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    Comparing boats??

    Anyone I've ever known that had a legend has sold it to upgrade to a better boat. My buddy has a mirrocraft, and it's been a great boat. Princecrafts are pretty solid also.
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    Which will move faster with a trolling motor?

    If you have a pickup truck, you can't go wrong with a light 12 foot v hull aluminum. I fish a lot locally , so I don't always drag my fishing boat to the family cottage when we are just going for a night or 2. I use the tin boat with a 9.9 and I have a 50lb thrust trolling motor that I keep up...
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    Aggrivating Fishing Expereince

    Incorrect. The police can enforce any provincial act, including the fwca. Trouble is not all police officers are familiar with the legislation. Doesn't mean you can't call in a complaint. Just don't tell the offender that you have called, as they will likely split.
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    Looking for advice on boat buying

    My buddy has the new rebel, it's best powered by the 60hp. There can be a big difference between a 16 and an 18 foot boat in rougher weather. Hull design also plays a part. I have what effectively is the old style rebel 16 with a 50hp, he has the newer rebel. His boat is much deeper and wider...
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    Speed

    2.5mph surface speed is the standard starting point for salmon. I will speed up to 3mph, and down to about 2mph. I don't go much under 2mph. I used to occasionally fish Lake Ontario in a 14 foot boat years ago. You really had to watch the weather and get off the water instantly if things...
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    Lost tackle bag

    Always put your name on your gear, externally on bags and boxes. All my gear is marked, including my planos.
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    Fishing Sponsorship Help

    What this guy said, in short, turn yourself into a modern day whore that no-one wants to listen to or talk to. Make sure to change all your screen names to your real name on various forums you are on. Good luck with the sponsorships, fame and fortune to follow no doubt!
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    April Steelhead

    I landed several fish still in skein a week after opening day last year. This year will be earlier than last year by a bit, but some fresh fish are still possible. We where still catching drop backs on Victoria Day weekend.
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    Best fishing kayak for under 1000$

    You need a nucanoe frontier 12 my friend. I have easily put 2 guys at 230 each plus gear on mine. Also, I hunt from it with a bunch of gear and decoys etc. a very user friendly boat that you can easily stand up on. You can add full size boat seats etc. Weighs 78lbs though.
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    Need info on buying a boat

    Lund SSV 16 with a 30HP Etec and removable floors. I towed this rig (no Etec at the time) for years with a 4 cylinder SUV. I went all over Ontario, fished out of it, hunted out of it and when kids came along I pulled a tube. I had a 30hp merc , with 2 props, one for heavy loads and one for...
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    Keep MNR TIPS on your phone. It works.

    Can? Yes, under certain circumstances. Your average PC isn't going to wade into that though, not without extensive knowledge.
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    Keep MNR TIPS on your phone. It works.

    In real life? Police laying the charges? Couple hun in fines each upon conviction, at best, that's if they plead out. If they lose at trial, face value of the set fine on each charge, if there is a set fine.
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    Islander IS vs Raven T-5

    If those are your choices, then islander all the way. Raven makes great products, but they would've done well to stick with their success formula and that is to provide intermediately priced quality products. As was mentioned, if you want to sell an islander you can do so very quickly. The...
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    Drop shotting for bows

    Your cutting yourself off at the knees with that perspective. I like to float fish, but there are circumstances where I cut off the float rig and get back to my roots because it' can be very effective. Undoubtedly you assume it's a snaggers tool because in the last 15 years it's very rare to...
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    Best Gloves

    I like dollar shop too! Take you gloves off when you mess with fish, and your good to go!
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    Putting the 'sport' back into 'sportfishing'

    No to this thanks. Folks, if your that bent about it, do what I do, and skip salmon fishing. I get eggs from harbour fish out of my boat late in late August. If you don't have access to a boat , then Cruise the cleaning stations from early to mid August. Plenty of skeins get tossed from...
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    Is it ok to eat fish?

    I don't eat salmon or steelhead, I think they taste like crap. My mother asks me for a few once or twice a year, so I will keep perhaps 3 or 4 steelhead a year at most and freeze them until we go to visit mom. I have no problem with it. There are too many nancies out there now with no idea...
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    What am I doing wrong with my eggs?!?!

    Skein doesn't water harden well. You may as well just skip it: stuff the skein in a bag, take em home and scrape them. Soak up excess goo with a paper towel, then throw them in a ziploc with borax, or one of the commercial cures. Let it sit In the fridge overnight and they will be good to...
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    bangin a couple on the grand

    LG custom of mount hope. Owner/ operator was Lorne Green (no not the bonanza guy) and he was one of the originals to supply steelhead float blanks and build materials, float reels etc to the ontario market. He also imported a lot of loomis blanks pre shimano, and was responsible for the...
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    Huron trib

    Some yes, some no. Some Huron/ GB tribs have had salmon since mid-late August, others none. Some will have the odd early steelhead too. In the east there are certain creeks that will get fish with the first heavy rainfall in August also. Time spent in the areas will give you the experience...
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