Canoe trip in Algonquin Park Tips

[FishingNoob]

Hey,

I will be going on a canoe trip for 2 nights in Algonquin Park, on Friday. Any tips or suggestions? I heard that trolling a spoon is a good idea, but was wondering how you detect a bite without the rod in your hands, one idea I had was loosen my drag until the line would peel off so when I got a bite I would hear my drag running. Thanks.

 

[staffman]

You should be able to tell that a fish has hit your spoon by watching your rod tip.

 

[FishingNoob]

You should be able to tell that a fish has hit your spoon by watching your rod tip.

And I just pick up my rod and set the hook?

 

[piju]

:wink:

 

[salmotrutta]

If you're trolling and the fish bites the lure, the hook should set itself and the trolling speed should produce enough pull to keep the hook in the fish's mouth. Just pick up the rod and start reeling, and incorporate a small hook set in the beginning if you want to make sure the hook is set properly.

 

[FishingNoob]

Thanks. I'll have to make a report when I get back.

 

[Blair]

Check the regs (I'll look as well) ... but definately if you can:

BRINGS SOME WORMS! So many evergreens up there, it's almost impossible to pick them.

Again, DOUBLE TRIPLE CHECK the regs on Bait, but when your not using lures and trolling, I SUPER HIGHLY RECOMMEND some WORMS!


It's been awhile since I've been in Algonquin, but used to go lots. Worms were like having MAGIC BEANS.

They land the Lakers, The Specs, The Perch, The Walleye....



Besides, You will be spending time just by the shore at the campsite, and whipping out a line with a worm can be very productive.

BE SAFE and Have a great time.



Algonquin is SO BEAUTIFUL! I can hear the Loons now....

 

[Alfiegee]

Agreed with Blair on the worms if that is legal. Check that out.
Besides spoons, spinners will also produce. You didn't specify what you are fishing Noob.
When trolling you often don't have to worry about setting the hook on Specks or Lakers. When those guys are hungry they will set the hook themselves almost always.

Alfie.

 

[kaministiquia]

My buddy just got back from a canoe trip in Pukaskwa National Park for brook trout a canoe carrier was an invaluable tool as it converted their canoe into a trailer and carried all of their stuff.
The park is off limits to vehicular traffic so the cart did wonders in carrying their stuff to many places as it turns out a person can walk quite a distance on a hydro line if the load is transfered under a set of wheels.
This same set up is becoming quite popular with outfitters in the Border Waters / Quetico Park ( Atikokan Area) & Wabakimi Park (Thunder Bay Area) around Armstrong Station, Ontario....
Link as follows: http://www.sailboatstogo.com/v_page.php?content=cart
Needless to say I bought one too! :mrgreen:

 

[Dugger]

Algonquins lakers are moving deeper now. Get yourself some white tube jigs with 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz heads and jig that sucker off shoals, bars, sunken islands, deeper water breaks off islands.... fagedabout trolling zzzzzzzzzz ok, it catches fish but holy smokers Borefest 2000! lol i joke but give the jigs a chance. "All we are saying, is give jigs a chance! (everybody sing to John Lennon tune) lol!!!! Excuse me, a tad punchy, just got in after throwing a plug for three hours with no walleye.

 

[Blair]

Algonquins lakers are moving deeper now. Get yourself some white tube jigs with 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz heads and jig that sucker off shoals, bars, sunken islands, deeper water breaks off islands.... fagedabout trolling zzzzzzzzzz ok, it catches fish but holy smokers Borefest 2000! lol i joke but give the jigs a chance. "All we are saying, is give jigs a chance! (everybody sing to John Lennon tune) lol!!!! Excuse me, a tad punchy, just got in after throwing a plug for three hours with no walleye.

Ha Ha! ..... 3 hours flipping plugs!

I think my record was 6. Course, if you've had a little "Medication"... makes the time fly by.

I agree with the WHITE TUBES and JIGS.



*Fairly cheap as well, so you dont freak out with the snags.
Cause the Walleye and the Lakers are always DOWN on THE BOTTOM! ( well... mostly)

 

[FishingNoob]

Agreed with Blair on the worms if that is legal. Check that out.
Besides spoons, spinners will also produce. You didn't specify what you are fishing Noob.
When trolling you often don't have to worry about setting the hook on Specks or Lakers. When those guys are hungry they will set the hook themselves almost always.

Alfie.

Anything that I have a hope of catching.

 

[FishingNoob]

Algonquins lakers are moving deeper now. Get yourself some white tube jigs with 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz heads and jig that sucker off shoals, bars, sunken islands, deeper water breaks off islands.... fagedabout trolling zzzzzzzzzz ok, it catches fish but holy smokers Borefest 2000! lol i joke but give the jigs a chance. "All we are saying, is give jigs a chance! (everybody sing to John Lennon tune) lol!!!! Excuse me, a tad punchy, just got in after throwing a plug for three hours with no walleye.

Thanks! I kinda agree with the trolling.

 

[Dugger]

In Jigs We Trust

 

[Dugger]

I am back tonight for another 3, Blair. Pray for me. lol

 

[FishingNoob]

I am back tonight for another 3, Blair. Pray for me. lol

For another three what?

 

[Dugger]

For another three what?

another three hours of pounding the water.... my Bass Pro plugs crossed the border today (see "Cheap Plugs Rock My World thread) so I am pumped....


which Algonquin lake will you be fishing, Noobster?

 

[tangledspool]

hello.
Went to Algonquin as well this weekend, but nothing, nada...even when the lake was peaceful and no crowds conoeing around....tried some worms and trolled a crank bait, maybe it was so hot that the fish is at the very deep bottom only

 

[kaministiquia]

Algonquins lakers are moving deeper now. Get yourself some white tube jigs with 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz heads and jig that sucker off shoals, bars, sunken islands, deeper water breaks off islands.... fagedabout trolling zzzzzzzzzz ok, it catches fish but holy smokers Borefest 2000! lol i joke but give the jigs a chance. "All we are saying, is give jigs a chance! (everybody sing to John Lennon tune) lol!!!! Excuse me, a tad punchy, just got in after throwing a plug for three hours with no walleye.

I use 11/2 oz or 2oz bucktail jigs with a three prong stinger in black,white,pink,chartreuse, etc...You can tip them with a minnow or gulp minnow and troll them, drop them right to the bottom and reel them to the surface quickly or just jig them.

 

[FishingNoob]

I trolled a yum crawfish and caught 2 smallies. Thought my rod was gonna fall out of my hands and break! Such a good fight! Never before have I had a fresh water fish take line! One jumped 4 times so happy. I still have to make a report once I download the photos!