Old fart here

[Monching]

Good day beautiful people, a 55 year old fart here with no fishing experience whatsoever using a spinning reel. Doesn't even know how to cast yet. I did some fishing 40++ years ago using a bamboo rod and piece of rubber slipper as a float, catches me some decent size tilapia, this happened back home (Philippines). I love fishing ever since, just can't find the time to do it. Now that I do have it, I will not let this opportunity to fish slip my hands. Just completed my fishing gear( so I believe) and just got a fishing license. Been reading a lot of fishing articles, tips, ways and everything that can help me land my very first fish here in Toronto. All inputs to help me learn a trick or two from master angler out there will be highly appreciated. Some fishing hotspot too will be a plus. I don't have a car so mobility is restricted, I live just a stone throw away from Islington station. I will be your typical weekend angler and will practice catch and release.

Thanks and GOd bless,
Ramon

 

[OCDComputing]

Hey Ramon...welcome!

 

[instapump416]

Hey Ramon,

You can try your luck at Humber Bay Park.

We can meet up in the summer time to try our luck on bass, pike or carp.

 

[hammercarp]

Don't forget about carp. If you are fishing catch and release , they are a great fish for you. To start out all you need is a can of corn for bait. Good luck or Tight Lines as we anglers say.

 

[Monching]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, much appreciated. I still need a lot to learn, first and foremost is fish species, what to fish and what not to fish but that's not much of a concern if I will practice catch and release. Another thing is the type of lure to use on a specific type of fish. I already have spoons, jigs, fly, poppers, spinners, crank baits and soft worms. So I think I can cover the top, mid and bottom but still needs to learn on how and when to use them. I still need to learn how to cast properly as I don't really know how yet. Water temp and season is another subject I need to learn, been reading a lot about fishing lately plus watching tons of video in YouTube about fishing. All inputs will be highly appreciated guys.


Thanks and God bless,
Ramon

 

[classic drifter]

welcome to the forums kabayan!!! trust me you will find alot of helpfull people here!

 

[Kasim Baluch]

All new? Sounds like a blast! You'll have a great time and you'll only find encouragement here. Welcome!

 

[Monching]

Thanks BnK been looking forward to meeting lots of beautiful people here, so excited and can't hardly wait to be in the water. Totally a virgin in all sense of the word.( In fishing that is )