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by MichaelVandenberg
Tue May 18, 2004 7:21 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Fishin Pages
Replies: 14
Views: 3581

Bobber,

Not going to name names (LB), but you missed the local fishing and outdoors shop in Bell Corners.

If you want a complete listing, this store should also be include.

Cheers,

Mike
by MichaelVandenberg
Tue May 18, 2004 7:17 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Went out on Saturday wasn't happy!
Replies: 18
Views: 4944

According to Rockland Parks and Recreation web site: http://www.clarence-rockland.com/english/municipalservices/parks_and_rec.html For more information, contact Thérèse Lefaivre, Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture. Go to web page for the email address. I have sent an nice (not nasty) well wri...
by MichaelVandenberg
Tue May 18, 2004 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Went out on Saturday wasn't happy!
Replies: 18
Views: 4944

I also agree. 15 bucks for the launch is way too high and the fact the docks were not in makes it worse. With that being said it is the best launching facility I have seen in the Ottawa area. 2 quality ramps, a couple of out houses for when nature calls, and lots of parking for at least 40 to 50 boa...
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 17, 2004 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Rideau River Provincial Park
Replies: 5
Views: 3161

Like RJ said. A boat greatly increases your chances of catching fish by the park. But you won't have to travel far. The weed mats right in front of the park hold lots of bass and pike. As well, the other side of the river is also great. The outside canal edge of the weeds always have active fish on ...
by MichaelVandenberg
Thu May 13, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Baitcaster's 3rd Annual Pike / Pickerel Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 3518

On behalf of Crystal and Mike, here are the results cleaned up from the web site. Full Results. 1. Julie Charron & Tony Morin (Big Pike 3.82) (Big Walleye 4.98) 12.1 2. Mike Lilly & Mike Roach (Big Pike 3.08) (Big Walleye 1.14) 7.18 3. Brian Miller & Don Fuller (Big Pike 2.46) (Big Walle...
by MichaelVandenberg
Wed May 12, 2004 7:39 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Mississippi Lake May 11th Report
Replies: 8
Views: 2611

Thanks for the report ET and posting the water temp.

Nice to know the bass are on the beds as well. Will be out this weekend and will post a report as well.

Cheers,

Mike
by MichaelVandenberg
Wed May 12, 2004 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Trolling Motor Batteries
Replies: 2
Views: 1350

As ED said. The charger will decrease the amps as it charges. Most charges now a days will shutoff when the battery is fully charge. Check to see if you charger does. I have a CT special and I charge on the 12 amp setting. The charger shuts off once the battery has been charged. As a FYI, I used the...
by MichaelVandenberg
Tue May 11, 2004 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass Questions
Replies: 69
Views: 17890

This is always a hot topic is cause bass season is the very last species specific season to open and they are actively spawning while other seasons are just opening up. There is never a problem with people fishing for spawning Walleye or Pike because the season for all species are closed during the ...
by MichaelVandenberg
Tue May 11, 2004 9:03 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass Questions
Replies: 69
Views: 17890

Re: Bass

Just an FYI, removing a bass from a nest at anytime (in or out of season) does have an effect. The fry in the nest will be eaten by the time the bass gets back to the nest (if it does get back). Specifically, the physiological stress of capture may compromise the ability of a bass to return to its n...
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 10, 2004 3:40 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass Questions
Replies: 69
Views: 17890

Some food for thought base on a couple comments... Anglers (should be anyone holding a fishing rod) interested in bass should not have to wait till a bass population is in trouble to stop certain angling practises that may harm a bass population. I find we are often to reactive and not proactive eno...
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 10, 2004 10:40 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass Questions
Replies: 69
Views: 17890

Keep in mind you should not be trying to convince the CO you are not fishing for bass. If you are catching bass you should move based on the fact you want to protect the bass and not because some CO is going to think you are targeting bass. Respect the spawn all! BTW, like CCB said they are not spaw...
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 10, 2004 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass Questions
Replies: 69
Views: 17890

While your statements do make sense you must remember that Pike are a very agressive fish. If you are catching more bass than pike in an area than that likely means the location is more suitable for bass than pike. The general recommendation is that if you are catching more bass than pike, than simp...
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 10, 2004 9:31 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: reel parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1154

Call Reel to Reel Plus 831-1521 in Stittsville. I am sure they can help you out.

Cheers,

Mike
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 10, 2004 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Baitcaster's 3rd Annual Pike / Pickerel Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 3518

Just wondering if we are going to see the full results posted.

Cheers,

Mike
by MichaelVandenberg
Mon May 10, 2004 9:09 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass Questions
Replies: 69
Views: 17890

Firefox, Bass caught in 12 feet of water at this time of year would be a pre-spawn bass. The females are often bigger than the males during pre-spawn as they will have a stomach full of eggs. There won't be any nest in 12 feet of water. Bass don't even start to think about spawning till the water is...