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by smitty55
Sun May 01, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Launch Closed
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Re: Launch Closed

So just to clarify the launch I'm referring to is the main public launch at that little park, not the PP, my bad.
by smitty55
Sun May 01, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Launch Closed
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Launch Closed

Just a word of warning and to save a wasted drive. Due to staffing shortages and lack of funds with Frontenac for maintenance at Silver Lake PP, in their infinite wisdom they have closed the park and barricaded the public launch. One person decided to bypass the barrier and somehow got caught and wa...
by smitty55
Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Is the ice off White Lake yet?
Replies: 1
Views: 507

Re: Is the ice off White Lake yet?

I would suggest contacting Cedar Cove. https://cedarcove.ca/
by smitty55
Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Easton's Creek
Replies: 5
Views: 1284

Re: Easton's Creek

Small long shallow creek for the most part with the odd larger pond in swampy areas so I'm not sure how it would be for winter kill. In the past they used to actually post the stocking coordinates but not any more so I have no idea where they stock it. Might take some bushwacking to get away from an...
by smitty55
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Steel time
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Re: Steel time

Way to go. Just wondering if anyone says anything to those goof balls, I would imagine most of them should know better but just don't care?
by smitty55
Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:17 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Muskrat Lake Ice Out?
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Re: Muskrat Lake Ice Out?

I know someone that was out fishing lakers on Sunday on Muskrat.... the lake is open... surface temps still cold 35 to 37 degrees. So assuming I have the physics correct, water is densest at 39° so once the lake surface temps reach that it will sink and and the water temps and oxygen levels will st...
by smitty55
Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Muskrat Lake Ice Out?
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Re: Muskrat Lake Ice Out?

I saw someone on 613 saying they were going up this weekend so I assume it's now open. Just make sure if you're getting minnows to not get them in 18.
by smitty55
Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Shirley's Bay 2022 Ice season
Replies: 119
Views: 20600

Re: Shirley's Bay 2022 Ice season

Just like to point out a little small window technique to anyone still braving the ice out there.This is now the best time of the season for big Pike during the day on large dead baits as they filter in to the bay in advance of spawning season. That lagoon is the key, it's by far the largest spawnin...
by smitty55
Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: cats fishing outhings. get together this spring!
Replies: 13
Views: 3154

Re: cats fishing outhings. get together this spring!

I am not 100% sure as I do not fish there but Victoria Island in the Ottawa River, might be closed for construction work? So might need an alternative location. But this is a great idea. Jim I think they were fishing just off the parkway the last 2 or 3 times they were out. Scarkner would know for ...
by smitty55
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: Rods, Reels, & Other Gear
Topic: Eskimo 8”Pistol bit w DCD777
Replies: 4
Views: 2470

Re: Eskimo 8”Pistol bit w DCD777

Recommended drills are impact drivers used on the drill setting at low speed for max torque due to their heavier duty construction. Smitty, when you say impact driver are you meaning a hammer drill? I haven't heard of anyone using an impact driver with an auger. Yep, for sure that's the kind of dri...
by smitty55
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Rods, Reels, & Other Gear
Topic: Eskimo 8”Pistol bit w DCD777
Replies: 4
Views: 2470

Re: Eskimo 8”Pistol bit w DCD777

Evenin’! I have an Eskimo Pistol bit 8” auger that I paired up with my Dewalt DCD777. With the battery packs that come with it are way to underpowered (20v 1,3ah), but when I put a 60v (10ah) battery, it works for up to 20 holes. However, after 5 holes, the drill will start smoking. After a 5 minut...
by smitty55
Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ottawa Ice Fishing Giude
Replies: 4
Views: 1145

Re: Ottawa Ice Fishing Giude

I would suggest you contact Yannick Loranger at https://www.ottawariverfishing.ca/
He works out of Rockland and has luxury bungalows if you want to go for overnights.
by smitty55
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Minn Kota Service Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 24144

Re: Minn Kota Service Repair

Amazing what a simple phone call can do. ;) So I just talked to the guy. His name is Trevor Sinnet and he is a MK trained tech who got his training at the Prop Shop. Minn Kota approached him to set up a service center in this area as they had Kingston and Montreal. He started on Merivale last Feb bu...
by smitty55
Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: speckled ideas
Replies: 12
Views: 2744

Re: speckled ideas

Goin to Peterwhite Lake today, hopefully the hike will be doable. Thanks for the info. I was talking about the green lake off french line road, maybe I'm missing a safe way to get to the lake, but no, I do not have 4wd unfortunately, and the quad bike trail is pretty rough to walk. Now that brings ...
by smitty55
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Shirley's Bay 2022 Ice season
Replies: 119
Views: 20600

Re: Shirley's Bay 2022 Ice season

Folks, I have fished Shirley's for several years now. Also followed along on this forum every year when ice season opens. One thing I have noticed is that nobody seems to fish Shirley's at daybreak, including myself. For you more seasoned Shirley's anglers, is there a reason for this besides the co...