bigugli

7 hours ago, steelshady said:

Yaa, fishing has been crazy on the Detroit River this year, probably more fish then ever.  Guys are limiting out from shore, my buddies have been fishing every day, catching 40 plus fish per person lol.

7 hours ago, steelshady said:

 

Boy, how I wish.  Usually I run up early May, but I am swamped.  

There are a few anglers out on the Grand in inflatable dinghies every spring.

So much for doing any fishing.   This weather has just been god awful. I had hoped to take a break from tackle making to do a little fishing with George.  Rain, high water and mud. Then sun, more rain, and repeat. Maybe we'll try to play hookie on Tuesday.

Stop by the Niagara Outdoor Show in Ft Erie and say hello to George

Two great local tackle shows and swaps coming up.  Sunday, March 10th.  you have 2 choices.   Ft Erie at the Leisureplex is the Niagara Outdoor Show.  Second option at the Ancaster Fairground will be the Hamilton Bassmasters show and swap.  Ugliboys Baits will be present at both.  Not sure hoe we are going to clone ourselves🙃. 

We will be at the show with bells on.  Of course, will be fashionable as always😛

1 hour ago, Tyler0420 said:

I’ll give ya permission to fish 3 days a week Bruce

any trips planned out west this year?

No run out west.  Horwood again this summer and maybe eastern Ontario

My goal is 2 days of fishing per week. If the bosses will let me?

Hey Bill.  Those ponds in Waterford have seen a lot of pressure the past 10 years. Hard to find a decent bite anymore ( according to sources from thattaways)

This New Year has sucked locally.  Maybe some of you lightweights might get away with fishing on 3", but us larger types.....     If nature can't give us an ice season, maybe she could give us back the soft water.

It sure was a great day.

We will be there with our goodies

38 minutes ago, smerchly said:

I have not noticed much of in the past Bruce , just saw the 'bull rushes' at most spots like Jordan Harbour . These tall grasses are everywhere now , saw thick growths along the 12 Mile valley at the foot of the slopes where water runs off . They are thick beside the sidewalk just down the street north of my house at the bottom of the short hill . I had a small bunch growing in my front yard for shading a window & what a chore digging them out with roots 3 feet deep. ( pick axe )

A lot along the creeks and roadside ditches through Lincoln, West Lincoln, and through the Grand R. and Welland R. watersheds

Phragmite grasses have been around a long time. Nothing new  in this. Same with loosestrife, polkweed, yellow iris, rock snot, etc...  Once established you cannot turn back the clock.

21 hours ago, marktheperchman said:

I'd like to know how you hauled that pike in?

"Chinese fire drill"  One reels in the fish and the other goes tumbling down the hill with the net.

On 1/1/2024 at 1:42 PM, smerchly said:

I have been using the blocker for years , & no prob.when I had windows 7 & Google Chrome . Now I have a newer PC with W-10 & a new 24" monitor and G. Chrome

We like watching You Tube , from fishing to music vids . Lately I have been getting a pop up from YouTube saying "You cannot use an ad blocker on You Tube "

After a few of these pop ups I deleted the blocker and sure enough the ads started . I don't mind a quick ad at the beginning of a music video but when they

put their garbage ads on in the middle of a playing song ??  I put the blocker back but will they block me from using their 'service' eventually ? 

Any other options to play YT music ?  When I watch TV I mute every ad or switch channels for a few minutes ....remotes are cool !  

They want you to buy their premium service

Happy New Year as well.  We started the year on the right foot.

The worst part is the dampness. It wreaks havoc on the arthritis.

And that is why I buy most of my bulk produce at a real farmer's market.  Although in the fall bushel prices for tomatoes and peppers are comparable at times.  Even at the farmers market you have to be watchful for the jobbers and cons

Just now, bigugli said:

In da water?????

Actually, the Welland river. But that lot goes for a hot bath tomorrow.

3 hours ago, smerchly said:

So Bruce ..........    

 

 

In da water?????

After all the chaos of this ever so busy season, time for Santa to go fishing.

Merry Christmas all.

11 hours ago, smerchly said:

I hope George was enjoying some of that excitement .  I'm hoping to have some good ice fishing for gill/crappie/perch this winter.

It's only 23*F . at 8 am today ...

George loves her seconds and thirds...   We can only hope we get some good ice for a change.

We are having a fantastic fall bite with the extended warm weather season.  Might last a few weeks more yet.  I'm more than happy to indulge in a few more fish fries

 This year has been soooo hectic.  I am still swamped with orders for jigs, sinkers, and lures. I have to force myself to take a few hours to relax and go fishing.  At this time of year the bite is fantastic. Would be foolish to lose the opportunity to enjoy while I can.