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Pike and walleye are open on Georgian Bay!

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May 16, 2006Backwater Tackle & Line Fishing Report
 
BIG FISH OF THE WEEK
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18.56 lb Pike Trevor Allastair
14.13 lb Walleye Shawna Cook
15.00 lb Rainbow Trout Alex Scott
1.26 lb Crappie John Waung
 
Where the Fish are and How to Catch 'Em
Pike: The pike fishing has been AWESOME!! A lot of fish are still very shallow. 4' to 8' of water. Very erratic presentation will put fish in the boat or on the shore! Hoggs Bay, Honey Harbour, bottom end of Penetanguishene Bay have all been good spots with lots of fish reported. Top Lure: Rapala Husky Jerk, "new" Rapala X-Rap, Williams Wabler
Walleye: The walleye have been great! Early morning & early evening have been prime time! But most of the "big" fish have been taken between 10 am and 2pm. Lots of fish over the 22 inch range. The fish are growing into keepable size - don't forget the fish in the 16" to 22" range have to go back. Waubaushene, Sturgeon Bay, Gore Rock & Hillbank have all been great spots for numbers of fish.
Top Lure: Multi-coloured jigheads tip with a leech or worm, worm harnesses
Trout: Still some great river fishing to be had: Coldwater & Sturgeon have been great - don't forget about the Hogg River & Lafontaine Creek! The trolling has been great out off Balm Beach. Long line trolling with body baits have put some big rainbows on the banks and on the boat!!!
Top Lure: Rapala X-Rap (Hot Orange), Little Cleo, Rapala F13 Orange
Crappie: There are still some great crappie opportunities out there. Try anywhere where there are some docks. The fish have moved into areas where there is some cover!!!
Top Lure: Gypsi jig, Tear drop under a pencil float, worms
BACKWATER CHARTERS
Georgian Bay fishing is world-class fishing and is Ontario's best-kept secret. Whether you like to fish from a fully-rigged bass boat for bass, pike, monster Georgian Bay muskellunge or walleye or drop the Walker downriggers on a 24' Proline Walkaround with head for lake trout, rainbow trout or Georgian Bay salmon - Georgian Bay Guide Service has you covered.
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Open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday
6:00 am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday

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Backwater Tackle & Line is located at:
543 Bay Street, Midland, Ontario
Mailing address:
PO Box 101, Midland, ON L4R 4K6
for directions!

Call us toll free at  1-800-675-4071
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This weekend only - and only at Backwater!:
 
  • Purchase any Shimano Rod & Reel Combo and receive a FREE Shimano towel!
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    We have the new 2006 Motorguide Wireless units in stock - all the popular shaft lengths and thrusts! Remote key fobs only $49.50
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