"
BRAND MALT LIQUER THAT IS SOLD IN CANADA ? WE GOT INTO SOME OF THAT STUFF
WHEN WE RAN OUT OF OUR U.S. BREW ON A SALMON FISHING TRIP TO QUEBEC LAST
YEAR.
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| 35.5 | NEED A LITTLE LUCK!!! | BRADOR::CONNOLLY | | Wed Jun 04 1986 12:18 | 23 |
| Gary,
Just found your question, hadnt been able to read the NOTES for
awhile. Yes it stands for Brador Beer. How'd ya feel after drinking
it? We had a great reaction from others over it and have a huge
"Brador" pub sign up over the Vax (hidden from view).
How did you do on your Quebec salmon trip? Just heard our lake
(Blue Sea, Maniwaki, Quebec) was stocked with 10,000 10 inch Lake
Trout last week. Sigh -- whats there is soooo hard to catch, fishing
should really pick up with all those little ones searching for food.
We could use some good fishing, our lake is so big, so clear, so
cold that we dont have very good luck. I have all the equipment
(downrigger, Humminbird 4000, etc) but no luck to go along with
it - it s getting discouraging. Especially since we are strictly
Catch & Release and we see so many "oldtimers" with full stringers
- who needs to eat 6 Lake Trout a day. I just want to see one on
the end of my line.
Sue.
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| 35.6 | TRIP OF A LIFETIME???? | PD750::CORBETTKE | KENNY CHINOOK | Wed Jun 04 1986 19:24 | 18 |
| This seems like a good place to write about my upcoming trip to
see if anyone has done anything like it.
We are driving to Vancouver, B.C. tomorrow (thur) and then catch
a plane (probably a Ford Tri-motor) to West sound. Best I can figure
out it's located between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Part
of the inland passage to Alaska, I think. Anyway, they have a 222
foot ship anchored there and that's where we'll be staying. They
use small boats, 6 passengers, to shuttle you to the fishing spots.
The fishing will be for chinook (limit 4 fish/day) and halibut.
It sounds wild since the salmon population on the west coast this
year is the greatest in recorded history. They say they're really
knocking 'em. I'll let you know when I get back on Monday.
ken
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| 35.7 | I'M ENVIOUS!! | ASGMKA::TOMAS | Joe | Thu Jun 05 1986 09:42 | 13 |
| Well...my fishin buddy just left this AM to meet a friend who lives
in Anchorage, Alaska for a week of cruising in a 44' yacht for 10
days. They're planning to hit the mouths of a number of rivers
for chinook and king salmon (50 pound class?) and then to do some
fishing for Dolly Varden trout. I wish him lots of luck!
Although I've told him about this notefile, he still has yet to
log in. Maybe we can incite him to respond if you all simply FORWARD
this note to his mail stop and tell him to GET WITH IT!!
His name is Chris....at ASGMKA::FLETCHER.
-Joe-
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| 35.8 | UCLUELET FISHING | PD750::CORBETTKE | KENNY CHINOOK | Mon Jun 09 1986 17:43 | 23 |
| I just got back from my first Canadian fishing trip and would like
to report it was GREAT!!!!!!!
We flew out of Vancouver, BC on thursday (a de Havilland turbo-prop)
and landed on Vancouver Island on an old abandoned military strip.
They picked us up by bus and delivered us to a 235 ft floating hotel.
The fishing started at 6AM Friday and ran til 1 PM every day. I
caught 7 chinook the first day - 10 to 25 lbs. I had to give three
away, but was able to catch three more on Saturday. I also caught
some ling cod and one halibut.
They handle everything from cleaning to icing to ferrying it back
to your car for you. It was really a trip and I've got enough fish
to start a store. At 4-5 dollars a pound, I think I came out ahead.
This whole trip, 2 nights lodging, airfare, and chartered boat is
a package deal for $209 canadian. You can't beat it.
Beautiful country, friendly people, and GREAT fishing.
ken
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| 35.9 | Fletcher hits Alaska..but it was fun anyway | ASGMKB::FLETCHER | Bass_Buster_Fletch | Wed Jun 18 1986 15:51 | 40 |
| < Note 35.7 by ASGMKA::TOMAS "Joe" >
-< I'M ENVIOUS!! >-
Well...my fishin buddy just left this AM to meet a friend who lives
in Anchorage, Alaska for a week of cruising in a 44' yacht for 10
days. They're planning to hit the mouths of a number of rivers
for chinook and king salmon (50 pound class?) and then to do some
fishing for Dolly Varden trout. I wish him lots of luck!
Although I've told him about this notefile, he still has yet to
log in. Maybe we can incite him to respond if you all simply FORWARD
this note to his mail stop and tell him to GET WITH IT!!
His name is Chris....at ASGMKA::FLETCHER.
-Joe-
OK,Ok,All you slimebuckets out there,I've been shamed into logging in!
This notes stuff is a bit confusing to us amateurs but I guess I'm getting
the hang of it.
The Alaska trip was absolutely out of this world. Sailing in Prince William
Sound...a land of incredible beauty.
Then down the Kenai and Russian Rivers for salmon. A bit disappointing 'cause
we were too early for the big runs but not all that bad...when the salmon are
running all of Alaska turns out (and most of the US it seems) and the place is
a ZOO...elbow to elbow...
Then Kachemack Bay for Cod,Halibut,shrimp,Dolly Varden. Lots of folks netting
Hooligan(down here,Smelt).
There are salmon runs on P.W.Sound that are far from the crowds and I'd like
to get back in the next couple of years for a chance at them. Last week in June
through July 4 week seems to be the best and if you like crowds,the Kenai and
Russian Rivers are spectacular. It seems the Russian River has one of the few
Salmon species that WILL take a streamer while heading up river. Red and white
streamers on HEAVY hooks will take these beauties. Too bad I was in the river
at the wrong time...but beautiful anyway...
I hear there is a second run around Labor day,too...
I guess while I was up in Alaska,TOMAS got hizself SOME KIND of a stringer...
rumor has it at 7 Bass and approx 24 lbs. Not bad Joe.
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| 35.10 | !?@*)&...Rumors my A**! | ASGMKB::TOMAS | Joe | Wed Jun 18 1986 16:15 | 6 |
| WADDAYA MEAN RUMOR!!! It was TOTALLY LEGIT!!
I should have been in a Bass Masters Classic tournement...I could
have won me a Ranger like Ron's!
-Joe-(headin_back_to_the_ole_honeyhole_soon)
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| 35.11 | CHEAP CANADIAN FISHING | CYGNUS::MAYER | | Thu Oct 02 1986 18:02 | 31 |
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CHEAP CANADIAN FISHING
Took a trip in August of 1985 to Lake Frotet, 60 miles northwest
of Chibugimau (sp.), Quebec, near Lake (Lac) Misstissini. EXCELLENT
Pike, Walleye and Brook Trout Fishing. Two public campsites (very
primitive) accessible by boat only. The cheap part is that you can
drive to the lake, which is amazing considering how far north it
is. As for your choice of vehicle, however, there would seem to
be only three choices: a.)a truck with a LOT of ground clearance,
b.)a 1967 Chrylsler Newport, i.e., a generic rust bucket, or c.)a
brand new rental car, fully insured. Five days of a rental car is
still cheaper than one of the $1000/week "lodges" Northern Quebec
is famous for.
The week my friend and I went there, we had a 10 X 30 mile lake
completely to ourselves. As far as types of boats go, I took my
17 foot aluminum canoe with a 2 horse Evinrude and it took most
of the water just fine. We caught pike and walleye AT WILL, like
every five minutes, trolling surface Rapalas. The brook trout went
up to three pounds and were in the streams connecting the myriad
of lakes in the area.
It rained all day, every day, for five days, but who cares when
yer catchin fish?
Anyone interested in fishing this fantastic, affordable lake, contact
me anytime for more info.
Rich
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| 35.12 | moved | COLORS::MACINTYRE | Don MacIntyre | Thu Apr 21 1988 13:45 | 27 |
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In answer to your questions on ice fishing in the area of Ottawa, Ontario,
CANADA. There seems to be very little you cannot fish for from the time
the ice forms. Pike, Bass, Walleye are open till next spring. In January
there is a couple of weeks that you can fish for trout of different species.
I know you will need a license, but other than that it seems to be open to
fish through the ice. This is the advice I got from a Tackle Shop owner
who sells the licences ... there is a shortage of Ministry Books on Fishing
Regulations but I trust this advice will suffice.
Any advice on Downriggers? I have been walking around the house singing
"Happy Cannon Downrigger to me" as I have a birthday coming. I think they
have the hint but are looking very edgy every time I break into singing.
We have been looking at the Cannon Econo-rigger ($245.00 here) which includes
the clamp-plate, weight, and release.
Any suggestions?
Sue Connolly
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| 35.13 | Cape Britain, Nova Scotia, Canada | COLORS::MACINTYRE | In search of the Largemouth Bass | Tue May 03 1988 12:51 | 13 |
| Anyone familiar with fishing in Cape Britain?
The wife and I will be heading up there this summer, and I'm sure
I'll bring a rod or 2 along - possibly the canoe - maybe the boat?
Any smallies up there? I'd guess that the trout fishing is good.
Roland did a show from New Brunswick recently where he gave the
impression that the smallmouth fishing is excellent (the bass still
enjoy the junkfish status!). So I'd be tempted to stop along the
way too...
Don Mac
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| 35.14 | that's CAPE BRETON | KANE::MOLLOY | | Wed May 04 1988 14:39 | 13 |
| there is no where in cape breton that contains smallmouth. the
only place in nova scotia which has any bass is kings co. and halifax
co. i would be willing to bet that you'll be just about the only
person fishing for them. i lived in nova scotia for 20 years and
only knew of one person who would actually TRY to catch bass. and
we wondered about him before we found that out! you can catch trout
just about anytime of the year especially in cb. the map i have
list's about 12 lakes(ponds in nh) which contain bass. the 'nova
scotia sports and activities guide' doesn't even list them as a
game fish! call or write the provincial government for more
information, they have lots.
regards.......john
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| 35.15 | Thanks John | COLORS::MACINTYRE | In search of the Largemouth Bass | Thu May 05 1988 13:29 | 1 |
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| 35.16 | License requirements? | TOPDOC::AHERN | Dennis the Menace | Mon Jun 06 1988 16:24 | 7 |
| Does anyone know what the license requirements for non-residents
is in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia? I've heard that in NFLD. you
need to hire a guide to legally fish for salmon, but not for trout.
How much is the license? For how long?
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| 35.17 | old prices ! | KANE::MOLLOY | | Mon Jun 06 1988 17:18 | 6 |
| a nova scotia non-resident fishing license was $30 cdn last year.
that's for a season, i don't believe they have anything else.
in 1986 a newfie non-resident salmon license was $40 cdn and a
non-resident trout was $10 cdn. you don't need a guide to fish
for trout in nfld.
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| 35.18 | NS NFLD REGS | MIMIC::DOWNING | | Tue Jun 07 1988 08:47 | 12 |
| Per 1988 regulations, you don't need a guide to fish for trout or
salmon in Nova Scotia.
In NFLD and Labrador, you don't need a guide if you are fishing
a non-scheduled river or if you are fishing within a 1/4 mile upstream
or downstream of any bridge crossing a scheduled river (most easily
accessible waters in NFLD are scheduled waters). In all other cases,
a non-res. must use a guide. The regulations are unclear about guide
reqs. for ponds or lakes that are not in a scheduled river watershed
however.
When are you going? I'll be doing NS and NFLD from 17 Jun to 8 July.
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