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Fishing » Streamers and trolling flies » 2/13/2024 5:52 pm

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For flies  for under an indicator, I would look at wooly buggers, any soft hackle type wet, Gartside sparrow, or micro leech. I have never had much luck using chironomids in the park - and have given them a solid try on good water. I have a theory that the chars - brookies and lakers, are much more into minnows and larger insects than say rainbows. If you review a lot of the BC Stillwater info, they have a lot of rainbows…and chironomids are a staple there. Mind you others may have had more success than I….I’ve done really well with any small buggy fly with rainbows in lakes but brookies and lakers like meat lol. Phil Rowley did a show I think maybe a segment of The New Fly Fisher or similar at la Reserve Beaushene in Quebec and could not buy a fish on a chironomid but did fine on small leeches…

Fishing » Streamers and trolling flies » 2/10/2024 11:50 am

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The Stillwater indicators are the ones I was talking about…they work great as you can go much deeper with them, depending on your leader length (15-20’ even )…just like a slip bobber set up spin fishing…sucker spawn worth it for sure…easy pattern to tie up…there is a spot on your trip you messaged me about that they would work well…definitely perch pattern streamers! Perch rapala original floater is my number one lure…also caught my biggest brookie in the park on a polar fiber Minnow in perch…

Moonman…

Fishing » Streamers and trolling flies » 2/09/2024 1:06 pm

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If you are bringing an intermediate line I would bring the full floating line instead of the mono rig. Reason being, you can use a balanced leech/bugger under an indicator with the floating line and pick up fish from shore (if you have casting room)….it’s always good to have options and no harm in bringing multiple line options if you can manage the additional weight and bulk (pack room)…also fly lines are shockingly expensive so unless you have lots of $ just laying around you have to pick and choose your poison…ultimately my biggest problem is bringing too much gear lol, but having several line choices really helps when conditions are tough.

Moonman.

Fishing » Streamers and trolling flies » 2/09/2024 10:46 am

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Hey there Hobbes nice looking flies! I love your enthusiasm and it’s obvious it’s helping everyone get excited about their spring trips!

Like many I’ve been tying like crazy and I already literally have thousands of flies! I’ll share a few things I’ve learned and maybe add to all the great advice from the other guys above.

First thing is almost everything works lol. Brookies and lakers in spring are seldom picky, it’s more your presentation on a decent lake or river that makes the biggest difference. Saying that, there are times when colour or particular pattern can make a difference.

One thing for sure is that the best line for spring fishing (in my opinion) is a clear intermediate slow sink line. This is the line I would take if I can only take one line. Most active fish are in that 5-15’ water depth along drop off etc and this line excels there. It also casts like a rocket. If you have a canoe partner using spinning gear and trolling/casting along that break line the clear intermediate line is perfect. Saying that, I would never go without a full sink type 5-6…i use this line when trolling very large lakes out in open over deep water during day…caught some  huge lakers that way…even though yes gosh are often shallow, some are deep too…I have loops on my backing and fly line for easy loop to loop line changes…a lot of times I have two fly rods with the two lines…

For flies, you look good, again if a fish is around they are likely to hit most things, sometimes though I have noticed a difference ….for example I’ve found a marabou Mickey Finn better than standard bucktail version….also have had very good luck on a zuddler version of a Mickey Finn….trolled on the clear intermediate …deadly. The only other thing is that I have seen brookies be more selective on smaller lakes where there are no lakers. At times in early spring they can feed on callibaetis nymphs (and ignore other lures/flies …seldom but has happened several tim

Trip Planning » I know this is early but I have an ice-out question anyway.... » 4/20/2023 12:25 pm

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Lake Opeongo open today in parts, at least at the AO base...more pics on the Park Facebook page

Moonman.

Trip Planning » I know this is early but I have an ice-out question anyway.... » 4/16/2023 2:06 pm

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I’ve been looking at the park ice out web page every couple hours for the last week lol. Lake of two rivers has lost a lot of ice in the last few days. Also the modis imagery from yesterday shows a surprisingly large area of dark weak ice both on Opeongo (east arm and south central arm) and Lavielle…even with more seasonal temps coming this week to me It looks like ice out April 28-29…

Moonman.

Catch-all Discussions » ice out 2019 - too early to discuss? » 4/30/2019 7:16 am

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The next two days are cloudy so there won’t be any clear satellite pics. Since rain and wind is forecast for Wednesday I think they will have an aircraft flyover early Thursday morning with an announcement by noon latest. Sadly I am pretty sure I won’t be happy  with the news.

Moonman.

Photo Equipment and Technique » Help me decide...which Action Camera to buy? » 4/24/2019 9:04 pm

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Hey guys thanks for all the responses. It looks like I will get a GoPro, just have to decide on which one. And Uppa, I do actually have the Olympus TG4. Great camera. I haven’t really used much video with it but maybe I should!

Still leaning towards the GoPro as dedicated video cam. It seems the white model has most of what I need at half the price of the black model, but wish I could swap batteries. What Micro SD card are most people using with these? Also how much video are you guys getting on a card? Obviously depends on resolution but just wondering if anyone can let me know averages to expect.

Thanks again for all your input.

Moonman.

Photo Equipment and Technique » Help me decide...which Action Camera to buy? » 4/23/2019 5:04 pm

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Guys,

With my son growing up and us doing so nice, more remote trips, thought it might be time to get an action camera. Lots of options, I don’t need top end but don’t want to get something I will regret either. Anyone have an ideas/opinions? GoPro 7 has three versions, for sure don’t need the Black version, but maybe the white might fit me best as s first time buyer.

All feedback welcome!

Thanks,

Moonman.

Catch-all Discussions » ice out 2019 - too early to discuss? » 4/03/2019 1:21 pm

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I gonna chime in and say ice out on Wed. May 1...I think flooding might be an issue this year though....

Moonman.

Where In Algonquin? » Where in Algonquin? No.: 233 » 10/22/2018 3:00 pm

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Grassy Narrows area between McIntosh and White Trout?

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Catch-all Discussions » 2018 Ice Out Predictions? » 5/10/2018 5:34 pm

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I'm already nostalgic for this thread even though the body is still warm. So my ice out prediction for next year is Tuesday May 7. You heard it here first!

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Catch-all Discussions » 2018 Ice Out Predictions? » 4/30/2018 1:35 pm

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Yes, its up on the website now. I just got off the phone with the reservation service though and they still don't know the opening date has been extended till May 11, so I have to call back to make the change without penalty. 

Moonman,

Equipment » Thoughts on Langford Nahanni? » 4/28/2018 6:25 pm

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The Nahanni is an excellent boat. I love Swift's, my personal boat is a cedar strip Winisk,. but back when I used to rent, I always grabbed a Kipiwa, a great all around tripping boat. The Nahanni (good good friend owns one) I found to be more refined, and it was definitely a bit faster, although the kip isn't slow. If you can get a deal on it and its in decent shape I would grab it fast.

Moonman.

Trip Planning » 2019 trip Crow River » 4/22/2018 11:58 am

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That is a trip on my list. Have done lots of that area except for downstrean from lavielle...for a brookie guy like you...enough said lol!

Moonman

Trip Planning » Non Algonquin Trip Planning » 4/18/2018 11:41 am

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Hey DW I sent you a personal message but it looks like it disappeared...will try again.

Moonman.

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