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  1. I have been using the Thill indicators (wood bobber) for quite a few years now.  I have them in all 3 sizes.  When fishing in 8' of water or less they are great.  Red one side and florescent green the other.  Great for when conditions change and you can't see your bobber anymore. 

    I used to get them at wholesale sports.  I'm not sure where you could get them now.  I know they were never in the fly fishing section though.  I would assume it to be the same for Bass Pro or Cabelas.

  2. I fish there fairly often. Caught many of fish in the past. Most days are just ok now. If I manage to land 6 a day, then it's an OK day. I do feel like the pressure at beaver has increased over the last 7 years I've been fishing it. 

    Don, I have also noticed even this year that people come for a couple hours, if they don't get a nibble, they just leave. Patience here is key. 

    Still can't figure out how to catch one on a chironomid. I do have a couple favourites that always get me at least 1 big un. 

  3. I came across a landing net tonight on the bow. If someone has lost a net please provide me a description of the net in question as well as a general location.

    I would be more than happy to get it back to its owner.

    The net looks fairly brand new. It needs to be back with its owner.

     

    send me a PM.

     

    Everette

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  4. I have a kota 55. As the previous comment, when it gets windy you will get where you need to go but it might just take you a while. When it's calm or even a little chop I haven't ever had an issue. My suggestion is to go with the 42" shaft. I was in the same predicament two years ago when I got mine. Now I can't even imagine having a 36" shaft. Anytime you have a little chop on the water you want to have the prop totally submersed in the water. I don't believe that a 36" would be capable.

    As for the battery, I went to battery world and bought a decent one around $150. I can get two full days (probably more but I charge it by then) on a charge going to a medium sized lake. (Let's say summit size, and that usually has a bit of wind).

     

    I have a hyde high side.

  5. Clean it more often. I wash it after every trip with my garden hose & sponge, no brush. The film & whatever will be easier to keep clean & less maintenance & aside from keeping the boat clean from disease, I also paid a lot of money for my boat & want it to stay looking like new.

    I do wash it often. Usually use a sponge but even then it requires a lot of elbow grease to get it off. I don't want to use anything to abrasive but something that will make the white look more white again.

  6. Don't know about the boat launch, gonna guess yes.

     

     

     

    https://goo.gl/photos/c2WqiMEgCTkcBbMd9

    I went there last year in September. The boat launch was fine. I have a Hyde and didn't have a problem with the boat/trailer at the launch.

    It ended up being super windy. But like the previous comment. You can find a way to get out of the wind. Fishing was good. Found a steep drop off and the fish were up for my leech. Nothing big. But many of them. Kept the fiance happy.

  7. Hi All,

     

    I am looking at picking up a pontoon for floating the bow and am looking for some pointers. What to look for when purchasing a pontoon? Is maneuvering on the bow tricky? Are there any spots to watch out for?

     

    Any tips or tricks for purchasing a pontoon and also for floating would be greatly appreciated.

    I have a fish cat 9IR. I found it to be perfect for the lakes and the bow. Its easily maneuverable and light weight. But like bigfry said. Take it out on the lake and paddle around. Get a feel for it. And of course wear a set of flippers. Allows you to control the boat with out the oars. I also do this on the bow. Allows you to fish more and have a ton more boat control in the current. Just lift your feet when she gets shallow. Tough on the ankles.

     

    As for tips on the bow. Most of the it is easy to row. Of course there are a few spots south of the city that are a little bit tougher. I always think a section might be tough to get through but the toon handles like a dream and not once have I ever been worried about tipping over. The worst spot I would say is at the highwood/bow confluence. Large rapids right now. Stay to the right and you will be fine! Have fun out there.

  8. I park mine in the back alley in an area some people would consider 'suspect'. I have a hit lock and I also have a lock and cable around the frame of the trailer. Also have a motion sensor light and a camera mounted on the garage.

    I even have a padlock on the anchor. I also remove the oars and store them in the garage after each use.

    I think I have it covered...

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