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by beachburger
Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:39 am
Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
Topic: Taking The Plunge
Replies: 8
Views: 1734

rossco Where/how did you learn to cast? I'm been reading and watching stuff on the Net and the guy who set me up (Tony @ Green Drake) gave me the basics . It looks to be fairly straightforward but I'm guessing I won't be thinking that once I start. javascript:emoticon(':?') Confused I suspect I'll b...
by beachburger
Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:18 pm
Forum: Float & Fly Fishing
Topic: Taking The Plunge
Replies: 8
Views: 1734

Taking The Plunge

Picked up my first fly outfit this afternoon, a 4 pc, 9 ft 8 wt setup that I plan to use initially for LM bass and pike. I've never touched a fly outfit before and my wife is suddenly very worried about her well-being in the back of the boat. Should make for some interesting outings..... :shock:
by beachburger
Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: looking for bigger Catfish
Replies: 8
Views: 983

I look for areas that are about 20' deep and have a decent amount of current. If you are in Arnprior, try the area where the Ottawa and Madawaska come together. If you are keeping them (the 1-2 lb'ers are good eating), don't forget the MNR put a 12/6 cat limit on last year and if I recall, only 1 &q...
by beachburger
Wed May 09, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Power Pro to reel
Replies: 15
Views: 1958

When I put Power Pro/Fireline on a reel, I fill the first half of the spool with with old'ish mono and add the Power Pro/Fireline on top of that. Double the spools for the same $.
by beachburger
Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Stupid boat won't plane.
Replies: 16
Views: 3368

Get a couple of the Reliant 40L round blue water jugs. When full they weigh about 40kg. Fill them up when you launch, place them in the boat where required and dump them out when you are done for the day. Beats moving batteries and cement blocks around.