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If this is a possible side effect, I may just wait a while.

Guys I love to fish just like everyone else, but the only way to somewhat control this disease is to stay home. I understand that is difficult to do but our health care is close to collapsing. Yes I love to fish but I will do my part and stay home. You can find loop holes or keep saying to yourself that Ford makes no sense but let’s use common sense. Just my 2 cents from the peanut gallery.

a few pics from my morning walk down the niagara parkway this morning. managed to find a field loaded with snow geese as well on my way home. Lots of goldeneye on the river right now.

Went at 11:00 today and fished for 1 1/2 hours with plastics and lures, but no luck. saw 2 other shore fishermen and 4 boats out, but didnt see anything caught. Beats sitting at home though!

Merry fishmas.....and all the best to many of the nfners that I have met...come to know...had the pleasure of going on for nearly 20 years sharing in many fishing adventures.....helped with charity events....joined in the old school swills...spent time volunteering back to our resources ...shared in family and friendship moments along the way....fun derbies....kids events...old fashion shore lunches...campouts fishing weekends and tall tales...warm holiday wishes from my household to yours

Locals only would be a good concept....lol....I remember years back fishing the lower throughout the entire winter...and more often than not...would not see another person at all on most days....maybe the odd passerby all winter stopping to say hi and warm up by the shore lunch fire......now it's almost guaranteed that if you surveyed the popular park and go spots like whirlpool or glen that the vast majority is all people from out of town...and unfortunately alot of locals including myself dont even bother to try going out at certain times because of the crap show and the trail they leave beh

Out for our daily exercise, Joe and I pounded some of the shorelines of Gibby. The two small ponds are frozen over, but the main lake was ice free. We went 1 for 3, with this nice 28 incher, which is currently being prepared for a meal.

Finally bit the bullet. Had some bass pro gift cards still so I ordered a Garmin Echomap UHD 75SV On sale basically for half price at cabelas. Regular 1299 on sale for 699. Looking forward to newer technology. Just have to order the livescope now 😎

Wishing Every one a HAPPY NEW YEAR 👍

Hard NO for me, no pun intended.

I don,t really know if I need to get one or not, I figured it would be my last one so maybe call it a donation to the fish gods and I will have a banner year fishing in 2021

Could not turn down such a mild day. Gave it go, went 1 for 3. Nice fatty 30 inches, released. Might be the last one on open water with the temps dropping.

Pike must of been hungry with a fresh looking chub in its gut and going after our offerings. Was caught at one of your spots you target carp on, Beaverdam Rd. One day I would like you to show me how to prepare a pike like you do....of course means you might not get the next one

There's no travel bans at all. You can drive to James Bay without breaking any laws. The only laws we need concern ourselves with are the social gathering laws and any municipal bylaws for whee we are. It has been explicitely stated by the Ontario Gov't that fishing is allowed, provided you follow the social gathering requirements.

There are a few good local makers of tackle as members of NFN.

Cop: "So, like, how's it goin', eh?" Me: "Oh beauty." Cop: "So, like, you live in Hamilton. Whatcha doin' way up here?" Me: "I am exercising and going ice fishing." Cop: "Like, you're supposed to stay at home, cuz, like, there's a stay-at-home order, eh? So, like, I think I have to write you a ticket, unless you can come up with a viable explanation.....?" Me: {crickets} Me: "Would you like a donut?"

My old Lowrance X25 came with my 1990 boat I bought in 2003 , don't know when it was installed on the boat , but it still works good enough to show the depth which is all I need to help save the prop in shallow waters . It might be over 30 years old !! Made in the DSA (divided states of ameerica)

My fish finder is probably the same age as me. I don’t rely on it too much as it’s depth marking is a range and not accurate but is definitely good for warning kids to hold the rods up when we’re slow trolling over a shallow area so we don’t lose to many warm harnesses.

Thanks to Snags for taking the pics on both threads.

April not quite a year old, Angel 13

Those three are mergansers, hard to tell from the photo but I believe those to be swans not snow geese. Cormorants are early migrators, and for the most part are gone. Although fishing the upper in the summer there were thousands. cheers

For many years I have done the winterizing myself on motors ranging from small to large 2 stroke outboards and various large 8 cylinder GMC and Ford blocks. Never had a problem and it was quite easy. My present rig is fairly new with both main motor and kicker being 4 strokes. So far, I have had the dealer where I bought it (Bay City, Hamilton) do the winterizing. They charge me $246 for the big motor and $103 for the kicker (plus taxes) This includes changing the oil and filters, the gear oil, fuel treatment, seal kits and complete lubrication of all components. The service is excellent, sinc

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.

You will have a sport fishing licence. I have 6 months to go till I get the old man pass.

Anybody ever wonder why the "cat's ass" is a good thing??

From the wee George, the rest of my family, and myself, the BigUgli. We wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of NFN members and to your family's

Winter solstice arriving today was a day celebration for Joe and I. Happy that daylight hours will now be getting longer, we decided to bring the day in with some meal size pike. Not to be disappointed, we both got one and lost one.

That and other fiscally irresponsible dealings. I am starting to do more cash jobs now - and i do not feel guilts about it one bit. Since I cannot trust the government to spend my money responsible I might as well just keep it myself!!

Your absolutely correct. Both hut operators I called said they are almost booked for weekends through the season. The weekdays are still open. I know one of the operators personally and he said it might be his best season in a long time if they don’t get shutdown. I use my own hut, move when I want, cook some fresh fish, keep to myself and enjoy the time on the hard water. Plus I can pick and choose from so many areas and species within 2 minutes to 30 minutes.

So I called 2 hut operators to find out what the policy is for them. 1st operator said you must wear a mask while travelling to and from the hut and must wear gloves. They will take more than one group at a time following the mask and glove rule. In the hut you do what you want with who you want. 2nd operator said you must wear a mask and gloves to and from your hut and he will only take one group at a time to the huts. Both are from Lake Simcoe.

If they lock down I can see it after because they want you to spend, then after sit home and worry about paying😱😪😀

That's because they are dining and the masks can come off .....

So do you need a license this year? If you turn 65 in 2021 I’d say they should give you a pass on the first 6months.

"In the Year 2525" .... We need a robot ( Hey Robbie ....bring me a beer ) ... (Hey Robbie ...vacuum the rug ) ...oops , we already have that one ! ha ! Oh yes , about those carp ..... saw a few jumping at the aqueduct yesterday .....took a 40 sec.video ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0EYv8yod3A&ab_channel=KYAfield .....and yes , they are on the menu in Kentucky restaurants !

Verrry nicely put Jack ! Thank you for the memories , that's what it's all about !

Nice catch. Looks like their starting to fatten up.

You know Ford and Trudeau will both be having Christmas dinners with their families. Both have already been caught red handed breaking Covid rules, and it wont be the last time for either.

Good question .....Who is going to check people and their I.D. while fishing in a hut ? Will the MNR be sledding all over L.Simcoe , wearing helmet & mask, asking to see your license & I.D. ....and your C-19 vaccine certificate ? My hut is 7' x 7' so I should be safe to have one other person in there , one in each corner ....wearing masks of course ! They would make a lot more money by checking every car on the 401 !