Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 1/13/2005 7:46:39 PM

My sincere apologies Norhternpike48 but I didn't see this post until tonight. Whitefish Lake is an hours drive from where I live and is one of the most popular walleye fisheries around. The lake is not big and has an average depth of just over 6' but it has everything needed to be a self-sustaining lake. It has northen pike in decent sizes and perch, when you can find them. There are probably over 100 camps on the lake and a few resorts (Cedar Sites Resort) and also a very good sized public launch free of charge. I've got a map of the lake if you're interested and can e-mail it to you. Ice fishing is second only to Lac Des Milles Lac. The lake is hit hard year round but just continues to produce excellent fishing so it's one I'd recommend for sure. If you need anymore info. just ask. If you're moving here we may have to consider some fishing together if you're interested.

Originally posted by: Norhternpike48 on 1/14/2005 11:51:41 AM

Wayne,
Thanks for the info. I'm almost certain I will be moving this spring. I will have to fly up in February to check on property prior to purchase. I have my eye on a waterfront site.
We will definitly have to hook up once I'm on the ground so you can point out the fish'n holes
I've had enough of Toronto and it's time to move on.

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 1/18/2005 10:54:22 AM

Good luck with the move NP48 and I hope everything works out well for you.

Originally posted by: Norhternpike48 on 1/19/2005 11:26:01 PM

Thanks Wayne.
After over a quarter century serving in the military and being moved every 4 years (or less) I hope this is the second last move I make. (the last one will be in a pine box to what I believe is considered a "basement apartment") I'll travel a different road and instead of retiring south I'll head north and avoid the rat race. I have lived in some pretty inhospitable places in the world so it's time for me to go where I can relax. Looking forward to backing the boat into the water this spring on a good old canadian shield lake

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 1/21/2005 7:56:23 AM

No rat race up here NP48. Us Northern Ontario folks are known for being real laid back and also known for our hospitality so be sure to keep in touch as moving day approaches.

Originally posted by: John C. Taylor on 1/29/2005 8:43:09 PM

Just how white is the "Great White North" right now?------------JCT

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 1/31/2005 8:28:55 AM

I got some pictures that I've been meaning to get developed to show ya all on the BB how much snow we have. We have well over 1 meter of snow so far and we're halfway through winter. My walkway has a 4' chain link fence and you can step over it when walking on top of the snow. My driveway snowbanks are over the top of the cab of my truck. It is too high to shovel the snow up there. Only the snowblower can get the lighter stuff up that high.

Originally posted by: John C. Taylor on 1/31/2005 8:58:03 PM

WOW!!! That's some snow.

Have you had any problem with those Great White Snow Sharks lately? I hear when the snow gets up to truck window level, they will attack you on the street and try to drag you out of the cab.

If you do have trouble just give me a call and I'll head up to the Great White North with a couple of heavy fly rods. I'd like to catch one of those buggers.

Later-----JCT

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 2/1/2005 10:23:00 AM

No problem with them Great White Snow Sharks. We whack 'em upside the head with a shovel right after we whack the snowplow driver upside the head with the shovel first <!--graemlin::cool:--> <!--graemlin::D-->.

Originally posted by: Norhternpike48 on 2/3/2005 8:07:42 AM

The only way to catch a snow shark is trolling. Get a couple a guys in the back of the pickup (cap on and back window open) then tie on one of them southern ontario guys and throw him out the back. Cruise likely spots, taverns, coffee shops etc. (remember to keep the speed down as you might rip some of the designer clothing if you drag him) Once you have the snow shark on, pull the pair in close to the truck until you can get a good swing at the great white with the snow scraper (metal and none of them newfangled curved handle models) with any luck you can throw the "bait" back where you found him

Originally posted by: davesett2000 on 2/3/2005 2:28:12 PM

But if they offer you a bottle of Labatt's you know they're OK <!--graemlin::D--> <!--graemlin:;)-->

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 2/4/2005 8:35:37 AM

Right on the money there NP48 <!--graemlin::D-->. Dave, you know it too...ain't no Southern Ontario boy dressed like he's going to pose for GQ is gonna have any affiliation with a bottle of Labatts Blue <!--graemlin::rolleyes:-->. He's going to the Cigar Bar to have a martini or two before stopping at his girlfriends on his way home to his wife and family <!--graemlin::eek:-->.

Here in Northern Ontario the wife and kids pick you up, in your truck, after work, food coolers packed, rods in the back, boat/trailer hitched up, 24 Blue on ice in a separate cooler and the dog panting/drooling all over the back of the truck <!--graemlin::cool:--> <!--graemlin::D-->.

Well, maybe not quite....but close <!--graemlin::)-->

Originally posted by: John C. Taylor on 2/4/2005 12:44:17 PM

I kind of like that trolling idea but if the snowplow drivers are meaner than the Great White Snow Sharks, maybe they should be the target species first. I do catch and release most of the time but I could keep one driver as trolling bait.

Whacking and poking your Snow Sharks with shovels and ice scrapers just might give those abused critters a bad attitude before I make my way up to The Great White North. I suppose I'll have to bring along my heavy duty C&S fishing rig (Catch and Shoot--Browning .338 with a super duty cable tied to the gun barrel). A "C&S" rig in Kansas is pretty mild, a Winchester 94 and a catfish line.

Save some of those SnowPlow Drivers, Great White Snow Sharks and Labatt's for me.----------JCT (shark hunter/fisher).

Originally posted by: pipe guy on 2/14/2005 6:39:01 PM

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Originally posted by Norhternpike48:
WalleyeWayne, I've just returned from the French river area unbelievable fishing....I normally fish the Kawartha Lakes or Lake Simcoe. One of these days I'm going back to Kenora, Lake of the Woods area. You almost have to hide behind a tree to bait your hook there, the fish are so agressive.
And you? I know the Pike and Pickerel are good up your way

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Originally posted by: pipe guy on 2/14/2005 6:40:50 PM

My son and I r going to french river area in june. any suggestions on where to stay, fish etc?

Originally posted by: a_reel_catch on 2/15/2005 12:48:09 AM

Hi guys,
I just wanted to introduce myself since I am new to this site. I live in Canada's true north. I am blessed to live on the shores of Lake Leberge on the Yukon River and am able to go out daily whether by ATV, Sled, on foot or by boat.
So Cheers and "keep 'em tight"

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 2/15/2005 11:57:44 AM

Welcome aboard pipe guy and a_reel_catch. pipe guy, which French River are you talking about? There is a French River by Atikokan, Ontario that I know of but I'm betting there's several more.....

CHEERS to you too a_reel_catch and indeed you are a true Northerner.

Originally posted by: holmes69 on 3/3/2005 7:41:36 PM

hi everyone.ny name is jeremy and im a life member from Prince George,B.C.Ive seen a lot of club decals around here so i know im not the only member in town.i finally got my reel today and am itchin to use it.talk to you guys later <!--graemlin::)-->

Originally posted by: WalleyeWayne on 3/4/2005 6:32:06 AM

Welcome aboard holmes69. You're certainly not the only member in town. Have a look around and then get some action in with your new reel <!--graemlin::)-->.

Originally posted by: papa_d on 3/4/2005 6:46:06 AM

WELCOME JEREMY; AND HOPE THIS FINDS YOU GETTING THE THINGS THIG CLUB/BB HAS TO OFFER. THOUGH T'MM LIVING IN MICH. I AM OF FRENCE CANADIAN DESENT. DAD'S DAD WAS ORIGINALLY FROM QUBEC...