The official what I did today that was fishing related thread...

[Jay Thomas]

Rhybak and Dog,
I've actually never had much luck using no real bait either on Kipawa.
There's a post by canuckbass where he mentioned these things.
I was in Crappy Tire the other day getting some junk for the boat and happened to walk through the fishing section (OK that might have been on purpose;))
and I saw what I believe he was describing.

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-bait-soft-bait-berkley-powerbait/1317175.html

I got exactly what canuckbass describes in his post, 4" color=smelt.
I'll give it a shot, worst case we usually grab a pack of worms and frozen swimmers anyhow.

Maybe he'll chime in and give us some more insight.
His post is in the "no trip reports" thread I believe.
Hope it helps:
Brent

Hi Brent,

I had no experience using Berkley Powerbait until last year. Last Jun I joined 3 guys from the US for a fly in trip to Lac Hebert (they had 10 years experience fishing there). Before the trip they advised me to pick up some Berkley Powerbait Ripple Shad (swim baits) for both walleye and northern fishing. I was amazed at how the walleye would tackle those swim baits regardless whether trolled or cast. The paddle tail on those baits provides great action and noise. We all did well with the 5 inch smelt (PBBRS5 - SMLT). I plan on using them this summer on two trips in the Abitibi/Témiscaming region.

Jay

[Fort Wisers]

Hi Brent,

I had no experience using Berkley Powerbait until last year. Last Jun I joined 3 guys from the US for a fly in trip to Lac Hebert (they had 10 years experience fishing there). Before the trip they advised me to pick up some Berkley Powerbait Ripple Shad (swim baits) for both walleye and northern fishing. I was amazed at how the walleye would tackle those swim baits regardless whether trolled or cast. The paddle tail on those baits provides great action and noise. We all did well with the 5 inch smelt (PBBRS5 - SMLT). I plan on using them this summer on two trips in the Abitibi/Témiscaming region.

Jay

Hey Jay!
Great to hear some others talking about these too......
Thanks for the insight!
Take care:
Brent

[Oarin]

Today was unpack and repack and label the bins that my son, Jon, and I are taking to the TBL Outpost Cabin. It's laughable how much STUFF we take. For 24 of the 25 years I've been going to Quebec Capt. Guy was my fishing partner. RIP Mark !! He did the cooking and I the cleaning, which worked well for both of us. He was, however, very particular about the things he cooked with, and our 1st year in the Gouin Res. the equipment was not good, so we (he) decided we needed to bring our own.-pots,pans,silverware,strainers,even dishes ! I got him to loose the dishes part, but the rest is still in the Kitchen bin. I decided to bring it all again and leave some at the Outpost and the rest on my Aug. trip with my friend Jim at our main camp cabin. Our boat bin is over the top too. Expect the best and prepare for the worst was our motto. Along with the usual tools, duct tape, lighters, rope, bug dope, and 1st aid kit we have flares, a rocket flare, an air horn, a 3 by 4 foot SOS plastic flag, a 1 million power spot light, and a 10 by 6 foot plastic side curtain from a pop up canopy to use for shelter! I know that's WAY too much, but I also know that by leaving it home it will surely jinx us! Surprisingly it all fits into the bin. Now I have to resist the urge to add more. All that's left to do is finish the food shopping and pact the clothes and rods and reels and load it all into the Pilot. Mid July can't come soon enough!!!

[Fort Wisers]

Today was unpack and repack and label the bins that my son, Jon, and I are taking to the TBL Outpost Cabin. It's laughable how much STUFF we take. For 24 of the 25 years I've been going to Quebec Capt. Guy was my fishing partner. RIP Mark !! He did the cooking and I the cleaning, which worked well for both of us. He was, however, very particular about the things he cooked with, and our 1st year in the Gouin Res. the equipment was not good, so we (he) decided we needed to bring our own.-pots,pans,silverware,strainers,even dishes ! I got him to loose the dishes part, but the rest is still in the Kitchen bin. I decided to bring it all again and leave some at the Outpost and the rest on my Aug. trip with my friend Jim at our main camp cabin. Our boat bin is over the top too. Expect the best and prepare for the worst was our motto. Along with the usual tools, duct tape, lighters, rope, bug dope, and 1st aid kit we have flares, a rocket flare, an air horn, a 3 by 4 foot SOS plastic flag, a 1 million power spot light, and a 10 by 6 foot plastic side curtain from a pop up canopy to use for shelter! I know that's WAY too much, but I also know that by leaving it home it will surely jinx us! Surprisingly it all fits into the bin. Now I have to resist the urge to add more. All that's left to do is finish the food shopping and pact the clothes and rods and reels and load it all into the Pilot. Mid July can't come soon enough!!!

Really nice story / account Oarin.........

[SgtCrabby]

Today was unpack and repack and label the bins that my son, Jon, and I are taking to the TBL Outpost Cabin. It's laughable how much STUFF we take. For 24 of the 25 years I've been going to Quebec Capt. Guy was my fishing partner. RIP Mark !! He did the cooking and I the cleaning, which worked well for both of us. He was, however, very particular about the things he cooked with, and our 1st year in the Gouin Res. the equipment was not good, so we (he) decided we needed to bring our own.-pots,pans,silverware,strainers,even dishes ! I got him to loose the dishes part, but the rest is still in the Kitchen bin. I decided to bring it all again and leave some at the Outpost and the rest on my Aug. trip with my friend Jim at our main camp cabin. Our boat bin is over the top too. Expect the best and prepare for the worst was our motto. Along with the usual tools, duct tape, lighters, rope, bug dope, and 1st aid kit we have flares, a rocket flare, an air horn, a 3 by 4 foot SOS plastic flag, a 1 million power spot light, and a 10 by 6 foot plastic side curtain from a pop up canopy to use for shelter! I know that's WAY too much, but I also know that by leaving it home it will surely jinx us! Surprisingly it all fits into the bin. Now I have to resist the urge to add more. All that's left to do is finish the food shopping and pact the clothes and rods and reels and load it all into the Pilot. Mid July can't come soon enough!!!

A very touching memory.  And it tells me that more people than you go through the same things.
i.e. I bring several cooking items 'just because I trust my own' .

[Fort Wisers]

Packed up a bunch of odds and ends in the boat, pulled down the old half camper top for the boat, fitted that up and ensured we have all the hardware for that.
Checked my list and checked it again.....lost my truck keys and wallet in the process!
This Thursday, up early and hauling the boat north 

[Fort Wisers]

Went to trim up the motor on the boat this morning and she no go.
Turns out trim pump "up" solenoid was shot.
I got lucky and my new buddy at Rideau Ferry Marine was open today and had a couple of solenoids in stock.
Changed and we're good to go.
Finished packing the boat and the truck.
Hit the road tomorrow 4:00am, wish us luck!
Brent

[puckster_guy]

 Good luck bro...wish I was there. I'm hoping to make it up next weekend crossing my fingers.

[Mattie]

Last night I got the opportunity to go out fishing with my old neighbor at our local reservoir (Hoover ) in Westerville Ohio. He has a Hobie tandem fishing kayak. Its hard to believe that a Kayak can be close to $3500 but this thing was cool! for those of you who don't know what it is check it out on you tube. It has a pedal drive system and is virtually silent with no oars. I believe it was 16 feet long. Also it has a rudder that is cable driven and a nice depth/ fish finder installed.

We were out fishing a shoreline 2 miles from my house with lots of drop-offs, weeds and all kinds of crazy structure. We ended up picking up 2 saugeye, a large mouth, a channel cat, 2 crappie and 2 white bass in about a 2-3 hour period trolling up and down the ledges.

I was really amazed how good the fishing still is in Hoover when you are even 50 ft off shore. Now I'm convinced i need to buy a small fishing boat.

Here is one similar i just think it is this years model:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzeQv4gp9e8

[Dog]

Took Liberty Call out on Sheanango River Resevoir for it's Canadian Shakedown cruise...

All smooth, all good!
Got about 4 hours on the motor. It's runnin' like a top after the spring maintenance. Got her up to 21.3 mph via handheld gps.
Took it all the way from Mahaney's launch up to where the Shenango river dumps into the resevoir from the Pymatuning Lake.

On the way back, we fished at my Gpa's favotite old spot along the pillars of the Rt 18 overpass.
Netted 11 fish total in about 2 hours of fishing there.
7 white bass, 3 crappie, 1 catfish

[Dog]

Last night I got the opportunity to go out fishing with my old neighbor at our local reservoir (Hoover ) in Westerville Ohio. He has a Hobie tandem fishing kayak. Its hard to believe that a Kayak can be close to $3500 but this thing was cool! for those of you who don't know what it is check it out on you tube. It has a pedal drive system and is virtually silent with no oars. I believe it was 16 feet long. Also it has a rudder that is cable driven and a nice depth/ fish finder installed.

We were out fishing a shoreline 2 miles from my house with lots of drop-offs, weeds and all kinds of crazy structure. We ended up picking up 2 saugeye, a large mouth, a channel cat, 2 crappie and 2 white bass in about a 2-3 hour period trolling up and down the ledges.

I was really amazed how good the fishing still is in Hoover when you are even 50 ft off shore. Now I'm convinced i need to buy a small fishing boat.

Here is one similar i just think it is this years model:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzeQv4gp9e8

@Mattie
those are sweet rigs. I admit, I do miss fishing from my old town canoe. While boats with motoes are nice, there's something to be said about the peacefulness of paddling to a fishing hole.

[puckster_guy]

I booked friday and monday off work this weekend. First time in a month I've had a chance to go to camp. I got walleye in my sights and a much needed break from work. A two week plant shutdown starts on the 25th. Gone for two weeks at camp. Got some wiring and insulation work to do also plenty of fishing. Anybody in the area?....drop by for a beer. .......Joe

[Dog]

sounds good Joe, have fun at the hodge podge!

took Liberty Call out to Willhelm today. Tons of fishing boats out there, marked lots of fish as well. Caught a few crappie, no walleye, and one largemouth bass by Flag.
Here's two pics (flag today with his largemouth)

me yesterday on Shenango River Resevoir

[Fort Wisers]

I booked friday and monday off work this weekend. First time in a month I've had a chance to go to camp. I got walleye in my sights and a much needed break from work. A two week plant shutdown starts on the 25th. Gone for two weeks at camp. Got some wiring and insulation work to do also plenty of fishing. Anybody in the area?....drop by for a beer. .......Joe

Have fun at camp Joe!

[Oarin]

Ordered leeches from the Pronture.