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    New video

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Wow, I don't think I've ever seen the In-Fisherman boyz doing a carp fishing episode before.

    It looks like a really cool spring and summer fishery on Lake Michigan and it kinda reminded me of a northern version of bonefishing.

    Some fish moving today

    in Ontario

    Posted

    There's a gut! Good going Fang.

    I got out yesterday for the first time myself and blanked on my favourite early season spot on Hammy Harbour. A few people came by to tell me they had seen some carp cruising further up from where I was, but I didn't see any myself. The winds made fishing not much fun too, so hopefully better days ahead.

    I'm officially jealous!

    Spring maize mix

    in Ontario

    Posted

    I have had consistent luck with boiling my corn for 1 hour and for flavouring I throw in black licorice. Bulk licorice 'all sorts' from the bulk barn works great....about 2 cups per batch and it melts right down and gets into the corn. I agree spring time is spice time.... Cumin or any Indian Spice works well, I usually add to the spod at the bank, less chance of a disastrous spill in the car. Just walked along the Grand today.....bald eagle, fox and beaver were out and about..... Wont be long now gents......

    I have heard of licorice as flavouring but I didn't know you could just chop in some licorice 'All Sorts' and have 'em melt down when boiling. My problem would be having enough for the carp because I would probably eat half the bag before I got home!

    Can't wait for the Grand to open up. I think I'll want to cast into the first ice-free hole I see!

    Found hundreds of huge carp ....my new swim

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Very interesting Lorne. Did you see Toronto's solution to keeping carp out of TT Park wetland areas? A simple fence system. I gotta think that's a waaay cheaper alternative to the carp barrier run by the RBG( and funded by us ).

    Anyhoo, neat to see how Toronto is naturalizing the area, including 'capping' the contaminated areas. I wonder if that wouldn't be the best solution for Randle Reef in our harbour too.

    The Fish Finders TV show shows Hamilton.

    in Ontario

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    I was watching the World Fishing Network on the weekend and saw a new show by a couple of Canadian anglers called The Fish Finders. They were fishing for carp at one of our popular Hamilton swims, along with a local carper and the fellow who owns the distribution rights of Carp Zoom prodcuts here.

    It was a pretty enjoyable show to watch and it was great to see a program shot at a place many of us frequent during the season.

    It was also nice to hear one of the show host comment after catching a beautiful 34lb carp that it was the heaviest fish they had ever caught on the show. It certainly showcased and promoted carp fishing quite nicely, I thought.

    A few hours at the Harbour.

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Sure did Mark! It's funny how different the pier looks come autum time. Maybe the weekends get busy but it's downright quiet on a weekend!

    I was almost had me hoping someone would come over to ask; "So, do you eat the fish outa here?" lol

    A few hours at the Harbour.

    in Ontario

    Posted

    I burned a vacation day on Monday to run a few errands. Once everything was done, I decided to hit the harbour for a little carping.

    I arrived on Pier 8 around mid-morning to find the south winds a whippin’!
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    Other than the shipping activity, the pier seems to be a pretty quiet place on the weekdays at this time of year, now that it's getting chillier.
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    After sending out a few catapults of maize to carpet the bottom of my swim, I waited a couple of hours with no takers, line bumps, nada. In fact, the only fish activity I spotted was a few jumping salmon, but they were not the species of choice on this day.

    Finally, I spotted some bubblers not to far from my baited area and, a few moments after that, my bite alarm signalled ‘fish on!’ After a spirited tussle from a carp that fought bigger than it was, I brought this little fella at about 8lbs to the mat.
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    The next two hours passed uneventfully and, as I began to pack everything up leaving the rod for last, another take and another fish.
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    Well, certainly no tales of whales on this day, but a couple of fish, no matter the size, trumps a blank any day! lol

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    It's A Dog's World

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Sweet captures there Mark! I'd embelish the size of the one you never got to weight to 40lbs plus( lol ).

    Other than the doggies, it sounds like a perfect day at a glorious swim. Your method/pop up had 'em dialed in, eh?

    Blue green algae in Hamilton Harbour...

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Heads up for the guys who like to fish Hamilton Harbour. This was taken from a CBC report Tuesday:

    "Hamilton Public Health is telling people to avoid swimming in the west end of the harbour because of green surface scum.

    Blue-green algae has been detected in the water and so Bayfront Beach has been closed to swimming. This is the second warning Public Health has issued about this area in a week.

    “Residents are advised not to eat fish caught in these areas and not to let children or pets come into contact or drink from the water,” said Dr. Matthew Hodge, Hamilton’s Associate Medical Officer of Health. “Blue-green algae can be present in the water even in the absence of a visible scum and not all surface scums are toxic since they can be also caused by other, non-toxic algae.”

    Blue-green algae produces toxins that have been detected at the western shortline of Bayfront Beach, and the Bayfront Park boat launch and Pier 4. Algae blooms “could be present or could arrive shortly” at other swimming areas in the harbour, public health says.

    Some varieties of blue-green algae produce toxins and can irritate the skin. Adverse health effects are mostly caused by drinking the water, though skin contact with contaminated water can cause irritation and itching. Enough exposure to blue-green algae toxings can cause headaches, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, skin rashes and mucous membrane irritation.

    Anyone who has recently been in the water in the western areas of Hamilton harbour and is experiencing any of these symptoms should contact their doctor, Public Health says.

    “It must be emphasized that the safety of Hamilton’s drinking water supply is not affected by this situation,” Public Health said in a news release. The health agency is continuing to monitor the presence of algae toxins in the harbour.."

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