Tyler0420

38 minutes ago, Port_D_Guy said:

I've got 3 spots I'm going to try and they won't be the more accessible ones, because I'm sure they'll be busy.

Have to see how the waters look with level and clarity. Mostly just want to try my fly gear, maybe toss a Rooster Tail.

See what happens tomorrow and Sunday morning.

Good luck hope you find some quiet waters loaded with fish. 

Anyone getting out tomorrow?

It’s my gfs bday tomorrow so don’t think I’ll be getting out. She is going to the spa so maybe I’ll sneak out to local trip for an hour or two but really I’d like to get out in the kayak and target them in the lake.

Thanks kev for cleaning up. Looks like you were rewarded with two mirrors 

2 hours ago, The Mindful Angler said:

This was the biggest common caught during our little adventure. 22lbs. The biggest fish to date for me to see at Rice Lake. There is a very healthy population of fish in there.

I gotta hit up rice lake one day 

1 hour ago, Markster said:

I had setup and about 10 mins before legal one started gobling at my decoys.

I didn’t answer him back because i didn’t want him to come in before legal light. Just at legal, he flew down into the field i was in and just hung up on the edge. After about another 10 i started to give him very low putts and he gradually came in to the decoys in full strut at 20 yards. Beautiful. Unfortunately the chair in my blind was too low and i couldnt get the bow high enough for a shot without hitting the blind. I also setup my blind facing east - rookie mistake - so i had the sun in my face. He gradually turned away from me and fanned so i could move to get the bow high enough i assumed and took the shot. Wrong assumption. Arrow went through the blind and deflected. Although the bird stayed around for another 20 minutes he never offered a second shot.

 

oh well, i really didnt want to fill my tag in the first 20 minutes of the season anyway.

 

You’ll get him in the morning 

50 minutes ago, Markster said:

Note to self: crossbow scope is above arrow deck.

Just because you can see the bird in the scope doesnt mean your bolt has a clear path to the target.

Missed the shot at 20 yrds.

 

😥

Can’t reload and take another shot?

Dang kev. You love catching two mirrors at a time lol

beauty fish 

Good luck everyone. 

Will the turkeys come out in the rain?

 👋 rebate

I was up north on Wednesday and turkeys were out. 

1 hour ago, fishingking said:

Seafood lol 

Seafoam?

4 hours ago, Markster said:

No legal issue with getting the beaver out of there. You can ask the guy that has the registered trapline in the area. He may include your place in his rounds. He may try to charge you, but just know that the price of beav pelts are hot right now, but caster is down. 

The beaver is the only animal that creates its own habitat. He’ll try to back the water up to create that habitat and you wont like the result.

pm me if you need options.

The in-laws are not interested in getting rid of the beavers I asked. They said they’re good for the pond. Maybe they’ll change their minds. 

4 hours ago, Markster said:

As far as chainsaws go, a sharp chain is your friend. A good sharp chain, seafoam, no ethanol fuel if you can get it, and regular maintenance will make a homeowner saw last a good long time.

Do guys run race gas in their saws? Like 100+ octane. 

51 minutes ago, smerchly said:

Some prices from Philbrics Vineland where I have done some business with .(lawnmower repair last year) The pro saws are verrrry pricy !

 

https://www.pfgequip.com/collections/chainsaws

I think the 170 was only a couple hundred bucks with a 16 inch bar The 362 I think was 1100 with a 24 inch bar the 462 I think was around 1500 with a 24 inch bar

56 minutes ago, Markster said:

I’m with smerchly on this one.
Looks like you have beav’s. If it was me i’d be getting them out of there or you’ll be fixing that road continually.

about the saw, my brother bought a stihl 170 recently. It was a good price and a decent unit but be aware that it is a homeowner saw.

Its not going to put up with continual usage like a commercial unit would. Get yourself about 3 extra blades and keep them sharp and you’ll be happy.

The road will be getting graveled to help with erosion. But that still doesn’t help the beaver problem

42 minutes ago, Markster said:

I’m with smerchly on this one.
Looks like you have beav’s. If it was me i’d be getting them out of there or you’ll be fixing that road continually.

about the saw, my brother bought a stihl 170 recently. It was a good price and a decent unit but be aware that it is a homeowner saw.

Its not going to put up with continual usage like a commercial unit would. Get yourself about 3 extra blades and keep them sharp and you’ll be happy.

I not sure about getting the beavers out of there. Don’t think the in-laws would be up for that. I believe they’re protected or some shit like that but I’ll definitely run the idea by them.

The saw, I know the 170 is a homeowner saw. It’s just going to be for light work liming trees, cutting small trees Maybe like 4 inches etc. 

He said yeah, the 170 will cut down any tree but cut down one not 20 or 30.

The 462 is a sick saw but might be a little overkill for us. We’re not running a company or cutting acres of trees might do 40 trees over the next couple years. I think we’ll settle for the 362.  
 

Fyi the smaller saws are made in China. The bigger saws are made in Germany.

57 minutes ago, smerchly said:

Any beavers in that area Ty ? They can cause problems with water drainage as we know here in Niagara . 

My 30+ year old 16" Pioneer chain saw has cut up many moose and trees and still works great . I sharpen the cutters with a 12 volt stone devise (handy in the bush).

There is a Stihl dealer 1 km from here and I believe they sell quality products , my neighbour has a Stihl  saw , runs great .

And I have a 14" electric chain saw for trimming small branches , came in handy when I used it from a ladder for trimming the large apple tree , nice and light but not built for heavier work . (plastic parts) 

Yes there is beavers in this pond.
 

There’s a stihl dealer in town up there and they are very knowledgeable compared to speaking with guys down here. The local guy talked to down here pretty much, gave us a brochure and said here’s your options.  The guy up north is a stihl and  Husqvarna dealer.  He said he repairs 40 huskies compared to one stihl. 

1 hour ago, Port_D_Guy said:

Those streamers aren't bigger than the two woolly buggers. So may be ok and the largest I should go.
Best way to learn is by doing and making mistakes. Eventually this 4wt will be dedicated for a certain style of fishing.

Looking forward to trout opener, that could include chubs, shiners, suckers and ?

 

Good luck with the fly fishing. Hope you hit the jackpot on opener. 
 

1 hour ago, Bubba14 said:

Good news for sure!! You've picked the correct saw manufacturer just make sure you pick one big enough for the biggest job you're gonna do. You don't want to be underpowered or undersize, you're only asking for problems and an accident to happen. 

Thanks bubba

think we’re going with the 170 for cutting branches etc and the 362 for a bigger saw. 

Talked to a stone guy and we’re going to get the driveway done when the city lifts the weight restrictions on the roads(may15-june1). 
 

went into town and checked out chainsaws stihl 170, 362 & 462.  
     Any input on saws??

hopefully in the next couple weeks start fishing up there

Went up to see the land today to rip the ceiling out of the bunkie but ended up being in way better condition than we anticipated. So we left it. Hopped up on the roof and fixed some small things. 

we go for a walk and see the pond breached the causeway and eroded a small 24-36” wide “creek”Through it. 
Im like wtf how did this happen? Then notice no water coming out of the culvert. One end was plugged with mud,leaves,sticks etc. got that unclogged and another small breach further up but just some water flowing over.  Need to change the grate set up. Right now it’s right against the pipe, so easy to get clogged.
 
Really it wouldn’t of happened but the in-laws don’t  live up there yet.  they would’ve noticed the problem way before the breach. The pond dropped 2” in 20-30min so that was a plus.   

I’m also no expert hopefully Dave well chime in

5 hours ago, Port_D_Guy said:

I settled on a 4wt 8'6" combo.

And bought a bunch of flies to start with.

Not looking for anything large. Just anything that'll hit these flies. Especially on dry flies.

Half the fun will be seeing which ones catch the most.

I know presentation is a large part of it, but still....its just about fun and discovery.

 

The two on bottom right 👍

the best fly I ever used was a egg sucking leach with the redhead a bass magnet. 
 

haven’t tried dry flies

four weight  is a little light to toss medium to big flies. perfect for your dry flies.

10 hours ago, marktheperchman said:

Indigenous people don't need a license to fish on their own territory. Anywhere else and they're just like you and I. Be careful who you accost without knowing everything 

I know this. This is why I didn’t say anything to them besides “keeping fish out of season eh” and I left. 

another group clearly weren’t indigenous and keeping fish. 
 

a few nights later my buddy was there chilling in the parking lot and seen two indigenous people night fishing. He ask how fishing was and they said” got limits the last few nights” 

I think it’s bs we all don’t have the same regs.