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Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee. This is what I was always imagining MNR would do to make reading the maps easier. They should hire you man!
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#208508 Credit River - Mississauga
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on 17 November 2010 - 11:28 PM
Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee. This is what I was always imagining MNR would do to make reading the maps easier. They should hire you man!
#208505 Credit River - Mississauga
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on 17 November 2010 - 10:49 PM
Click on a coloured section of the river on the map below to view open season details.
#295223 Catch and release guys rave a read !!
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on 21 November 2013 - 01:10 PM
You May Be Killing Steelhead And Not Even Know It
31 COMMENTS / POSTED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013 / BY LOUIS CAHILL
Photo by Louis Cahill
STEELHEADERS ARE GENERALLY PRETTY SERIOUS ABOUT CATCH-AND-RELEASE, BUT IT’S LIKELY THAT MANY ARE MORTALLY WOUNDING FISH WITHOUT EVER KNOWING IT.
There are few species of fish as vulnerable as wild steelhead. These fish are beset on all sides by threats both natural and man-made. With their numbers dwindling, it’s safe to say, every steelhead counts. It’s vital that those of us who fish for them practice the best catch-and-release practices.
However, common landing practices can kill fish without the angler ever knowing. A team of biologists studying steelhead in British Columbia discovered this problem, quite by accident. These scientists were tagging steelhead with GPS trackers. They determined that the least intrusive way to capture the fish was, well, the same way we do it. With a fly rod. They landed the fish, tagged them with the GPS device and released them. When they went to their computer to track the fish’s progress they discovered something alarming.
Within two hours many of the fish they had tagged, and released in good health, were dead. They collected the fish and performed autopsies to determine what had gone wrong. In every case the cause of death was head trauma. It turns out that ‘steelhead’ is a misnomer. The fish’s head is, in fact, its most vulnerable spot.
When landing the fish the researchers had played them into shallow water where they would be easy to tail. As the fish came into the shallows they were on longer, fully submerged. Without the resistance of the water surrounding them, their powerful thrashing was able to generate momentum that is not possible underwater. The flopping fish simply hit their heads on a rock.
The fish appeared fine when released, but their injured brains began to swell and soon they were dead. It makes perfect sense if you think about it. Fish have evolved in an environment where hitting their head on anything with enough force to cause damage is almost impossible. Their brains lack the natural protection enjoyed by terrestrial species.
Luckily, this unfortunate outcome is easily avoided. The angler has a couple of good options. Landing fish by hand in knee deep water is a little tougher but much safer for the fish. You can grab the leader to control the fish long enough to tail it. After a fish or two it will feel very natural. When possible, it’s best to use a good catch-and-release net. This is safest for the fish and easiest for the angler. A net helps you seal the deal while the fish is still fresh and requires little reviving.
Always control your fish once he’s landed. Keep his gills wet and support his head in case he makes a sudden attempt to escape. Keeping him, dorsal fin up, will keep his range of motion side-to-side, making it harder for him to injure himself. When possible keep him in deeper water. Never beach a fish when landing him and never lay him on the bank for a photo. It’s just not worth it.
Wild steelhead are a precious resource. Those of us who come to the river looking for them must lead by example and do our best to to be good stewards of these remarkable fish. Their future is, literally in our hands.
Come fish with us in the Bahamas!
Louis Cahill
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31 COMMENTS / POSTED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013 / BY LOUIS CAHILL
Photo by Louis Cahill
STEELHEADERS ARE GENERALLY PRETTY SERIOUS ABOUT CATCH-AND-RELEASE, BUT IT’S LIKELY THAT MANY ARE MORTALLY WOUNDING FISH WITHOUT EVER KNOWING IT.
There are few species of fish as vulnerable as wild steelhead. These fish are beset on all sides by threats both natural and man-made. With their numbers dwindling, it’s safe to say, every steelhead counts. It’s vital that those of us who fish for them practice the best catch-and-release practices.
However, common landing practices can kill fish without the angler ever knowing. A team of biologists studying steelhead in British Columbia discovered this problem, quite by accident. These scientists were tagging steelhead with GPS trackers. They determined that the least intrusive way to capture the fish was, well, the same way we do it. With a fly rod. They landed the fish, tagged them with the GPS device and released them. When they went to their computer to track the fish’s progress they discovered something alarming.
Within two hours many of the fish they had tagged, and released in good health, were dead. They collected the fish and performed autopsies to determine what had gone wrong. In every case the cause of death was head trauma. It turns out that ‘steelhead’ is a misnomer. The fish’s head is, in fact, its most vulnerable spot.
When landing the fish the researchers had played them into shallow water where they would be easy to tail. As the fish came into the shallows they were on longer, fully submerged. Without the resistance of the water surrounding them, their powerful thrashing was able to generate momentum that is not possible underwater. The flopping fish simply hit their heads on a rock.
The fish appeared fine when released, but their injured brains began to swell and soon they were dead. It makes perfect sense if you think about it. Fish have evolved in an environment where hitting their head on anything with enough force to cause damage is almost impossible. Their brains lack the natural protection enjoyed by terrestrial species.
Luckily, this unfortunate outcome is easily avoided. The angler has a couple of good options. Landing fish by hand in knee deep water is a little tougher but much safer for the fish. You can grab the leader to control the fish long enough to tail it. After a fish or two it will feel very natural. When possible, it’s best to use a good catch-and-release net. This is safest for the fish and easiest for the angler. A net helps you seal the deal while the fish is still fresh and requires little reviving.
Always control your fish once he’s landed. Keep his gills wet and support his head in case he makes a sudden attempt to escape. Keeping him, dorsal fin up, will keep his range of motion side-to-side, making it harder for him to injure himself. When possible keep him in deeper water. Never beach a fish when landing him and never lay him on the bank for a photo. It’s just not worth it.
Wild steelhead are a precious resource. Those of us who come to the river looking for them must lead by example and do our best to to be good stewards of these remarkable fish. Their future is, literally in our hands.
Come fish with us in the Bahamas!
Louis Cahill
Gink & Gasoline
www.ginkandgasoline.com
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#293865 Is that a Salmon?
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on 09 November 2013 - 03:02 PM
first pic was very nice and the second looks like a beat up chinook
#291978 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
Posted by
on 23 October 2013 - 08:33 AM
I know the lebarons in Mississauga Is a Great store with knowledgable staff, good sélection, and Great prices, So Im assumong the one in Markham Is good as well. I didnt know either That Sail was owned by Lebarons
#291968 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
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on 23 October 2013 - 01:37 AM
I only use the LeBaron in Markham for line and smaller stuff that I don't pick up from Bass Pro. LeBaron is a great place with some great pricing most of the time.
#291966 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
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on 22 October 2013 - 11:59 PM
Lebaron, I agree the one in the west end is MUCH better than the one in Markham. Larger selection.
#291925 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
Posted by
on 22 October 2013 - 08:46 PM
Sail on north queen. Not sure how the help is cuz I never ask for any
#291926 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
Posted by
on 22 October 2013 - 08:47 PM
I like Sail and Lebaron. They have multiple locations in the GTA.
#291927 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
Posted by
on 22 October 2013 - 08:47 PM
Toronto is east. there is 3 shops on sheppard, angling speciality close to aurora. sail. le baron. one on duffrin i think north of finch (dont quote me). al flaherty's on duffrin between rogers road and eglinton. those are the ones i know.
#291932 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
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on 22 October 2013 - 09:07 PM
Al flatertys is good and lebarons at dundas east of dixie is better than markham
#291951 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
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on 22 October 2013 - 10:13 PM
Toronto is east. there is 3 shops on sheppard, angling speciality close to aurora. sail. le baron. one on duffrin i think north of finch (dont quote me). al flaherty's on duffrin between rogers road and eglinton. those are the ones i know.
If you want good advice, you will have to drive a little bit. LeBaron's east of Dixie is quite good. Angling Specialties two stores are here on Highway #7 and here in Mississauga. Ask for George on #7 or Paul in Mississauga, they are very knowledgeable. Sail is owned by LeBaron's and they are improving their staff knowledge. The do have a good selection of gear. To my knowledge, Flaherty's on Dufferin has an OK selection of stuff, but their fishing specialist has changed more than once over the last few years. I would go to one of the others first, unless you live quite close to Dufferin and Eglinton.
#291934 Good fishing gear stores in the west end of Toronto???
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on 22 October 2013 - 09:15 PM
call before you go to any of those places. unless you are just starting and need some advice. personally i ask this board first, then after a shopping list, call them up and see their prices. we have really good seasoned fishermen that always help on this board.
#292383 Every little bit helps. W.I.T.O.-walk in trash out
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on 27 October 2013 - 04:31 PM
all my garbage goes in my bag and into the nearest garbage bin, i was fishing next to a garbage bin and some guy next to me threw his mono in the water
#292380 Every little bit helps. W.I.T.O.-walk in trash out
Posted by
on 27 October 2013 - 03:08 PM
I don't understand how one can call themselves an outdoorsman if you leave garbage behind, gives all anglers a bad name
No kidding. My outdoorsey, but non-fishing friends blame any thrash they see on fishermen. Trying to explain to them that it's just a small, but lazy, minority is to blame doesn't always convince them. what gets me is the empty cans---do they get some much heavier when empty that they can't be carried out.
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