mazz Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 i hear valens might be open for ice fishin some time next week.just in time for christmas shutdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkeinMachine Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Puslinch isn't that far behind either Here's hopin' for 4 yrs in a row for New Yr's morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazz Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 last year new years day 4 of us were catchen perch in the canal in welland from shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwc67 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 hold on there is a new years day morning ? i am going to try valens wednesday i will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ricoboxing Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 can get holes drilled for u there or do u have to bring your own auger? ive never been ice fishing b4. do they sell bait there or should i bring my own? sorry 4 all the questions, i really want to get into ice fishing this year. i finally bought some equipment. will probably get my own auger afther Christmas. Whats a good inexpensive one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flywire Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 I should get into ice fishing but i donty have the money to buy one of those weeny little rods and wheres this valen place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazz Posted December 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 u can get those little rods cheap. igot 3 for 25 bucks 2years sgo.or make your own tip ups.valens is off the #6 towards the 401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwc67 Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 valens is on reg rd 97 take 6 north to 97 and turn left, it is half way to cambridge they sold minnows, maggots last year and i think wax worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwc67 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 valens has 4 inches of ice and is open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeshore Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 valens has 4 inches of ice and is open 5148[/snapback] Hey DWC what can one expect to catch out there? I am off for two weeks for Christmas vacation and would like to go one day, but am a little inexperienced and need help. I have been there before in the summer with not much luck, want to try ice fishing for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeshore Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 On another note where can one get reasonably reliable gear with out spending too much money. I would generally go out to the local Canadian Tire, what should I look for??? Rods, reels, equipment??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwc67 Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 lakeshore valens has bluegill, crappie and pike i fish ultralight for bluegill and crappie on the weededges in about 7 to 9 ft of water. it is really easy fishing at times. i use a micro ice jig tipped with either maggots or power maggots and a 14 egg hook tied 8 inches above the jig with a maggot. as for equipment it is really based on what you want to fish for. if you want numbers and want to keep occupied. get a light action rod a spring bobber an ultralight reel with 3 pound test . go to a tackle shop and tell them what you want to do and they will help you out and you will be better equiped if you want an ice auger i have a 8 inch mora that needs blades. you can have it for free. i have not used it in 8 years. if you want a great upper body workout drill about 12 holes in 2 feet of ice with it. i think i will be fishing valens next monday morning. if you want the auger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketmouthjohnny Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Head down to pete's tackle on secord drive, he'll be able to set you up. just tell him your going after perch and bluegill, you will need a small very sensitive rod and a reel and some 4 lb test line and a few little hooks , sinkers, and maybe a few smalll spoons or jiggin rapalas but a few small hooks and sinkers should suffice for now. get him to tie you up too if he has time, i usually use red hooks with 4 lb test already snelled on so i can just loop tie one high and one low with the sinker on the bottom. split shots should suffice in valens but on simcoe you might want a heavier lead to get you down quick, especially when you are 20 ' or more. if i was going to valens, i would get a few small spoons cause you are only fishing 5' or less to my knowledge.Good luck, John. we need a smilie ice fisher Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perch man Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 I am going to Valens Thursday ant one want to go I dont want to go alone Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeshore Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Hey Perch Man, is that invite for me???? I live in St. Catharines, How far is that out of your way?? Lakeshore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perch man Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 I live in welland so you are on the way E mail me I will be meeting a nother guy from missauga. jmandlittled@aol.com Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_feelgood Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 I think it is $7.50 this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fish_Dawg Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 I believe credit card works at the gate too now. I will be there thursday morning too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perch man Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 The fish dawg what time are you going I am going to and dont realy know how to get there Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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