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Forum: Strictly Fishing 09-01-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,413
Posted By retire55
I've been bottom bouncing walleyes for over 50...

I've been bottom bouncing walleyes for over 50 years. Although I started in the Western Basin of Lake Erie, for the last 35 years, I've been fishing shield lakes in North Western Quebec. For bottom...
Forum: Canada 05-30-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,529
Posted By retire55
I netted a 32 inch walleye for my fishing partner...

I netted a 32 inch walleye for my fishing partner last August in Quebec. The previous year I caught a 30 inch walleye in the same lake. Both fish released.
Forum: Canada 02-20-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 602,528
Posted By retire55
According to their Price List for 2020, the extra...

According to their Price List for 2020, the extra cost per person to fly to Lac Hebert from their St Anne du lac base is between 600 and 700 dollars depending on number of clients.
Forum: Canada 02-03-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,480
Posted By retire55
Lucky you. I've never had the pleasure of fishing...

Lucky you. I've never had the pleasure of fishing a lake where I could average one 27 inch walleye an hour. I'd be tickled pink if I could catch one 27 inch or bigger walleye each day of my trip -...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 01-13-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,432
Posted By retire55
FWIW. My Shimano Tekota 600, spooled with 50 lb...

FWIW. My Shimano Tekota 600, spooled with 50 lb Suffix 832, gets mounted on a St Croix Premier PC70HF to troll for lake trout with magnum dipsy divers. I'm typically trolling my magnum dipsy divers...
Forum: Canada 11-17-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,365
Posted By retire55
I took a look at the fish Quebec web site...

I took a look at the fish Quebec web site (https://forum.pecheqc.ca/) - its all in French. I read a very positive report about fishing at Pavillion Bark Lake (https://www.pavillonbarklake.com/en/) in...
Forum: Canada 03-31-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,102
Posted By retire55
In Ontario, a fishing line must not have more...

In Ontario, a fishing line must not have more than 4 hooks attached.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 02-26-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By retire55
Take your reel with you when you shop for a new...

Take your reel with you when you shop for a new jigging rod to aid in getting the balance right for you. I have a Stradic 1000 mounted on a St. Croix Premier 6 foot MLF rod for jigging walleye and...
Forum: Canada 01-23-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,275
Posted By retire55
Our group of seniors always fish Quebec and we...

Our group of seniors always fish Quebec and we have been subscribing to Air Medic - see https://www.airmedic.net/en/ for evacuation services (helicopter) if required. OK, we've been fortunate and...
Forum: Electronics 09-27-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By retire55
Navionics update card and Gen 1 HDS 7

I purchased a Lowrance Gen 1 HDS 7 sonar unit back in 2009 - it still works quite well. As well, I purchased a Navionics HotMaps Premium card to use with the unit.

I have recently learned that...
Forum: Canada 04-23-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,715
Posted By retire55
I did a nine day fly in into Lac Hebert 20-29 Jun...

I did a nine day fly in into Lac Hebert 20-29 Jun 2014. Both the fishing and the accommodations were outstanding. I consider Air Tamarack a first rate outfitter.
Forum: Canada 03-07-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,935
Posted By retire55
Yes, you may want to consider Taggart Bay Lodge...

Yes, you may want to consider Taggart Bay Lodge on Lake Kipawa in Quebec. All highway driving except for last 3 miles. See http://www.taggartbaylodge.com/
Forum: Canada 02-25-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,867
Posted By retire55
Any fish finder can be used for remote trips -...

Any fish finder can be used for remote trips - you just need to supply sufficient power. Fly-in trips have different requirements due to weight restrictions. I've been using a Lowrance HDS7 (colour...
Forum: Canada 02-14-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,279
Posted By retire55
Modern grocery store in Témiscaming, Quebec is a...

Modern grocery store in Témiscaming, Quebec is a 2 year old IGA- see https://www.iga.net/en/find_a_store/store/8008-marche-aliguy-inc-

Pronature is a reliable bait shop in Témiscaming. Quebec -...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 01-16-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By retire55
How many pounds of drag are required?

I'm going to try trolling magnum dipsy's this season for lakers. I purchased a couple of magnum dipsy's because last summer, the lake trout were usually deeper than I could get to when trolling #1...
Forum: Canada 07-26-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,467
Posted By retire55
Perhaps you are unaware that the legislated...

Perhaps you are unaware that the legislated language of work in Quebec is French (to help protect the French language). Not surprisingly then, most Quebecers speak French at work, and no doubt at...
Forum: Canada 07-21-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,735
Posted By retire55
Go to http://www.tamarac.ca/news.php and click on...

Go to http://www.tamarac.ca/news.php and click on Bathymetric Map of Lake Charlotte
Forum: Canada 07-21-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,735
Posted By retire55
Depth contour map and picture of inside of cabin...

Depth contour map and picture of inside of cabin 25 are available on the web site.
Forum: Canada 07-13-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,735
Posted By retire55
Happy to read that you and your group enjoyed...

Happy to read that you and your group enjoyed your trip into Lac Hebert. It's a great walleye fishery and your catch numbers were testament to that. Five walleye meals in camp - hard to beat. I very...
Forum: Canada 06-12-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,078
Posted By retire55
Interesting. When I checked the net, I found that...

Interesting. When I checked the net, I found that Canada had banned poultry products from Alabama and Tennessee.https://www.agcanada.com/daily/canada-blocks-poultry-eggs-from-tennessee-alabama
Forum: Canada 06-01-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,170
Posted By retire55
I did 17 trips to Lake Kipawa. Last trip was in...

I did 17 trips to Lake Kipawa. Last trip was in 2013. IMHO, the quality of walleye fishing decreased due to continuous and unrelenting fishing pressure. Sadly, for years, neither the outfitters nor...
Forum: Canada 05-14-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,719
Posted By retire55
Nice perspective Simon. Thanks for sharing. ...

Nice perspective Simon. Thanks for sharing.

In another one of your videos, it was painful just watching you tear that hook out of your thumb!
Forum: Canada 04-04-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,429
Posted By retire55
Great video Simon. Persistence pays off with...

Great video Simon. Persistence pays off with supper. Nice to see Roloff on one of your videos again.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 04-01-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By retire55
Hello Kartman35, I have no information about...

Hello Kartman35,

I have no information about quality of bait available from Manotick Bait. I used to get bait in Gatineau but the quality started to deteriorate. Consequently, the last couple of...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 03-26-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By retire55
Trying to buy quality crawlers in Quebec in the...

Trying to buy quality crawlers in Quebec in the quantities that you will require is too risky in my opinion. This is a bucket list trip for your group – why make a decision that might detract from...
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